Hospital Hosts Second Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Submitted by Billie D. Ryals Milan, MO – The Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser on Saturday evening, June 7, at the Milan Community Center, drawing nearly 175 attendees for an unforgettable night of mystery and entertainment. Following a catered dinner prepared by B and C Caterings, Purdin,…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store
Submitted by Brittani Maulsby MILAN, Mo. — The Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 5, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Ayerco’s new store at 620 North Pearl St. The store is owned by Ayers Oil Co. “Ayerco has been established in Milan since 1988, and to see them reinvest…
Read MoreSchuyler County 4-H member qualifies for National 4-H Hippology Contest
Adalyn placed 2nd in the Senior division. The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Hippology Contest was held March 15, 2025. The event tests participants’ knowledge in areas such as equine confirmation, behavior, equipment, diseases, anatomy, terminology, and characteristics. Three Schuyler County 4-H members competed in this event, two in the Senior level and 1…
Read MoreDoc Wiggins Marks 60 Years as Scotland County Veterinarian
Dr. Larry “Doc” Wiggins, D.V.M., chats with visitors at the Scotland County Veterinary Clinic on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as community members stopped by to celebrate his 60th anniversary in practice. Wiggins opened the clinic in 1965 and, at age 85, continues to serve animals and their owners across Scotland County. By Echo Menges Dr. Larry…
Read MoreReal Estate Property Values For Scotland County Will Be Increasing
The Scotland County Assessor’s Office has been notified by the State Tax Commission that the property values are falling out of compliance for 2025. The county is obligated by State Statute to assess values within fair market value. The State Tax Commission has issued Scotland County a Memo of Understanding (MOU) for the 2025 Tax Year…
Read MoreO’Brien Brings BBB Consumer Topics to KMEM Coffee Break Morning Show
MEMPHIS – KMEM FM 100.5 out of Memphis is adding a monthly consumer protection segment with a regional Better Business Bureau office to its “Coffee Break” rotation. Award-winning KMEM host Corey Stott will talk about various consumer topics with Don O’Brien, the regional director of the Quincy Better Business Bureau. O’Brien will appear on the…
Read MoreStep Back in Time at McCabe’s Barbershop
Barber Tom McCabe is shown at McCabe's Barbershop in Edina. McCabe has been a barber for ten years and trained at the St. Charles Barber College. Photo by Echo Menges By Echo Menges Tom McCabe, 59, of Edina has taken on a new business venture by leasing the historic barbershop building once owned and…
Read MoreWelcome Dr. Lori Claypool, Full-Time Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scotland County Hospital
Scotland County Hospital is pleased to announce the fulltime obstetrics and gynecology practice of Dr. Lori Claypool at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. Lori Claypool, DO, FACOOG, NCMP, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and holds a North American Menopause Society Certification. She is a 1990 graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and…
Read MoreLocal Broadcaster Honored by Missouri Broadcasters Association
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Hometown Radio Group General Manager and Sports Director Corey Stott was recently honored with a prestigious award as part of the annual Missouri Broadcasters Association convention held May 30th and 31st at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Stott was recognized in the Best Play-by-Play category with a second place in the state award.…
Read MoreVolunteer Fire Assistance Matching Grant Benefits Area Fire Departments
Submitted by Ben Webster, Fire Program Supervisor, Missouri Department of Conservation Funding has been awarded for this year’s Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grants. EDINA RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT will receive a matching grant of $4,610.00 to purchase $9,220.00 worth of the following equipment: (3) Minitor VI Pagers, (2) Rocky Boots, (2) Hoods, (2) Gloves, (2)…
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