The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Missouri Acting State Director D Clark Thomas announced the agency is investing $4,924,245 to deploy broadband infrastructure in rural areas of Missouri without sufficient access to high-speed internet. “Access to high-speed internet is vital to stay connected with one another and expands opportunities for employment, education, healthcare, […]
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Missouri to accept Medicaid expansion applications; DSS to begin processing applications on October 1
(Missouri Independent) – Missourians who qualify for benefits under Medicaid expansion can begin enrolling. Still, it may take up to two months until they will find out if their eligibility has been verified and their application has been approved. In a news release Wednesday, Gov. Mike Parson announced that in response to a Cole County […]
Quilt Show by Somerset Quilt Club set for September 3 and 4th
The Somerset Quilt Club will hold a free quilt show in conjunction with Mercer Homecoming. Spokesperson Deborah Smith says quilts can be brought to the Mercer United Methodist Church on September 3 from 9 to 5 o’clock. Quilt pick-up from Trenton can be arranged. Voting will take place on September 4 from 9 o’clock to noon […]
Second judge announced for Missouri Days Marching Festival
The second judge for the October 16th Missouri Days Marching Festival comes from Center, Missouri. Doug Schaffer is currently the Director of Bands at Mark Twain Junior and Senior High School. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Brass and Resident Music Arranger for Hannibal LaGrange University. Prior to employment at Mark Twain, Doug was […]
Trenton Board of Education announces new hires and resignations
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education from an executive session Tuesday night announced several resignations. The board also announced several new hires. Resignations are from Trenton R-9 central office bookkeeper Mona Loyd, custodian Rebecca Boyd, Trenton Middle School coach McKinley Hurley and three paraprofessionals Nate Udovich, Levi Marlay, and Socha Osborn. New teachers hired by the […]
First “MO VIP” drawing to be held this week, deadline for entries is Wednesday
More than 375,000 vaccinated Missourians have entered the MO VIP, Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, for a shot at $10,000. Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the statewide program on July 21. In the first 24 hours, more than 120,000 individuals registered. “We are encouraged to see more and more people taking the step […]
Doctor John Holcomb presented with “Melvin Jones Fellowship Award” for his many years of service
The Trenton Lions Club held a surprise ceremony to honor a long-time member for his service. Doctor John Holcomb of Trenton was presented with the “Melvin Jones Fellowship Award,“ the highest individual award for a Lions Club member. Jones was the founder of Lions Clubs more than 100 years ago, in 1917. Doctor Holcomb was […]
Princeton Board of Education approves tax rate
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the proposed tax rate on Monday evening. The total tax rate is $5.1757 per $100 of assessed value. That includes $4.0425 for incidental, 95.32 cents for debt service, and 18 cents for capital projects. This year’s total tax rate is 1.08 cents more than last year’s. The board […]
Department of Economic Development awards $17.7 million through Neighborhood Assistance Program and Youth Opportunities Program
The Department of Economic Development announced that it will award $17.7 million in 50% and 70% tax credits through its Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) Special Cycle to 104 nonprofits across Missouri. “Missouri nonprofits have gone above and beyond to provide critical services to Missourians throughout the past year,” Governor Mike […]
Secretary of State announces Bicentennial-Day release of the State of Missouri Constitution in audiobook format
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, in commemoration of the two-hundredth anniversary of Missouri’s entry into the United States, has announced that the Constitution of the State of Missouri will be released in audiobook format on August 10, 2021. This 13-hour recording, produced by the Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library, is the first audio version […]
Senator Hawley announces 15 amendments to budget, calls to pass parent tax credit, hire 100,000 new police, and reopen schools
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce 15 amendments to the Democrats’ newly-proposed $3.5 trillion budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2022. Senator Hawley’s amendments would allow for the hiring of 100,000 new police officers, restrict federal funding for K-12 schools that refuse to fully reopen, fight back against critical race theory, and protect the […]
Additional results announced at Lucerne Stock Show
Additional results have been announced at the Lucerne Livestock Show Dairy Goats: Grand Champion Doe- Calvin Ruiz Reserve Champion Doe- Tanner Tipton In County Champion Doe- Calvin Ruiz In County Reserve Champion Doe- Calvin Ruiz Grand Champion Market- Lucas Payne Grand Champion Buck- Tanner Tipton Reserve Champion Buck- Lexi Valentine In County Grand Champion Buck- […]
Plans underway for 2021 Missouri Days Festival Parade
Plans are underway for the 2021 Missouri Days Festival Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 16, sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club. Endorsed by the Missouri Bicentennial Commission, the parade’s theme will coincide with the celebration of the Bicentennial of Missouri. “Commemorating 200 Years of Missouri History – Past. Present. Future” is the overall theme of […]
Audio: Chewy is opening a giant fulfillment center near Kansas City this week
Chewy is opening a giant fulfillment center near Kansas City this week. “Online pet product retailer Chewy has announced plans to open a new 800,000 square foot eCommerce fulfillment center in Belton. A press release from Gov. Mike Parson’s office says the company expects to hire more than 1,200 workers. Andrew Pitkin. Missourinet […]
Additional ambulances to support hospitals across the state of Missouri
Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri is tripling the number of mutual aid ambulances that provide long-haul patient transfers to help reduce the rising COVID-19 caseloads straining hospitals. Thirty ambulances and more than 60 trained personnel began arriving in five regions of the state on Friday, August 6, 2021. “The ambulance strike teams we positioned […]
Lucerne Stock Show officials announce Sheep Show results
Results from the sheep judging Saturday at the Lucerne Stock Show were announced by officials. Market Lambs: Eli Palmer Grand Champion. Sammi Jo Blanchard Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, In-County Grand Champion. Greta Schoonover Reserve Grand Champion, In-County Market lamb. Dillon Jones Grand Champion home-raised Market Lamb. Evan Boxley Reserve Grand Champion home raised market […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce results of Beef Show
Officials have announced the results of the Beef Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Makenzie Epperson of Laredo exhibited the Champion bull, and Braxton Switzer of Bucklin showed the Reserve Champion bull. Jenna Reeter of Trenton had the Supreme Champion female, and Vivie McGaugh of Carrollton showed the Reserve Champion female. Thane […]
Food insecure urban agriculture matching grant funds now available
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. Applications for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urbanized areas and are due by Sept. 30, 2021. Projects must be complete and ready for verification by April 1, […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce results of Rabbit and Poultry Show
Results have been announced from the August 5 Rabbit and Poultry Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. For the rabbits, there were 17 exhibitors and 92 rabbits shown. There was one other exhibitor for the peewee division. The grand champion rabbit was shown by Emily Chalfant of Gilman City, and the reserve champion […]
Jamesport Junior Livestock Show results announced
Officials have announced the results of the Jamesport Junior Livestock Show for 2021. Sheep: Grand Champion Ram: Bo Meeker Reserve Champion Ram: none Grand Champion Ewe: Cole Hartschen Reserve Champion Ewe: Harlee Beck Grand Champion Market Lamb: Harlee Beck Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Cole Hartschen Jr Showmanship: Cole Hartschen Reserve Jr. Showmanship: Hadlie Beck Sr. […]