The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education discussed no longer accept tuition waivers at its meeting on Monday evening. The topic is to be on the August agenda. The discussion was due to parent transportation concern requests. Immediate family members paying taxes to the district will be considered for a waiver if and only if […]
The Missouri Bankers Association has recognized BTC Bank in Bethany as an MBA Century Bank. Chartered in 1919, BTC Bank began its operations September 19th of, 1919. It is among more than 150 Missouri banks that have reached or surpassed the 100-year milestone. Formerly known as Bethany Trust Company until 1999, BTC Bank is based […]
Aging in Place Livingston County is hosting a Needs Day on Wednesday, July 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including the noon hour, in the Classroom at the Livingston County Health Center, located at 800 Adam Drive. Area residents 60 and over or their caregivers should benefit from the agencies on hand to get […]
The Kirksville Daily Express, KTVO-TV, KIRX-AM, KRXL-FM, KTUF-FM, KLTE Bott Radio, Cable One, Rehoboth Baptist Church and the St. Louis Cardinals are once again teaming up with the American Red Cross to help save lives at an important time of year. The 29th annual Kirksville Media Blood Drive will be held Thursday, July 25, from […]
Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly has announced that the Chillicothe City Council appointed an interim Fire Chief for the Chillicothe Fire Department on Monday. The council appointed Eric Reeter as the interim Fire Chief due to current fire chief Darrell Wright taking an extended leave. In a statement, Kelly said “Wright has been an outstanding Fire […]
Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments reports it will host a blood drive next week and then an open house two weeks later. The community blood center will set up Wednesday, June 26th at Sunnyview. The blood drive hours are from 2 until 6 o’clock and appointments can be made online. Those signing up online are […]
The Mercer County Health Department of Princeton will hold an open lab day next month with lower than usual fees for tests. No appointments are necessary, and no doctors orders are needed to participate in the open lab day at the health department on the morning of July 12th from 8 to 10 o’clock. A […]
A series of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana were approved Monday night by the Trenton City Council. They are based on state regulations stemming from the voter-approved Amendment Two in last November’s election. In part, the ordinances allow for the location of manufacturing facilities, cultivation facilities, and dispensaries within the city of Trenton. One ordinance […]
The Trenton City Council will consider multiple ordinances regarding amending current and enacting new sections of city code regarding marijuana at its next meeting. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Monday night, June 10, 2019, at 7 o’clock. Ordinances that would amend city code regard exemptions, gross receipts, possession of marijuana […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Kansas City, Missouri to assist with disaster recovery. FEMA is looking for qualified candidates for a variety of emergency management functions. Currently, posted positions include human resource specialists, emergency management specialists, and procurement specialists. More positions could be available soon. […]
Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton will remain closed the week of June 3, 2019, as repairs are made due to water damage from floods this week. Doctor Tammy Hart and nurse practitioner Amy Harris will continue to see patients at the Wright Memorial Physicians Group of Trenton until the flood damage can be […]
Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic has sustained water damage from the flood and will remain closed for the rest of this week. Dr. Tammy Hart and nurse practitioner Amy Harris will continue to treat patients in Trenton at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group until the flood damage can be repaired at the Mercer County Clinic. Call […]
Two recent high school graduates have been named the recipients of the first Douglas Harper Memorial Athletic Scholarship. Trenton High School graduate Salem Croy and Winston High School graduate Jacob Lewis were chosen from over 60 applicants for the scholarship established to honor the late Doug Harper. Miss Croy plans to attend North Central Missouri […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen rescinded ordinances regarding sewer and water rates at a special meeting Wednesday evening. The sewer and water rates are to go back to what they were prior to the raise approved last month. The board hired Jennifer Roberts as a temporary city clerk with pay at $10 per hour. She […]
Property owners along portions of Main and 9th Streets in Trenton are asked to meet with Missouri Department of Transportation personnel Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21st, regarding temporary easements. MoDOT reports those easements are needed in connection with planned improvements including pavement resurfacing, approaches, and rehabilitation of sidewalks between Fourth and Kitty streets. […]
The Livingston County Health Center will host Early Bird School-Aged Shot Clinics later this month and next month. The clinics will feature incentives from local businesses to encourage students needing required immunizations to get them early instead of waiting until the end of summer. Appointments are required for the clinics scheduled May 30th and 31st […]
The Assistance League for the Veterans Home in Cameron invites the public to attend the first ever Taste of Jazz and Country to benefit Cameron VA nursing home, veteran residents. The event will begin with a jazz group performance at the Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch of Kearney June 7th from 6 to 10 o’clock. The […]
Several Spickard Board of Aldermen members resigned at a meeting Monday evening. Board member Maggie George reports the board accepted resignations from members Janice Vandevender and Frank Felder. The resignations are effective immediately. George says the board commended Vandevender for 15 years of service to the community. City Clerk Kristie Martin also resigned, but the […]
The Trenton R-9 School District will hold Preschool and Kindergarten screenings next week for students not currently enrolled for next school year. Children must be three to five years old by August 1st to be screened May 21st through 23rd. Required documentation includes a child’s legal birth certificate, immunization records, and proof residency. Home visits […]
Green Hills Head Start in Trenton is accepting applications for home visits and preschool. Home visits are for children zero to three years old, and preschool is for children from three to five. Applications will be accepted until June 3rd. Stop by Green Hills Head Start at 205 West 18th Street in Trenton or schedule […]
