Mizkan America, Inc., announced the voluntary recall of select production codes of certain RAGÚ pasta sauces in the U.S. because the sauce may contain fragments of plastic. There have not been any reports of consumer injuries or complaints. Mizkan America is taking this action out of an abundance of caution. This recall is at the retail level and […]
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Grundy County Board of Education approves hiring of personnel
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education hired personnel for the 2019-2020 school year during an executive session. Erma Newton was hired for the combined fifth and sixth-grade classroom. A contract was approved with Angela Huffman to provide nursing services on a contractual basis. The board also offered a coaching contract for the girl’s junior […]
J. Eggleston to chair committee on oversight of local taxation
Speaker Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, announced the creation of the Interim Committee on Oversight of Local Taxation. Haahr formed this interim committee to evaluate how local governments are determining taxes and are impacted by current tax policy. “Missourians across the state have raised serious concerns on how counties access property tax values and the fairness of […]
Audio: Less than half of USDA workers to relocate from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City
Less than half of the USDA researchers that have been offered transfers from Washington DC to Kansas City will follow their jobs here. That announcement from the agency on Tuesday. This comes after US Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a month ago that the ag department would move more than 500 jobs from […]
USDA announces $16M funding opportunity to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program). […]
Fair Royalty announced in Mercer County
Mercer County Fair royalty was crowned Tuesday evening. Brylee Williams was announced as Fair Queen, Lane Hamilton as Prince, and Kali Rogers as Princess. Williams and Hamilton are from the Mid River 4-H Club and Rogers is from the Northern Lights 4-H Club.
Mercer County Fair officials announce winners in Rabbit and Poultry shows
The results have been announced for the Mercer County Fair’s Rabbit and Poultry shows. In the Rabbit Show results are Best and Reserve Best in Show 4 Class went to Caitlynn Chalfant of Gilman City. Best in Show 6 Class went to Hannah Bruse of Princeton, and Reserve Best in Show 6 Class went to […]
Three Missouri high school teachers among semifinalists for 2019 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize
Three Missouri high school skilled trades teachers are among 50 teachers and teacher teams from across the country who were named today as semifinalists for the 2019 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. They and their skilled trades programs are in the running for a share of $1 million in total cash […]
Parade winners announced at Galt Community Fair
Winners have been announced for the parade judging at the Galt Community Fair. Taking first place with a float was the Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter. First-place winners in other categories include best old car by Alesia Campbell with a 1971 Dodge Charger; Best Old tractor by Travis Tatum with a 1940 A; first place for […]
Baby Show winners announced at the Livingston County Fair
The Livingston County Fair is reporting their baby show winners from the competition held on Sunday. 0-6 month girls: Eva Lee Hall daughter of Jordan and Emily Hall 7-12 month girls: Grave Lynn Ikenberry daughter Natalie and AJ Ikenberry 13-18 Month Girls: Everly Bethards daughter of Jack and Amy Bethards 19-24 month girls: Amelia Rose […]
Winners announced in shooting sports competition at Livingston County Fair
Among the winners of the shooting sports contests held during the Livingston County Fair near Chillicothe. Archery Compound Fingers-Junior Division 1-Leon Nickell 2nd Braden Stimpson 3rd- Andrew Schreiner Compound Fingers-Intermediate Division 1st- Bo Meeker Compound Release -Junior Division 1st-Harrison Costner 2nd- Colton Carr 3rd- Daniel Perry Compound Release – Intermediate Division 1- Milo Costner 2- […]
Livingston County Fair Queen announced
Among Sunday results at the Livingston County Fair near Chillicothe, Madelyn Wilford was selected as queen. Wilford represented the Show Me 4-H Club. The first runner-up is Jordan Hopper of Chillicothe’s FFA Chapter. The second runner-up is Kaylee Peel of the Show-Me 4-H Club. Princess was Olivia Anderson of the Liberty 4-H Club. 1st runner […]
Winners announced in “Chalk on the Walk” event in downtown Trenton
Winners have been announced for Five Points Alive and Main Street Trenton’s Chalk on the Walk. Alyssa Bunnell received first place in the youth category with the entry titled “Hummingbird”. Alexandria Anderson Ely placed second with “Rainbow”. In the teen category, Taylor Richmond’s “Up” received first place, and Cole Soptic’s “Downtown Trenton 5 Points” placed […]
Audio: IRS offers tax relief for Missouri severe weather victims
Another federal agency is stepping up to help Missouri’s severe weather victims. The Internal Revenue Service announced it plans to offer tax relief for those suffering from the severe weather and flooding following President Trump’s declaration of Missouri’s disaster areas. They are offering to postpone tax deadlines and to waive fines for those […]
Trenton High School Alumni Association announces Window Decorating Contest
The second annual Trenton High School Alumni Association Window Decorating Contest has been announced and will help kick off the 70th annual THS Alumni Reunion Weekend. Plans were announced for the second annual competition with classes and school organizations, both past and present invited to participate and compete for prize money. Groups may select the […]
Princeton Board of Education approves demolition bid
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a bid for demolition at its meeting on Monday evening. HF Excavating LLC’s bid was approved for the demolition and removal of 412 South Ballew Street not to exceed $8,875. It was the only bid received for the work with work to be completed by August 17th. Bids […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter announces “Kitten Palooza” fundraising event
A doubles nine-pin bowling tournament will be held at the Fast Lanes Bowling Alley of Chillicothe Saturday to raise money for repairs for the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton. Kitten Palooza will showcase kittens available for adoption Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock prior to the bowling tournament. Kittens from the Green Hills Animal Shelter […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities announces planned water outage
Trenton Municipal Utilities has announced a planned water outage Wednesday morning and an accompanying boil water advisory. Affected are water customers along Normal Street between East 8th and East 12th streets. Water is scheduled to be off in that area Wednesday morning from 8 o’clock until approximately 11 o’clock. As a result, customers along Normal […]
Equipment in place to begin demolition of buildings for construction of new 17th Street Bridge
Machinery has been moved to the east side of the 17th Street Bridge to begin demolishing three city-owned buildings to make way for construction of a new and longer bridge. Perkins and Son Dozing of Lock Springs is the demolition contractor. City Administrator Ron Urton expects the demolition work to begin soon. He also told […]
BTC Bank recognized as “MBA Century Bank”; Dillon Bird announced as Market Manager
The Missouri Bankers Association has recognized BTC Bank in Bethany as an MBA Century Bank. Chartered in 1919, BTC Bank began its operations September 19th of, 1919. It is among more than 150 Missouri banks that have reached or surpassed the 100-year milestone. Formerly known as Bethany Trust Company until 1999, BTC Bank is based […]