The Trenton R-9 School District will hold its Preschool and Kindergarten screenings for students who are not currently enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must be ages 3, 4, or 5 by August 1st to be screened. The screenings will be held on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. Required documentation includes a student’s legal […]
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Missouri Senate confirms Phil Hoffman to Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The Missouri Senate confirmed three appointments for new members to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Governor Mike Parson last week announced the appointment of Phil Hoffman of Trenton, Anne-Marie Clarke of Saint Louis, and Hollie Elliot of Fair Grove. Hoffman will represent District 6. He has served as the manager of the Hoffman Reed […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses for those who fit criteria
Livingston County Health Center would like to announce the availability of a small number of doses of COVID-19 available to any county resident who fits the criteria for Phase 1B Tiers 1 & 2. This list includes aged 65 and older and any adults under 65 with cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, COPD, Heart Conditions, weakened […]
Grundy County Health Department reports no new COVID-19 cases since March 1
The Grundy County Health Department reports no new COVID-19 cases since its update on March 1st. The total number of cases remains at 1,056, and there are three active cases. Eight hundred fifteen cases have been confirmed. Forty COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Grundy County. The health department notes it has a few openings […]
Grundy County Health Department has limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The Grundy County Health Department has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses available. A clinic will be held on March 4th by appointment only for individuals in Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2. Contact the health department to schedule an appointment for March 4th at 359-4196. Phase 1B Tier 3 will […]
Grundy County Commission accepting applications for Public Administrator
The Grundy County Commission on March 2nd approved an amendment to Public Administrator Jill Eaton’s resignation which is effective on March 9th. The commission has restarted the process of appointing an interim public administrator. Applications will be accepted for the position at the county clerk’s office until the position is filled. The county commission will […]
After outrage over unused vaccines at rural clinics, Parson vows more KC, STL events
(Missouri Independent) – Last week, multiple mass vaccination events in rural areas neared the end of the day with hundreds of doses still on hand — prompting health departments to take to social media and encourage anyone to come for fear doses would be wasted. “We have ample vaccine still available that needs to be […]
March 15 last day to complete enrollment for 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by March 15. Producers who have not yet signed a 2021 enrollment contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office […]
Northeast Missouri Area Agency partners with RSVP to assist seniors with online vaccination registration
The Northeast Missouri Area Agency has contracted with RSVP (660-665-8314) and Monroe City Senior Center (573-735-2131) to assist seniors with online vaccination registration, coordinate round trip transportation to and from their vaccination appointments, and conduct reminder calls for seniors’ second doses. These services are provided in partnership with the Department of Health and Senior Services. […]
One year of COVID-19: Americans continue stepping up to address urgent needs
One year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, people have stepped up to address the emotional needs of families reeling from the coronavirus and 2020’s record-breaking disasters. For nearly 80 years, U.S. presidents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to recognize people giving back through its lifesaving mission — which is […]
Sullivan County Health Department in Milan to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday
The Sullivan County Health Department in Milan will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday morning at the North Central Rural Electric Coop shop building in Milan from 9 until 11 o’clock. Pre-registration is required by calling special telephone numbers beginning Monday morning at 9 o’clock. All three of those special telephone numbers are 660-292-2491, […]
Mass COVID vaccination clinic scheduled for Bethany
A mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in Bethany next week by appointment. Residents included in Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2 can receive the first dose of vaccine at the South Harrison High School on March 6th from 8:30 to 5 o’clock. Eligible individuals can register on the COVID Vaccine […]
Daviess County reports two new cases of COVID-19; Waiting list available for COVID-19 vaccine
Two COVID-19 cases were added in Daviess County since February 17th, and active cases decreased by 20. The health department reported February 25th the total number of cases was 666, and there were 24 active cases. Fourteen COVID-19-related deaths had been reported in Daviess County. The health department thanks residents for doing their part in […]
Putnam County Health Department encourages county residents to register with Missouri’s Vaccine Navigator
The Putnam County Health Department encourages county residents who fall under Phase 1B Tier 3 to register with the state’s Vaccine Navigator. Phase 1B Tier 3 includes those who work for kindergarten through 12th-grade education, childcare, communications infrastructure, dams and energy sectors, food production and processing facilities, the government, and information technology. More information on the […]
Harrison County reports COVID-19 related death; Grundy County receives confirmation of vaccine shipment
Another COVID-19-related death has been reported in Harrison County, on February 24th bringing the total to 17. Three more cases of COVID-19 were added, making that total 1,009. Eight hundred fifty-four cases are confirmed, and nine cases are active. The Grundy County Health Department has received confirmation of COVID-19 vaccine shipments for this week and […]
Governor appoints Trenton resident to Coordinating Board for Higher Education
Governor Mike Parson has appointed a Trenton resident to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. C. Phillip Hoffman’s appointment was one of five appointments Parson announced to boards and commissions on February 24th. Hoffman worked for his family’s agriculture input supply business since 1976. GFG Agriservices acquired the family business in 2014. He and his […]
Hy-Vee pharmacies in Trenton and Princeton offering COVID-19 vaccine
The Hy-Vee pharmacies in Trenton and Princeton have free COVID-19 vaccine available to Missouri residents by appointment. The pharmacies are currently vaccinating those eligible to receive the vaccine according to Missouri’s Phase 1B Tier 2 guidance, which includes anyone at least 65 years old. Schedule an appointment on the Hy-Vee website.
Individuals wishing to sign up for COVID vaccine clinic in Princeton urged to call Andrew County Health Department
Health Programs Coordinator Joni Williams with the Mercer County Health Department reports the Vaccine Navigator website and phone number have not been working correctly. Williams encourages eligible residents to sign up to be vaccinated at the mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Smithfield Education Center of Princeton on February 24th and 25th to contact the […]
Sullivan County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic on February 26
The Sullivan County Health Department has received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and will host a clinic for Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2 in the shop building at the North Central Rural Electric Coop in Milan on February 26th from 10 o’clock to noon. Consult the chart below to determine […]
Grundy County Health Department to assist with mass vaccination clinic on Thursday
The Grundy County Health Department pm Monday morning reported the number of active COVID-19 cases stands at six, which is up by one from Thursday. Since testing began, the total number of cases is 1,055, which is an increase of five from Thursdays’ report. The total includes 814 confirmed cases, with the rest listed as […]