Several new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in area counties. The Linn County Health Department reports four additional cases since Monday, June 15th. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 18. Three of the cases are related to testing involving a meat processing facility. One is a result of known exposure […]
The Missouri FFA Association has announced Haylee Draper of the Maysville FFA Chapter is the State Star in Agriscience. Four finalists for State Star in Agriscience were selected based upon outstanding achievement in agriscience as part of a student’s supervised agricultural experience program and active participation in FFA. MFA Inc., Columbia, sponsors the 16 […]
Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring has announced creation of an APP or application for use by the public. It’s free of charge to download from the APP stores for Apple and Google Play. Search for the name Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Herring believes the APP combines the best of all social media sites. By […]
The Grundy County Health Department confirms another case of COVID-19 in the county. The total number of cases is now 12 for Grundy County. Administrator Elizabeth Gibson reports four of the cases are active and being followed by the health department. They are also isolated. The Grundy County Health Department is working to notify close […]
The Caldwell County Health Department will conduct active COVID-19 testing with the help of the Cameron Regional Medical Center. A free drive through event will be held at the Hamilton American Legion June 30th from 4:30 to 8 o’clock. A health department representative says participants can be from anywhere, and it is not just for […]
A veterans service officer and Vet Center counselor will be at VFW Post 919 July 3rd. The service officer will help with VA paperwork and answer questions from 8 to 2 o’clock. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214 and other VA paperwork. The counselor will help discharged and active military with […]
Missouri will fully reopen for business on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020, and will enter phase two of its “Show Me Strong Recovery Plan.” Governor Mike Parson tells Capitol reporters in Jefferson City that the move comes just over 90 days since Missouri’s first COVID-19 case. “It is truly incredible to think how far Missouri has […]
The Sullivan County Health Department has confirmed four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County bringing the count to 92 cases since testing began, with 38 cases remaining active. The latest cases are community-related. The health department is investigating to determine close contacts of the cases. The contacts are to be notified by the […]
The Livingston County Health Center of Chillicothe will offer free curbside COVID-19 testing to Livingston County residents at least 18 years old next week. The testing will be done by appointment only Wednesday, June 17th. Health Center Administrator Sherry Weldon says the testing will be for active COVID-19. The testing will involve a nasal swab, […]
Pending expiration of Phase 1 on June 15, Governor Mike Parson announced today that Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. “It is truly incredible to think about how far Missouri has come since March. At that time, no one knew what […]
A Cameron man accused of threatening law enforcement with a knife and running from law enforcement at Hamilton faces charges in Caldwell County. Online court information shows 34 year old William Patrick Vessar has been charged with felony resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony and two misdemeanor counts of fourth degree assault—special […]
The Laredo Board of Aldermen Monday, June 8th approved a new garbage contract with the Waste Corporation of Missouri. The new service will start July 1st. Trash pick up days will be Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Active customers will receive a new trash cart from the Waste Corporation before July 1st. It was reported last […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education reorganized the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2020, after certifying the results of the June 2nd election, and incoming board members receiving the oath of office. Board Secretary Susan Leeper administered the oath of office to Andy Burress and incumbent Corey Leeper. Incumbent Brandon Gibler was absent. With Gibler and […]
An Independence, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Daniel W. Pendergrass, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 14 years and one month in federal prison without parole. On June 12, 2019, Pendergrass pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to […]
The Sullivan County Health Department, on Saturday, announced one additional positive COVID-19 case in Sullivan County. That makes a total of 69 cases since testing began with eighteen cases remaining active. The health department in Milan says the cases have been community-related and it was conducting case investigations to determine close contacts. Individuals are to […]
The Linn County Health Department reports one new lab confirmed positive case of COVID-19 and one new positive serology case in the county since Monday. There have been 10 total lab confirmed cases in Linn County. Four are reported to be recovered, and five are active. There has been one death related to COVID-19 in […]
Sullivan County Health Department has confirmed two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County. Currently, Sullivan County sits at a total of sixty cases with twelve cases remaining active. The positive cases have been determined to be community-related. To maintain confidentiality, no other information will be provided about the individuals. The Sullivan County Health […]
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has been helping families in need during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Through the Summer Food Service Program, thousands of meals have been provided and will continue to be provided all summer. The program is designed to provide breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks to children living in eligible […]
Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 2011 to declare that a State of Emergency exists in Missouri due to civil unrest. The Missouri National Guard and the Missouri Highway Patrol stand ready to support local authorities. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of George Floyd. We are also saddened by the acts of […]
The health departments in Harrison and Linn counties are reporting new positive cases of COVID-19. Harrison County is reported to have had a total of 11 positive cases, which is up three from Thursday. Linn County has had nine total PCR cases, which is up by one from Thursday. No other information was shared about […]
