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Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash

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By Echo Menges The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a suspect driving a stolen car last week, after pursuing the suspect through western Scotland County. According to information provided by Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney, the SCSO received a report of a stolen Chevrolet Impala in the Downing area at approximately 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, November…

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The Scotland County High School Band is Hawaii Bound

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By Echo Menges Thirty Scotland County High School Band members will be traveling the distance to Hawaii this Friday to perform at the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Commemoration Concert Series being held next week, on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 2021, at Honolulu, Hawaii. The Scotland County Association of Music Parents (SCAMP) and community supporters…

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Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Memphis, Missouri

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Memphis, Missouri – Residents living in and around the Memphis, Missouri can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.  Scotland County Fitness Center will host this community event on 12/13/2021.  The site is located at 541 E Grand Ave in Memphis.…

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Xavier Lucas Signs with Moberly Area Community College

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Scotland County Senior Xavier Lucas signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Moberly Area Community College (MACC) last Wednesday. Lucas has been a standout on Coach Rod Sears’ Tiger baseball squad. He pitches as well as playing third base and shortstop. This will be the inaugural season of baseball for Coach Chris Fletcher’s…

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Iowa and Missouri Ford Club Donates To Food Pantry

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The Iowa and Missouri Ford Club held their 35th Annual cruise night and car show August 14 and 15th, in Ottumwa, Iowa. It was attended by 180 entries from five states across the region. Near perfect weather for the weekend was enjoyed by all who participated. Saturday at 1pm, 22 cars and trucks traveled to…

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Buy-A-Bulb, Support the Hospital Foundation this Christmas Season

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The Scotland County Hospital Foundation has a heart-warming fundraiser for your Christmastime pleasure. If you enjoy the lighted Christmas tree on the north side of the Hospital/Care Center property every year, you are sure to enjoy being part of lighting a new donor tree, around the corner, visible from Watkins Street on the Hospital property…

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Bethel Christmas Celebration to be Held on December 5

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On Sunday, December 5th, the annual Christmas celebration in Bethel will commence.  The original colonists observed many “fete” days such as Easter, Christmas, New Years, harvest feasts, Independence Day and others with music, singing, dancing and visiting. On these occasions tables were loaded with all the good things the German kitchen and cellar could offer.…

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OATS Transit Is Open For Regular Transportation

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OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service. OATS Transit follows Federal Transit Administration requirements, which means face masks must be worn on public transit due to COVID-19 through January 18, 2022. Please call the OATS Transit office at 600-415-0901 or 800-654-6287 toschedule a ride or find out about service in your area. You can…

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2021 Roadway Fatalities Matching Last Year’s Record Increase

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By NEMO RPC The number of deaths occurring on Missouri’s roadways has leveled off after a steep incline earlier in the year, but Missouri still is 1% above last year’s very alarming traffic fatality totals that surged despite record low traffic volume numbers because of COVID-19. At the end of October, Missouri had reported 844…

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