Trenton Mayor Nick McHargue, citing what he called a huge surplus, requested Trenton Municipal Utilities reduce electric rates by ten percent effective with the next bills. Then re-visit the rate issue in two months and consider another possible reduction. After further discussion, the issue involving electric rates, including the Mayor’s request, is to be considered […]
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Unemployment rises in area counties
Grundy County’s unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1% according to the most recent report from the Division of Employment Security. July is the most recent month available with the county by county statistics, and it’s noted that most area counties have rates above the state unemployment level of 3.4%. Grundy County’s rate shows 227 on […]
Weather delays resurfacing project in Harrison and Daviess counties
Rain has significantly impacted the schedule to resurface two sections of U.S. Route 69 in Harrison and Daviess counties this month. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. of St. Joseph to mill and complete surface leveling on U.S. Route 69 between U.S. Route 136 (Harrison) and Route C (Daviess) and between […]
Chillicothe FFA Barnwarming King and Queen candidates announced
The Chillicothe FFA has selected its Barnwarming King and Queen candidates. Candidates are seniors Kaylee Lewis and Drake Bradley, juniors Josie Reeter and Hesston Campbell, sophomores Chloe Funk and Connor Keithley, and freshmen Selby Miller and Gage Leamer. Leda Schreiner of the Litton Agriculture Campus reports the candidates will lead the charge in the fundraising […]
USDA to implement regulatory reforms to increase access to capital; Local listening session to be held at Lake Ozark
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is hosting listening sessions to solicit feedback on a plan to increase access to capital in rural areas by streamlining regulations for four Rural Development loan guarantee programs. “At USDA, we know that for many rural communities the regulations that govern our […]
Missouri Department of Labor launches new web portal to promote workplace safety & health
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards has launched a new tool that will give Missouri businesses faster access to resources that help them develop safer and healthier workplaces while saving money on lost time and workers’ compensation insurance costs. On Thursday, September 6, at the Governor’s Conference on Economic […]
Audio: Survivors in Branson Duck Boat tragedy are latest to file lawsuit
(Missourinet) – Eight family members who survived July’s Duck Boat incident in Branson have filed a federal lawsuit in Kansas City. The litigation is led by the same Philadelphia law firm that has brought three lawsuits on behalf of the Coleman family that lost nine relatives in the mishap. The plaintiffs in the […]
Harrison County Community Hospital purchases MRI scanner
Harrison County Community Hospital has purchased a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine that will offer greater access to the test beginning in November. For the past 14 years, HCCH has contracted with Shared Medical Services, a company based in Wisconsin, to offer MRIs in a mobile unit at the hospital three days each week. “Investing […]
Chillicothe resident Bernie Hogan to hold book signing at Livingston County Library
A longtime Chillicothe resident who recently published his autobiography will visit the Livingston County Library of Chillicothe. A signing for Burnham “Bernie” Hogan’s book “What a Trip” will be in the library courtroom the afternoon of September 15th from 1 to 3 o’clock with a book reading to begin at 2 o’clock. “What a Trip” will […]
MU Extension offers innovative online leadership program
The University of Missouri Extension has developed an innovative online program with the focus on building better leaders. The 11-week course runs Jan. 21-April 8, 2019. Leadership Online for Today (LOFT) is an interactive course that allows participants to improve communication skills, build relationships and networks, and develop a collaborative project to benefit a community […]
As meat supplies grow for export demand, trade and tariff doubts hurt on-farm prices
Large supplies of meat and dairy, possibly record-setting tons, are coming to U.S. consumers. For consumers, this can be good news with lower prices at grocery cases. For producers of beef, pork, chicken, and milk it doesn’t bode so well. In a mid-year baseline update for livestock and dairy, University of Missouri economist Scott Brown […]
Trenton Park Board accepts playground equipment bid
The Trenton Park Board accepted a bid for one playground unit and approved the repair of pool floatables at a meeting Wednesday evening. Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of Monett submitted two bids for a playground unit to replace one at Moberly Park. The equipment price for the item was $13,470.72, and the other was for […]
Grundy County Health Department to offer Social Media in Emergency Response Training
The Grundy County Health Department will offer Social Media in Emergency Response Training next week. Department of Public Safety Director of New Media and State Emergency Management Agency Public Information Officer Sara Dayley will present the one-day, interactive training at the First Christian Church of Trenton Monday, September 10th, 2018. Training will be held from […]
Homecoming week at THS kicks off on Monday
Next week is Homecoming week for Trenton High School and multiple activities are on tap. Paul Cox will be the guest speaker at the traditional pep rally at the C. F. Russell Stadium the night of Wednesday, September 12th at 7 o’clock. Fall sports teams will be introduced and the coronation of the Homecoming king, […]
Road closure planned for resurfacing project in Harrison and Daviess counties
Two sections of U.S. Route 69 in Harrison and Daviess counties are getting a new surface this month. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. of St. Joseph to mill and complete surface leveling on U.S. Route 69 between U.S. Route 136 (Harrison) and Route C (Daviess) and between Interstate 35 and […]
Deer hunters once again encouraged to Share The Harvest
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri encourage deer hunters around the state to share their harvests through the state’s Share the Harvest program. Deer season in Missouri runs from Sept. 15 through Jan. 15, 2019. Administered by MDC and CFM, Share the Harvest coordinates the efforts of thousands of deer […]
Chautauqua in the Park kicks off Saturday in Chillicothe
The 34th Annual Chautauqua in the Park will be held September 8-9, 2018 at Simpson Park in Chillicothe. This annual event, sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chillicothe Area Arts Council, and presented by Hedrick Medical Center, has a wide variety of entertainment, activities, artists, crafts, and food. “We have over […]
Audio: Family survivor in Duck Boat tragedy files lawsuit days after federal prosecutors asked for freeze in court cases
Another lawsuit has been filed in the Branson Duck Boat tragedy days after federal prosecutors asked for a freeze in court cases. Tia Coleman, a survivor whose husband and three children drowned in the incident, filed a suit against Ripley Entertainment and five other entities involved in the ownership and operation of the […]
Two upcoming events slated for Jamesport
The Jamesport Community Association sponsors two upcoming annual events. A craft show, retail market, and flea market will be part of Heritage Days at the Spillman Events Center September 28th and 29th. Those activities, as well as kettle corn, fall décor, food, and antiques, will be available both days from 9 o’clock in the morning […]
Trenton Park Board to meet Wednesday
The Trenton Park Board will discuss the sale of two play structure units at a meeting Wednesday evening. The board will meet at the Trenton City Hall at 5:15 with an agenda that includes discussion of a new play structure unit and pool floatable walkway as well as reports from the pool, grounds, and facilities […]