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MDC Now Requires Landowner Registration for Free, Discounted Permits
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri resident and nonresident landowners who qualify to receive free or discounted deer and turkey hunting permits to register their properties in MDC’s new Landowner Permit Registry either online or by completing a paper application. Starting this year, resident landowners with 20 or more…
Read MoreNew Arrivals
BABY CLUBB Ian Cose Clubb was born at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA on December 7, 2019. Ian weighed 3 lbs 15 oz and was 15.5 inches long. Proud parents are Nate and Lucinda Clubb of Bible Grove, MO. Ian joins big sister Elena Clubb. Grandparents are Jeff and Helen Clubb of…
Read MoreSeppelts Say Keeping it Simple, Working Hard Are Keys to Nearly 60 Years of Marriage
With a 60th wedding anniversary approaching this summer, R.C. and Sue Seppelt offered some straightforward advice as part of their secret to a lasting marriage, keep it simple. It’s only fitting that this Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Feature has a KIS(S) theme. “When I look back on how we met and all of the things we…
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.
Read MoreMajor Highway Upgrades Announced at NEMO Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
A pair of key transportation improvements for northeast Missouri appear to be moving into the next cycle of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which sets forth the specific construction projects the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will undertake in the next five years. Former MoDOT district planning engineer Tom Batenhorst informed the representatives of…
Read MoreThank a Farmer Week
The Missouri farm Bureau is reminding the community that agriculture impacts lives daily. Thanks to farmers in Missouri and around the world consumers have food choices, clothing, transportation, shelter and so much more. Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau’s across the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture, February 2-8, during…
Read MoreCity of Gorin Announces Plans to Renovate Ballpark
The City of Gorin has announced plans for several projects targeting rejuvenating the rural northeast Missouri community. Gorin Mayor Teresa L. Norton recently announced three projects that are ongoing in the Scotland County town. The Gorin City Hall will be the site of a veterans’ wall. This commemorative collaboration will feature photos and information about…
Read MoreSpinal Inflammation Condition Leaves Memphis Girl Fighting to Get Back on Her Feet
The New Year started off like any other for 10-year-old Hannah Montgomery. The youngster was on holiday from school and she and her brother, Will, joined their father Chris for a bit of rabbit hunting. “We had fun walking and watching the dogs look for rabbits, but we didn’t have any luck,” said Hannah. Little…
Read MoreScotland County Commission Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 16, 2020 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling; Eastern District Commissioner, Danette Clatt; Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins was absent; County Clerk, Batina Dodge. Commissioner Clatt moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Presiding Commissioner…
Read MoreDiscussion of Tax-Based Fire District Tabled at Annual Rural Fire Department Meeting
The Scotland County Rural Fire Corporation hosted the 2020 annual meeting, January 11th at the Memphis Fire Station at 2:00 pm. Temp was 26 degrees and snowing. There were 9 board members and 12 firemen present. Minutes from previous meetings and the treasurer’s report were handed out. Board member Tom Fender made a motion to…
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