Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox warns of a phone scam that was nearly successful in targeting a local resident. He says someone called an intended victim claiming a credit card had been charged nearly $1,200. The caller gained access to the person’s computer, so the computer would be cleaned of the virus or hacker. The […]
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Laredo Board of Education accepts bids, increases school lunch cost
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education accepted several bids the evening of Tuesday, June 9th. A school representative reports they included MFA Oil for propane for 92 cents, Prairie Farms for milk at different prices for different items, Landes for fuel at five cents less than the pump price, and WCA for trash removal for […]
Jamesport City Council discusses parking issue in downtown area
The Jamesport City Council Monday, June 8th discussed a parking problem on Main Street between Broadway and Grant. It was decided to put $75 hundred dollars into the upcoming budget towards an update for the area. City Clerk Shelley Page reports asphalt was laid on three streets last month, and there is a drop off […]
Iowa construction project may delay Missouri drivers on I-35
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, Interstate 35 will be narrowed to one lane next week for a construction project. Contractors will narrow I-35 in both directions beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 15. The interstate will remain narrowed through approximately 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules […]
Stacy Center in Princeton offering refunds in regard to Iddy Biddy Basketball season
The Stacy Center of Princeton is offering parents a choice regarding the Iddy Biddy Basketball season being cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents can receive a partial refund of $15, or they can have their refund become a donation to the Stacy Center. Parents will have to come to the center to receive a […]
Grundy County Health Department reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department confirms three additional positive cases of COVID-19, which brings the total for the county to seven. The health department has identified close contacts, and the individuals are isolating in their homes. The Grundy County Health Department urges the public to continue to take precautions, including good hand washing, social distancing, […]
Swimming pool in Gallatin scheduled to open June 12, 2020
The pool at Gallatin is scheduled to open Friday, June 12th. City Administrator Lance Rains says there will be two sessions for swimming each day: 9 o’clock to noon and 2 to 5 o’clock. He notes attendees will have to pay for each individual session. There will be some restrictions in place, including only allowing […]
Daviess County Route B to close Thursday for scrub seal project
After delays due to the weather, a portion of Daviess County Route B is scheduled to be closed Thursday, June 11th for a scrub seal project. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close Route B from Route K to Highway 190 from 6:30 in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to graduate 21 troopers
The superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Colonel Eric Olson has announced that 21 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 26, 2020. The ceremony is by invitation only due to the coronavirus guidelines but will be available to the public and the media via Facebook live. The ceremony […]
Woman and child from Carrollton injured when car hydroplanes off roadway
A woman and child from Carrollton received what the highway patrol called minor injuries when the car they were in hydroplaned and traveled off Highway 65 in Pettis County. Tuesday mornings’ accident at 7:20 am injured 28 year old Joylynn Allard and a six year old boy. Both persons, who were using safety devices, were […]
COVID-19 pandemic making 2020 Census difficult
A spokesperson for the 2020 Census says the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to share information about the Census. Some residents have said they never received a form for the Census. Anyone who needs to receive a form to complete the Census is asked to call 1-844-330-2020. As of the afternoon of Tuesday, June […]
NCMC to hold tryouts for college mascot Cap’n Patch
North Central Missouri College mascot try outs for Cap’n Patch the Pirate will be held in late summer or early fall. Two students will be selected for the 2020-2021 academic year. Each student selected as a mascot will receive a $700 scholarship awarded through the NCMC Foundation. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, […]
NCMC announces President and Dean’s Academic Honors for 2020 spring semester
North Central Missouri College has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2020 spring semester. Students named to the President’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0-grade point average, and students on the Dean’s List have earned at least six credit hours and […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen table ordinance
The Spickard Board of Aldermen the evening of Monday, June 8th tabled an ordinance regarding sewer hook up until the ordinance can be revised. City Clerk Amy Chapman reports the ordinance charges each customer $10 if they have water or not. The city is looking to remove the fee for non-water customers. The board approved […]
Princeton Board of Education approves alternative methods of instruction plan
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education the evening of Monday, June 8th approved the district preparing an Alternative Methods of Instruction Plan. The district explains that, starting in the 2020-2021 school year, a local education agency will not be required to make up school hours lost or canceled due to exceptional or emergency circumstances, up […]
North Mercer Board of Education finalizes plans for graduation and prom
Graduation and prom plans were finalized at the North Mercer R-3 Board of Education meeting the evening of Monday, June 8th. Graduation will be held in the new gym the afternoon of June 27th at 2 o’clock. Social distancing will be in effect for attendees. It will also be streamed live on North Mercer School […]
12-year-old girl hurt in crash near Milan
The Highway Patrol reports a 12 year old girl from Harris sustained moderate injuries as the result of a minivan running off the road and striking a road sign five miles northwest of Milan the night of Monday, June 8th. The girl was taken to the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital of Milan. No injuries were […]
Laredo School District sets date for preschool and kindergarten screening
The Laredo R-7 School District will hold preschool and kindergarten round up next month. Three, four, and five year olds will be screened the morning of July 17th from 8:30 to 11:30. Children who will be four years old by August 1st are eligible for the 2020-2021 preschool program. To enroll a child, schedule an […]
Trenton woman arrested on probation violation
A Trenton woman was arrested Monday, June 8th on an alleged technical probation violation of special conditions. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 28 year old Josy Simmons’s original charge was possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabionoid. Her bond was set at $2,500 cash only. She […]
Jamesport Tri-County High School announces top grads
The Jamesport Tri-County High School announced its top two graduating seniors at a ceremony Sunday. The valedictorian is Bailee Hoover, and the salutatorian is Abbie Rexing. Fifteen seniors graduated from Jamesport Tri-County.