Area News
A Dream, a Paddle, and a Canak: Local Man Makes Childhood Dream a Reality on the Missouri River
By Emily Bontrager When Bill Cottrell was a young boy, he dreamed of exploring the Missouri River. On July 18, Bill turned his childhood dream into a reality. Bill Cottrell, 70, grew up in Worth County, Missouri. As a boy, Bill always loved being out on the water, especially in a canoe. “My first canoe…
Read MoreLocal Teen Takes Dog Training Showcase Across the State
By Emily Bontrager Training dogs takes a lot of time, patience, and dedication. One local teen has taken her talent of training dogs and has succeeded multiple times at local fairs and other competitions. Carlee Smith, 18, has shown dogs for many years. Carlee lives outside of Memphis, Missouri and her parents are Melissa and…
Read MoreScotland County Public Admin. Resigns
By Echo Menges The resignation of Scotland County Public Administrator Emily Consbrock went into effect on Monday, August 1, 2023, according to a resignation letter submitted to the Scotland County Commission on July 12. “It is with a heavy heart that I have made the decision to tender my resignation as Scotland County, Missouri Public…
Read MoreWidow’s Sons Bike/Car Night This Saturday
Submitted by Stacy Westhoff, Northeast Corner Widow’s Sons The Fifth Annual Bike/Car Night will be held this Saturday, August 5, 2023. This event will be held on the east side of the Memphis square. The event will start off with the scavenger hunt ride beginning at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy the 100 mile route searching for…
Read MoreTiger Football Program Holds Alumni BBQ and Receives AED Donation
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- Scotland County head football coach Kirk Stott and his staff wrapped up week 1 of team camp with some food, fellowship and fun. The camp sessions had been running 5:30 – 8:30 pm each evening. Due to scheduling considerations, the session was moved to Friday morning 7 – 10 am.…
Read MoreMinor Injuries in Tractor Trailer Rollover
Terry Bockenfeld, 71, of Quincy, IL, received minor injuries in a tractor-trailer rollover crash in Scotland County on Monday afternoon, July 24, 2023. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, Bockenfeld was westbound on State Route W when the 2022 Mack Anthem Tractor Trailer he was driving ran off the right side of…
Read MoreLocal Officials Welcome New Broadband Provider
NEMR Telecom Ribbon Cutting – NEMR Telecom held a ribbon cutting on the Scotland County Courthouse lawn, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to announce that they are now a broadband provider in the community. A group of state, county, and city officials gathered on the courthouse steps to welcome the new provider to the community and…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Clinic
Memphis Community Health Center celebrated its open house and official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 14, 2023. Led by Dr. Shane Wilson, the new center aims to address the crucial need for quality healthcare in rural communities. Memphis CHC operates as a service of Northeast Missouri Health Council, further enhancing healthcare…
Read MorePast Rotary International President Visits Scotland Co. Rotary Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Scotland County hosted several Kirksville Rotarians at their weekly meeting on July 12, 2023. Ray Klinginsmith the Rotary International President 2010- 2011 along with Ruth Bowers a Kirksville Rotarian presented Elsie Kigar with a Paul Harris Fellow by making a contribution to The Rotary Foundation in her name. A Rotary Paul…
Read MoreScotland Co. Fair Royalty Crowned
Congratulations to the 2023 Scotland County Fair Royalty – This year’s Fair Royalty was crowned on opening night, Monday, July 10, of the Scotland County Fair at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. They are shown left to right: Charlotte Tallman is the 2023 Scotland County Fair Little Miss; Kendal Anderson is the 2023 Scotland County Fair…
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