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Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Funds Available
Applications must be postmarked by Aug. 31, 2022. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. Applications for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urbanized areas and are due by Aug.…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, July 7, 2022 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins County Clerk, Batina Dodge Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Commissioner Rockhold. Motion carried 3-0.…
Read MoreMU Extension: Missouri Youths Learn Leadership Skills at Missouri 4-H Week
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Leadership skills were in focus for Missouri 4-H youths who attended last month’s Missouri 4-H Week in Columbia. For the first time, the Teen Conference, Missouri 4-H Explores and the State Congress were held on the University of Missouri campus during a weeklong Missouri 4-H Week celebration. The annual Teen Conference and…
Read MoreJackson Family Recognized as Missouri Farm Family for Scotland County
The Jackson family was selected as the Scotland County Farm Family by the University of Missouri Extension in Scotland County and the local Farm Bureau. David and Jodie Jackson, along with their children, Sadie, Morgan and Brooke live on the family farm south of Memphis, Missouri. Sadie, Morgan and Brooke are members of the Jolly…
Read MorePerson Of Interest Questioned In Ed’s Machinery Theft
Information/News Release submitted by Sheriff Bryan Whitney At 6:40 am on July 7, 2022 Sheriff Bryan Whitney was contacted by Ed’s Machinery about a person of interest that was inside their store. This person of interest was being sought after the June 9, 2022 theft case where a $67,500 fake check was used. Officers quickly…
Read MoreCommission Approves FY 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the FY 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027. The STIP makes available $10 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the…
Read MoreDon’t Ditch Manners in the Digital Era
(July 6, 2022) – Research suggests Americans, on average, check their cellphones every four minutes. This showcases how well mobile technology connects people yet raises concerns as it relates to common courtesies. July is National Cellphone Courtesy Month, and UScellular is providing tips so individuals don’t inadvertently ditch their manners in the digital era. “As…
Read MoreCITY OF DOWNING REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 2022 – The Board of the City of Downing convened of 6:00pm on June 13, 2022 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Present were Aldermen Ray Bange, Joy VanWye, Gene Bruner and Bill Anderson. City Clerk Carol Dryden, Water/Waste Water Operator Kevin Martin and Contract Operator Eric Bowens. Copies of the Agenda, Minutes of…
Read MoreRoute B in Scotland County to Close as Bridge Replacement Project Begins
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, July 25 at 7:00 a.m., Scotland County Route B will close for a bridge replacement project beginning over the North Fork North Fabius River, located 0.1 mile west of Route JJ. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the contract earlier this year to Mera Excavating, LLC of Bonnots Mill, Missouri…
Read MoreAward Nominations Open for Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety will be recognizing individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact in making our roadways safer, moving Missouri toward zero fatalities. Recognition will be given through several statewide awards and an award for each regional coalition. The statewide awards include: Buckle Up Phone Down Champion Lay Down the…
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