Two candidates have filed for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education for the April 5th election. Incumbent Dorothy Taul and Jeffrey Spencer have filed for the three-year term positions. There are three open positions with two having three-year terms, and the other is a one-year term. Candidate filing at the Trenton R-9 District Office will […]
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Two file for seats on North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees
Two candidates have filed for two open positions on the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees for the April 5th election. Incumbents Chris Hoffman and Diane Lowrey filed for the positions, which each have a term of six years. The candidate filing period will continue through December 28th. Filings will take place in the […]
Two file for Trenton City Council seats
Two candidates filed Tuesday morning, December 7th for the Trenton City Council election on April 5th. Candidates who filed were Marvin Humphreys of 1726 Tindall Avenue for the Second Ward and David Mlika of 909 East 10th Street for the Third Ward. Both are incumbents. December 7th is the first day to file for the […]
Mo Attorney General releases statement on Biden Administration’s reimplementation of “Remain in Mexico” policy
Ahead of news that the Biden Administration is set to reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols after the Missouri Attorney General’s Office sued and obtained a court order requiring the Biden Administration to reimplement the successful program, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt released the following statement: “The Biden Administration’s border policies have been nothing short of […]
Missouri man sentenced to nine years in prison for illegal firearms stolen from neighbor
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing 10 firearms, three of which were stolen during his burglary of a neighbor’s house. Jason B. Roberts, 44, Ash Grove, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to nine years in federal prison without parole. On June 17, 2021, Roberts pleaded guilty […]
Missouri woman indicted for stealing $362,000 from employer
A Missouri woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a wire fraud scheme in which she embezzled more than $362,000 from her Springfield, Mo., employer. Carrie Leigh Long, 52, Ash Grove, was charged in a 24-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 17. […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees hear updates on college projects including Savannah Campus and future student center
Information was shared November 18th on North Central Missouri College’s projects involving facilities. Information on the Savannah Campus and a future student center was provided during the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting. President Doctor Lenny Klaver reported 98% of the planning is complete on the Savannah project. He met with Architect Jeremy Proctor November 17th. […]
Gallatin Board of Education accepts bids for snow removal and roof repairs, hires new custodian
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education approved bids on November 17th for snow removal and high school roof repairs. The approved snow removal bid was from Will Salmon for $900 per snow removal, and if ice melt is needed $900 per application. Board Member Jesse Bird abstained from the vote. The board approved a discounted […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen review trash rates at Wednesday meeting
Members of the Spickard Board of Aldermen learned at a meeting last night that Rapid Removal is raising its fee for trash removal services at Spickard. Minutes provided by the city clerk indicate Rapid Removal is facing rising costs with motor vehicle fuel and landfills. A motion was made and unanimously approved to sign a […]
Trenton Utility Committee receives information on issues with clarifier basins and pump station
Information was presented on several topics during a meeting Monday night of Trenton’s Utility Committee that oversees TMU. Allstate Consultants continues to work on designs for modifications at the water treatment plant clarifier basins as well as the pump station. Utility Director Ron Urton said the crew found pieces of metal in the bottom of […]
Missouri man sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegal firearms
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase from Bolivar, Mo., to Springfield, Mo. Milton W. Sparks, 38, of Aurora, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. On April 15, 2021, Sparks […]
Two Aldermen at Large positions to be filled in Galt
The community of Galt has two aldermen at large positions to be filled in the April municipal election. Those positions are currently being held by Jay Blackburn and newly appointed alderman Lewis Berry. The filing period for the April municipal election in Missouri is December 7 through December 28. Interested individuals can file at Galt […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves policy updates; announces dates of holiday break and Christmas Concert
Board candidate filing dates have been set for the Grundy R-5 School District subject to the regular election on April 5, 2022. The filing period opens on December 7 and closes on December 28, as stipulated in the new state law. Candidate filing at the school office in Galt can be done from 7:30 to […]
Pleasant View R-6 School District sets candidate filing dates; announces dates and times of upcoming activities
Board candidate filings in the Pleasant View R-6 School District will occur from December 7 through the 28. According to the school, board terms of Danny Westcott and Laurie Frisbie expire with the election in April 2022. During a Board of Education meeting on Thursday night, it was noted school officials are looking to get […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education sets filing dates for April election; approves policy updates from Missouri School Boards Association
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education on November 10 set the dates for filing for the board election on April 5, 2022. Filing can be done from December 7 through 28 from 7:45 in the morning to 3:45 in the afternoon Monday through Friday. The office will be closed on days school is not […]
North Mercer Board of Education sets candidate filing dates; board notified health insurance rates to rise 19.9%
Candidate filing dates were set at the North Mercer R-3 Board of Education meeting on November 10. Filing for the April 5, 2022, election will take place December 7 through 28 during school hours. The office will be open on December 28 from noon to 5 p.m. The two seats open for election are those […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen set filing deadline for April 5 election
Filing for the Laredo Board of Aldermen April 5, 2022 election will be open December 7 through 28. Up for election are two aldermen at large two-year term positions and the mayor two-year term position. The positions are currently held by Bruce McFie and Helen Golden as aldermen and Carol Holloway as mayor. City Clerk […]
Jury trial scheduled in DeKalb County for Hamilton man charged with murder
A jury trial has been scheduled in DeKalb County for a Hamilton man charged with second-degree murder. The DeKalb County Circuit Clerk’s Office reports the trial for 38-year-old Frank Randall Allen Bostic is set to be April 25th through 29th. He has also been charged with felony first-degree domestic assault involving serious physical injury. In […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education sets filing dates for Board of Education positions in 2022
Teachers of the first quarter were announced at November 9th’s Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting. They are Rissler Elementary School First Grade Teacher Abby Gott, Trenton Middle School Art Teacher Sheridan Mounce, and Trenton High School American Government Teacher Derek Bloom. Superintendent Mike Stegman noted the board will choose a teacher of the year […]
Grundy County Board of Education to meet November 11
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education will consider approval of filing dates for board candidates in the April 5, 2022 election. The board will meet on November 11, 2021, at 6 p.m. Other items on the agenda include a review of policy updates, a bus barn update, a superintendent evaluation, a school audit, a new […]