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 […]
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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.
Northwest Missouri State Fair begins today in Bethany
The Northwest Missouri State Fair begins in Bethany today. It is Family Day, and admission will be free with A baby show to be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Parade registration will be in the Bethany Community Gym beginning at 5 o’clock. The parade from Main Street to the fairgrounds will start at 6 […]
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 […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce accepting vendors for Missouri Day weekend
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendors for the Missouri Day Weekend to be held October 20 through 22. Chamber President Debbie Carman tells KTTN that vendors may go to the Chamber of Commerce website to fill out applications and pay the vendor fee. Visitors to the website need to look under the “Missouri […]
Trenton Police Department to hold Citizens Police Academy in September
The Trenton Police Department will hold its Fifth Annual Citizens Police Academy starting the end of next month. Classes will be held at the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center Thursday nights from 7 to 10 o’clock September 28th through November 16th. The purpose of the class is to increase understanding between the community and police […]
Big Rig destroyed by fire near Chillicothe
The cab area of a semi-tractor trailer of a Chillicothe man is a total loss after a fire Wednesday afternoon. Chillicothe Fire Chief Darrell Wright reports the chassis of the semi was fully involved when crews arrived at the scene on LIV 247. He says that the owner of Alexander Farms indicated he planned to […]
Pershing Balloon Derby set to launch this weekend near Brookfield
The 41st Annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby will be held in and near Brookfield this weekend. Green Hills Ballooning sponsors the festivities, which will be held in downtown Brookfield, at East Twin Parks, and at the Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Site Friday through Monday. Green Hills Ballooning President Richard Techau says that about 35 hot […]
GHS Paper Tube and Core Manufacturing in Albany to hold grand re-opening
GHS Paper Tube and Core Manufacturing in Albany will hold a grand re-opening open house next month. Tours of the new facility will run every 30 minutes September 18th from 8 o’clock in the morning to 3 o’clock in the afternoon. A ribbon cutting ceremony will also be that morning at 10:30 and A “Made […]
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 […]
Cooking contest to be held at Crowder State Park
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will hold a Dutch Oven Cooking Contest at the campground next month. The event will be held September 9 and judging will take place from noon to 1 o’clock. Winners and prizes will be presented at the amphitheater at 1:30. Categories for the contest will include soups and chilis, […]
Cameron teen hurt in crash on Route EE
The Highway Patrol reports a Cameron teen sustained serious injuries when the vehicle her brother drove went off the road two miles north of Cameron Wednesday afternoon. Sixteen-year-old Mason Obrien also of Cameron drove south on Route EE when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road and hit a chevron sign before […]
More than 120 attend Rissler Elementary School event
More than 120 parents and guardians recently attended Back to School Grade Level Curriculum Nights at Rissler Elementary School in Trenton. Principal Jennie Boon says topics addressed in the meetings included nightly reading log and homework expectations; technology resources for students and parents: MyOn and Think Central; daily schedules; Be Safe, Act Responsibly, Respect Others, […]
Hy-Vee accepting customer donations for Hurricane Harvey relief
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced they will be accepting customers’ donations for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Hy-Vee will match all donations received from August 30 to September 30, up to $100,000. Funds will be provided to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts, including supporting volunteer efforts, opening shelters and providing meals and other […]
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 […]
Traffic stop in Livingston County results in arrest and drug seizure
A recent traffic stop in Livingston County resulted in the arrest of an Avalon man. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports deputies reported seeing a male suspect driving a vehicle who had a revoked or suspended driver’s license and was accompanied by another adult male. He says this led to Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter and Detective […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]