Three vehicles were northbound Monday in DeKalb County when one began to slow down, then it was struck from the rear, and in turn, that one was hit in its rear. The highway patrol said 26-year-old Gena Sistanich of Cameron received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center. No other injuries […]
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Deer hunters can apply for managed deer hunts beginning July 1
Beginning July 1, deer hunters can apply online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas. Some managed hunts […]
Troopers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E during July 4th holiday weekend
Many people will travel somewhere during the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend and the Missouri State Highway Patrol says no matter what you plan for the four-day holiday, please be courteous and follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws. In 2016, five people were killed and 565 injured in Missouri over the holiday in […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra performs during Gooseberry Festival
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra, which was formed in 2009, presented its 16th concert Saturday night in Trenton. George Brundage is the choral conductor, Buddy Hannaford the orchestral conductor, and Cathie Lowrey plays organ and piano for the organization. The volunteer singers and instrumental performers included 28 in the choir and 15 in […]
Winners announced in 5K/10K event during Gooseberry Festival
Winners have been announced in the Gooseberry Festival 5k/10k run/walk Saturday in Trenton. 32-year old Roberto Garcia of Trenton was the fastest male finisher in the 5K with a time was 19 minutes 52 seconds. 13-year old Daya Allnut of Galt placed first among the female entries in the 5K with a time of 28 […]
Trenton man arrested on resisting and assault charge
A Trenton resident, 30-year-old Aaron Michael Perez, was arrested on misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident last Friday. Perez faces charges of resisting a lawful detention and assault in the fourth degree of a special victim. Bond is $2,500 and Perez is to appear June 27th in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. […]
Princeton Chamber of Commerce makes several announcements
The Princeton chamber of commerce reports it has 11 new flower boxes for around the Square. They need 6 more at a cost of $100 each and if anyone would like to purchase a flower box, contact Kelly Bertrand or Donna Herdrich. Among coming events, the Pep Band will be playing concerts on the Bandstand […]
Chillicothe FFA Chapter members meet in June
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter members met for their June Meeting. The meeting was held at the Mudcat Baseball game held at Shaffer Park with 65 members in attendance having a tailgate before the game. Chillicothe FFA President Claire Shipp threw out the first pitch of the game, and Assistant 1st Vice President Macy Gutshall sang […]
Nearly 700 attend annual meeting of Farmers’ Electric Cooperative
Nearly 700 people attended the 79th Annual Meeting of Farmers’ Electric Cooperative last Tuesday evening at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center in Chillicothe. The Member-Owners of the Cooperative re-elected three directors to serve three-year terms. Re-elected to the Cooperative’s seven-person Board of Directors were: District 2’s Leroy Kern (Caldwell and Clinton Counties), District 3’s […]
Chillicothe teen arrested for sex offender registration violation
The Livingston County Sheriff is reporting the arrest of a Chillicothe teen. 19-year-old Jonathan Patrick Patterson was arrested Saturday on alleged class D felony sex offender registration violations. Sheriff Cox reports that an investigation into allegations that Patterson was not complying with sex offender registration requirements spurred the arrest. Patterson was transferred to the Daviess-DeKalb […]
Cameron teen injured in Sunday afternoon crash
A Cameron teenager was injured Sunday afternoon when the westbound pickup she was driving traveled off Caldwell County Route HH twice, according to the investigators, coming to a stop against an embankment. The highway patrol reports 16-year-old Emily Akey of Cameron was taken by an ambulance to the Cameron Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries. She […]
Carrollton man injured in Friday crash near Bogard
A Carrollton resident was hurt Friday morning in Carroll County when the pickup truck he was driving overturned off a road near Bogard. 71-year old Donald Harmon was taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton with minor injuries. The accident happened just east of Bogard on route W when the westbound pickup went off […]
MoDOT planned road work for north Missouri June 19 through June 25
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri planned for the week of June 19 – 25 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted […]
Slow pitch softball tournament slated for July 22 in Galt
A slow pitch softball tournament will be held Saturday, July 22 at the ballfield in Galt. The cost to enter is $150 per team with each team consisting of ten players including a minimum of three girls on the team. Contestants must be fourteen years of age or older to play. All proceeds go to […]
Agriculture workers 20 times more likely to die from the heat
Agriculture workers are 20 times more likely than other workers to die from the heat. Heat deaths are 100 percent preventable with water, rest and shade say University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. That is why she encourages everyone to support the “Summer 2017 Beat the Heat” campaign from the U.S. […]
Audio: Mayor Nick McHargue clarifies acceptance of pickup purchase bid by city council
Trenton Mayor Nick McHargue has issued a statement to clarify the city’s acceptance of a bid on the purchase of a pickup truck for use by the Trenton Municipal Electric distribution department. The city council Monday night accepted a local bid from Barnes Baker of Trenton that appeared to the media and the public to […]
Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival kicks off in Chillicothe today
The Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival starts at the Litton Agri Campus in Chillicothe today. The Finley River Boys will kick things off at 1 o’clock this afternoon and perform again at 6 o’clock this evening. Po Anna will perform at 1:50 at 6:40, Lonesome Road at 2:40 and 8 o’clock, Rural Roots at 3:30 […]
Livingston County Library to host program on terrariums
The Livingston County Library will hold a program for teens to create their own terrariums. The program will be held in the library’s courtroom Tuesday evening at 5 o’clock. The library will provide all materials provided to create the self-sustaining plant habitats, but participants may bring a small figurine to personalize their terrariums if they […]
Two-day “Grillin & Chillin” event to be held at Simpson Park in Chillicothe
Chillicothe invites patrons from all around to a two-day Fourth of July celebration featuring two main events to be held June 30 to July 1 to be held at Simpson Park. The first ever Grillin & Chillin event will be held in Chillicothe and feature a BBQ contest with approximately 25 teams from all over the […]
Big rig demolished in Harrison County crash on I-35
A truck driver was injured last night in Harrison County when according to the highway patrol, a northbound tractor-trailer went off the right side of Interstate 35, struck a MoDOT sign, and overturned onto its passenger side. The highway patrol listed injuries as minor for 55-year-old Gregory Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas and he refused […]