Workers at the pork processing plant in Milan are suing their employer, accusing the company of not doing enough to protect their health. The New York Times has reported that an anonymous worker at Smithfield’s plant in Milan, along with a non-profit called the Rural Community Workers Alliance, had filed the suit Thursday in the United States […]
Tag: April 2
Ramp closures planned this weekend as part of Interstate 35 resurfacing project
A resurfacing project on Interstate 35 will require ramp closures this weekend. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Ideker, Inc. to resurface I-35 between the Clinton/Clay County line and just north of Route 116. As part of the mainline paving, crews will periodically close the ramps listed below this Saturday and Sunday, April 25 […]
Missouri’s lack of e-commerce use tax means missing out on revenue from items sold online
As Missouri moves to reopen the state’s economy while still respecting social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, city and county government leaders warn of dire financial problems due to Missouri’s lack of an e-commerce use tax. Callaway County Presiding Commissioner Gary Jungermann said the failure of the Missouri legislature to pass an e-commerce […]
Linn County Commission extends “Stay-at-Home” order to May 3, 2020
The Linn County Commission has extended the county’s “Stay-at-Home” order to be in line with Governor Mike Parson’s state order. The Linn County order was originally to last until April 24th at 8 o’clock in the morning. Now the order will last until the morning of May 3rd at 8 o’clock. The Linn County order […]
Trenton High School Senior Celebration Gift Distribution to be held in May
A Trenton High School Senior Celebration Gift Distribution will be held early next month. The drive-through style event will be at the high school circle drive May 3rd from 3 to 6 o’clock. A gift will be given to seniors who sign up to participate. Gifts will be delivered to seniors who are unable to […]
Free ‘how to’ webinar for those selling in farmers markets on accepting EBT/SNAP payments
Are you a farmers market or direct marketing farmer or rancher who wants to expand your potential customer base by accepting electronic benefit transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT/SNAP) and other electronic payments? The University of Missouri Extension is hosting an informational webinar about the MarketLink Free EBT SNAP Equipment Program at 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April […]
Sullivan County Route U to close Thursday and Friday
Sullivan County Route U will close in two locations for culvert replacements this week. Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the road as follows: Thursday, April 23, 2020 – Closed from Shelby Road to Route NN, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 – Closed from Route NN […]
Scrub seal project planned for 13 north Missouri counties
A preventative maintenance project across several counties is set to begin soon and will continue through the beginning of October. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Vance Brothers to scrub seal routes in 13 counties beginning Monday, April 27. Crews will work daylight hours, Monday through Friday. Some work may be necessary on […]
Boil advisory issued for portion of Trenton
Trenton Municipal Utilities has set a boil advisory for portions of two streets due to water main repair. The advisory affects Kerfoot Street from Ninth Street to 10th Street and 10th Street from Lord Street to Oklahoma Avenue. The boil advisory will expire at 6:45 Thursday evening, April 23, 2020.
Webinar on “Digital Skills For Everyday Tasks” to be offered in Trenton
North Central Missouri Business Facilitation Stephanie Williams reports a webinar will be held next week with a topic of “Digital Skills For Everyday Tasks.” Google National Trainer Bryan Caplan will demonstrate how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. The webinar will be held on the morning of April 28th at […]
Bishop Hogan Memorial School postpones dinner-auction
Bishop Hogan Memorial School in Chillicothe has postponed Saturday, April 25th’s dinner auction in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. The event is rescheduled for August 1st. The doors will open at 4 o’clock that afternoon. More information on the dinner auction can be obtained by contacting the Bishop Hogan School at 660-646-0705.
Seven face judge via video link in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court
Video conferencing was used on Monday for the criminal cases of seven defendants in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Probation violation hearings were held, and dispositions announced, regarding five of those defendants. Each of them admitted to violations of their probation. Judge Thomas Alley presided in court. A resident of Dawn, Rodney […]
Local testing sites announce number of individuals tested for COVID-19
Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital COVID-19 testing numbers were announced via marketing and public relations director Jordan Ferguson of Trenton. According to Ferguson, the testing results collectively include those administered at the hospitals in Chillicothe and Trenton as well as the drive-through testing clinic on Highway 65 in Chillicothe. The drive through testing […]
Delinquent TMU bills on agenda for Tuesday meeting of Trenton Utility Committee
Discussion about delinquent Trenton Municipal Utility bills is among the topics for a meeting Tuesday, April 21st of the Trenton Utility Committee. The 6 o’clock meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall. The public will not physically be allowed to attend the meeting but can participate via the web application Zoom. The meeting ID […]
Street milling to begin Monday in Trenton
Musselman and Hall are scheduled to mill streets in Trenton next week. Streets to be milled Monday morning, April 20th beginning at 7 o’clock through Tuesday include West Ninth from Main to Cedar, West 10th from Cedar to Tindall Avenue, Harris Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, and 28th Street from the North Missouri […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of April 20, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of April 20 – 26. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education raises high school tuition rate
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on Thursday evening approved increasing the high school tuition to the state adequacy target of $6,375 for the 2020-2021 school year. Tuition had been $5,750 for high school and has not been increased in more than 20 years. Elementary tuition remains at $4,500. The board approved the district […]
Braymer School District reschedules graduation ceremony
The Braymer C-4 School District reports students will be allowed to pick up personal belongings from the school starting May 12th and 13th. The building will be open from 8 to 3 o’clock each of those days. Social distancing rules will apply, and only two families will be allowed to enter at the same time. […]