The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from the public regarding what Sheriff Steve Cox calls a “significant theft” south of Chillicothe on U. S. Highway 65 between Routes Z and JJ the morning of Saturday, October 24th between 6 o’clock and 7:30. Cox reports persons in a white Chevrolet Cruze with no license […]
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North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address busy agenda including hiring of new personnel
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel-related items on Tuesday evening, October 27th. Hirings included Shiann Campbell of Edgerton as full-time Campus Store Associate—Retail at $11.01 per hour. She began the position on October 19th. Zane Robinson of Trenton was hired as a full-time IT Helpdesk Specialist at $14.65 per hour. […]
Three roadways in Harrison County to close for work starting Wednesday
Three Harrison County roadways are scheduled to close this week for culvert replacements. Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close Routes TT, OO, and Y, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily as listed below: Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Route TT Thursday, Oct. 29 – Route OO Friday, Oct. 30 […]
EPA announces 2020 Dicamba registration decision
At the Cromley Farm, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that EPA is approving new five-year registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product. All three registrations include new control measures to ensure these products can be used effectively while protecting the environment, including non-target plants, animals, […]
COVID-19 cases increase by six in Livingston County, one in Harrison County; cases decrease by eleven in Grundy County
Six new COVID-19 cases have been added in Livingston County Tuesday, October 27th. The health center reports that brings the cumulative total to 433. Twenty of the cases are active, and there are currently 17 hospitalizations. Of the active cases, two are in facilities and 18 are in the community. Nine COVID-19-related deaths have been […]
Closure set for Thompson River Bridge on Route 190 west of Chillicothe
The Thompson River Bridge on Route 190 in Livingston County will close next week as part of the bridge deck replacement project. The bridge is scheduled to close for the second of two scheduled bridge deck pours Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. The closure will continue through Sunday, Nov. 8, at noon. Emergency vehicles […]
Contractor bidding process to begin this Fall in preparation to construct Little Otter Creek Lake in Caldwell County
A contractor bidding process is to begin this fall to prepare for the construction of a 344-acre multipurpose reservoir in Caldwell County. This comes after all agencies involved approved the Little Otter Creek Lake to move forward to begin construction after nearly 25 years of planning, design, reviews, and permitting. The primary purpose of the […]
Grand River Bridge closure on Highway 65 in Livingston County rescheduled
The Grand River Bridge on U.S. Route 65 in Livingston County will now close next week as part of the bridge deck replacement project. The bridge is scheduled to close for the second of two scheduled bridge deck pours Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 a.m. The closure will continue through Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon. […]
More than half of the second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funds approved for farmers
USDA has now given out more than half of the second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program’s funds to farmers. As of October 25th, the agency had approved more than $7.6 billion. Payments to corn growers remain at the top of the list at nearly $2.2 billion followed by cattle with almost $1.7 billion, soybeans at more than […]
COVID-19 among students in Trenton R-9 district on decline; temperature checks eliminated
The Trenton R-9 School District reports the number of students who have had to miss school due to COVID-19 or quarantine has been on the decline. The district has reviewed measures put into place two months ago and decided to eliminate daily temperature checks for students, staff, and visitors entering the premises. Trenton R-9 has […]
Chillicothe City Council approves recommendation of Josh Fosdick as Third Ward Councilman
The Chillicothe City Council on Monday evening, October 26th approved a recommendation for the appointment of a Third Ward Councilman. Josh Fosdick will be sworn into office on the evening of November 9th at 6:30. Chillicothe City Clerk Roze Frampton reports Fosdick will take the place of Michael Smith, who resigned as the Third Ward […]
“Plow Day” set for Saturday, October 31 in Princeton
Plow Day will be held in Princeton Saturday, October 31st. Spokesperson Duane DeMoss invites individuals with antique tractors to bring them to South Coleman Street between Bill Franklin’s house and the railroad tracks and plow for the fun of it starting at 9 o’clock that morning. Signs are to be posted to direct tractor drivers […]
Trenton Police Department reports 112 nuisance incidents in 2020
The Trenton Police Department reports 112 nuisance incidents have been filed for the year so far as of Monday, October 26th. That is an increase of five from September’s report and a decrease of 175 compared to January through October 2019. A nuisance summary indicates the largest number of incidents filed for this year involve […]
Grundy County Commission approves snow removal bid; participates in conference call regarding design of 911 system
The Grundy County Commission on Tuesday, October 27th approved a bid for snow removal and Coronavirus Relief Fund allocations. Chris and Danny Gott will provide snow removal services at the courthouse, prosecuting attorney’s office, and law enforcement center. The bid included $500 per occasion of snow removal and $125 when the ice melt application is solely […]
Bri Brewer selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Brianne “Bri” Brewer from Trenton, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for October. Bri, a nursing ADN student, plans to graduate from NCMC with her RN degree in the spring of 2021 and then begin work on her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in the field of rehab and psychology […]
Grand River Networks donates to fire departments within coverage area
GRM Networks is donating $500 to each of the fire departments located in its coverage area. The donations represent the 2019 fourth quarter Community Improvement Grants the cooperative awards. Presentations were delayed due to the restrictions implemented from COVID-19. Fire departments are a vital part of every community’s well-being. GRM Networks appreciates their dedication and […]
Trenton City Council to look at hiring “replacement contractor” for 17th Street Bridge project
At Monday nights’ closed session for legal purposes, the Trenton City Council voted eight to nothing to authorize the city administrator to execute an agreement with what he called “a replacement contractor” to install the temporary shoring for the 17th Street Bridge project. Administrator Ron Urton said this action would be taken only if the […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board advances five properties of concern, releases another from consideration
Trenton’s’ Building and Nuisance board on Monday evening advanced five properties of concern while releasing another from consideration. The board was told work requested by the city has been completed at 812 Grant Street. It then voted to remove the location from further review. Owners are listed as Steven and Serenity Leivan. Two locations were […]
Beef Quality Assurance certification sessions to be held in Trenton and Princeton
Several major meatpackers require Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification from all fed cattle suppliers. It is predicted that the requirement will trickle down to all levels of cattle producers in the next few years. Beef producers may become certified by attending one of two upcoming meetings in Princeton and Trenton taught by Jenna Monnig, Livestock […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital continues STEM partnership with Brunswick School
Carroll County Memorial Hospital and Brunswick R-II School District are continuing their partnership of providing educational opportunities for students through a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) lab. In 2019, CCMH donated funds to sponsor the Brunswick R-II’s STEM lab initiative. “CCMH is dedicated to supporting our local communities as they strive to provide high-level […]