Area News
Teacher Shortages Impact NEMO Schools
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Recruiting and retaining qualified teachers is a challenge for all schools in Missouri. The average pay for Missouri teachers ranks 50th in the United States, at $32,970. The current minimum starting wage allowed by the state of Missouri is just $25,000. The problem is particularly challenging across northeast Missouri…
Read MoreScotland County Prom King and Queen
The 2022 Scotland County R-1 High School Prom Queen and King are Abby Curry and Will Montgomery. The pair were crowned Saturday night.
Read MoreBridges on Missouri Route 11 in Adair County and Route C in Schuyler County to be Replaced
HANNIBAL, MO – Two bridges on Missouri Route 11 in Adair County and another on Route C in Schuyler County, weather permitting, will close around 7 a.m. on Monday, April 11 for replacement. These bridges are being replaced under the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. The new bridges are expected to be…
Read MoreRoad to Close for Culvert Replacements on Route V in Clark County
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, March 28-31, MoDOT crews will be performing a culvert replacement on Route V in Clark County. The road will be closed from County Road 6 to the Iowa Line between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. while work is being completed. Motorists will need to use alternate routes for closures during these…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, March 17, 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, and County Clerk, Batina Dodge Commissioner Rockhold moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Commissioner Wiggins. Motion carried…
Read MoreScotland County Memorial Library Has Puzzles Available
Calling all puzzle lovers. Do you enjoy putting puzzles together in your spare time? If you do, Scotland County Memorial Library may have just the thing for you. The library has a limited amount of jigsaw puzzles available to borrow ranging from 300 piece to 1000 piece puzzles. Stop by and see if we have…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
Classic Literature We have added several classic literature titles to our shelves! Stop by or give us a call if you’d like to reserve any of these books. Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas The Jungle Books, by Rudyard Kipling The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane Frankenstein, or,…
Read MoreSpring Fishing at Lake Show-Me
Submitted by Missouri Conservation Agent R. Shannon Smith Some of the best fishing of the year is right around the corner! With water temperatures starting to warm and days getting longer spring fishing will be here before we know it. It doesn’t matter if you are ready to target to pre-spawn largemouth bass, crappie, or…
Read MoreLocal High School Students Apply for FRS D.C. Youth Tour Sponsored by NEMR
Green City, MO, March 9th, 2022—NEMR hosted an interview dinner to choose two candidates to represent the company at the annual Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour to Washington D.C. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the company’s telephone/internet service area are given the opportunity to apply for this trip by submitting a…
Read MoreVisitor Restrictions Lifted At Scotland County Hospital
Visitors are an important part of the recovery process and are welcomed at Scotland County Hospital & Clinics. Visitors can help people recover faster, and also help reduce patient’s anxiety and stress. Visiting hours at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis are 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Relatives or guardians and clergy, if requested by the…
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