Volunteers in the Clean Missouri Initiative recently submitted nearly 347,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office – more than double the amount needed to get their issues on a statewide ballot in November. The initiative’s goal is to rid the state of corruption by giving voters the power to decide on limits to campaign contribution and […]
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Minimum wage ballot measure a step closer to November vote in Missouri
With just a few days before the cutoff mark to qualify for the November election, a group has passed a hurdle to place a minimum wage hike before voters. Raise Up Missouri collected the necessary signatures for its ballot initiative to qualify for final approval from the secretary of state’s office. Tony Wyche says, contrary […]
Trenton’s Board of Adjustments approves requests
Trenton’s Board of Adjustments Monday night approved requests for variances on set back requirements to allow for the construction of a carport/garage at 1203 Oklahoma Avenue. The request involved a five-foot variance at the rear and an 11-foot variance on the front. Mark and Lori Overton attended the public hearing. Five members of the board […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees deal with busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]
Street work tops list of topics at meeting of Gallatin Board of Aldermen
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a server and installation bid and approved an ordinance regarding electric refinancing at its meeting Monday evening. The accepted server and server installation bid was from Green Hills Communications for $9,750. Harland Technology Services also bid at a price of $13,558.08. The board approved an ordinance authorizing Gallatin to […]
NCMC Board of Trustees meet, approve agenda items
Among personnel matters approved by the NCMC Board of Trustees during their latest meeting, Carmen Austin will transfer from TRIO program administrative assistant to the role of Upward Bound Coordinator, replacing Ellen Hamilton who is resigning as of October 10th. Rickiann Miller of Brooker, Texas was hired as a personal computer specialist as of November […]
Laredo Board of Education approves bids for upcoming school year
The Laredo Board of Education has accepted a bid from MFA to provide diesel fuel for two cents a gallon off the pump price. The board approved a bid from MFA for propane at 92.9 cents a gallon for the upcoming school year. The board also approved a bid from Prairie Farms to provide milk. […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
Trenton City Council Meeting Report for Monday, February 22, 2016
The Trenton City Council’s finance committee meets several times during preparations for the city budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1st. That’s also the case this year, with two more meetings announced for Wednesday, February 23, and Friday, February 26, both at noon. Trenton mayor nick McHargue, during last night’s city council meeting, said […]