Area News
Fire Destroys Shared Kitchen at Dancing Rabbit Eco Village
By Echo Menges Firefighters from two rural volunteer departments scrambled to protect homes at the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage overnight after a kitchen structure was consumed by flames. The community is located in rural Rutledge, MO, in Scotland County. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the blaze. According to the Rutledge Volunteer Fire Chief Javi Gil,…
Read MoreLifeline Medical Alert Service Has New Local Manager
Since the mid- 1990’s, the local face of Philips Lifeline Medical Alert System has been Brenda Prather at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. The face of that local service has changed as of November 1st and Lezah Cline is now managing that service for the Hospital as Brenda Prather retires from that responsibility. For…
Read MoreLeadership Northeast Missouri Concludes 3rd year – 13 Regional Leaders Graduate
By NEMO RPC On November 4th, Leadership Northeast Missouri recently held its 2021 graduation ceremony in Palmyra, Missouri at the Northeast Power Electric Cooperative. Thirteen men and women who live and work in northeast Missouri participated in the third year of the leadership development program. Over the last six months, participants traveled to Kirksville, Macon,…
Read MoreEmergency Responders to Sign Agreement for Road Clearance Goal
Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 8-14 JEFFERSON CITY – Various emergency response agencies and organizations will gather Monday to sign the Missouri Open Roads Agreement, a first-of-its-kind document that provides guidance to emergency responders clearing incidents from Missouri highways. In the agreement, the agencies will adopt a goal to clear traffic incidents safely from…
Read MoreUSDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet
By NEMO RPC On October 22, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that on November 24 USDA will begin accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants…
Read MoreDepartment Announces Retail Promotion Grant Funding
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced funding for the Missouri Grown Retail Promotion Matching Grant through the Missouri Grown program. The grant awards up to $1,000 for reimbursement of expenses associated with promoting Missouri Grown member products at retail locations in Missouri. This competitive grant program will provide advertising funds…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, October 28, 2021 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,…
Read MoreMU Extension: Holidays Require Special Planning by Caregivers
Published: Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 COLUMBIA, Mo. – As the holidays approach, family caregivers face stressful challenges. November is National Family Caregivers Month, which recognizes relatives who give assistance to adults with chronic or disabling conditions. It’s a good time for caregivers to set expectations for the upcoming holidays, says Karen Funkenbusch, health and safety…
Read MoreFood Insecurity Urban Agriculture Grant Recipients Announced
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that 12 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity in urban areas. “These projects are making a real difference to address food insecurity,” said Director of Agriculture Chris…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, October 21, 2021 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, …
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