The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education took action on personnel matters on May 11th. A contract recension was accepted from Cassie Moore of Humeston, Iowa for seventh through 12th-grade Communication Arts. Contracts were offered to a first-grade teacher and for seventh through 12th-grade Communication Arts. Names will be released later. A contract was offered to […]
rock bands Tesla and Fuel will perform on the State Fair Grandstand stage, presented by CFM Insurance, on Friday, Aug. 12, at the Missouri State Fair. Tesla’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and perform at venues all over the world. Their list of hits, starting with their album Mechanical […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on May 10th discussed the city pool and the replacement of a city mower and trailer. It was announced the city pool will not open this season because not enough lifeguards applied to operate the pool. City Administrator Lance Rains reported only eight applications were submitted, and there needed to […]
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports a 43-year-old Dalton man died as the result of an incident on May 11th in which the man poured flammable liquid on himself and ignited the liquid. The Chillicothe E-911 Communications Center received information from another jurisdiction south of Livingston County around 6:30 in the evening in reference to […]
The Missouri Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation Board has approved additions to the Wall of Honor at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. The address of the Fire Fighters Memorial is 5599 Angel Dr #5409, Kingdom City, MO 65262. One of the additions is Firefighter George Shoemaker from the Brookfield Fire Department who […]
Trenton High School seniors conducted a Baccalaureate service Wednesday night which was held at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Jillian Simpson gave the welcome, Caleb Johnson presented the invocation, and Lilly Berti read the poem “Learning to Fly.” Gracyn Rongey read a scripture, and Morgan King introduced the speaker. Selected by the seniors as the […]
Numerous awards and scholarships were presented to Trenton High School seniors on Wednesday night. The complete list of awards and honors can be accessed via THIS LINK, which is a PDF file that will open in a new window. The complete list is also listed below but may not format properly on your device depending […]
Mercer County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil advisory that will continue until further notice. Affected are the rural water customers within the clockwise boundaries of Route N on the north, Fantail Avenue on the east, and Highway 136 on the south. East 347th Avenue in Harrison County is the western boundary […]
Missouri’s medical cannabis industry is reporting another monthly retail sales record. The state’s dispensaries sold nearly $37,00,000 worth of medication and products in April 2022. There was a one-day sales record of two-point-eight-million dollars on April 20th, which is considered a cannabis national holiday. Many facilities had specialty prices, educational events, and celebrations […]
The Missouri House passed a new Congressional redistricting plan on Monday, but the bill has hit a wall in the Senate. The relationship status between Missouri Republican Senators this session – it’s complicated. Work on a Congressional redistricting plan is a major part of the rift among members in the upper chamber. A […]
Groups that advocate for renewables in Missouri are urging Gov. Mike Parson to sign a utility-focused bill that would reduce barriers for businesses and individuals to access solar arrays. It’s been passed by both chambers of the Legislature – and among other measures, it would prevent Homeowners Associations from banning solar panels in their covenants, implement a […]
(Missouri Independent) – The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to provide an additional $40 billion in economic, humanitarian, and military assistance to Ukraine as its troops continue fighting back against Russia’s invasion. The legislation, released just hours before, now goes to the U.S. Senate, where leaders hope to quickly send the bill to President Joe […]
(Missouri Independent) – President Joe Biden’s administration will seek to hasten the construction of roads, bridges, wind farms, and more by tweaking the federal review process for environmental and other permits, administration officials said Tuesday. On a press call, administration officials said they were seeking to make permitting easier without sacrificing environmental standards. The new […]
(Missouri Independent) – Efforts to secure the nationwide right to an abortion stalled for a second time Wednesday when U.S. Senate Democrats failed to get enough votes to overcome the legislative filibuster. Republicans, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, voted uniformly against limiting debate on the bill while Democrats, save West […]
(Missouri Independent) – After hours of filibustering in the Missouri Senate, including a spirited game of charades, Democrats stopped an attempt by Republicans Wednesday to make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution through the initiative petition process. The measure sponsored by Rep. Mike Henderson, R-Bonne Terre, originally would have asked voters to increase the […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Assistant Secretary Alejandra Y. Castillo today unveiled a joint resource guide to help community organizations access USDA and EDA resources to build strategies to boost economic development in rural America. “America’s rural communities are critical to the success of […]
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri has passed through area communities. Spokesperson Carrie Pfeifer reports there were about a dozen participants when the torch run went through Gallatin on May 10, Chillicothe had about two dozen participants on May 11, and Cameron around 10. There are expected to be about a dozen […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days on June 11 and 12. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC […]
Governor Mike Parson granted14 pardons according to article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. Governor Parson has instructed his legal team to continue reviewing clemency files and working to reduce the backlog inherited by his […]
Entries are now being accepted online for all State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits. Complete rules and regulations for all shows and contests are available in the online Premium Guide. All entrants must complete the vendor input form to receive premium payment(s). Most shows and competitions have entry deadlines. Important competition updates are available […]
