Area schools will hold graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Eighteen seniors will graduate from North Mercer R-3 High School at 2 o’clock with high school English teacher Melissa Hill addressing the graduates. Eight students will graduate from Southwest Livingston County R-1 of Ludlow at 2 o’clock. Southwest’s valedictorian is William Garrett Cramer, and […]
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Trenton man arrested in Livingston County
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Trenton man in Livingston County Saturday night on several allegations. Thirty-eight-year-old Gaylord Humphrey was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance: marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register a motor vehicle, and no insurance. Humphrey was transported to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail.
Crash on Canadian Pacific bridge in Chillicothe sends one person to hospital
A two-vehicle injury accident Friday afternoon on the Canadian Pacific bridge on Ryan Lane west of Mitchell Road in Chillicothe has left the bridge closed. The Chillicothe Fire Department reports it used extrication tools to remove the driver of a pickup truck that was lying on its passenger side along the railway, placed the person […]
Galt man’s death ruled as suicide
Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater has ruled a 69-year old Galt man’s death a suicide. David Hagler, took his own life Saturday afternoon at his Galt residence. Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring said authorities were at the residence previously on a domestic matter but had left the scene. The sheriff indicated Hagler was home alone […]
Flooding Damage and Recovery: First flood repair roadway contracts awarded, repairs underway
Roadways in Northwest Missouri sustained significant damage in the floodwaters that first inundated the area in March 2019. In some places, water remains over roadways more than a month later. As floodwaters recede, broken and missing roadways, damaged bridges, debris, drainage issues, and hazardous materials have been left in their wake. The Missouri Highways and […]
Motorcycle crash in Daviess County claims the life of Trenton man
A 61-year-old Trenton man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Daviess County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Richard Moore was southbound on Highway 13 in Daviess County when his 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle went off the west side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned causing Moore to be ejected from […]
Senator Roy Blunt to make several stops in northern Missouri on Saturday
United States Senator Roy Blunt will make several stops in Northwest Missouri on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Blunt will meet with state and local officials during a visit to the Grant City Medical Center at noon. He will tour the new facility, which provides primary family health care services in Worth County. Blunt will discuss […]
Trenton Middle School announces “Students of the Month”
Trenton Middle School has announced its students of the month for the character trait loyalty. The students are fifth graders Josalyn Ledbetter and Rylan Ebersold, sixth graders Aubree Phillips and Brennon Henricks, seventh graders Makina Limkemann and Gabe Stark, and eighth graders Sarah Washburn and Nick Smith.
Milan woman arrested in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Milan woman on a parole violation of residency and reporting and directives. Thirty-six-year-old Michelle Harding’s original charges were seven counts of theft or stealing—value of property $500 or more but less than $25,000. Harding also faces two counts of passing a bad check. The Sheriff’s […]
Jamesport man to present program on Purple Martins at Grand River Audubon Society meeting
A man who has spoken on Purple Martins at various conferences and has a large number of Purple Martin houses on his farm outside of Jamesport will present a program for the Grand River Audubon Society. The public is invited to attend Ivan Ray Miller’s program at the Mildred Litton Community Building at the Litton […]
Two-vehicle crash north of La Plata injures six
Four members of a La Plata family and a couple from South Dakota sustained injuries when a pickup truck struck a sports utility vehicle two miles north of La Plata Thursday evening. The Highway Patrol reports La Plata residents 13-year-old Elaine and 11-year-old Olivia Larson received moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to the […]
Boil advisory issued for the community of Humphreys
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 reports the Village of Humphreys will repair a water main today (Friday, May 3, 2019). Water service was be turned off at 1 o’clock and is expected to be restored within three hours. All Humphreys water users will be under a precautionary boil advisory after service is […]
NCMC Shooting Sports competes against State Fair Community College
NCMC’s top five shooters had a total of 221/250 from the 16-yard line and 421/500 overall. State Fair’s top five shooters had a total of 207/250 from the 16-yard line and 373/500 overall. NCMC’s top shooter was Seth McMullin with 48/50 (including a perfect round of 25) and 92/100 overall. “After hosting Hannibal-LaGrange University at […]
Senate passes resolution congratulating Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats
U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley announced that the Senate unanimously approved a resolution honoring the Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team for winning its second NCAA Division II national championship. “The Bearcats were unstoppable this season, earning another national championship and finishing the year with a perfect record,” said Blunt. “Congratulations to […]
MoDOT planned road work for northern Missouri the week of May 6, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of May 6 – 12. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Boil advisory issued for portions of Sullivan County
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory for some Sullivan County Rural Water customers due to a water main break. The advisory affects Route D north of Green Castle, including Mayfair, Ironbank, and Mead roads. The advisory will continue until further notice.
Livingston County Health Center to offer free skin cancer screening clinic
Livingston County Health Center will be the site of a free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th by appointment only. Cleaver Dermatology of Kirksville will be providing the screenings to area residents. You must have an appointment to attend this screening, as space is very limited. If […]
Two area schools to graduate seniors tonight
Two area schools will hold graduation ceremonies Friday night, May 3, 2019. Thirty-three seniors will graduate from Princeton R-5 High School at 7 o’clock and fifteen seniors will graduate from Hale R-1 also at 7 o’clock. Hale Science teacher Janet Foster will address the graduates during the ceremony.
Trenton Police Department reports multiple instances of theft on Oklahoma Avenue
The Trenton Police Department is seeking information on three reported thefts of catalytic converters from cargo vans. The police department reports the crimes occurred Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the 3400 of Oklahoma Avenue and the 12 hundred block of East 17th Street. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Trenton Police at 660-359-2121.