The Princeton FCCLA will host a Veterans Day program in the school gym for area veterans and active duty servicemen and women. The event will be held on Thursday, November 11 at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow. The Grundy County R-5 FFA Chapter will host a Veterans Day breakfast and assembly for area veterans. Biscuits […]
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Missouri’s governor continues attack on reporter who found security flaw in state website
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson once again on Sunday took aim at a reporter who notified the state of a security flaw in one of its websites, questioning the journalist’s motives and noting he’d support the prosecution of any state employee found to have assisted the reporter. In a TV interview with Scott Faughn, […]
Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade theme for 2021 is “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.”
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 75th annual Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade with a theme of “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and includes floats, bands, vehicles, animals, favorite characters, and, of course, Santa. The parade is organized by the Chillicothe Area Chamber […]
Two health departments report on COVID cases; Sullivan County to hold flu shot clinics
COVID-19 cases in Putnam County have increased by 11 since October 16th. The health department October 29th reported 667 cases since June 2020. There were eight active cases. The health department noted it investigated five additional cases the week of October 17th. None of those cases was vaccinated, and all had known exposure to another […]
Church Women United Thrift Shop and Community Food Pantry topics of Trenton Rotary Club program
The Church Women United Thrift Shop and Community Food Pantry of Grundy County were the topics of a Trenton Rotary Club program October 28th. Barbara Spencer discussed the thrift shop. The store is a 501(c)(3) and provides donations to various organizations in Grundy County, including the women’s shelter, children’s advocacy center, food pantry, ministerial alliance, […]
Grundy County tax bills are in the mail
Personal property and real estate tax bills have been mailed for Grundy County. The bills are due to the collector’s office in the courthouse in Trenton by December 31st. The collector’s office is open weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30. There is a dropbox on the north side of the courthouse. The tax bills can also […]
Audio: Masks no longer required in St. Joseph schools
St. Joseph public school children will no longer have to wear masks in the classroom. The St. Joseph School Board, in a surprise move, voted 5-to-2 to no longer require that masks be worn in the classroom. Masks still will be required on school buses due to a federal mandate. The move comes […]
THS and TMS to host Veterans Day Assembly
A Veterans Day Assembly will be held in the Trenton High School gym on November 11, 2021. Trenton High School and Middle School staff and students invite veterans and community members to the program at 8:30 in the morning. There will be contributions from the high school and middle school student councils and choirs. Refreshments […]
Bethany man facing charges of property damage and assault after incident at Harrison County Community Hospital
A Bethany man faces charges after an alleged incident at the Harrison County Community Hospital of Bethany on October 22, 2021. Thirty-two-year-old Jay Ronald Rasmussen has been charged with felony first degree property damage and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault involving special victims. Bond was set at $25,000 cash only, and a bond hearing is scheduled for […]
Child safety tips for a safe and happy Halloween
Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, the Highway Patrol says to make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your vision. If you attend a Halloween party that includes alcohol, designate a sober driver for the […]
Audio: Blunt responds to Trump saying insurrection took place on Election Day, January 6 was the protest
Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt has responded to a comment made by former President Trump about the 2020 election and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump said the insurrection took place on Election Day and January 6 was the protest. During Sunday’s appearance on Meet the Press, Blunt was asked […]
2022 THS Alumni Weekend planning is now underway
Planning for the 2022 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend is already underway and, in an effort, to provide information to alums much earlier and as a result, the annual All Class Planning Meeting has been scheduled. Class representatives are invited to attend the annual meeting on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the BTC Bank Meeting […]
Events for veterans announced for the month of November
Area veterans events have been announced for November 2021. A veterans service officer will help with VA paperwork and answer questions at Trenton VFW Post 919 on November 1, 5, 8, and 19tfrom 9 to 2 o’clock each time. A veterans service officer will be at the Trenton Hy-Vee on November 11 from 6:30 to […]
Cybersecurity expert demands apology from Missouri governor over hacking claims
(Missouri Independent) – A cybersecurity expert targeted for investigation by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is demanding a public apology and payment for his costs for legal help and damage to his reputation. Shaji Khan, an associate professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and the director of its Cybersecurity Institute made the demand in a letter sent […]
Audio: Natural gas rates will soon go up for Ameren Missouri customers
Natural gas rates will go up soon for Ameren Missouri customers as the Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the utility company’s request that will increase the natural gas rate for residential customers. Due to a cold-weather event last February significantly impacting certain natural gas prices, Ameren asked for the change. Ameren tells […]
Audio: Missouri is offering free help with Medicare open enrollment
Medicare open enrollment is open through December 7. Part D drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans can be changed during this time. Scott Miniea, the executive director of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, says it offers free help to eligible residents and their caregivers. Questions can be asked and one-on-one counseling can […]
Democrats say Missouri governor inflating cost of fixing website flaw found by reporter
(Missouri Independent) -When Gov. Mike Parson last week angrily called for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to be prosecuted for uncovering security flaws on a state agency website, he said the newspaper’s actions could “cost Missouri taxpayers up to $50 million.” That amount, two Democrats on the House Budget Committee said Tuesday, is an estimate for providing […]
COVID-19 outbreak at Smithfield plant in Milan, Missouri likely larger than originally known
(Missouri Independent) – The COVID-19 outbreak at Smithfield Foods’ northern Missouri plant — the focus of a worker safety lawsuit that garnered national attention last year — resulted in two worker deaths and was worse than previously thought, according to newly obtained federal documents. Early on in the pandemic, the Sullivan County Health Department told local […]