Local Teacher Wins WGU Grant for Robotics Program
On, Tuesday, May 9, Mrs. Lemmon received a Western Governors University (WGU) grant during Black Hawk’s monthly awards assembly. Mrs. Lemmon is a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at Black Hawk Elementary. She plans on starting a fourth-grade robotics program next year for her students. She is hoping that this program will expand her…
Read MoreSheriff Urges Scotland County Residents and Business Owners to Invest in Video Surveillance
By Echo Menges Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney is urging local residents and business owners to invest in video surveillance as the spring thievery season begins to ramp up. Just last week, the Sheriff investigated a series of burglaries at the Memphis Farm & Home store and the New 4 You Consignments/Fabric Boutique store, and…
Read MoreFirst Judicial Circuit Hosts Mental Illness and Incarceration Strategic Planning Workshop in Memphis
First Judicial Circuit Court News The First Judicial Circuit hosted a workshop to begin strategic planning efforts to address mental illness (including substance abuse) and incarceration in our Northeast Missouri communities. This 1.5-day workshop held on April 26 -27, 2023 at the Boyer Event Center in Memphis, MO was specifically designed to address the anticipated…
Read MoreTornado Touches Down in Linneus
The City of Linneus, Missouri, was overtaken by an EF2 tornado shown above building up as a mesocyclone. The tornado traveled at approximately 80 to 90 miles per hour touching down Saturday, May 6, 2023, around 8:00 p.m. causing severe damage to the area including structures and large trees. No injuries have been reported. Linneus…
Read MoreNew Law Office Aims to Attract Local Clients Throughout Northeast Missouri
By Echo Menges The tiny town of Ewing is the new home of a budding law firm, thanks to a new lawyer, Tiffany Fish, Esq., who is in the process of opening shop. Fish plans to serve her home community of Ewing and Lewis County, along with the surrounding counties, and will also work across…
Read MoreRiney Recipient of Truman State University Award
By Emily Bontrager Carissa Riney, 23, has been named Truman State University’s 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student in Communications Disorders. This award has one recipient each year and is awarded to outstanding students who have dedicated themselves to academics. Carissa graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in 2018. Her parents are John and Melissa Bevans…
Read MoreFirst Judicial Circuit Addresses Mental Health Concerns
The First Judicial Circuit hosted a workshop to begin strategic planning efforts to address mental illness (including substance abuse) and incarceration in our Northeast Missouri communities. This 1.5- day workshop held on April 26 -27, 2023 at the Boyer Event Center in Memphis, MO was specifically designed to address the anticipated changes in the criminal…
Read MoreScotland County Purchases Soybean Oil-Based Tires
By Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group The Scotland County Commissioners met with representatives from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council on Thursday, April 27. Recently, Scotland County purchased four new soybean oil-based tires. These tires are made by Goodyear and not only support Missouri farmers, but also our environment. The soybean oil tires are a part…
Read MoreMilan City Council Reorganizes During Regular Meeting
Submitted by Lisa Sharp, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING April 17, 2023 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on April 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Richard Head and Lesa…
Read MoreNew Medical Staff Officers Elected
By Alisa Kigar, SCH Communication Specialist MEMPHIS, MO – The new medical staff officers of Scotland County Hospital officially took office at the April Board meeting. Celeste Miller-Parish, DO, is the Chief of Staff, Aaron Neisen, DO, is Vice Chief of Staff and Kelsey Davis-Humes, DO, is Secretary. Dr. Miller-Parish is a general surgeon and…
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