Two Relay for Life events will be held in the area in June. Relay for Life of Livingston County will be held at Simpson Park in Chillicothe the night of June 9th. Registration starts at 5 o’clock. The festivities begin at 6 o’clock with the Survivors Lap to honor individuals who have fought and/or beaten […]
The Grundy County Health Department, University of Missouri Extension, and the Regional Arthritis Center will host a Chronic Disease Self-Management Course at the North 65 Center in Trenton. Health Department Health Educator Abby Oberman and Extension Nutrition and Health Education Specialist Tyler Hall will teach the six-week class, which will run Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 […]
The Trenton Hy-Vee will host a Mean Bean Bag Toss Tournament next month. The Green Hills Women’s Shelter sponsors the event to be held at Black Silo Winery of Trenton the afternoon of June 17th at 2 o’clock. Non-sponsored teams cost $30, and board sponsorships cost $250. A sponsorship includes one toss board and two […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Saint Joseph resident in Sullivan County Monday afternoon. Online court information shows 18-year-old Cristian Gonzalez was charged with the felony of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, the misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving […]
The Grundy County Community 2000 Coalition will host a free pool party for the public next month. The event will be held at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center the evening of June 12th from 6:30 to 8:30. A parent or other responsible adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16 who attends. A limited […]
The Sullivan and Putnam Counties in conjunction with the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B is sponsoring a solid waste collection event. The event is funded with grants funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This an opportunity for all residents of Sullivan and Putnam Counties to dispose of special waste items […]
The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri has a limited number of air conditioner units available for residents in its service area. Starting June 1st, the organization’s Energy Assistance program will offer air conditioners to a small number of clients who suffer from life-threatening conditions and who provide a doctor’s note stating such. The […]
Several bridges in north Missouri are scheduled for under-bridge inspections over the next few weeks. Some of these work zones may be moving operations and motorists are advised to be alert for work zone signs and extra equipment on the roadways around these bridges and ramps. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled. […]
Five people died in traffic crashes over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. Last year, 13 people were killed during the three-day weekend. During the counting period Friday, May 26, through Monday, May 29, the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated 345 traffic crashes which included 128 injuries and all five fatalities. Troopers also arrested 107 people […]
The Highway Patrol reports one firefighter was killed and another was injured in a northeast Missouri crash involving a fire truck last night. The men, who were with the Memphis Volunteer Fire Department, were on their way to a fire when the accident occurred just after 6 o’clock Monday evening. A fire truck driven by […]
Forty individuals participated in the 58th Humphreys School Reunion Saturday evening. The class of 1957 was in charge of the activities. Janice Berry recognized those present and those who died recently. Charles Crowdis was a member of the oldest class present and Marilyn Shipley asked trivia questions. During the business meeting, the group decided to buy two […]
Crowder State Park will hold two National Trails Day Hikes Saturday, June 3. Park staff will lead a two-mile nature hike on River Forks Trail that morning at 10 o’clock. The trail runs through hilly terrain, and the Thompson River is visible for part of the trail. A three-point two-mile hike on Tall Oaks Trail […]
The Grundy County Health Department reminds parents to schedule immunization appointments for their school-age children. The health department reports that students entering kindergarten must have a booster series. Students entering eighth grade need tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (TDaP) booster and a meningococcal vaccination. Students entering 12th grade must have a Meningococcal vaccination. The health department is […]
Grundy County’s unemployment rate for April stands at three point seven percent which is down from the rates of last month and for the same month last year. The three point seven is based on 188 persons unemployed out of a civilian labor force of just over five thousand in Grundy County. The number of workers, […]
The recent move by animal shelter officials in central Missouri to destroy a gas chamber for animals has increased calls to shut down other such facilities across the state. The city of Moberly received a $3,000 grant from the Humane Society for dismantling and discarding the chamber. Humane Society State Director Amanda Good says since […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kansas City, Missouri man in Caldwell County Sunday morning. Twenty-nine-year-old Sanjin Hadzibegovic was arrested for driving while intoxicated with alcohol, first offense and misdemeanor possession of marijuana as well as speeding at 104 miles per hour in a 65 zone, no proof of insurance, and failure to […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Grove, Oklahoma woman sustained moderate injuries after being ejected from her all-terrain vehicle in Caldwell County Sunday night. Thirty-three year old Kimberly Moore drove south on Northeast Railroad Pond Road five miles east of Hamilton when her ATV traveled off the west side of the road and overturned before being […]
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce has announced that a local organization loaned money for fireworks for the Fourth of July Celebration. Mercer Lodge Number 35 Masonic Lodge in Princeton loaned the Chamber the money. The celebration will be held at the Smithfield Headquarters on Highway 65 north of Princeton due to the demolition and construction […]
Two northwest Missouri residents were hurt when, according to the highway patrol, the car they were in turned into the path of a pickup truck west of Stewartsville. The driver of the car, 61-year-old Lloyd Sybert, and a passenger in the car, 62-year-old Pamela Sybert, Both of Bolckow, were taken to Mosaic Life Care in […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s department continues to stay busy with many investigations, some that are quite interesting and out of the ordinary. Deputies began an investigation of a reported disturbance and assault near the Chula Junction on U.S. 65. All persons have been interviewed and a report is being submitted to the prosecuting attorney for […]
