Access II Independent Living Center of Gallatin has a transportation program available for individuals in need of a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. Marketing and Development Director Jessica Adkins says two wheelchair accessible vans may be rented to transport individuals or groups to doctors appointments or recreational activities. Renters would need to provide their own […]
A tax levy was adopted and a new member appointed during a meeting last night of the Spickard Board of Aldermen. The levy was accepted as proposed at 97.32 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Following a closed session, Randy Howe was offered the position of city Alderman and he accepted the appointment. Larry Marrs […]
One of three nominees to fill the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District is from the Green Hills area. Forty-third Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Thomas N. Chapman was nominated by the Appellate Judicial Commission after about five hours of public interviews, more than one and a half hours of deliberations, and four […]
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Trenton Lions Club sponsor a blood drive for the Trenton community next month. The Community Blood Center will conduct the blood drive at the North 65 Center of Trenton September 10th from noon to 6 o’clock. Appointments may be made at the Blood Center Website using the […]
Volunteer drivers are needed in the area to transport individuals at least 60-years-old to non-emergency medical appointments. The Provide a Ride program will provide per-mile reimbursement. Individuals interested in volunteering must have a current driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle. Call the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging of Albany at 888-844-5626 for […]
Northwest Missouri State University has announced that Andy Peterson, a former student-athlete, and coach who has served in the University’s athletics administration since 2013, is Northwest’s next director of athletics. Peterson had served as Northwest’s interim director of athletics since Mel Tjeerdsma’s April 30 retirement. His new appointment is effective immediately. “Andy is a Bearcat […]
The Community Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood for local hospitals and has been serving Missouri and Kansas hospitals for more than 50 years. The blood center needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 140,000 pints annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals. An individual within the area […]
The Livingston County Commission’s agenda for its meetings next week include the Board of Equalization. The Commission will meet at the courthouse in Chillicothe Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9:30 each morning. The agenda indicates the Board of Equalization will begin Tuesday at 9:30, and a Board of Equalization appointment will be Thursday at 10 […]
The Trenton City Council will consider eight ordinances regarding a change in zoning, several agreements, and amending city code during its meeting next week. The meeting will be held at the Trenton City Hall Monday night at 7 o’clock. One ordinance to be considered would change the zoning of property at 132 West Fourth Street […]
The Grundy County Health Department is partnering with Cleaver Dermatology to offer free skin cancer screenings to the community of Trenton. The free screenings will take place on Wednesday, July 11th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grundy County Health Department located at 1716 Lincoln Street in Trenton. This is a screening procedure […]
The United States Department of Agriculture is investing $237,000,000 in 119 rural community service facilities in 29 states with some of that money is going to recipients in northern Missouri. The Sunnyview Foundation, Incorporated will receive a $36,500 loan and a $19,400 grant to be used to purchase an accessible lift van for the Grundy […]
Trenton City Council, acting on a recommendation from the Building Board, selected Red Rock of Kidder for the next round of housing demolitions. Derrick Fee submitted the only bid to tear down as many as 16 structures at Trenton. Next, it will be up to the property owners if they wish to pursue demolition on […]
The Trenton City Council will consider three ordinances and discuss multiple other topics at its meeting next week at the Trenton City Hall Monday night at 7 o’clock. The ordinances would approve an agreement with Foley Equipment Company for the purchase of a Caterpillar loader, the execution of a contract renewal with Green Hills Animal […]
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and its regular meeting Monday, June 25. The council will discuss city finances during the workshop which begins at 5:30, with the regular meeting starting at 6:30. The agenda includes ordinances accepting a bid for the demolition of a structure at 1560 Calhoun and regarding deeding property […]
(Missourinet) – Missouri’s governor has appointed Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe of Jefferson City as Lieutenant Governor. Governor Mike Parson made Monday’s announcement at the Statehouse, saying the lieutenant governor position reassures Missourians that all operations of state government will continue. Parson also praises Kehoe’s background: While the Missouri Constitution doesn’t specifically address how the […]
There was no discussion during the public portion of the Trenton City Council meeting earlier this week on the process for selecting the next chief of police at Trenton. Tommy Wright who has resigned from the police chief position effective July 6th attended the city council meeting as the police chief usually does. City Administrator Ron Urton […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education has a new member as the board filled a vacant seat. The board reviewed applications at a meeting Tuesday evening from George Moore and Marcie Cutsinger to fill the vacant position left following previous member Brooke McAtee’s resignation. The board then interviewed each applicant individually while the other stepped […]
The Trenton City Council will consider three ordinances at a meeting that will be held at the Trenton City Hall Monday night, June 11 at 7 o’clock. One ordinance would authorize of the City of Trenton to enter into a lease-purchase transaction, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring, […]
State Representative Nate Walker of Kirksville reports the legislature approved a bill he supported, which ensures vacancies in important county offices are filled in a timely manner. House Bill 1428 is meant to avoid situations where a vacancy causes a county office to shut down. The bill requires the county commission in all non-charter counties […]
The Chillicothe City Council unanimously approved an appointment for the Chillicothe Councilman At-Large position Tuesday evening. Chillicothe City Administrator Darin Chappell reports Mayor Reed Dupy appointed Tom Ashbrook for the position effective immediately. Chappell says Ashbrook replaces Dupy as the councilman-at-large. Dupy held the position until earlier this month when he became interim mayor after […]
