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American History Certificate
Verlee Dauma is presented a certificate as the DAR Women of American History Certificate by the Jauflione Chapter Regent Debbie Kauk. She has been a family historian for 40+ years, she wrote six family histories, and researched 60 other family histories. She wrote and preserved county records in Warren County Illinois, and Scotland County, Missouri.…
Read More2024 Prom King and Queen
Scotland County R1 2024 Prom Queen, Kendal Anderson and Prom King Payton Frederick.
Read MoreEmpowering Education: The Scotland County School Foundation
In the heart of Scotland County lies a beacon of hope for educational advancement – The Scotland County School Foundation. Established with a vision to enrich the educational experience of students, this foundation has been instrumental in fostering a culture of learning and growth within the community. Founded on the principles of collaboration and dedication,…
Read MoreIt’s Official, The Baring Post Office Is Coming Back
By Echo Menges The citizens of Baring have someone to thank for forward movement on bringing back the Baring Post Office. Shannon Downing, Baring resident and owner of IDK Cafe in Baring, closed escrow and officially purchased the Baring Post Office property on Monday, April 15, 2024. Now that the sale is complete, Baring Post…
Read MoreRutledge Flea Market Attracts Large Crowd Opening Weekend
By Echo Menges The Rutledge Flea Market officially opened for business for the 2024 season on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. According to the market owners, Saturday’s crowd hosted one of the best crowds of any market weekend they’ve had over the last five years. Many of the market’s 700 vendor spaces were…
Read MoreLow Voter Turnout at Scotland County Municipal Election
By Echo Menges The April 2 Scotland County Municipal Election had a meager voter turnout with only 13.32 percent of registered voters making their way to the Memphis polling location or voting by absentee ballot. Just 354 ballots were cast out of 2,658 registered Scotland County voters, according to the election results published by the…
Read MoreCivil War Veteran Memorial Planned for June 8
Submitted by Mark Palmer, great great grandson of Benjamin Shane Palmer, Dallas, TX. A Civil War veteran, Capt. Benjamin Shane Palmer, will receive the lasting recognition he so richly deserves during a Memorial Service and Gravesite Ceremony at Buskirk Cemetery. Family, friends, and anyone interested in Civil War and Scotland County history are welcome to…
Read MoreMemphis Area Chamber of Commerce Plans Reorganizational Meeting
By Echo Menges Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce members are planning to hold a reorganizational meeting at the end of this month, on Wednesday evening, April 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Corner Perk. All current members are invited to attend to discuss and approve new by-laws, elect executive officers, and discuss Chamber-driven projects. Thirteen…
Read MoreGorin Mayor Opens Records for Inspection, Audit Petition Filed with Missouri Auditor’s Office
By Echo Menges The Mayor of Gorin has granted a request by the Memphis Democrat to inspect three years of public meeting minutes and financial records. The request was granted on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024, at the Gorin City Hall by Mayor Teresa Norton and Council member Katie Lamb. The inspection request was granted…
Read MoreNew Sheriff’s Vehicle Coming, Thousands of Residents on Unclaimed Property List, Delinquent Tax Notices Going Out: County Officials Meet to Give Local Government Updates
By Echo Menges Elected Scotland County officials gathered in the commission’s chambers at the courthouse to deliver their quarterly updates last week, on Thursday morning, March 21, 2024. During the public meeting, each official delivered an update for their office. Commission The Commissioners kicked off the meeting sharing their plans to purchase the red pickup…
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