Two requests have been recommended for approval following public hearings before the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission. Both requests are to be referred to the Trenton City Council for final approval. A conditional use permit was sought by Monut LLC to allow for a 120-foot steel pole to be installed in the city of Trenton right […]
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White-Tail Deer Management Workshop to be held in Princeton
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a White-Tailed Deer Management Workship at the Country Wood banquet facility at 707 Grant Street in Princeton the morning of March 18 from 9 o’clock to 11:30. The workshop will allow landowners and property managers to learn about how to boost white-tailed deer on their land. Resource Forester […]
Two from Ludlow arrested on felony drug charges
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two Ludlow residents on felony charges of distribution, delivery, manufacture, produce or attempt to or possess with the intent of a controlled substance. Thirty-six-year-old Scott Shaver and 29-year-old Jordan Riggins were arrested Sunday. Both were transferred to the Caldwell County Sheriff in lieu of a $75,000 […]
Audio: Trenton Rotary Club to present Trenton’s Got Talent
The Trenton Rotary Club will present Trenton’s Got Talent in the Trenton High School Gym the night of March 24th at 7 o’clock. The event will showcase youth ages three through college age and will be emceed by Trenton High School graduates Amy Currie and Jeff Binney. The money raised from the event will go […]
Hamilton man ejected from vehicle near Breckenridge
A Hamilton man sustained minor injuries when he was ejected from his vehicle in an accident west of Breckenridge this morning. The Patrol reports 41-year-old Eric Hollon drove south on Turkey Road when he lost control of his sports utility vehicle. The vehicle went off the west side of the road, overturned, and ejected him […]
Damage to school and several homes reported in Mercer County
The Mercer County Fire Protection District opened its Emergency Operations Center Monday night and tracked a tornadic storm. Mercer County Fire reports it followed the storm from the west side of the county northeast to north of the City of Mercer and into Iowa. Reports received by the Fire Protection District noted damage to the […]
Trenton woman indicted on charge of stealing mail from postal service
The United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Tammy Dickinson announces the indictment of an employee working under contract with the U. S. Postal Service for stealing mail. Kristen McIntyre, 37, of Trenton was charged by a federal grand jury in Kansas City Tuesday. The indictment says McIntyre worked as a highway contract […]
Missouri Department of Transportation holding job fairs
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s upcoming job fairs could be just what you are looking for. MoDOT is looking for seasonal maintenance workers, wage employees and summer help for facilities in Bethany, Brookfield, Cameron, Carrollton, Chillicothe, Maryville, and St. Joseph. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit www.modot.org/jobs and complete their online profile and apply positions […]
Livingston County Library to hold Local Author Expo
The Livingston County Library is making a call for all local self-published authors to connect with the community. The Livingston County Library is hosting a Local Author Expo on Saturday, April 1st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a chance for writers to connect with the community with each author to be given […]
Chillicothe Middle School, Southwest Livingston Schools visit Litton Agriculture Campus
The 8th-grade students from the Chillicothe Middle School and Southwest Livingston R-I Schools were given the opportunity to visit the Litton Agriculture Campus. The purpose of the visit was to see what the Chillicothe Ag Department and Chillicothe FFA Chapter had to offer them next year as incoming freshmen in high school. Senior members of […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer Hepatitis C testing
The Livingston County Health Center will offer Hepatitis C testing this month for a fee of $20.00. Testing will take place at the Health Center by appointment March 14 and 21 and will also be done through Adult Blood Draw Clinics for walk-ins the morning of March 29 from 7 to 10 o’clock. Public Information […]
Free etiquette and manners class to be offered in Chillicothe
An etiquette and manners class will be held at the Highview Baptist Church at 713 Milwaukee Avenue in Chillicothe the afternoon of Saturday, April 8 at 2 o’clock. Linda Meiergerd will instruct girls on proper etiquette and manners, including walking gracefully, sitting and standing with dignity, how to be correctly escorted, shaking hands, when to begin […]
Sullivan County Public Water District announces boil advisory
The Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number One has placed a precautionary boil advisory on its customers due to a water main break. The boil advisory includes Sullivan County Rural Water customers on Highway 5 from Highway T south to Denver Road, Thrush Road between Highway 5 and Dakota Lane, Thunder Road, Voyage Road, […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offers new Permit Card for hunters, anglers, and trappers
Beginning April 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation will offer Missouri hunters, anglers, and trappers its new Permit Card as an additional way of carrying and showing proof of most related permits. The new plastic cards are another option to paper and electronic permits. As new permits are purchased and old ones expire, the updated […]
Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation district to hold luncheon
The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold the 14 Annual Customer Appreciation Day Luncheon at the Barton Farm Campus Lager Laboratory Plant Science Building Friday, March 17 from 11 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The event will celebrate 50 years of conservation efforts in Grundy County. The Soil […]
Firefighters respond to grass and timber fire near junction of Route Y and O
The Spickard Fire Protection District provided mutual aid for Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District Monday night before the storms. Spickard Training Officer Jesse Richmond reports firefighters responded to a grass and timber fire east of Route Y near its junction with O. Richmond says the burn ban for Spickard is still in effect.
Polo, Missouri woman dies in Caldwell County crash
A woman from Polo was killed when she was thrown from an overturning vehicle yesterday afternoon in Caldwell County. The highway patrol listed the victim as 36-year-old Misty Kapitza of Polo. The patrol reports a pickup she was driving was northbound on Highway 13, traveled off the west side of the road and struck a […]
Weather service: At least 2 tornadoes hit Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The National Weather Service says at least two tornadoes touched down in Missouri Monday evening as a line of severe storms with heavy rain and large hail moved across the state, damaging homes in communities north and east of the Kansas City metro area. Dan Hawblitzel, a National Weather Service […]
Chillicothe/Livingston County among those participating in statewide tornado drill
Chillicothe and Livingston County will be among many participating in the State Wide Tornado Drill March 7. The drill which is activated by the National Weather Service will start at 10:00 A.M. Officials will test the TEXTCASTER system, activate Chillicothe Sirens, and test all receivers located in schools, and other public and private homes and […]
Trenton man arrested for failure to appear
Probation has been suspended for a Trenton man, 32-year-old Timothy Ray Harding after he allegedly failed to appear for a hearing during the February 9 session of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Harding was arrested on Friday on the warrant accusing him of failure to appear with bond set at $15,000 cash only. He is now […]