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First 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…

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Tornado 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…

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Riney 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…

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First 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…

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 Scotland 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…

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Milan 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…

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 New 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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Turkey Hunters Escape Devastating Fire in Rural Knox County

 By Echo Menges  Knox County, MO – Thursday, April 27, 2023 – Two hunters were lucky to escape a cabin fire Thursday afternoon. The fire was located at 56543 Stonewall Avenue in rural Knox County approximately two miles south of Highway 6 between Knox City and Edina.  According to one of the hunters, the two…

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 EASTERN STAR PRESENTS CHECK FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

 EASTERN STAR PRESENTS CHECK FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT-On Thursday evening, Kahoka Chapter #40, Order of the Eastern Star, presented Black Hawk Elementary School with a check in the amount of $44,313.90 for new playground equipment. The group raised over $14,000 locally, which was double-matched by the Masonic Home Creating A Partnership Program. Receiving the check from…

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