18-Wheel truck big rig

Trucker rolls big rig on Highway 36 in Linn County

A Mississippi truck driver was injured Wednesday morning in a roll over accident that occurred on Highway 36 in Linn County. The highway patrol reports 27-year-old Kendrick Hinton of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi was taken by ambulance to the Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield with moderate injuries. The accident report noted Hinton was eastbound a […]

Boil Water Advisory

Boil advisory issued for community of Jamesport

The town of Jamesport has been placed under a precautionary boil water advisory until Saturday morning. This follows repairs made early this morning to a broken water main. Customers at Jamesport are advised as a precaution, to boil water being used for cooking and drinking. The boil advisory expires at 6 o’clock Saturday morning.

Homecoming

Mercer Homecoming begins this evening

The Mercer Homecoming in the city of Mercer starts this evening. A cake stand will be on the stage starting at 6 o’clock, The Miss and Junior Miss Mercer Contest will be at 6:30 and The Ultimate Survivor Contest will be held at 6:45. David Fields and Silverado will perform at 8 o’clock and 9:30 […]

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA preparing for long term long term recovery in Texas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued guidelines for individuals who want to contribute to relief efforts due to massive flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. FEMA says the most effective way to way to support disaster survivors is donate money and time to reputable, non-profit groups. Cash donations offer the organizations the most flexibility […]

Accident

4 injured in crash west of Moberly

Four people were injured, including two from Brookfield, in an accident late yesterday afternoon two miles west of Moberly. Drivers of a van and of a pickup were listed by the highway patrol as 20-year-old Austin York of Moberly and 24-year-old Austin Campbell of Clifton Hill.  Two passengers in the York vehicle were 19-year-old Beulah […]

Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri

Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers weatherization services

The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers Weatherization services across the Green Hills counties. The program provides cost-effective energy-efficient home improvements to low-income households, especially the elderly, children, and those with physical disadvantages. The program aims to lower utility bills and improve comfort while ensuring health and safety. Home owners, renters, and landlords […]

Daviess County Courthouse

Gallatin Board of Aldermen hold busy meeting

The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an appointment to the Dockery Park Board at its meeting Monday evening. President John Whitfield appointed Bethany Vandiver for the position. The Chautauqua Committee reported it plans to use the band truck and the committee also reported a beer garden will be located at 201 West Grand, but there […]

Main Street Chillicothe website

Main Street Chillicothe is a Great American Main Street Award semi-finalist

Main Street Chillicothe is a Great American Main Street Award semi-finalist. Main Street Chillicothe attributes its success to strong partnerships with local government, the business sector, and community stakeholders. The organization partnered with the Chillicothe Farmers Market on Sliced Bread Saturday to help educate residents on the importance of using local food. Main Street Holiday […]

Bicycle Accident

Marceline girl rides bicycle into path of police vehicle

A Marceline girl, riding a bicycle, was injured Tuesday night in her hometown when she apparently rode into the path of a moving police car. The highway patrol reports 15-year-old Victoria Henandez sustained moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Pershing Memorial Hospital. The accident happened before 8 pm at Mulberry Street and Ritchie Avenue […]