Because of the pending winter weather forecast this week, the Thursday, February 2, annual meeting of the Chula Farmer’s Cooperative has been postponed until later in the month of February. The event is rescheduled for February 22, 2022, at the Chula Community Center. The 6:30 pm supper will begin the annual meeting. The agenda includes […]
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Mobile food pantry visit to Lucerne postponed
A postponement in Lucerne has been announced for this weeks’ mobile food pantry visit because of the expected winter weather conditions this Thursday. The new date for the mobile food pantry from Columbia to stop at the Lucerne Christian Church is Thursday, February 10, 2022. The food pantry stop in Lucerne is usually the first […]
February offers four dates for veteran services at VFW Hall in Trenton
Four different dates in February have been announced for veterans to receive in-person assistance at the VFW Hall in Trenton. The dates to meet with a Veterans Service Officer are February 4, 7, 11, and 18th. Each of the opportunities are from 9 a.m. until 2 pm at the VFW Hall located on Washington Street […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 3 additional arrests on Sunday
The highway patrol made two separate arrests on Sunday in Livingston County. Thirty-two-year-old Phillip Early of Chillicothe has been accused of two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance. He’s also accused of marijuana possession and forgery. Early was taken Sunday evening on a 24 hour to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail. Twenty-three-year-old Brendon Brake […]
Faulty electrical cord likely the cause of fire that took the life of Chillicothe resident
A Friday night fatal fire in Chillicothe is believed to most likely have been caused by a faulty electrical cord for a heating device. That according to Chillicothe Fire Chief Eric Reeter, quoting an initial investigation for the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire occurred about 5:25 Friday evening at 114 Henry Street in […]
Brookfield teenager injured in Sunday crash on Highway 36; driver accused of DWI
A Brookfield teen was injured on Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 36 at Laclede. Eighteen-year-old Jonathan Hollon received serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. The patrol listed Hollon as a passenger in a car driven by 27-year-old Joshua Scearce of Linneus. Neither man was using […]
Princeton Board of Education approves general obligation bond refunding
The Board of Education of the Princeton R-V School District of Mercer County, Missouri approved a parameters resolution at a regular meeting on November 8, 2021, that authorized a final terms committee consisting of Rick Ellsworth, Board President, Jerry Girdner, Superintendent, and Larry J. Hart, CEO of L.J. Hart & Company. The resolution approved the […]
Chillicothe City Council adds agenda item to upcoming meeting
An item has been added to the agenda for the Chillicothe City Council meeting on January 31st. The council will consider an ordinance in the Chillicothe Municipal Utility meeting room at 5:30 in the evening that would accept a contract addendum for engineering services associated with new industrial park land. Other items on the agenda […]
Grundy County Health Department announces dates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The Grundy County Health Department in Trenton will offer the COVID-19 vaccine for free at upcoming clinics. Pediatric Pfizer will be available February 1st, Johnson and Johnson February 2nd, Pfizer on February 3rd, and Moderna on February 7th. The clinics will each be from 2 to 5 o’clock, except for Johnson and Johnson on February […]
Caldwell County reports two COVID-related deaths; four health departments report on new cases of COVID-19
Two COVID-19-related deaths have been added for Caldwell County. The health department reports 30 deaths total. Forty-five COVID-19 cases have been added since January 25th, making that total 1,776. The number of active cases dropped by 34 to 46. The Livingston County Health Center reports 25 COVID-19 cases have been added since January 27th, raising […]
Fire on Henry Street claims the life of Chillicothe resident
A 90-year-old resident died as the result of a structure fire at 114 Henry Street in Chillicothe on the evening of January 28th. The Chillicothe Police Department reports it appears the individual and a pet dog were overcome by smoke and were removed from the residence. The resident was taken to the Hedrick Medical Center […]
Two from TMS advance to Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee
Four Trenton Middle School students placed at the top at the Grundy County Spelling Bee on January 28, which was held at TMS. The champion was Henry Lasley, second place went to Wyatt Spurgeon, the first alternate is Isaac Bonta, and the second alternate is Graeme Sager. Lasley and Spurgeon will advance to the Northwest […]
Fire damages home on Crowder Road in Trenton
A fire early Saturday evening caused extensive damage to a vacant house at 213 East Crowder Road in Trenton. Firefighters from the Trenton and Grundy County rural departments arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the two-story structure, and a downstairs front room was fully involved in flames. Grundy County Rural Fire Chief Kenny Roberts […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 5 arrests on Saturday and Sunday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Milan resident was arrested early Sunday in Putnam County. Fifty-two-year-old Travis Shaw was accused of felony counts of possessing methamphetamine, driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, and no proof of insurance. Shaw was taken to the Putnam County Jail. A Topeka, Kansas resident was arrested Saturday […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of January 31, 2022
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of January 31 – February 6th. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the […]
Mercer County Health Department to offer free cooking classes
The Mercer County Health Department will offer free cooking classes as part of a wellness program. The classes will be at the Mercer County Senior Center of Princeton on February 2nd, March 2nd, and March 30th from 6 to 7 p.m. The programs will include weekly recipes, a cookbook, and a chance to win prizes, […]
BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation raises $30,000 during annual fundraising campaign
The BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation recently hosted its Second Annual Funding Futures fundraising campaign. One hundred sixty-five BTC Bank employees raised more than $30,000 during a month-long campaign. The original goal was $20,000. The BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation is a local nonprofit organization of BTC Bank that focuses on supporting youth in the […]
Life Options Green Hills Executive Director speaks at Trenton Rotary Club meeting
Life Options Green Hills Executive Director Rachael Brothers spoke at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on January 27th. The pregnancy resource center in Trenton provides free, confidential services. Brothers said information is presented to help expectant mothers make decisions that are the best for them and their children. The center provides counseling, prenatal testing, and […]
Four candidates file for two positions on Grundy County Health Department Board
The Grundy County Health Department Board will have two races for the April 5th election. Four candidates filed for two positions lasting four years. They are Incumbent Cari Blackburn, Amy May, Jewell Harris, and Stacey McCullough. Two candidates filed for an unexpired two-year term. Those candidates are Korynn Skipper and Kenneth Weaver. Grundy County Health […]