Area News
Granger Man Arrested on 16 Felony Charges Following Joint Investigation
Jason Jeremiah Tague A Granger, Missouri man has been arrested on 16 felony charges stemming from a two-and-a-half-year joint investigation involving the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri State Technical Assistance Team, and the Scotland County Prosecutor’s Office. According to Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney, officers served a search warrant…
Read MoreScotland County Tigers Finish Second in Lewis and Clark Conference Golf Tournament
April 24, 2025 The Scotland County golf team shot a team score of 364 to finish second in the Lewis and Clark Conference Golf Tournament. Levi Stott led the way for Scotland County shooting an 84 to finish fourth individually. Stott’s round earned him First Team Lewis and Clark All Conference Honors. Dane Blessing and…
Read MoreSigler Square Letter to the Editor
Sigler Square Letter to the Editor, We would like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support as we prepare to open our facility. It shows that you all have immense faith in us and our ability to complete this project. We are dedicated to reopening our long term care facility and…
Read MoreMemphis City Council Approves Land Purchase, Financing for Wastewater Upgrades
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Memphis Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of two tracts of land and authorized financing for upcoming wastewater system improvements during its regular meeting held Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Memphis City Hall. The meeting opened with Mayor David Ahland calling the session to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance…
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Memphis FFA members received their State Degrees on Friday, April 25. Pictured from left to right are (front) Jaci Knupp, Emma Carper, Hannah Campbell and Holly Mauck. (back) Kendall Small, Beau Triplett, Merit Miller, Mason Mallett, Brenna Phillips and Layne Stott (not pictured). .
Read MoreGovernor Mike Kehoe Proclaims May as Beef Month
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –On April 28, 2025 on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Kehoeproclaimed May as Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation to members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and local beef producers during a ceremony at the Missouri Capitol.“As a first-generation…
Read MoreSpirit of SCH
Alison Closser, RN, BSN CONGRATULATIONS to Alison Closser, RN, BSN, as our April Spirit of SCH Winner. Alison is the Emergency Department Supervisor and she works in the Wound Care Clinic. She started working at SCH in 2000. She has worked on the Med-Surg Floor and the OB Department. Here is what her nominator said…
Read MoreMammography Department Earns Deficiency Free Inspection at Scotland County Hospital
The Radiology Department Supervisor, Deanna Rowland, RT(R)(M)(CT), is pictured with the 3D mammography machine at Scotland County Hospital. The Mammography Department at Scotland County Hospital, in Memphis, has passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) State Inspection with zero deficiencies. A Certificate of Inspection was recently presented to Scotland County Hospital. The Radiology Department Supervisor, Deanna Rowland, RT(R)(M)(CT), is…
Read MoreVoice of Northeast Missouri: Longtime KMEM Broadcaster Rick Fischer Dies at 66
Rich Fischer is shown in 2017 before retiring from KMEM with a mounted copy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about him "Big Fish in Little Pond" published in the 1990's. Photo by Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. – Rick Fischer, one of Northeast Missouri’s most recognized and beloved radio personalities, passed away on Thursday, April…
Read MoreAfter Taxes, Turn to Another Certainty: Advance Healthcare Planning
“…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin Now that Tax Day is behind most of us, this spring would be a good time to think about decisions that affect us and our loved ones.When it comes to medical care and treatment, most people feel better when they participate in these…
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