The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of Dec. 12-18. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 audit and property insurance on December 8, 2022. Regarding the audit, it was noted the district complied with the requirements for the year in all material respects. Property insurance was renewed through CPSK in Harrisonville. Rates for the year are $54,531. That includes a $3.4 […]
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education approved insurance renewal on December 7, 2022. The Missouri United School Insurance Council renewal will be $42,707. The insurance coverage includes property, liability, and workman’s comp. The board approved the regular and single audit as presented by Clevenger and Associates. The board also discussed capital projects, HVAC projects, […]
The Trenton City Council will consider ordinances involving a conditional use permit, a sales tax, and contracts. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on December 12th at 7 o’clock at night. The meeting will be available on Zoom. One ordinance would grant a conditional use permit to Jason Lassiter, doing business as […]
The following students have been selected as December students of the month in Trenton Middle School for the character trait “Kindness”: 5th grade Lilian Swank, daughter of Stephanie & Justin Swank Cason Trump, son of Whitney & Clint Trump 6th grade Marley Brown, daughter of Leslie Brown and Derek Brown Tavyn Milazzo, son Heather Gabelman […]
A man who pleaded guilty in two separate cases in Linn County in October appeared for a sentencing hearing on December 6th. Thirty-four-year-old Chase Jackson had been charged with felony tampering with electronic monitoring equipment and misdemeanor sex offender present or loitering within 500 feet of a school building. The court did not impose a […]
Another candidate has filed for the Chillicothe First Ward Council Member position. Dowell Kincaid filed on December 8th. Incumbent Reed Dupy filed for First Ward Council Member on December 6th. Incumbent Jon Maples also filed for the position of Constable earlier on December 8th. Other candidates who have filed include incumbents Mayor Theresa Kelly, Second […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will discuss an audit next week. The board will meet at the school district office on December 13, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Other items on the agenda include election filing dates, the John T. Belcher Scholarship, summer school, the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury, an internet bid, and a Comprehensive […]
The Spickard R-2 School District has canceled in-person classes on December 9th due to illness. The day will instead be an “alternative methods of instruction” day 1. Spickard R-2 will resume in-person classes on December 12th.
Selected faculty and staff were honored at the annual MCCA convention for their service to North Central Missouri College, students, and community college. Those recognized were Sarah Bonnett, Lead Custodian; Brenda Ferguson, Clinical Instructor; Dr. Lindsay Oram, Psychology Instructor; and Jennifer Triplett, Chief Information Officer. Sarah Bonnett was recognized as a finalist for the MCCA […]
A candidate has filed for a seat on the Trenton City Council. Michael Opitz of 1510 Nichols Street filed for Third Ward Council Member on December 8th. He is the first candidate to file for the Trenton City Council. The candidate filing period at the Trenton City Hall will go until December 27th. One candidate […]
Along with courses offered at the Main Campus, Barton Farm, and online. Students can now also enroll for classes at the Savannah Campus for spring 2023. A full line of course offerings is now available and can be found by visiting the North Central Missouri College website. NCMC spring semester classes begin Monday, January 9th. […]
The Pleasant View R-VI Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The program will include Mrs. Lake’s Preschool, the elementary band, the Kindergarten class, and students in grades 1st through 8th presenting the musical, “Santa’s Holiday Hoedown.” What do you do when the North Pole […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting three arrests on Thursday, December 8, 2022. A Brookfield man was arrested late Wednesday afternoon by the Highway Patrol in Linn County. Sixty-two-year-old Jeffery Hurdle has been accused of driving while intoxicated and driving while his license was revoked – third or subsequent offense. Hurdle also was wanted […]
The Trenton Park Board December 7th approved the purchase of mowers and decided to pledge money for an American Rescue Plan Act grant opportunity for tourism. Two Dixie Chopper XCaliber mowers will be purchased from Legendary Small Engine for $14,003 each, or $28,006 total. Each mower will have a 74-inch deck and a Kawasaki 35-horsepower […]
Christmas activities are planned in Princeton on December 8th and for one day next week. A craft fair will be part of Princeton Hometown Christmas on December 8th from 5:30 to 8 o’clock in the evening. Santa will be at The Famous from 5:30 to 7:30. There will be treats for everyone. The Princeton Chamber […]
Another candidate has filed for the Chillicothe City Council for the April 4th Municipal Election. Incumbent Pam Jarding filed for Fourth Ward Council Member on December 7th. Candidates who filed on December 6th include incumbents Mayor Theresa Kelly, First Ward Council Member Reed Dupy, Second Ward Council Member Wayne Cunningham, and Council Member At Large […]
A jury trial has been scheduled in Clinton County for a woman charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a hospital patient in Chillicothe. The trial for 42-year-old Jennifer Anne Hall is set for May 15th through 19th. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for April 4th. Hall’s motion to disqualify the prosecutor […]
A Brookfield man who pleaded guilty in Linn County in October to two felony counts of first-degree child molestation was sentenced on December 6th. Will Hoskins was sentenced on each count to 10 years in the Division of Adult Institutions to run consecutively with each other. The execution was suspended, and he was placed on […]
The Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District responded to a house fire on Northwest 23rd Street on Wednesday morning, December 7th. The house was owned by Jason and Jenny Hunter who report that the house burnt to the foundation. No one was living in the house, and no one was in it at the time […]
