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Scotland County Commission Minutes
Submitted by Scotland County Clerk Batina Dodge Thursday, July 23 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Danette Clatt, …
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Water exercise class at the Memphis Municipal Swimming Pool every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:45 a.m. through the end of the pool season. Pool admission is $2.50. Classes offered by Scotland County Hospital Therapy Services. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 63rd Annual Membership Meeting of Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company at 6:30 p.m. Listen…
Read MoreMoDOT is hiring service-oriented individuals to join maintenance team
JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring individuals who are interested in a career to keep Missouri moving during the winter season and beyond. Right now, there are several full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions open across the state. Hourly salaries range from $14.10 to $16.90 per hour, depending on level…
Read MoreThe American Red Cross Held Their Summer Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross held their summer community blood drive on August 4th at the First Baptist Church in Memphis. To show their appreciation to our donors, the Red Cross gave away St. Louis Cardinals t-shirts to all donors and held a drawing for two family packs of four tickets to Six Flags in St.…
Read MoreNew USDA Survey to Measure Areas for Improvement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency…
Read More2020 Scotland County Jr. Fair-Cattle Show
Kendal Anderson won the award for the Champion Angus Heifer on Friday, July 10. She is pictured with Scotland County Fair Queen Anna Triplett. Korwin Norton exhibited the Reserve Angus Female on Friday July 10. Also pictured is Scotland County Fair Queen Anna Triplett. Zada Ketchum was awarded the Champion Mini Hereford,…
Read MoreScotland County Primary Election Results–Aug. 4
Nearly half of all registered voters in Scotland County cast their ballot in the Tuesday, August 4 primary election. Overall, 1257 voters out of 2751 registered voters-45.695–made their voices heard. In the local races: Brent Rockhold was the top vote-getter in the Associate Commissioner Eastern District race on the Republican ticket. Rockhold received 237 votes.…
Read MoreResults from 2020 SC Jr. Fair Rabbit Show
Rabbits From Left to Right: Charlotte Tallman, Kendal Anderson, Carlee Smith, and Kierstyn Moore From Left to Right: Bryleigh Ward, Kenna Campbell, Charlotte Tallman, Kendal Anderson, Carlee Smith, and Kierstyn Moore Champion Buck Carlee Smith Havana Reserve Buck Charlotte Tallman Mini Rex Champion Doe Kendal Anderson Havana Reserve Doe Carlee Smith…
Read MoreWhat is a Purple Heart City or County?
Last week Scotland County received the purple heart designation. The designation ceremony was held at the Scotland County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 15. After the county ceremony, Gorin was officially designated as a Purple Heart City. Exactly what does the Purple Heart designation mean? It appears that the only requirement to become a Purple…
Read MoreFour Board Members to Be Elected to
Four county residents have completed terms of office on the Scotland County University of Missouri Extension Council and will be succeeded by new members after a February 15 through February 17, 2017 election.
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