The Gallatin Board of Aldermen voted Monday evening to move forward with negotiations and drafting of a contract with Mid-States Services, LLC for fiber installation and rental of electrical poles within the City of Gallatin. Mid-States proposed using Gallatin’s electrical system poles to install the fiber throughout the city at an annual per electrical pole […]
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MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of February 24, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of February 24 – March 1, 2020. Though not listed below, some routes remain closed due to flooding. View routes closed due to flooding, as well as roadwork projects at […]
City of Trenton accepting mowing bids
The City of Trenton is accepting sealed bids for mowing city-owned lots in Trenton. A list of the properties may be obtained at the city hall. Proof of insurance must be presented when a bid is awarded. Bids should be returned to the city hall by the afternoon of March 13th at 3 o’clock. The […]
Audio: Special House panel grills Medical Marijuana director on screening process
A special House committee is ramping up its scrutiny of the state’s new medical marijuana program—focusing on how licenses have been approved. The programs director and the state health department decided to go with an independent group to screen applicants – and now those selections are being challenged in a state court. House member Jered […]
Milan Elks to hold Seven Point Pitch Tournament to benefit scholarship fund
The Milan Elks will hold a Seven Point Pitch Tournament at their lodge to benefit a scholarship for area high school seniors. The two-person team competition will start Saturday at noon. Prizes will be awarded to first through third place, and food will be available to purchase. The entry fee is $20.00 per team. Contact […]
Scholarship for THS graduate reinstated and to be awarded this year
The Trenton High School Alumni Association and Foundation Trust for THS announce the revival of a scholarship for a Trenton High graduate. As a result of recent donations by individuals, classes, and memorials, a scholarship for a Trenton High School graduate has been reinstated and will be awarded beginning with this year’s senior class. Applications […]
Audio: Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton to exhibit quilts involving musician Prince
An exhibit featuring quilts involving the musical artist Prince will be on display at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton. Museum Director Dakota Redford says the Prince Challenge Exhibition from Cherrywood Fabrics is made up of 75 two by two-foot art quilts designed by contestants from all over the world. The quilt will hang in […]
Audio: Bayer/Monsanto to appeal $265 million Dicamba verdict won by Missouri peach grower
A federal jury has awarded a southeast Missouri peach grower 15 million dollars in compensatory damages and 250 Million in punitive damages in its dicamba drift case against Monsanto and BASF. The trial concluded Saturday which meant the gag-order was lifted. Monsanto Attorney Chris Hohn said after the trial, “I think it goes without saying […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of February 17, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of February 17 – 23. Though not listed below, some routes remain closed due to flooding. View routes closed due to flooding, as well as roadwork projects at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement […]
MoDOT accepts bid to replace East Medicine Creek Bridge on Sullivan County Route PP
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has accepted a bid for replacement of the East Medicine Creek Bridge on Sullivan County Route PP. Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Randy Mendenhall reports the project was awarded to Widel, Incorporated for $1,382,931.70. A work schedule has not yet been announced and all work will depend on […]
Audio: Medical marijuana program director to appear before House Committee
State medical marijuana program director Lyndall Fraker will answer questions in a House Committee hearing today (Wednesday) about how the state has awarded licenses to grow or distribute the drug. State Senator Doug Libla of Poplar Bluff says his constituents are complaining about the scoring. The state health department says four […]
I-35 Cattlemen’s Association accepting donations for scholarship dinner
The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association is accepting auction item donations for its scholarship dinner later this month to benefit the association’s Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Fund. Cattlemen’s Night at The Pearl will be held at The Pearl at 5301 Northwest Tom Creek Road south of Hamilton the evening of February 29th. Social hour and a cash […]
Princeton Board of Education approves pursuing quote for improved sound system
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school year calendar Monday evening. The start date for Princeton will be August 25th, and the last day is scheduled for May 19th, 2021. Snow days are built into the calendar, with a total of 1,109.1 hours. That exceeds the state minimum of 1,044 hours by […]
Russell and Vonda Gillespie Scholarship awarded to Zackery Lewis
Prior to the Dr. Albert & Vera Cross Hall 10th anniversary open house, $45,000 in Allied Health scholarships were announced by the North Central Missouri College Foundation. Mr. Mitch Holder, NCMC Dean of Instruction, made the announcements with scholarship donors, student recipients, and guests in attendance. Forty-four scholarships were announced with award amounts ranging from […]
Former Missouri business owner pleads guilty to multi-million dollar fraud schemes
A former Aurora, Missouri, business owner pleaded guilty in federal court to a series of multi-million dollar fraud schemes. Russell Grundy, 50, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, formerly of Aurora, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to two counts of wire fraud, one count of making a false statement on […]
NCMC Foundation awards book scholarships
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces recipients of the Nancy Ball Book Scholarship. Sixteen recipients were awarded a $250 book scholarship in honor of Nancy Ball’s gift to the NCMC Foundation. Recipients were selected based on their involvement on campus, recommendation by a faculty/staff organization sponsor and a 250-word essay. “This is the first time […]
USDA announces $61 million investment to bring broadband to rural Missourians
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced USDA has invested $60.9 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve e-Connectivity for more than 11,000 rural households, 81 farms, 73 businesses, 16 educational facilities, 12 critical community facilities, and two health care facilities in rural Missouri. […]
Governor Mike Parson to attend USDA announcement in Trenton
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy will make an announcement in Trenton regarding e-connectivity funding. Missouri Governor Mike Parson and LaVoy will participate in the Reconnect Pilot Program ceremony at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus Tuesday morning at 9:30. Tens of millions of dollars in USDA funding […]
Area companies approved for Medical Marijuana licenses
The state has awarded 192 licenses to companies interested in selling medical marijuana inside highly-secured retail locations. Medical marijuana dispensary facility licenses were approved for several companies in the area. Those include Mo Med Chillicothe at 941 Washington Street at Chillicothe, Red Stag Retail at 509 North Main Street at Gallatin, BMD Cameron at 714 […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter to hold annual chocolate contest in February
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold its annual chocolate contest next month to support the shelter. Contestants can begin setting up at the First Christian Church Activity Center of Trenton the afternoon of February 11th at 4 o’clock. A public sampling of chocolate items will continue from 5 to 7 o’clock. The […]