A benefit will be held next month for a man with prostate cancer. The Benefit for Bob Franklin will be held at Chumbley’s in Trenton the Saturday evening, March 20th. There will be performances by Abbie Hullinger at 6:25, Point of No Return at 7 o’clock, Hired Gun at 8:30, Bridges Burnt at 10 o’clock, […]
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Online workshops set for fruit and vegetable growers for produce safety training
Missouri fruit and vegetable growers can enroll in upcoming no-cost or low-cost online produce safety training. Webinar topics include creating a food safety plan for USDA Good Agricultural Practices certification, Food Safety Modernization Act training, produce safety best practices, and wildlife control for produce growers, said Londa Nwadike, an extension associate professor of food safety […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital recognizes American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It is also the most treatable. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Carroll County Memorial Hospital is proudly participating in American Heart Month. CCMH kicked the month off by decking the hospital out in […]
NCMC Student Support Services and Upward Bound to celebrate TRIO Days
North Central Missouri College TRIO programs will host their annual TRIO Days Celebration from February 17-20th, 2021, in Geyer Hall. TRIO programs like NCMC’s Student Support Services (SSS) and Upward Bound (UB) were the first national college access and retention programs to address the serious social and cultural barriers to education in America. Upward Bound […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves moving district to a four-day schedule beginning next school year
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on Thursday evening, February 11th approved the district moving to a four-day week schedule beginning next school year. This came after a report from High School Principal Matt Rayl regarding a parent survey on a four-day week proposal. The school calendar and class schedules will be reviewed at […]
Grundy County Health Department extends mask mandate for an additional 60 days
The Grundy County Health Department and Health Officer Elizabeth Gibson have extended the public health order requiring masks for 60 days beginning February 12th. The order originally went into effect on December 11th to limit or prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order says persons at least 10 years old in Grundy County are required […]
Laredo Board of Education extends principals contract; school calendar adopted for next year
Laredo R-7’s Board of Education has voted to extend the contract by two years for the school principal, putting Misty Foster on a four-year contract. Next years’ school calendar has been adopted with classes at Laredo beginning August 24th. The board held a discussion on co-oping with Pleasant View R-6 school for the seventh and […]
Woman first in the nation charged with misappropriating monies designed for COVID medical provider relief
A Michigan woman was indicted on allegations that she intentionally misappropriated government funds that were designed to aid medical providers in the treatment of patients suffering from COVID-19 and used them for her own personal expenses. Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Saima Mohsin of […]
Former “Shop with a Cop” president handed 4-year prison sentence
Angela McMunn pled guilty in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County to two class C felony counts of Receiving Stolen Property, one class D felony count of Receiving Stolen Property, and one class D felony count of Unlawful Merchandising Practices. “Stealing from law enforcement, including Officer Michael Flamion, who put his life on the line […]
Livingston County Library to present program on how to research a home
The Livingston County Library in Chillicothe will present a program on how to research a home. “Love Your House” will start on the Livingston County Library YouTube channel on Friday evening, February 12th at 6 o’clock. Viewers can learn to use maps, newspapers, and directories to find out who lived in their home and what […]
Governor Parson signs $324 million emergency package for rent and utility needs
Governor Mike Parson has signed HB 16 into law, a bill giving $324 million in emergency aid to help struggling renters and landlords in Missouri. The plan, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), could cover some rent and utility costs. “HB 16 will provide much-needed assistance to tenants and landlords across the state. COVID-19’s economic […]
Harrison County Health Department administers 1520 doses of COVID-19 vaccine; Grundy County reports 5 new cases of COVID-19
The Harrison County Health Department has vaccinated 1,520 individuals at COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the last two weeks with the help of community partners. About 770 of those individuals were from Harrison County. The health department will continue to order vaccine and vaccinate individuals as the vaccine is available. The total number of COVID-19 cases […]
Man accused of assaulting Cody McHargue granted change of venue to Harrison County
An assault case at Trenton has been moved for a potential trial in Bethany. Shandon Levi Gann of Galt is accused of felony assault in the first degree for allegedly seriously injuring Cody James McHargue of Trenton causing McHargue to be hospitalized last year. In court this week, both the special prosecuting attorney and defense […]
North Mercer Board of Education continues contract with Principal Wes Guilkey
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education continued a two-year contract for Preschool through 12th Grade Principal Wes Guilkey the evening of February 10th. The final salary is to be determined. Science Teacher Dan Martin was offered a contract to coach the academic team. A contract was offered to Preschool Teacher Joanne Fisher to be […]
Cooper County Court in Missouri rules mostly in favor of CAFOs
The Cooper County Circuit Court ruled in favor of five out of six of Senate Bill 391’s regulations Tuesday, limiting local ordinances from being stricter than state law. The ruling comes after local ordinances were attempted to be put in place against Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in Cooper and Moniteau Counties in 2019. Missouri Farm […]
Show-Me-Select registration deadline is February 15th
Enrollment for the Show-Me-Select Heifer Replacement Program ends February 15, 2021. Show-Me-Select helps Missouri producers raise and market high-quality beef replacement females, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Kendra Graham. The educational program uses the latest research on health, nutrition, genetics, and reproductive science. “Now is the time to enroll in the program for […]
Florida man lies to obtain $3.9 million in federal loans; spends money on Lamborghini
A Florida man pleaded guilty for fraudulently obtaining approximately $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans and using those funds, in part, to purchase a $318,000 Lamborghini sports car for himself. Federal investigators linked the sports car to Hines after he was involved in a hit and run on July 11, the Miami Herald reported. […]
Audio: Proposed Missouri constitutional amendment would protect those with pre-existing conditions
You could be voting in 2022 on a proposed constitutional amendment in Missouri, requiring health insurers to cover preexisting conditions. House Joint Resolution 50 is a two-page proposal. It’s sponsored by State Rep. Dean Plocher, R-Des Peres, the powerful House Majority Floor Leader. He says the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn the Affordable Care Act this year. […]
Audio: U. S. Senate unanimously approves Hawley’s duck boat safety legislation
Bipartisan legislation aimed at improving safety on duck boats and other amphibious passenger vessels was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate on Thursday. It was one of the first bills filed by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) after he was sworn into office in January 2019. Hawley’s bill is very similar to one filed by former […]
Missouri Attorney General launches campaign to honor Missouri’s bicentennial
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced the launch of a campaign to honor Missouri’s Bicentennial. Using the slogan “Missouri Leading the Way,” the campaign will work to honor Missouri’s past, present, and future through social media and the launch of a new award and program. “This is a very exciting year for the people […]