The Grundy County Commission appointed three members to the Industrial Development Authority Board on Tuesday morning. Those appointed were Scott Wilson, Brent Wyant, and Paul Cox. The ambulance office hours have been reestablished from 7 to 4 o’clock, with lunch from noon to 1 o’clock. The commission is gathering information on creating a better website […]
The Grundy County Commission approved a bid for a truck for the Road and Bridge Department and signed the Model Floodplain Management Ordinance Friday morning. The truck bid was from Admiral Truck Sales of Grain Valley for a 2011 Ford F-350, 4 by 4 utility truck for $18,500. It was the only bid received. Grundy […]
The Trenton City Council Monday evening accepted building board recommendations and approved asbestos removal for two structures and the list of seven houses to be demolished – all keeping within the $30,000 budgeted for demolitions. The council accepted a utility committee recommendation regarding a bid of $60,074 for a 40-foot by 60-foot storage building at […]
Lieutenant Clark N. Stratton, Troop A, is being promoted to the rank of Captain and designated commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO. Stratton was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1992, as a member of the 64th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was […]
The Trenton City Council will consider approval next week of bids for asbestos abatement and the wastewater treatment plant storage building. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall Monday evening, February 24, 2020, at 7 o’clock. Other items on the agenda include approval of the 2019-2020 demolition list, discussion and approval of the […]
The Grundy County Commission made an appointment to the Grundy County Health Department Board on Tuesday morning. Taylor Ormsby was appointed to fill an unexpired term until the April 7th election. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray says the position was previously held by Bev Hooker who resigned on good terms and was no longer eligible to […]
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, Missouri, will retire March 1, 2020, after 28 years of service to the citizens of Missouri. McDonald was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1992, as a member of the 64th Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, […]
An exhibit featuring quilts involving the musical artist Prince will be on display at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton. Museum Director Dakota Redford says the Prince Challenge Exhibition from Cherrywood Fabrics is made up of 75 two by two-foot art quilts designed by contestants from all over the world. The quilt will hang in […]
A federal jury has awarded a southeast Missouri peach grower 15 million dollars in compensatory damages and 250 Million in punitive damages in its dicamba drift case against Monsanto and BASF. The trial concluded Saturday which meant the gag-order was lifted. Monsanto Attorney Chris Hohn said after the trial, “I think it goes without saying […]
The state’s Medicaid director will present his budget to the Missouri House Budget Committee Tuesday morning in Jefferson City. The hearing is set for 8:15. During his January State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson (R) credited former House Speaker and current Medicaid director Todd Richardson for finding $84 million in savings, in the Medicaid […]
A collection of works by a rural Trenton resident will continue the 2019-2020 exhibition schedule in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. “FACES: Furry, Famous, and Familiar” by Dan Maxey will open on Tuesday, February 11 will be on display through mid-April. The exhibit will feature a collection of […]
The University of Missouri Extension will provide assistance for low-income households filing income tax returns for the 2019 tax year. An informational letter is to be mailed next week to those who have received tax help through Volunteers In Tax Assistance in the past two years. Interested parties may contact the Grundy County Extension Office […]
Two dates and locations in Trenton are listed to visit in person with the Veterans Service Representative. The Veterans officer will be at Trenton HyVee this Monday, February 3rd from 9 to 2 o’clock. He’ll be at the VFW Hall in Trenton on Friday, February 7th from 7 to 2 o’clock. The officer can help […]
Healthcare can be a complex path to follow. Even as healthcare providers, you can find yourself lost in the system. Imagine being a patient with a new or worsening diagnosis, trying to navigate to multiple appointments and facilities. It can be a daunting task for patients and their families. Carroll County Memorial Hospital has implemented […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved recommending the Friends of Gallatin financing a five-year note with the United States Department of Agriculture at two and three-quarters percent to purchase a vacuum trailer from Ditch Witch. The vote was taken after Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the lowest bid for the vacuum trailer came from […]
Twenty-four cases of Influenza B and four cases of Influenza A in Grundy County have been reported to the Grundy County Health Department in Trenton as of Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Epidemiology Specialist Kelli Hillerman expects the actual number of cases of flu in the county to be higher because not everyone who has it […]
The Grundy County Health Department in Trenton reports influenza cases in the county are on the rise with six times as many influenza B cases as influenza A cases. Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for flu epidemics each year. Flu activity is considered to be high in the United States and expected to […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education adopted a four-day school week for the 2020-2021 school year at a meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reports a calendar has not yet been adopted, and the length of school days will be increased. The board appointed Rachael Spence as the Foster Care Liaison. The Bereavement Leave and Maternity […]
USDA’s Farm Service Agency encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss and Price Loss Coverage programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, […]
The Grundy County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved appointments for positions Tuesday. Glen Briggs was appointed chairperson, Alan Barnett vice-chairperson, and Kelli Hillerman as secretary. A listing of individuals was approved for the 2020 membership listing. They represent elected officials, firefighting, law enforcement, community groups, public health, hospital, and facilities. The committee also approved the […]
