Agricultural producers and landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands signup from today until August 20. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated signup options to provide greater incentives for producers and increase the program’s conservation and climate benefits, including setting a minimum rental rate and identifying two national priority zones. […]
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Trenton City Council responds to concerns over residential trash pickup
Much of the discussion during Monday night’s Trenton City Council meeting involved discussion on trash service complaints. City administrator Ron Urton provided a list of recent complaint calls received by city hall detailing addresses that experienced issues. Two members of the public, Larry Huffstutter and Gaylon McCorkle voiced their concerns. Responses were provided by Rapid […]
Tax relief for Missouri medical marijuana businesses vetoed by Governor Parson
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson vetoed legislation Friday that would have lifted a prohibition on licensed medical marijuana companies deducting business expenses on their taxes. In his letter vetoing the measure, Parson didn’t mention the medical marijuana provisions. He said his decision to reject the bill came down to a section lawmakers included that […]
Governor Parson makes appointments to House and Senate Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commissions
Governor Mike Parson announced 40 appointments to the House and Senate Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commissions. On April 26, 2021, the United States Census Bureau delivered the 2020 Census Apportionment Results to the President of the United States. Consistent with the Missouri Constitution, this started the 60-day window for the Democrat and Republican state and congressional […]
Trenton City Council to meet on Monday, July 12
The Trenton City Council will consider an ordinance that would designate the Downtown Historic District by creating a new article in Trenton City Code. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 7 o’clock at night. The meeting will also be available on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/83653847170. Other items on […]
Trenton Park Board elects officers, address various agenda items
The Trenton Park Board elected officers on July 7. Curtis Crawford was elected president, Andy Cox was re-elected vice president, and John Hamilton was elected secretary. City Council Park Board Liaison Marvin Humphreys asked what is being done about a leak at the Rock Barn that he mentioned at a previous meeting. Park Superintendent David […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group to offer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton will be offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to all area residents 18 and older on Friday, July 9, and Friday, July 16. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one shot. Patients must plan to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine. Appointments are required. […]
Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic to remain closed until flood damage repaired
Due to damage from recent flooding, Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton will be closed until the damage can be repaired. Dr. Tammy Hart and advanced practice provider Jordan Jones will be treating patients at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton until the Mercer County Clinic is ready to re-open. Patients are asked […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic for anyone at least 12 years old. School-age children who wish to be vaccinated before the start of school are encouraged to attend the clinic on July 15th from 2 to 6 o’clock. Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose series, and the second dose […]
Judge appoints new prosecutor in perjury case against Eric Greitens investigator
(Missouri Independent) – A St. Louis circuit judge has approved attorney Gerard Carmody’s motion to withdraw as the special prosecutor in the case of an ex-FBI agent charged with perjury and evidence tampering during the 2018 criminal investigation of former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens. Johnson County Prosecutor Robert Russell will take Carmody’s place in the […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces Dr. Nicholas Shuler joins Outpatient Specialty Clinic
Carroll County Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Nicholas Shuler, DO to the Outpatient Specialty Clinic team. Dr. Shuler will provide CCMH patients with Oncology and Hematology services. “We are excited to add Dr. Shuler to our team of specialty care providers,” said Tim Braun, Chief Operations Officer. “Dr. Shuler has specialized training for various cancers including […]
Mercer County Health Department to hold activities for children in July
The Mercer County Health Department will hold several activities for children this month. A bike rodeo and other summer safety activities will be in the parking lot of the health department in Princeton on July 15th from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants can bring their bikes to ride through a safety course. Bike helmets will […]
USDA reminds Missouri producers to file crop acreage reports
Agricultural producers in Missouri who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the applicable deadline. “Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Jeremy Mosley, State Executive Director […]
Missouri State Auditor releases audit of Jefferson County Collector
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of the Jefferson County Collector. The report received an overall rating of good. The audit found personal commissions paid to the collector were not properly reported as income and, as a result, not taxed as income. The report recommended that the county collector works with the county […]
Trenton City Council addresses complaints on residential trash pickup, approve bid for water plant
After discussing trash service complaints received by councilmen and the staff of Trenton City Hall, the Trenton City Council on Monday night requested the owner of Rapid Removal Disposal to attend an upcoming meeting of the council. Administrator Ron Urton, who brought up the topic, said the city does the residential billing for Rapid Removal […]
Appointments to various boards to be made at Monday meeting of Trenton City Council
Appointments will be made to boards at the Trenton City Council meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall at 7 pm. Appointments to be made include three each to the Park Board and Tree Board; two each to the Airport Advisory Board, Tax Increment Financing Commission, Historic […]
Grundy County has a new deputy sheriff
Grundy County has a new Deputy Sheriff. Trever Ratliff was appointed by Associate Circuit Court Judge Stephen Hudson on June 24. The sheriff’s office reports Ratliff is a native of Grundy County. He graduated from the law enforcement police academy at Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph on June 17.
Judge strikes down Missouri Medicaid expansion as unconstitutional
The push to expand Medicaid eligibility in Missouri was dealt another blow on Wednesday, as a Cole County judge ruled the voter-approved initiative was unconstitutional because it didn’t include a way to pay for 275,000 new enrollees. Plaintiffs, which include three people who would have been eligible for Medicaid on July 1 if the expansion […]
Blunt congratulates 16 Missourians accepted to service academies
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) congratulated Missourians who accepted appointments to attend U.S. military service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. The following 16 individuals were nominated by Blunt: Aubrey Nicole Boatwright of Aurora Jackson Wesley Brawner of […]
Caldwell County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics; Harrison County reports two new cases of COVID-19
The Caldwell County Health Department will hold walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics the first and last Wednesday of the month starting in July. Moderna vaccine will be offered those days from 9 to 5 o’clock. July dates will be the 7th and 28th. No appointments will be taken for Walk-in Wednesday. Only walk-ins will be accepted. […]