A Hamilton resident received a jail sentence and paid fine and other fees when he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Grundy County. Hernan Lopez Gomez was arrested on November 23rd. In the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court Tuesday, he was sentenced to five days in the Grundy County jail to be […]
(Missouri Independent) – Lawmakers cannot use appropriation bills to limit the list of eligible Medicaid providers, a Cole County judge ruled Wednesday in a decision allowing payments for health services provided by Planned Parenthood. Circuit Judge Jon Beetem, ruling in a case filed by the two Planned Parenthood affiliates in Missouri, directed the Department of […]
A meeting will be held in Marceline regarding Diamond Tours bus trips to be offered in 2023. The meeting at the Walsworth Community Center on January 7th at 2 pm will include discussion and signups for the trips. Trips include New Orleans, Washington, D. C., the Ark Encounter, Memphis, and Cape Cod. The Marceline Nutrition […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Bethany woman sustained minor injuries when the sport utility vehicle she drove ran off the road into a ditch two miles east of Albany the afternoon of December 28th. Emergency medical services took 58 year old Debra Tilley to the Mosaic Medical Center of Albany. The SUV traveled west on […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Bevier man died when the car he drove struck a pickup truck in Macon County the morning of December 28th. Fifty-five year old Timothy Walton was pronounced dead at the scene by the Macon County coroner. He was taken to the Macon County Coroner’s Office. Pickup driver 26 year old […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved the budget December 27th. The budget for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 2023 includes total expected revenues of $7,167,201.52 and total expected expenditures of $6,768,627.57. The board approved an ordinance authorizing entering into a professional administrative services agreement with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission for the community […]
Mazzie Boyd of Hamilton has been preparing to become Second District State Representative. Boyd has some legislative experience from when she worked with Donald Trump in Washington, D. C. She says there is an orientation for state representatives, but it does not teach someone how to be a legislator. Boyd will […]
On Friday, December 23rd President Biden signed the Omnibus Bill into law. Contained within the Bill was a provision to fund $5.06 Million in funding for Phase 1 within the boundaries of the Village of Pollock. This long-known, but unfunded project is a necessary step in protecting the Roy Blunt Water Supply Reservoir and receiving […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory until further notice due to a water valve replacement. The advisory affects Sullivan Rural Water customers on Route T from Route C south to Tiger Road. It includes Tiger Road from Route T to Texas Road, Sumter Road, Shell Road, and […]
Trenton City Hall informed KTTN Wednesday morning that a filing on Tuesday afternoon increased the number of candidates for the 3rd ward city councilman. Incumbent Robert Romesburg of 1015 East 13th Street filed, joining previously-filed candidates Harry Kately, Timothy Meinecke, and Mike Opitz. One will be elected. For the April 4th election, Trenton voters will […]
Two candidates have joined the race for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education. Ronda Lickteig and Robin Chambers filed for board member positions December 27th. Candidates who previously filed are incumbents Jason Hostetler, Brandon Gibler, and Andy Burress as well as Joshua Shuler. Three positions are open on the board and are to be elected […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office mailed 600 notices to potential jurors in the county December 27th. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the notices are for the next jury pool term, which runs from February 13th through June 11th. Circuit Clerk Jane Gann is responsible for having the names randomly selected. She submits that information and the […]
The Adult Department of the Livingston County Library of Chillicothe will hold a winter reading challenge called “All the Feels.” Beanstack sponsors the challenge, which will go from January 1st through 31st. Participants can learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover activities to express themselves. They can also earn […]
No one filed for the two, three-year positions open for the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors in the April 4th election. Sunnyview Nursing Home Administrator Trish Smith reports individuals can still file as declared write-in candidates. However, their names will not appear on the ballot. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reports individuals […]
Another candidate has filed for the Chillicothe Rural Fire District for the April 4th election. Incumbent David Morris of Chillicothe filed for a board member position the afternoon of December 27th. Incumbent Bruce Brodmerkle previously filed for a board member position. Two board member positions are up for election for the Chillicothe Rural Fire District. […]
There are two races for the Chillicothe City Council for the April 4th election. Incumbent Jay Reed Dupy and Dowell Kincaid filed for First Ward City Council Member. Incumbent Joshua Fosdick and Stacey Soper filed for Third Ward City Council Member. Other candidates who filed are incumbents Theresa Kelly for mayor, Wayne Cunningham for Second […]
Two Carrollton residents were taken to a hospital following an accident Monday night on Highway 65 in rural Carroll County. The highway patrol listed injuries as moderate for 31-year-old Jamie Humphrey and for a five-year girl. Both were taken by EMS to the University Hospital in Columbia. The sport utility vehicle with the Carrollton residents […]
A candidate has filed for Second Ward Council Member for the Trenton City Council election April 4th. Calvin Brown of 807 West Crowder Road filed for the position the morning of December 27th. Candidates who previously filed for the Trenton City Council are Lou Fisher for First Ward Council Member; Mike Opitz, Timothy Meinecke, and […]
The organizer for Chillicothe’s Christmas dinner held Sunday described it as another successful event. Sharon Brooks reported there were about 250 people who dined at the Calvary Baptist Church; nearly 100 take-out meals; and 230 meals were delivered to individuals, nursing homes, and businesses. (total 580) Last year, 555 meals were provided for dine-in, take-out, […]
Mercer County Public Water District has issued a precautionary boil advisory that continues until further notice. Boundaries are listed, clockwise, as the Iowa state line on the north; Weldon Fork of the Grand River on the east; Highway 136 on the south; and the Harrison County line is the west boundary.
