Memphis City Council Meeting 8-1-24 VIDEO
The following video was recorded by Echo Menges for the Memphis Democrat on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Memphis, Missouri, City Hall. Mature language is used during this meeting.
Read MoreGreen Acres Sew & Vac to Host Grand Opening of New Location
By Echo Menges The owners of Green Acres Sew & Vac are busy preparing to welcome customers to their new location. The husband and wife team, Burnell Oberholtzer, 36, and Lacretia, 36, of Rutledge, are excited to invite the community in to see the new and improved shop. The Oberholtzer’s took on the business from…
Read MoreMarion County Voters to Decide Key Local and State Races in August 6 Primary
By Mike Scott Marion County voters have several important local decisions to make in the August 6 primary election. In the race for Eastern District Commissioner, incumbent Larry Welch faces challenger Michael J. Dobson on the Republican ticket. The Western District Commissioner race is a four-way contest between Wes Tuley, Ron Anderson, Lacey Miller, and…
Read MoreAnnual Bee Ridge Ice Cream Social Held
Hellen Hettinger (left) is shown picking out flavors of homemade ice cream at the Annual Bee Ridge Ice Cream Social at the Bee Ridge United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Rev. Pastor Youngnam Park (right) is shown manning the pistachio, peppermint, and cherry almond crunch flavors of ice cream. Photo by Echo Menges
Read MoreBody Found on Train Tracks in Knox County
By Echo Menges The mangled body of a deceased man was found by railroad personnel on train tracks in the western section of Knox County on Sunday, July 28, 2024. According to Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche, the body was found at approximately 3:00 p.m. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Knox County Coroner responded…
Read MoreA Calling from God: A Mission Trip to Nicaragua
By Emily Bontrager Ralph Dorrell has always been a person to lend a helping hand, but after retiring, Ralph felt a call from God to help others outside of the country. Ralph and his wife Rosemary live in Kahoka, MO. In 2019, Ralph decided to travel to Nicaragua on his first mission trip with Amazing…
Read MoreClark County Faces Key Choices in Local and State Races for August 6 Primary
By Mike Scott Voters in Clark County face a relatively light local ballot on August 6, with just one contested race at the county level. The primary focus locally is a three-way Republican contest for the Eastern District Commissioner seat, where incumbent Tim Harper, appointed to the position, seeks to retain his role against challengers…
Read MoreComputer Tech Business Moves to New Location
By Echo Menges Memphis, MO – July 17, 2024 – When John Groff opened his first computer technology (tech) business in Pennsylvania, he didn’t expect to open a shop in Northeast Missouri years later. Groff has the heart to help better serve the nuanced needs of Mennonite people, and all those who lack lifelong experience…
Read More2024 Scotland County State Fair Farm Family
The Musgrove Family was selected to represent Scotland County as this year’s State Fair Farm Family. Dale Musgrove is the son of the late Wayne and Letha Musgrove. Judy Musgrove is the daughter of the late Harold and Janet Shaw. Dale and Judy were married June 4, 1982 and live on the Musgrove’s Family Farm…
Read MoreBringing the Lancaster Old Settler’s Reunion Back to Life
By Emily Bontrager One aspect that sets apart small town communities from bigger cities is festivals that bring people together each year. Festivals that celebrate togetherness stand out and make us realize how blessed we are to live in a small community. Lancaster, MO native, Cole Tippett, decided that he would like to see the…
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