The Spickard R-2 Board of Education October 17th approved adult meal prices. The adult breakfast price was set at $2.70, and the adult lunch price was set at $4.86. Staff members will continue to receive free meals, but a price had to be set for reporting purposes. The board approved Grow Your Own Scholarships for […]
The Kirksville Women of Today will sponsor its 34th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show to raise funds for scholarships for Kirksville High School senior girls. Local crafters and exhibits will be set up at the William Matthew Middle School on October 29th from 9 to 3 o’clock. Booths are available for $25. There will […]
Beef producers will learn what opportunities and challenges are ahead at the 23rd annual Missouri Livestock Symposium on December 2 & 3 in Kirksville, MO, says Garry L. Mathes, committee chairman. Zac Erwin, University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist and Symposium vice-chair says, “The beef speaker line-up this year is a great opportunity to hear […]
(Missourinet) – The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will make its final stop in the city where it was first conceived, being displayed permanently in Hamilton. Missouri Historical Society spokeswoman Beth Pike says the quilt started as an idea back in 2018, to find a way to bring all of Missouri’s diverse population together. The […]
Grundy Electric Cooperative reports two promotions of staff. Danny Westcott has been named Area Supervisor replacing Keith Vandevender who recently retired after 33 years of service. Westcott began working at Grundy Electric in 1994 as an apprentice tree trimmer. He began the apprentice lineman program and earned journeyman status in April 2000. Westcott worked on […]
An Albany resident was taken to a hospital following a single-vehicle wreck on Monday morning five miles south of Grant City. Twenty-three-year-old Sebastian Sweat received moderate injuries and was taken by private vehicle to his residence, then transported by ambulance to Mosiac Medical Center in Albany. The van was southbound on Highway 169 when the […]
(Missouri Independent) – As food prices spiked over the summer and her children lost access to school-provided subsidized meals, Jennifer Sheils scrambled to feed her family. Summers, without the free breakfasts and lunches four of her children qualify for at school, are often challenging — but this one was particularly so. Inflated grocery prices magnified […]
(Missouri Independent) – Almost all of Kansas and nearly half of Missouri are in severe enough drought to activate a federal program meant to help ranchers who have lost grazing acres for their herds, triggering millions of dollars in assistance. Eighty-five of Kansas’ 105 counties have been eligible for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s livestock forage program, which […]
(Missouri Independent) – President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application. Biden said the application is easy and fast. It will allow every borrower with an income of $125,000 or less ($250,000 for married couples) to have up to $10,000 in debt forgiven, or $20,000 […]
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office has submitted a proposed rule that would establish a certification requirement for libraries receiving state funds and institute measures to protect minors from non-age-appropriate materials. As stated in the proposal, libraries would adopt written policies determining what material is age-appropriate. As well, state funds could not be used to […]
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced the Treasurer’s Office is accepting 2023 Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) applications for the MOScholars program. Current EAOs may submit applications for renewal. Applications will close Monday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. An EAO is a nonprofit organization that, after approval by the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office, can receive qualified […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a report that examined security controls designed to protect data and information maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The audit, which gave a rating of “good,” provided recommendations to department officials for improving data security. The audit found the MDC does not always timely remove the accounts of terminated […]
With flu season now officially underway, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is encouraging Missourians to get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, if eligible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that people 65 years and older get a high-dose flu vaccine this season. Individuals can receive […]
A man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Roderick E. Hebert, 54, Springfield, Mo., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Hebert was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony convictions. On Feb. 10, 2022, Hebert pleaded […]
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and illegally possessing five firearms along with several high-capacity magazines. James Dixon, 49, Greene County, Mo., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On March 9, 2022, Dixon pleaded guilty to possessing […]
A Missouri man who crashed his vehicle and resisted arrest was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy in Newton and Greene counties. Douglas S. Ward, 34, Lebanon, Mo was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On March 3, 2022, […]
Chillicothe and Milan will be locations when the Office of Broadband Development holds a listening tour later this month and early next month. To help shape future investments in broadband, the public is invited to take part in the “Connecting All Missourians” initiative. This is aimed at ensuring all Missourians have high-quality, affordable internet access […]
Reports will highlight Tuesday night’s meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education. After reports from the superintendent, three school principals, and the activity director, information will be given by Kimberly Johnson of FCCLA in a vocational report. Other topics include a report on summer school and the annual performance review, and Craig Deaver will […]
A fund-raising meal is scheduled for the Five Points Alive organization in Trenton. Promoters describe it as a pre-Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 5th at The Space which is located on Main street in downtown Trenton. Doors open at 6 pm with entertainment scheduled for the first 30 minutes. Dinner is served at 6:30. Items […]
A car show was held in the downtown Trenton area on Sunday during the Missouri Days Festival, and here are the results of the judging. Cars up to 1959 Stock 1st Merlin Hansen 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2nd James Wilson 1941Dodge Luxury Liner Cars up to 1959 Modified 1st Gary Umphry 1930 Ford Model A […]
