Arts Alive Board members Dan Maxey and Ann Plumb talked about the organization at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on October 21, 2021. They also discussed Arts Alive’s efforts to bring fine arts opportunities to Grundy County and the surrounding area. Maxey said the group was organized in 2019 after the disbanding of the Friends […]
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Daviess County reports two COVID-19 related deaths
Two COVID-19-related deaths have been added in Daviess County since October 14th, which the health department reports brings the total to 19. Twelve cases have also been added, making that total 998. Twelve cases are active. Of the active cases, six involve residents at least 60 years old, four involve those 40 to 59, one […]
Governor Parson to speak at MU Extension Workforce Summit
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will speak at the Oct. 26 University of Missouri Extension Workforce Summit in Ashland. The summit will highlight Ashland’s Central Missouri Workforce Development Center, a community-led initiative designed to create a pipeline of skilled workers for the area. Parson will be introduced by MU Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement Marshall […]
Winners announced in final MO VIP drawing
Winners of the fifth and final drawing of Missouri’s Vaccine Incentive Program (MO VIP) were announced at this link. Since Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the program on July 21, MO VIP has been incentivizing COVID-19 vaccination, while also providing an opportunity for rewards for the Missourians who had already made the decision to be […]
Three area health departments report on new COVID-19 cases
The Sullivan County Health Department October 20th confirmed seven additional COVID-19 cases since October 19th, making a total of 1,238. There were 33 active cases. As of October 19th, 37.7% of the Sullivan County population had completed COVID-19 vaccination. The Livingston County Health Center reports five COVID-19 cases have been added since October 18th, bringing […]
Protection from flu may be even more important this year
Flu season has arrived in Missouri, and state health officials are urging individuals to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and their families, prevent the spread of flu, and ease the burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses that have and continue to impact the healthcare system. Although the number of flu cases reported through […]
Coalition urges Missourians to join redistricting process
Public hearings for Missouri’s redistricting process begin Saturday in St. Louis and continue next week in Springfield and Kansas City. Watchdog groups advocating for fair maps are urging the state House and Senate bipartisan commissions working on the new maps to take into account what residents want in their voting districts and to keep what are […]
Feds seize property of Kansas City area companies accused of COVID relief fraud
(Missouri Independent) – The federal government has seized two vehicles and is threatening to seize a lake house, allegedly purchased illegally with COVID-19 relief money by a Kansas City-area businessman. The property was seized from several real estate companies incorporated in Kansas by Joseph Campbell, with most operating under a version of the name Titan […]
How a Mississippi court case could pave the way for new abortion bans across the U.S.
(Missouri Independent) – A six-week abortion ban in Texas enacted in September forced those seeking abortion services in the Lone Star State to look across state lines for care. But the timing couldn’t have been worse for Texans living near the state’s eastern border. The law took effect as neighboring Louisiana was reeling from the […]
Two area health departments report updates on COVID-19 cases
One new case of COVID-19 has been added to the rolls in Harrison County. The county’s COVID-19 dashboard shows that, as of October 15, there were 1,263 total cases, and five were active. There had been 1,018 confirmed cases and 245 probable cases. The Harrison County Health Department October 15 reported 47 total breakthrough cases. Those […]
Four area health departments report on new cases of COVID-19
Fourteen COVID-19 cases have been added in Daviess County since September 30th. The health department reports the total is 986. The number of active cases is down three to eight. The active cases involve three residents who are 40 to 59 years old, two who are 19 or younger, two who are at least 60, […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to 116 Hillcrest
Smoke was reported at a Chillicothe residence on Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival at 116 Hillcrest, the Chillicothe Fire Department found smoke on the main level, coming up from the basement. Approximately 25 gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire. Firefighters remained at the scene to evacuate smoke. Chief Eric Reeter described significant smoke […]
Three area health departments report on new cases of COVID-19, including one death
The Grundy County Health Department reports an additional COVID-19-related death, which raises the total to 52. The office notes there have been fewer cases per day in October so far than in September. Fifteen new cases have been added since October 6th, bringing that total to 1,722. The number of active cases dropped by eight […]
Two area health departments report new cases of COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center on October 12th reported seven COVID-19 cases were added since October 8th. That brought the total to 2,349. The number of active cases remained at 17. Three COVID-19 cases were added in Linn County since October 5th, while the number of active cases decreased by two. The health department on […]
Trenton Board of Education approves after school tutoring pay rate, hear presentation on Summer School program
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved an adjustment to after-school tutoring pay on October 12, 2021. The pay rate was changed from $25 to $30 to match the quarantine tutoring program. Trenton Middle School Principal Daniel Gott said teachers select students to be tutored in the after-school program. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported there were […]
Three area health departments report on new COVID-19 cases
The Livingston County Health Center reports four COVID-19 cases have been added since October 6th, making the total 2,342. There are 17 active cases. The Sullivan County Health Department October 8th confirmed four additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1,199. Seventeen cases were active. The Putnam County Health Department reports 12 COVID-19 cases have […]
Missouri Secretary of State announces Missouri Bicentennial Photograph Drive
Missouri Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft, announces the launch of the Missouri Bicentennial Photo Drive, celebrating 200 years of statehood. This effort is sponsored by the Missouri State Archives, a division within his office. Starting Oct. 4, 2021, and running through August 2022, the public is invited to submit up to seven images each in […]
Two health departments report 39 new cases of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports 32 new COVID-19 cases since September 29th. That brings the total to 1,707. The number of active cases remained at 22. The Livingston County Health Center reports seven COVID-19 cases have been added since October 4th, bringing the total to 2,338. There are 16 active cases.