Twenty-four cases of Influenza B and four cases of Influenza A in Grundy County have been reported to the Grundy County Health Department in Trenton as of Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Epidemiology Specialist Kelli Hillerman expects the actual number of cases of flu in the county to be higher because not everyone who has it […]
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Audio: Many schools such as Newtown-Harris adopting a four-day school week
When the Newtown-Harris board of education decided to shift to a four-day week for classes, beginning with the next school year, it added to the growing list of schools converting to four days of instruction each week. Yet to be determined at Newtown-Harris is whether the classes are to be held Monday through Thursday or […]
Cameron Police Department reports counterfeit cash being circulated at local businesses
The Cameron Police Department reports it is filing charges on two suspects following information it received from local businesses regarding counterfeit money being passed. The counterfeit bills are described as having words in the top right corner that say “For Motion Picture Use Only.” Local detectives have talked to other law enforcement agencies in the […]
McFall man facing multiple charges following high-speed pursuit in Harrison and Daviess Counties
A McFall man facing several charges after an alleged pursuit in Harrison and Daviess counties earlier this month voluntarily waived a preliminary hearing in the Associate Division of Harrison County on Wednesday. Online court information shows William Stanley Perkins’s case was certified to Division One, and arraignment is scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd. He has […]
Fugitive investigations lead to arrests in Livingston County
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office conducted two fugitive investigations that resulted in arrests and arrested one additional individual on Tuesday. Sheriff Steve Cox says one fugitive investigation by his office and Missouri Probation and Parole officers at a Chillicothe location resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Nicholas Duckworth of Chillicothe on a Missouri Parole warrant. […]
Planning underway for 2020 Piccadilly Ladies Night Out Auction & Gala
Planning is underway for the 2020 Piccadilly Ladies Night Out Auction & Gala. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 5:30 pm at the Celebrations Event Hall located at the south end of The Fast Lane Entertainment Center. “We have some wonderful and exciting things in store for our eleventh annual […]
132 sign up for 2020 Wellness Challenge
One hundred thirty-two individuals have signed up for this year’s Green Hills Wellness Challenge. According to Abby Oberman with the Grundy County Health Department of Trenton reports there were 164 participants in 2019. The number of participants varies from year to year, but 130 to 160 is normal. Participants from last year’s Wellness Challenge were […]
Filing deadline for August Primary Election is March 31st
Filing for the August Primary Election will be held on February 25th through March 31st. Seven Grundy County offices are required to file this year for new terms in 2021: First and Second District commissioners, assessor, collector/treasurer, coroner, public administrator, and sheriff. Candidates will need to fill out a Form 5120, have it notarized, and […]
Man from Chula faces charges in Livingston County for killing seven puppies
A Chula man accused of killing seven puppies by placing them inside bags has been charged in Livingston County. Online court information shows Ronald Parker faces felony animal abuse—second degree—subsequent offense or by torture and/or mutilation while the animal was alive. An initial appearance is scheduled in the Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court […]
Trenton woman arrested on failure to appear
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident Wednesday on a capias warrant for failure to appear in court. Twenty-eight-year-old Josy Simmons has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less or marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond is $2,500, 10% cash approved, and she is […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to vehicle fire on Mitchell Road
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a sport utility vehicle fire on Mitchell Road Wednesday morning. Captain Derrick Allen reports firefighters found smoke coming from the vehicle when they arrived on the scene. They pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire using about 200 gallons of water. No occupants were reported as injured, and […]
Two file for seats on North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees
Two candidates filed for the two positions up for election for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees April 7th. Board Secretary Vicki Weaver reports NCMC will qualify for a non-election. Candidates filing were incumbents Doctor John L. Holcomb and Doctor NiCole McHargue Neal. Tuesday, January 21st was the last day for candidates to […]
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers Fire Science degree
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers a two-year Fire Science degree. My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Program Coordinator of Health Sciences at NCMC. This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. According to […]
No races for seats on Trenton City Council
The last day to file for the April 7th Municipal Election was Tuesday, January 21, 2020. There are no races for the Trenton City Council, as only one candidate for each of the city’s four wards filed for the positions up for election. Those who filed are Kevin Klinginsmith for First Ward, Marvin Humphreys for […]
Bethany youth ejected from utility vehicle on icy terrain
The Highway Patrol reports a boy from Bethany sustained moderate injuries when he was ejected from a utility vehicle after losing control of it on snow and ice-covered terrain seven miles northeast of Bethany on Tuesday afternoon. An ambulance transported him to the Harrison County Community Hospital of Bethany. The vehicle traveled north off-road on […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for counties in northern Missouri
A long-duration winter storm system will approach the area overnight, with snow starting across western Missouri around midnight to 3 AM Wednesday morning. This snow will move east over the entire area Wednesday morning, with a switch to a rain/snow mix then rain in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, for all but northern Missouri. Rain, […]
Kenworth truck runs off I-35 injuring driver
The Highway Patrol reports a Lena, Louisiana man sustained minor injuries as the result of a Kenworth truck running off the road about one mile north of Pattonsburg on Tuesday morning. An ambulance transported the truck driver, 53-year-old Troy Holt, to the Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany. The driver of a pickup truck, 44-year-old […]
Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group to hold raffle for handcrafted wall hanging
The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group will hold a raffle for a quilted wall hanging at Winter Pink Out events to benefit the support group. Tickets for the three-by-three-feet wall hanging, donated by Cyndi Johnson, will be available at the Trenton R-9 basketball games on February 4th and wrestling meet February 6th. The tickets […]
Benefit for Boyd Harrison set for February 8th in Jamesport
A benefit will be held in Jamesport for Boyd Harrison, a man paralyzed by an accident. Serving of chili and taco soup for donations will begin at the Spillman Event Center on the evening of February 8th at 5 o’clock. There will also be a dessert auction. The proceeds will go toward remodeling Harrison’s home, […]
Audio: National Weather Service meteorologist says to expect a bit of everything with upcoming winter storm
The National Weather Service is predicting a fair amount of snow with the upcoming winter storm in northern Missouri. Meteorologist Jimmy Barham provides details of when to expect the snow to begin in north-central Missouri. Barham was asked if any freezing rain or ice can be anticipated with this winter weather event and […]