Wright Memorial Hospital

Two area nurses receive DAISY Award

One nurse from Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and one nurse from Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe received the DAISY Award at a recognition ceremony recently. Cynthia Beavers from Wright Memorial and Lauren Stewart from Hedrick won the award. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the clinical skill and care […]

Crossroads Correctional Center

Riot at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron resolved early Sunday morning

Authorities at Cameron are reporting there were no injuries to staff and “no serious injuries for inmates” during an uprising Saturday night. The Missouri department of corrections reports facility staff members and law enforcement officers resolved the incident at Crossroads Correctional Center. The corrections department reported around 8 o’clock Saturday night, a group of 200 […]

Mental Health Awareness Month

Suicide rate is higher in rural areas

For many, the peace and quiet of country living is the American dream. But that dream can turn into a nightmare for those who become isolated and disconnected from their communities, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch. May is Mental Health Month. It is a good time to talk with […]

Graduation caps

Area schools announce top graduates

The top graduates from several schools were announced Friday night during commencement ceremonies. The Valedictorian for Pleasant View R-6’s eighth-grade class was Teya Cooksey. Jillian Simpson was named the Salutatorian and also received the Eckert Citizenship Award. Jamesport Tri-County High School announced its Valedictorian as Lilly Simons and its Salutatorian as Macey Ward. Hayley Michael […]

Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri

LIHEAP Summer program to begin June 1

One of multiple programs the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri provides is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Executive Director Aaron Franklin says that LIHEAP assists families by paying utility bills. He says the agency began the winter portion of the program in November.  The agency was able to make a one-time […]

Dicamba

Volatility in Dicamba remains controversial

Of all the factors that led to the off-target movement of dicamba in 2017, volatility remains the most controversial. Older formulations, such as Banvel and Clarity, have long been known to volatilize when sprayed under certain environmental conditions. Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax were all marketed as dicamba formulations substantially lower in volatility than previous formulations. […]

Scholarship

Six students receive scholarships from GRM Networks

GRM Networks selected six students to receive $5,500 in scholarship money. Kali Forbach of Bethany will receive a $1,500 scholarship, Madyson Williams of Laredo and Mikayla Mattson of Conception Junction will each receive $1,000. Dereck Bowman of Bethany and Eva Savage of Lamoni, Iowa will receive $750 and Audry Briggs of Eagleville will receive $500. […]

Trenton R-9 School District

Trenton R-9 Board of Education member resigns

Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers announced the resignation of a Board of Education member at a meeting Tuesday evening. Wiebers read Brooke McAtee’s letter of resignation which will be effective June 12th. Wiebers told the board it did not need to vote to approve McAtee’s resignation, it only needed to be announced to the board. […]