Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day Celebration planned in Cainsville

Activities are planned in Cainsville for the annual Independence Day Celebration. The theme is “Year 14—Take 2” for the event at the Cainsville Ball Park on July 9th and 10th. That Friday’s activities will include an appreciation supper at 5 p.m. sponsored by the Farmers Bank. Free will donations will be accepted for the meal […]

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Missouri Department of Agriculture announces 2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced that the Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is up and running for the summer. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services, the SFMNP assists low-income seniors in obtaining fresh, Missouri Grown produce and generates more than $200,000 for the farmers’ market community. Through the […]

B.1.1.7 variant of COVID

Livingston County Health Center confirms United Kingdom and Indian variants of COVID-19 circulating within the county

Livingston County Health Center has announced lab confirmation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services of both U.K. and Indian variants of COVID-19 circulating in Livingston County. B.1.1.7-UK is labeled a variant of concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has shown to be 50 percent more contagious than […]

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Veteran events announced for June, 2021

Veterans events have been announced for June 2021. A veterans service officer and a counselor will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 on June 4th from 9 to 2 o’clock. Veterans are asked to bring their DD-214 and other VA paperwork when meeting with the veteran’s service officer. The counselor will help with post-traumatic stress […]

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Missouri industrial hemp amendments approved

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced federal approval of the state’s amendment to the Industrial Hemp Plan. With the approval, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Service affirmed that Missouri’s amended plan complies with federal law and regulations.  The entire amended Missouri State Plan can be reviewed here.  Key changes include: Increasing the pre-harvest window […]

Crowder State Park

Summer events announced at Crowder State Park

Several weekly events will be held at Crowder State Park west of Trenton this summer. Explorer hikes, nature games, and evening programs will start May 29th and go through Labor Day weekend. Park staff will guide an explorer hike each Saturday at 10 a.m. The hikes will begin at the campground amphitheater and travel a […]

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Audio: Sedalia Representative says government should reward those who worked throughout pandemic

Sedalia State Representative Brad Pollitt says the government should reward workers who have worked throughout the pandemic, instead of giving more “government handouts” like unemployment benefits.     Pollitt says he pleaded with Governor Parson’s Office to stop taking the 300-dollar-per-week federal coronavirus-related unemployment benefits.     On June 12, Missouri will no longer take […]