Area News
Locals Raise Over $2,000 for Lake ShowMe Disc Golf Course
By Travis and Jacqui Onken In an effort to respect local players, the people and businesses that donated time, money and supplies, as well as the great lengths taken to install a Top 5 rated (at the time) course in Missouri, we started planning a fundraiser event. On Saturday, October 14, we held a fundraiser…
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Served on Veterans Day
Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country. The first Armistice Day was observed in 1919. Despite that lengthy history, the general public…
Read MoreChristmas In Novinger To Be Held Soon
The Christmas season is quickly approaching, and shoppers will want to get their lists ready for the Christmas in Novingerevent on Saturday, November 18th. Three shopping locations will provide a variety of selections sure to please with something for everyone you need a gift for. The 37th Country Christmas Craft Festival will be held from…
Read MoreTigers Kick Off Class 1, District 4 Tournament With a Win Over Gallatin
October 27, 2023 | Memphis, MO By: Weston Smith It was the battle of the 8 and 9 seeds to start the Class 1, District 4 tournament on Friday night. Both the Scotland County Tigers and Gallatin Bulldogs were coming into the matchup with a regular season record of (2-7). The Tigers and Bulldogs traded…
Read MoreLetters of Grace: Local Teacher Publishes Christian Romance Book
By Emily Bontrager Growing up, Tori Kiger has always had a love for reading. Recently, she has taken her love for books and turned her ideas into her own self-published fiction story. Tori’s book is called Letters of Grace and it is 246 pages long. The book falls into two genres, Christian Women’s Fiction and…
Read MoreCelebrating National Physical Therapy Month
By Emily Bontrager Every year, the month of October helps raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. The month also helps celebrate physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, who help their patients with therapy needs. The Scotland County Hospital provides physical therapy services, and it is a much needed benefit for patients in the…
Read More100th Annual Pie Supper at Bible Grove School
By Audrey Spray This is their 100 Annual Pie Supper. They missed two years because of covid. The annual Pie Supper began in 1921 when the school first opened. It is traditionally held in October before Halloween. It was an annual fund raiser for the school and used for the class trips. The earlier pie…
Read MoreTigers Finish Regular Season on the Road at Harrisburg
10/20/23 | Harrisburg, MO By: Weston Smith Just like that, nine weeks of football has passed. This week, the Scotland County Tigers were on the road taking on the Harrisburg Bulldogs. Both teams were coming into their final game of the regular season with a record of two wins and six losses. The contest started…
Read MoreDigital Ads Offered by NEMOnews Media Group
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Digital advertising accounts for two-thirds of all advertising spending worldwide. And that percentage grows every year. That’s a stark reality for local newspapers that rely on advertising to support our business. Over 2500 newspapers in the United States have closed or merged since 2004, creating “news deserts” all over…
Read MoreAzen Jolly Timers 4-H Club Host October Meeting
By Club Reporter Halle Miller The Azen Jolly Timers 4-H club held their monthly meeting on October 4, 2023 at the Scotland County Nursing Home Sun Room. There were 70 members, guests, and family members in attendance. President Zada Ketchum called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the saying of the Pledge of…
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