The Missouri Veterans Commission welcomed three new Commissioners and elected a Commission Chair and Vice-Chair during the March 26, 2021 meeting. Randy Alewel, Kelly McClelland, and Steve Maples were appointed to the Commission by Governor Mike Parson on February 4, 2021, and recently confirmed by the Missouri State Senate. During the March 26 meeting, Kelly […]
The death of a Kansas man whose body was found in a creek in La Cygne, Kansas, in 2004 was a homicide, according to a new report by a federal forensic examiner. As part of a continuing federal investigation of Alonzo Brooks’ death, his body was exhumed and transported to Dover Air Force Base for […]
A rise in speeding and other reckless driving behaviors continues to be a disturbing trend in 2021. During the first quarter of the year, there were 176 fatalities in Missouri as a result of traffic crashes. Though down slightly from the first quarter of 2020, officials remain concerned increases in speed observed during the early […]
Motorists are seeing projects underway on Highway 6 and Sullivan County Routes D and FF in Green Castle including American With Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, curb and gutter improvements, as well as some resurfacing. As a result of the work on Route D, MoDot reports as of April 12, if weather conditions permit, the contractor […]
Warming spring weather brings nature to life with trees, shrubs, and bulbs sending out their spring flowers. It also prompts the popping up of another spring favorite for many Missourians – MORELS! The elusive and edible morel mushroom shows itself during April and into May and is a flavorful favorite for many mushroom lovers. Morels […]
In partnership with Sallie Mae and the MOST 529 Education Plan, Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick will host a webinar focused on providing information about saving for higher education and finding scholarship opportunities. How to Find Free Money and Save for College will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. “Helping Missourians make […]
Jackson County authorities have arrested a Spickard man on a Grundy County probation violation warrant. Forty-three-year-old John Ervin Peterson has posted bond pending his appearance April 15 in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court. Bond was set at $10,000 or ten percent cash deposit. Petersons’ original charge is tampering with a motor vehicle in […]
Veterans of Foreign Wars district winners have been announced for essays written by students of participating schools. Teachers of the Year award winners also were announced. In the district one VFW 2020 Voice of Democracy essay contest, first place went to Rhea Krumpelman of Marceline. Taking second and third respectively were Emery Evans of Chillicothe […]
The community of Gallatin will hold a bulk trash pick-up the week of April 19. Waste collectors will stop by curbs at addresses to collect large household items and bulky materials, with a weight limit not to exceed fifty (50) pounds. Gallatin residents are asked to place those bulky items in front of the home […]
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 5 – 11. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
There have been 83 absentee ballots cast in Grundy County, as of noon on Friday, in advance of next Tuesday’s election. Another two dozen (24) remain out but could be voted and delivered in person or by mail in time to be counted with the election results. The county clerk’s office on the second floor […]
University of Missouri Extension faculty in the Business and Communities Program will offer a 10-session non-profit board training for new and future board members. Build Your Board will be taught via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 o’clock April 22nd through May 25th. County Engagement Specialist in Agriculture and Environment Jackie Spainhower says […]
Casey’s General Stores is kicking off a giving campaign to support Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners across 16 states. From now until April 15th, Casey’s customers can round up their purchases to provide funding for the Special Olympics athletic, health, school, and leadership programs that affect the lives of thousands of athletes and partners […]
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing shoulder and culvert work on Macon County routes on the dates and locations below. Highway 36 – April 6, road will be down to one lane from the Chariton River bridge to Fireworks Avenue for shoulder work. There will be a 16 ft. width restriction in place […]
Workers at a Baltimore plant accidentally mixed up ingredients – ruining about 15-million doses of Johnson and Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. The state plans to host a mega vaccination event next week in southwest Missouri’s Springfield with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. During a Capitol press conference, Missouri Health Department Director Randall Williams explains if the […]
The Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District responded to a grass fire on the afternoon of April 1. Fire Chief Kenny Roberts reports someone was burning off grass along Southwest Elder Lane, and nine hay bales caught on fire. Two acres of grass also burned. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters […]
The state of Missouri’s final phase of Covid-19 vaccination eligibility opens Friday, April 9 for residents 18 years and older. Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton is now scheduling appointments for any established patient, 18 and older, who is interested in receiving the vaccine. Additional details about the final phase vaccination eligibility in the state […]
Twenty point four percent of Grundy County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is according to Missouri’s vaccination website. Two thousand thirteen first doses have been given to all age groups, and 3,363 total doses have been given. The Grundy County Health Department’s report from March 25th indicated 1,869 […]
The Mercer County Health Department will celebrate National Walking Day. Residents are invited to join staff members at the health department on April 7th at noon. Participants will walk from 12:15 to 12:45, weather permitting. Social distancing will be practiced. Anyone who can not join health department staff can send the office a photo of […]
North Central Missouri College President Doctor Lenny Klaver talked to the Trenton Rotary Club on April 1st about his days as a baseball player and coach. He played and coached at the high school and college levels before becoming a school administrator. One story Klaver shared was about him as a Little League player when […]
