The Caldwell County Health Department in Kingston will offer free lab draws to current Caldwell County residents at a lab fair. The event will be by appointment only on June 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p,m. Labs to be drawn include CBC, CMP, A1C, TSH, and lipid. They will also include PSA for men. […]
The Linn County Health Department in Brookfield will hold a Safe Sitter class to prepare youth for when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class will be at the health department on June 9th from 9 to 2 p,m. The class is designed for individuals in the sixth through eighth […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Milan resident in Mercer County on Wednesday morning, May 25, on multiple allegations. Nineteen-year-old Marcus Glidewell was accused of driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, being a minor in possession of alcohol, and leaving the scene of a crash. He was released […]
Wright Memorial Hospital recently recognized Addison Frazier, RN I in the medical/surgical unit, as the spring 2022 DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide every day. The award was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, […]
The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating an alleged “stick up” at a business in the 500 block of Washington Street on the night of May 24th. Police Shift Supervisor Officer Jeffery Allen reports a black man was at the checkout counter and said it was a “stick up.” The person also allegedly said he was […]
The Grundy County Museum in Trenton will open for the season Memorial Day after a flag raising ceremony and rifle salute by Trenton VFW Post 919. The ceremony will start in front of the Baker School that morning at 10:30. The main exhibit at the museum this year features notable Grundy County residents, including Marilyn […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Columbia resident sustained moderate injuries after he fell asleep while driving, and a sport utility vehicle overturned near Macon Tuesday morning, May 25. An ambulance took 20-year-old Braden Grindstaff to University Hospital in Columbia. The SUV traveled north on Highway 63 before running off the left side of the road […]
Two people waived preliminary hearings during appearances on Tuesday in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Separate cases involving Oliver Eugene Vandevender and Robin Riddle, both of Trenton, were bound over to the June 9th session of Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court. Vandevender faces charges of felony drug possession charges, […]
The Caldwell County Health Department will hold a step challenge in June. Residents interested in participating should email the health department, and a form will be sent to them to help them track their steps. Forms should be emailed back to the health department each Monday in June to be entered into prize drawings. Register […]
North Central Missouri College Vice President of Business and Finance Tyson Otto presented a 2022-2023 budget projection to the college’s Board of Trustees May 24th. The projection includes total consolidated income of $14,331,540 and total consolidated expenditures of $14,313,799. There is a projected consolidated surplus of $17,741. The total consolidated income is made up of […]
The North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance and Missouri Department of Conservation will host a free kids fishing derby next month. The event will be at the pond on the west side of The Baptist Home of Chillicothe on June 4th. Registration will start at 8:30 that morning, and the derby will be from 9 o’clock to […]
A resurfacing project on U.S Route 69 in Daviess County is underway. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. to complete the project which extends from Route C to just north of Interstate 35. Crews completed concrete patching and plan to begin paving this week, weather permitting. Motorists will be directed […]
The Chillicothe City Council allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds and approved ordinances accepting bids for mowers at a special meeting on May 23rd. City Administrator Rozanne Frampton reports a budget was presented of $1.977 million of ARPA funds. The council allocated the money to multiple items, including about $40,000 for security cameras at the […]
The Trenton Family Aquatic Center will open for the season on June 4th. Hours will be from 1 to 6 p.m each day, with a lap swim from noon to 1 p.m. The pool usually opens on Memorial Day weekend but Park Board President Curtis Crawford says the reason for the delay in opening is […]
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, North Central Missouri College spotlights student Hailey Lipai. Hailey’s nationality is Pacific Islander-Micronesia, and her hometown is Maysville, MO. Hailey recently completed her first year at NCMC and is taking courses to complete her AA Associate in Arts degree. After completing her associate’s at NCMC, […]
Veterans events have been announced for June. A veterans service officer will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer questions on June 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 17th from 9 to 2 o’clock each time. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214. The Kansas City Vet Center […]
There were 48 building inspections in Trenton from April 18th through May 16th. Building Inspector Wes Barone reports that 25 of those inspections were for construction. There were 10 inspections for the right of way, six rental, six pre-permit, and one dangerous building issue. Out of 13 permit applications, seven were for building. There were […]
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra is conducting a fundraising campaign as it enters its 13th year. The group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and it depends on financial donations for its funding. Contributions provide revenue to purchase new music. They also help cover expenses for publicity, printing programs for performances, and mailings. The […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a man from Kidder on Sunday, May 22. Forty-eight-year-old James Lindsay Gause was accused of felony failure to register as a sex offender. Bond was set at $5,000 and he was scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday, May 24. Court […]
The Trenton Police Department reports that 78 nuisance incidents have been filed for the year as of May 20, which is an increase of 48 from what was reported on April 25. The 78 incidents are also an increase of 35 from what was reported from January through May 23, 2021. A nuisance summary shows […]
