The overnight low temperatures this coming weekend to northern Missouri will dip well below zero so be sure you and your family are prepared. The number-one thing you can do to protect yourself and your family against the extreme cold is to plan ahead and prepare before the cold temps hit. Saturday and Sunday […]
Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the Missouri Vaccine Navigator, a secure registry tool to assist Missourians in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. “Although vaccine supply nationwide is still quite limited, this registration process will help connect Missourians with more avenues to receive a vaccine,” Governor Parson said. “This will not only provide support for […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces the addition of Trent Link, FNP-BC, to the staff. “We are so excited to add Trent to our team of family care providers with Jefferson Medical Group,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “He is a well-known provider in this area and his emergency department experience will be valuable […]
After a delay of nearly one year because of COVID-19 precautions regarding large crowds, country and bluegrass singer and musician Rhonda Vincent will be inducted on Saturday into the membership of the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The ceremony is scheduled during the Saturday night show which begins at 7 o’clock. Rhonda Vincent, an […]
Missouri’s governor announced Thursday in Jefferson City that there have been issues with the COVID vaccine distribution process, and warns that there will be consequences for vaccinators that allow people to jump the line. Governor Mike Parson briefed Capitol reporters during a Statehouse press conference, emphasizing that his administration will vaccinate the most vulnerable and […]
A Trenton woman died and three other area residents were injured as the result of a three-vehicle accident four miles east of Jamesport Thursday morning, February 4th. An ambulance transported pickup truck passenger 56-year-old, Valerie Johnson, to Cameron Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead approximately two hours after the crash. The pickup driver, […]
High winds contributed to power outages throughout Trenton Thursday morning, February 4th. Trenton City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton reports Trenton Municipal Utilities started receiving phone calls about lights blinking around 10:15. He explains the blinking was caused by high winds whipping power lines together, especially near the lake and along 28th Street where there is […]
Governor Mike Parson spoke to the Northwest Missouri delegation virtually on February 2nd during Great Northwest Day. After reviewing his State of the State address, Parson answered questions submitted by delegates and asked by Great Northwest Day Committee Chairperson Annette Weeks. One question involved the plan for the state to help ensure access to affordable […]
Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton offers a support program for older adults and their families. Senior Life Solutions began about two years ago, and Director Robin Dennert says the program generally involves therapy in groups of less than 10 members. The group therapy sessions are usually held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. She […]
Governor Parson Announces Site Locations for Week Two of COVID-19 Mass Vaccinations (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced site locations for week two of the COVID-19 mass vaccination events in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and local health care systems. “We are very pleased […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services determined that the COVID-19 emergency presents exceptional circumstances for consumers in accessing health insurance and will provide a Special Enrollment Period for individuals and families to apply and enroll in the coverage they need. This SEP will be available to consumers in the 36 states served by Marketplaces […]
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met on January 27, 2021, and awarded 8 grants totaling $5,249.00. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. Education grants were awarded to North Harrison R-III School […]
GRM Networks has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service and is preparing to begin fiber-to-the-premise construction this spring in the rural Bethany and rural Princeton exchanges. Customers can anticipate construction crews and equipment in their area over the next several months once construction begins. This project’s funding stems from […]
The Trenton Fire Department responded to Hy-Vee the night of February 1st after the store closed in regard to an electrical fire in a breaker box. Firefighter Dustin Whorton reports the fire department received a direct call from an employee, and the fire was out upon the fire department’s arrival. There was light smoke in […]
Green Hills Recreation Association summer ball forms are to be distributed at area schools this week. Summer ball includes tee ball for boys and girls four to six years old, baseball for boys seven to 16, and softball for girls entering first through ninth grades. Tee-ball and baseball are part of the Harrison County Little […]
Mercer County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for areas basically south of Modena in Mercer County. The boundaries, clockwise, are Route O on the north, Highway 65 on the east, the Grundy County line for the south boundary, and the Harrison County line on the west. The boil advisory […]
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school. The Summer Food Service […]
The candidates for the 2021 North Central Missouri College Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day have been announced. Festivities will be held on February 27th when NCMC men’s and women’s basketball take on Region 16 foe Metropolitan Community College. Nominees for king and queen had to be current NCMC sophomores in good standing, nominated by their […]
The active aging resource center in Gallatin announces it will be closed this week, thus NO grab and go meals nor home delivery. The senior center reports enough emergency meals were to be delivered today to the Meals on Wheels clients. The active aging resource center plans to re-open Monday, February 8th. For information, call […]
Justin and Stephanie Oaks, along with their three boys, are proud to call their Harris, Missouri farm diversified, to say the least. On their 200 acres in Sullivan County, the Oaks family raises cattle, hogs, row crops, and hay. Justin, a fifth-generation farmer, is also a local seed salesman, adding more diversity to their operation’s […]
