Area News
Local sheriffs visit Jefferson City
On February 5th of this year, Sheriffs Wayne Winn (Scotland County), Shawn Webster (Clark County) and Scott Munsterman (Johnson County) represented the region for the Missouri Sheriff’s Association in Jefferson City, MO. Winn and Webster serve as the leader and assistant leader respectively, for the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Zone 4, which includes Clark, Knox, Lewis,…
Read MoreHospital Board Approves Moving Forward With New Teaching Kitchen
The Scotland County Memorial Hospital (dba Scotland County Hospital) Board of Directors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Board members present: Curtis Ebeling-Chairman Lori Fulk-Secretary, Robert Neese-Treasurer, Members Dwight DeRosear and Joni Lloyd. Administrative personnel present: Dr. Randy Tobler; CEO, Dr. Jeff Davis, CMO, Michael Brandon, Controller, Elizabeth Guffey, RN, CON, Angela Schmitter,…
Read MoreHeroes Helping the Heartland to host various events to help the community
On February 29th, there will be a soup supper at the fire house, accepting free-will donations. The second event will be a benefit auction on March 14th, with a raffle held. The winner of the raffle will win a Henry .22 Golden rifle, after the winning ticket is selected. The purpose of the benefit is…
Read MoreDowning Depot Museum News
by Judy Sharp Here is a good description of why our local history museums were created and why people put effort into keeping them going: “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” —Marcus Garvey It was good to see some of our friends at…
Read MoreComing Together for Another Year
DANCING RABBIT Retreat!! Dancing Rabbit engaged in its annual retreat this past week. It is always a little different, but always a wonderful coming-together of most parts of our community to look at ourselves as a group. Are we where we want to be? If not, what do we want to do to get us…
Read MoreBoard of Education Reports Favorable Public Response to Four-Day School Week Survey
President Christy Aylward called the February meeting of the Scotland County R-I Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. with seven board members present. Consent Agenda The board voted 7-0 to approve the following items on the consent agenda: January 09, 2020 Minutes; Updated Sub List; Extended Holiday Request. Old Business Financial Update Superintendent…
Read MoreAnnual Fundraiser Helping Senior Nutrition Center Provide Invaluable Service
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name… And they’re always glad you came … Those lyrics arose from a famous sitcom of the 1980s, but they still ring true today at the Scotland County Senior Nutrition Center. Monday through Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the local nutrition site hosts 50…
Read MoreTractor Test Drive Results in Theft, Scotland County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Information
SCSO Press Release – The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the subjects in this photo. On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 8:05 a.m. two suspects arrived at Ed’s Machinery at 17920 US Highway 136 in Memphis, Missouri. One suspect asked the staff to test drive a John Deere…
Read MoreTractor Test Drive Results in Theft, Scotland County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Information
SCSO Press Release – The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the subjects in this photo. On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 8:05 a.m. two suspects arrived at Ed’s Machinery at 17920 US Highway 136 in Memphis, Missouri. One suspect asked the staff to test drive a John Deere…
Read MoreMemphis Man Hurt in Crash on Highway 136
A Memphis man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 136 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3rd. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Danny L. Short, 65, was westbound on Highway 136, one mile west of Memphis, when the 1999 Chevy Silverado he was driving travelled off the right side of the…
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