Views: 0Trenton High School Athletic Director John Cowling announces the school district received notification that one of the THS football players tested positive for COVID-19. MSHSAA regulations say it is necessary for the entire player roster and coaching staff to be quarantined from the point of last contact with the positive case. Cowling says the […]
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COVID-19 pandemic tops discussion at Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting
Views: 0The Trenton R-9 Board of Education the evening of Tuesday, September 8th discussed various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the school district. Some of the discussions focused on employee status during the pandemic as related to classification as essential employees. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the federal government lists teachers as essential, and he […]
Trenton School District notified that THS volleyball player tests positive for COVID-19
Views: 0The Trenton R-IX district has been notified that one of the THS volleyball players has tested positive for COVID-19. According to MSHSAA regulations, this means that it is necessary for the entire player roster and coaching staff to be quarantined from the point of the last contact with the positive case. The Grundy County […]
Area counties report new cases of COVID-19
Views: 0The Caldwell County Health Department reports an increase of three total COVID-19 cases and a second death in the county related to the virus. Caldwell County’s total number of cases is 59. No more information has been released on the second death. Forty-nine of the 59 total cases are confirmed, and 10 are probable. […]
Daviess, Linn and Livingston counties continue to see increases in COVID-19 cases
Views: 0The Daviess County Health Department reports a total of 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the county this week, bringing the total to 37. Two cases have recovered this week, and the total number of recovered cases is 18. Nineteen Daviess County cases are active. The Linn County Health Department announces 91 total cases […]
Potential exposure of COVID-19 at Grand River Multipurpose Center Dance
Views: 0The Livingston County Health Center is informing the public of potential exposure to a positive case of COVID-19 at the Friday night dance held from 7-10 p.m. at Grand River Multipurpose Center. Those attending should monitor themselves for symptoms of the virus for the next 14 days. Those reported as close contacts of the […]
Fifteen cases of COVID-19 reported among congregation at Turning Point Church in Chillicothe
Views: 0Livingston County Health Center is informing the public of an ongoing outbreak of fifteen symptomatic cases of COVID-19 among the congregation of Turning Point Church identified through contact tracing. All fifteen cases were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and were tested as a result. Reported close contacts of the positive cases were notified by the […]
Staff member at North Harrison R-3 School District tests positive for COVID-19
Views: 0The North Harrison R-3 School District of Eagleville and Harrison County Health Department Administrator Courtney Cross has announced a staff member at North Harrison is a presumed positive case for COVID-19. The individual is isolating at home. Close contacts are being identified by the school district and health department. North Harrison Superintendent Doctor Todd […]
Staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Princeton R-5 School District
Views: 0Princeton R-5 Superintendent Jerry Girdner reports the district learned Wednesday, September 2nd a high school staff member tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second positive case of which the district is aware. Both cases have been linked to separate events not related to Princeton R-5. The confirmed cases are not considered to have […]
Sweepstake scam hits Chillicothe; senior citizen conned into believing they had won a vehicle
Views: 0Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office learned Wednesday, September 2nd that a senior citizen had been conned into believing he or she won a vehicle through a sweepstake. The person believed he or she needed to transfer $10,000 for expenses, taxes, and fees. Cox says the scammers will continue to harass the […]
COVID-19 testing at Sunnyview complete; all residents negative with five staff testing positive
Views: 0COVID-19 testing is complete for residents at Sunnyview Nursing Home of Trenton, and all residents received negative results. The nursing home reports the antigen testing was done using equipment sent to the facility from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Five staff members tested positive with two of those having symptoms and tested […]
Update: Trenton R-9 Superintendent releases update on COVID-19 quarantined individuals within district
Views: 0The Trenton R-9 School District has released an update on its schools, staff, and students in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Mike Stegman reports there have been three cases where the district had a positive Coronavirus event within classrooms. Therefore, three classes of students are deemed to be close contacts and have a […]
Several Rissler Elementary classes sent home to quarantine as COVID-19 rears its head in the school system
Views: 0Several classes at Rissler Elementary School have been sent home to quarantine due to being close contacts with a positive case of COVID-19. Trenton R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman reports the elementary grades stay in their cohort groups to make it easier to trace contacts and so the whole building does not have to be […]
Positive COVID-19 test leads Jamesport Tri-County Schools to close for in-person classes
Views: 0A report of a positive COVID test has led Jamesport Tri-County schools to be closed for in-person classes today. Information released by the school district noted a positive case was reported for one student in the elementary school building. Officials say today, instead, with a day for alternative methods of instruction. The district also […]
Princeton School District working with Mercer County Health Department as staff member confirmed COVID-19 positive
Views: 0The Princeton School District plans on having classes on Tuesday, September 1, as scheduled although the community learned on Monday that a staff member at the elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19. The Princeton School District reports it’s working closely with the Mercer County Health Department and all close contacts have been notified. […]
Additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Grundy and Mercer counties
Views: 0The number of COVID-19 cases, and the number of active cases, continues to rise in Grundy and Mercer counties. The health department office in Trenton on Monday morning reported a total of 49 confirmed coronavirus cases since testing began six months ago. That’s described as an increase by 17 from last Wednesday’s report. Grundy […]
Cainsville and Ridgeway schools report cases of COVID-19
Views: 0Harrison County Health Department is providing notice regarding positive cases of COVID-19 at the Cainsville and Ridgeway schools According to the health department office, Cainsville R-1 school has one staff member with COVID-19, and the Ridgeway R-5 school has one student with COVID-19. Following discussions with the health department, the Cainsville School District reports […]
Daviess, Caldwell and Livingston counties report new cases of COVID-19
Views: 0The Daviess County Health Department reports a total of 24 cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of three. Eight of the cases are current, and 16 have recovered. The Daviess County Health Department notes all involved persons and contacts have been notified. The cases are following current guidelines set by the Centers for […]
Freedom Fest near Unionville to feature Seventh Day Slumber
Views: 0Seventh Day Slumber will headline the Freedom Fest—Freedom to Rock Tour near Unionville. Opening acts for the free event at 31768 East Highway 136 on the evening of September 2nd will be The Protest and Relent. Doors will open at 5 o’clock, and the music will start at 6:30. Attendees are asked to bring […]
Change in date announced for start of preschool classes in Trenton
Views: 2A change in date has been announced for preschool classes in Trenton. Due to what director of special services, Tara Hoffman, called unforeseen circumstances, the first day for the Trenton R-9 pre-school will be Tuesday, September 8th. The school district reports it’s utilizing the pre-school staff in areas of need. This will allow for […]