The Livingston County Health Center reports the addition of 12 COVID-19 cases since May 10th. That brings the total number of confirmed positive cases to 1,479. Twenty-three cases are active. Two COVID-19 cases have been added in Daviess County since May 5th, which the health department reports make the total 679. Three cases are active. […]
Join other producers at the Management Intensive Grazing School on June 11 and 12 at the Schuyler County Community Center in Glenwood, Missouri. The program will be taught by MU Extension, NRCS, and a producer with an existing system. Specific topics will include the Art & Science of MIG; Evaluating Resources; Soil Structure, Function, and […]
To address workforce shortages across the state, Governor Mike Parson directed the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to notify the U.S. Department of Labor that Missouri will end participation in all federal pandemic-related unemployment insurance programs effective Saturday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. “From conversations with business owners across the state, we know […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors announces Scott Thoreson has accepted the position as CCMH’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2021. “We had an extremely difficult decision to make due to the number of highly qualified candidates we interviewed,” said Rex Buhrmester, CCMH Board of Directors president. “Jeff has set this hospital […]
Multiple awards were presented to North Central Missouri College faculty/staff in recognition of their years of service and exemplary accomplishments. Linda Brown, Director of Records and Enrollment/Registrar, Cindy Petrie, Admissions Representative, Lisa Hostetler, WIB Executive Director, Linda Cowling, English Instructor, Vicki Weaver, Board Clerk, Mike O’Neal, Custodian, Stan Scott, Industrial Technology Instructor, and Steve Richman […]
The city of Trenton and its municipal utility expect to save money on interest costs with the re-financing of three long-term debts. It was announced the savings amounts to $658,000 over the length of the loans. Two involve 2012 issued bonds and the 2014 issued bonds for Trenton Municipal Utilities projects done at the water […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a Kirksville resident, 20-year old Ethan Potter, was arrested Saturday evening in Adair County. Potter was accused of possessing the controlled substance codeine, not having a driver’s license: second offense, and failure to register a motor vehicle. The patrol also reported an Adair County warrant was active for Potter, […]
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that Hy-Vee KidsFit is launching free health and wellness solutions to help kids stay active and healthy at home this summer. Parents can sign up for the free Hy-Vee KidsFit Club through May 15 to receive Hy-Vee’s Summer of Fun Box. The Summer of Fun Box is filled with Hy-Vee dietitian-approved […]
Nearly half of Missouri’s state prisoners have been given a coronavirus vaccination. Missouri Department of Corrections data shows nearly 10,800 prisoners have received their coronavirus vaccination. The number of active inmate cases is 71. The largest COVID-19 outbreak – 41 cases – is at the prison in northeast Missouri’s Vandalia, followed by 23 […]
The Putnam County Health Department will hold a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic by appointment. The clinic will be at the health department on May 17th from 9 o’clock to noon and 1 to 4 o’clock. Schedule an appointment for the clinic at this link or by calling the office weekdays from 8 to 4 […]
The Missouri FFA Association recognized Brylee Loren Williams of the Princeton FFA Chapter as the Area 2 Star in Agribusiness and one of four finalists at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. Her parents are Bryan and Joni Williams of Princeton. Her advisor is Bryan Williams. Area Stars in Agribusiness are selected based upon outstanding work […]
The Missouri FFA Association recognized Ryan P. Smith of the Milan FFA Chapter as the Area 3 Star Farmer at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Bradley and Jenny Smith of Harris. His advisors are Jarred Sayre and Cassie Cowles. Area Star Farmers are chosen based upon outstanding production agriculture in the student’s […]
The Grundy County Health Department reports three new COVID-19 cases since its last report on April 27th, which brings the total to 1,070. Four cases are active. It is noted there were nine new COVID-19 cases in April. The health dependent reports 21.4% of Grundy County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 24.4% have […]
The Missouri FFA Association recognized Kidridge Griffin of the Trenton FFA Chapter as the State Star Farmer at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Ethan and Amanda Griffin of Trenton. His advisors are Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy. The State Star Farmer is chosen based upon outstanding production agriculture in the student’s supervised […]
The Missouri FFA Association named Trenton FFA as the Top Chapter in the state. The chapter placed first out of 351. The Trenton FFA advisors are Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy. The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve […]
The Missouri FFA Association awarded Brookfield FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award. Brookfield placed 3rd out of 351 chapters. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The Brookfield FFA advisor is Jessica Dobrzenski. The top chapters compete for the National FFA Chapter Award. Winners will be […]
The Missouri Veterans Commission announces the launch of the Missouri Benefits and Resource Portal. In collaboration with the Missouri Department of Economic Development Office of the Missouri Military Advocate, MVC created the portal to serve as an informational tool and service guide to help Veterans find potential benefits and local resources. “The Missouri Benefits and […]
The Missouri FFA Association awarded Braymer FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award. Braymer was also recognized as the premier chapter in building communities and placed 6th out of 351 chapters. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The Braymer FFA advisor is Paige Brock. The top […]
A Missouri man has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple charges of illegally possessing firearms, including stolen firearms, and drug trafficking. Brandon L. Hill, 33, of Independence, Missouri, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays on Thursday, April 29, to three counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, two counts […]
A memorial service for Trenton resident Joe Brinser will be on May 8th at 11 o’clock in the morning at the Dockery Chapel Church west of Trenton with private interment at the Maple Grove Cemetery after lunch. Fifty-six-year-old William Joseph Brinser died on February 17. Memorials are suggested to the Maple Grove Cemetery or the […]
