Area News
New Federal CDL Training Requirement Starts Feb. 7
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue is notifying current and future commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators of the regulations related to a new federally mandated training program set to take effect Feb. 7, 2022. Beginning that day, all new commercial driver license (CDL) applicants and those applying for certain CDL upgrades must be…
Read MoreConservation Report By: Missouri Conservation Agent R. Shannon Smith
I wanted to remind everyone that the 2021 hunting & fishing permits (licenses) will expire on February 28, 2022. On March 1st a 2022 permit is required. If you purchased a permit after December 1, 2021, you would have received a 2022 permit. This is so folks can purchase/receive the new permit for a Christmas…
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri Extension Specialty Crop Webinar Series
University of Missouri Extension is offering a webinar series to help specialty crop growers improve their business skills. Beginning Feb. 8, weekly Zoom sessions will be held Tuesday evenings throughout 2022. The series is divided into four parts. Each quarter will focus on a different set of topics. Attendees may choose to attend classes in…
Read MoreLiving Life Over
10 Years Ago Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO, opened its doors last week the new Surgery Center which features the latest advanced technology in the operating suite and procedure room, and a comfortable family waiting room with coffee service and beverage vending. “Our previous surgery suite had served us well for over 40 years,…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
Adult Fiction Stop by or give us a call if you’d like to reserve any of these books. Much Ado About a Latte (Maple Falls Romance # 2), by Kathleen Fuller When You are Mine, by Michael Robotham A Stranger’s Game, by Colleen Coble Just Like the Other Girls, by Claire Douglas One Step Too…
Read MoreLocal Students Named to Missouri State University’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
SPRINGFIELD, MO (01/19/2022)– Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 5,000 students were named to…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, January 6, 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.…
Read MoreSCCC Steering Committee
The Scotland County Care Center Board recently appointed a steering committee to gather ideas and contacts in hopes to soon fill the vacancy the recent closing has created. The steering committee is now in the process of brainstorming, pursuing contacts and grants that might possibly generate employment and fill a need for the community. It…
Read MoreScotland County 4-H Youth Bring Home High Marks at State Shoots
Members of the Scotland County 4-H Shooting Sports participated in the Missouri 4-H State Shooting Sports events this fall, bringing home numerous awards, including a first place finish in the state senior division Sporting Clays. Eli Kigar, age 17, and a member of the Jolly Jacks and Jills 4-H Club, earned the first place state…
Read MoreNursing Home District Board Hosts Final Meeting Before Closure
Scotland County Nursing Home District Board of Directors Emergency Meeting Minutes Submitted by Tim Schrage, Administrator Draft – Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – The Board of Directors convened for another weekly meeting. Those in attendance included Bill Kidoo, Tom Deberry, Cindy Justice, Lana McRobert, Tara Shultz, Administrator (Tim Schrage), Theresa Flemming, Micheal Monroe, attorney Scott…
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