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Where is Your Edge? A Dancing Rabbit Update

  In permaculture, the edge between different habitats is where the most change and diversity happens. And SubHub being on the edge of a new neighborhood in the village certainly fits that description. Liz here, bringing you news about our SubHub building project that has leaped forward this past building season, as well as the…

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Jeannie Childress Funeral Service Notice

Funeral services for Jeannie Childress, 71, of rural Memphis, MO will be held Friday afternoon, 10/22, at the Memphis United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Pastor Mary Lou Toft and Pastor Paul Smith. Interment will follow in the Memphis Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, 10/21, from 12 to 8 P.M. at…

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New Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library

Adult Non-Fiction Stop by or give us a call if you would like to reserve any of these titles. Curbside service is available.  Homebrewed Vinegar: How to Ferment 60 Delicious Varieties, by Kirsten Shockey  Garden Allies: the Insects, Birds & Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving. by Frederique Lavoipierre  The New Pallet…

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Commission Minutes

Thursday, September 30, 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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City of Downing Regular Meeting

The Board of the City of Downing convened of 6:00pm on October 11, 2021 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Present were Aldermen Bill Anderson, Ray Bange,  Gene Bruner, and Joy VanWye. City Clerk Carol Dryden, Water/Waste Water Operator Kevin Martin and contract Operator Eric Bowens. Copies of the Agenda, Minutes of the last Meeting, Deposits…

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Tiger Offense Leaves Redbirds Feeling Blue

By: Corey Stott MOKANE, Mo.- 10/8/21- The Scotland County Tiger (3-4 Overall, 2-3 Conference) offense put on a show Friday night as they clobbered the Miller Cardinals (0-7 Overall) 54-0. The Long brothers hooked up on the very first play from scrimmage and went on to a four-touchdown night for Hayden and three touchdowns for…

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Scotland County Marching Bands Compete at 30th Annual Parade of Champions

The Scotland County R-1 High School Marching Band competed in Saturday’s 30th Annual Parade of Champions competition in Kahoka. The band performed their Motown-inspired field show.  The Junior High Band competed in the parade marching portion of the competitions. The parade can be seen on the NEMOnews.net Facebook page, and Scotland County’s field show performance…

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MO Highway Commission Hears Plans From MoDOT to Expand Efforts on Lettered Routes

By NEMO RPC During a special workshop held following the September meeting of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, MoDOT officials and the commissioners discussed proposals related to asset management and investment in low volume and minor roads. MoDOT Assistant to the Chief Engineer Eric Schroeter highlighted efforts by the Commission to expand funding for…

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Lady Tigers Lose Home Finale to Top-Ranked Canton

By Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 10/7/21- It may have been a battle of the Tigers, but Scotland County (6-14 Overall, 3-5 Conference) was playing the role of underdog in a matchup with #1 ranked Canton (17- 4). Coach Riley Lucas knew his team had a daunting task in front of them. “It takes a nearly…

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Most Bands Ever At 30th Annual Parade Of Champions

Scotland County Jr. High High School to Compete in Kahoka The 30th Annual Parade of Champions marching band and field show competition, sponsored by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Kahoka, Missouri. “We are very excited about Parade of Champions this year. There are 25 bands…

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