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Scotland County Commission Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 7, 2020 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; Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins; and County Clerk, Batina Dodge. The Commissioners were guests on Coffee Break on KMEM from 8:30 a.m. to…
Read MoreCity’s Water Plant Upgrade Project Nearing Completion
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis met in regular session on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in Memphis City Hall. Mayor William Reckenberg called the meeting to order. Aldermen present were: Tom Glass, Jobe Justice, Chris Feeney, and Jenny Aldridge. Others in attendance were: City Administrator Allen Creek; Utility Supt.…
Read MoreCitizen Group Asks County Commission to Act on Controversial Cell Tower’s Apparent Non-Compliance
The status of a proposed cellular tower on the west edge of the city of Memphis was the topic of discussion of a special meeting of concerned citizens addressing the Scotland County Commission on May 13th. Local attorney, Kevin Brown, led a group of concerned citizens who were on hand to learn of the County…
Read More2020 Graduates
By Carolyn Primm Miniature mortarboards tilted precariously over black plastic gowns as the kindergarten class of 2020 paraded to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance. Each little face was uplifted as each child intently scanned the bleachers for his or her people. No other focus existed until those faces were found. Then, with relaxed shoulders,…
Read MoreRose Hardware Grand Reopening
Last Friday, on a sunny day, Rose Hardware, located at 109 S. Main Street, had a grand reopening. Owners Scott and Angela Westhoff posed for a photo. Scott Westhoff said there were 2,700 new items, in addition to 70 percent of fixtures being replaced and completely remerchandising the store. The remerchandising, Westhoff said, had started…
Read MoreImpact of Coronavirus on Local community
If one steps into the local Casey’s, they will notice several floor stickers which are kept six feet apart to help meet social distancing guidelines as well as protective cases set up on the counter which offer additional protection for cashiers. As with all places in Memphis, there are protective measures businesses are taking to…
Read MoreNew Arrivals
BABY ROBBINS Greg and Tanya Robbins of Hull IL are the proud parents of a girl, Hanna Nicole, born April 6 at Hannibal Regional. She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 inches long. She has one sibling Hallie. Grandparents are Kim Robbins and Rodney Robbins of Hull IL. Carlon and Shirley Sayre of…
Read MoreMDC Reports Spring Turkey Season Concluded With 41,454 Birds Harvested
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that turkey hunters checked 38,730 birds during Missouri’s 2020 regular spring turkey season, April 20 through May 10. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 899 birds harvested, Callaway with 699, and Laclede with 651. Scotland County hunters checked in a total of 262 turkeys. The…
Read MoreLocal Highway Patrol Trooper Transferring to New Unit
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announced a pair of transfers for Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers serving the region, effective May 1, 2020. Trooper Chris R. Kottwitz has transferred from Troop B, Zone 6, which serves Clark and Scotland counties, to Troop B, Zone 4, in Putnam and Sullivan counties.…
Read MoreMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH –Creating Healthy Routines
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH –Creating Healthy Routines Work, paying bills, cleaning, cooking, shopping, exercising, getting enough sleep, and taking care of children are just some of the things millions of Americans do each day and it is easy to be overwhelmed. It can feel impossible to get everything done, let alone take care of yourself…
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