Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) Director Steve Corsi has appointed House Speaker Todd Richardson as the MO HealthNet Director, effective November 1. Governor Mike Parson tells Capitol reporters the appointment highlights his priority of bringing stability to state government. Parson made the announcement Monday at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Richardson says […]
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Audio: Southeast Missouri town struggles after murder of 17-year-old
Three men are in custody following the homicide of a 17-year-old on Sunday in southeast Missouri’s Malden. Tyra Jones is the mother of Dante Gibson, the victim. She says she wants peace in the community and “justice to be served.” Three men, between 17 and 19 years of age, face second-degree murder charges […]
Trenton City Council resolves renting of airport hangar
It took two votes, one of them to override the Mayors’ veto, but the city council last night approved renting the south portion of the large hangar building at the airport to Danny Stevens of Trenton. The city received three proposals: Stevens offered rent of $325 per month, Clay Anderson of rural Chillicothe made an […]
Trenton City Council has full agenda; takes action on ordinances and bids
The Trenton City Council took action last night on several ordinances and bids. Approval was given for Advanced Environment Testing and Abatement of Belton to remove asbestos at two locations: 111 West 11th Street and 1502 Day. Combined, the cost of $3,100 comes from demolition money budgeted by the city. The city will purchase properties on […]
Post-harvest is time for producers to review liability insurance coverage
Post-harvest is a good time for producers to review their liability insurance coverage, says University of Missouri economist Ray Massey. Recent issues with dicamba spray drift highlight the need for farmers to understand their third-party liability due to herbicide applications, Massey says. Massey recommends that farmers consult with an insurance or legal professional experienced in […]
Weekend quilt show winners announced
Winners have been announced from the weekend quilt show held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton. The viewers choice award went to Twyla Johnson of Spickard. The quilters’ guild award went to Joyce Evans of Chillicothe and the winner of a quilt drawing was Mary Ireland of Trenton. Some 50 to 60 quilts were […]
Audio: Missouri Supreme Court issues order in photo ID case
A mid-Missouri judge’s decision to strike down several key provisions of Missouri’s photo voter ID law will remain in place, at least through the November election. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order late Friday afternoon in Jefferson City, overruling the state’s emergency motion for a stay. The order simply means that […]
Trenton sales tax receipts down slightly in first half of fiscal year
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first half of this fiscal year are down one percent for parks and fire department purposes, and down less than one percent for general purposes and capital projects. The receipts are compared to the same period a year ago which encompasses May through October. Trenton city sales tax […]
Trenton Marching Festival announces winners in Saturday competition
St. Joseph Central received the top score in the Field Show Competition and Savannah scored the most points in parade judging Saturday in the Trenton Marching Festival. As a result, St. Joseph Central received the Hannaford Trophy with Savannah winning the Festival Staff Award. Entries were divided into classes based on band sizes with St. […]
Missouri Day Parade winners announced
The Missouri Day Parade in Trenton Saturday had nearly 80 entries plus 19 high school bands. Preferred Family Healthcare won the Spirit of Missouri Day award, which had prize money of $200. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments was the Spirit of Missouri Day runner-up, but also won the Best Business Float award. Each of those […]
First Impact driving program to be presented in Chillicothe for teenagers and parents
Parents, are you approaching the intersection of teenagers and driving? Driving is a huge responsibility and knowing how to help your teen become a safe, new driver is often difficult. But First Impact is here to give you some tools to make that road a bit easier. First Impact: Chillicothe High School – Performing Arts […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board and Trenton City Council to meet Monday
The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board will meet prior to the Trenton City Council meeting at the Trenton City Hall Monday, October 22nd. The Building and Nuisance Board will review 13 properties at its meeting at 6 o’clock that evening. That review includes four properties for the declaration of a nuisance, six for a public hearing, […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports on investigations into property damage, domestic disturbance and burglary
Among investigations by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office recently, Sheriff Steve Cox reports investigation continues of property damage in the 600 block of Fellows in Utica. Cox says an unknown person used a chainsaw to destroy a child’s fort and cut down several trees. The sheriff’s office assisted the Chillicothe Police Department with a domestic […]
Two area nurses receive DAISY Award
Two area nurses have received the DAISY Award. Sarah Carey from Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Debbie Shafer from Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe were presented the award at a recognition ceremony. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the clinical skill and care nurses provide. Others nominated were Ashley […]
Pumpkin and coloring contest contest winners announced
Pumpkin decorating contest winners were announced Thursday night at the Missouri Day Festival opening ceremonies. Winning first place was Martha Jackson of Galt, second went to the entry from Delbert Jackson of Galt and third was a pumpkin entered by John Michaels of Trenton. For the business and organization category, first place went to the […]
Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls six meat and potato products
Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling six of its meat and potato products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after Hy-Vee’s supplier, McCain Foods announced it was recalling its caramelized mushrooms and fire-roasted tomatoes, which are ingredients […]
You can help locally with Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect 11 million gift-filled shoe boxes worldwide in November. Shoe boxes can be dropped off at about 5,000 locations, which include the Activity Center of the First Baptist Church of Trenton and the Cornerstone Church of Chillicothe, November 12th through 19th. Operation Christmas Child spokesperson Belinda Hogan says […]
Livingston County Commission to attend meeting on Proposition D
The Livingston County Commission plans to attend a meeting on Proposition D next week. The meeting will be in the meeting room of the Chillicothe Fire Department Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Proposition D appears on Missouri’s November 6, 2018, general election ballot. It was referred to state voters by the Legislature. Prop D phases […]
Sports historian to speak at Grundy County Museum on Saturday
Adam Criblez, a sports historian, will present a program titled Why Sports History Matters: Tales from the Heartland at 3:30 on Saturday at the Grundy County Museum. Dr. Criblez is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and Sports History is a specialty. One […]
Spickard Board of Education discusses student behavior
A new paraprofessional has been hired for the Spickard R-2 School District. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze announced the hiring of Raquel Woodrome to the board of education at its meeting Monday evening. Schneiderheinze also talked about the Positive Behavior Support Student Matrix. Schneiderheinze said whenever a student does something on the matrix, he or she will […]