FCS Financial is recognizing 26 different 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting outstanding Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. This is the first round of awards. Due to school closures, the second round of funding was issued with an application deadline of May 1. In the nine years of its existence, more […]
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Special Olympics Missouri officially alters this year’s State Summer Games
Special Olympics Missouri is officially altering this year’s State Summer Games originally scheduled for June 5-7 in Columbia. SOMO already announced the cancellation of all of its training and events through May 31 due to COVID-19. Since SOMO is a year-round sports organization that requires athletes to train for at least eight weeks before a […]
North Mercer school officially postpones graduation; accepts resignation
The North Mercer school has officially postponed a graduation ceremony until a later date. Superintendent Dan Owens reports discussions will be held with members of the senior class as to prospective dates to have prom, the senior trip, and graduation. Owens noted this will done after the Governor lifts the “stay at home” order. The […]
THS to honor senior class with light display
Trenton High School will join schools around the country in honoring the class of 2020. The school will turn on the lights at the baseball field and football stadium Friday nights, starting tonight (Friday night). The lights will be turned on at 8:20, which is 20:20 military time and will stay on for 20 minutes […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approves sports cooperatives
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved several sports cooperatives on Wednesday evening. Gallatin will be the host school for a coop with Tri-County for junior high football. Tri-County will be the host school for coops with junior high softball and varsity fall baseball with North Daviess and varsity spring baseball with Gallatin. The board […]
Daviess County races on the ballot for the August Primary Election
There are several races for the Daviess County August Primary Election. Democrat incumbent Sally Black filed for assessor as well as Republicans Aaron Piburn and Joshua Lisle. Incumbent Wayne Uthe and Wayne Creek filed for Second District Commissioner as Republicans, and Greg Houghton filed as a Democrat for the position. Christian Kyle Cornett, Larry J. […]
Grundy County Clerk encourages public to contact the office for absentee ballots
The Grundy County Clerk’s Office will work with voters who do not want to be out in the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Any Grundy County resident wishing to vote absentee by mail for the Municipal Election moved to June 2nd can send a letter to the Grundy County Clerk’s Office requesting a ballot […]
Trenton Park Department closes additional facilities in response to COVID-19 concerns
The Trenton Park Department has announced additional closings of park facilities in response to the coronavirus concerns and requests for social distancing. Parks Director Jason Shuler has announced the closing all shelter houses, the disc golf course, the skate park, basketball courts, tennis courts, and horseshoe pits. He noted the walking trail will remain open. […]
Daviess County Clerk encouraging voters to call for absentee ballots
Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton encourages county residents who want to vote in the General Municipal Election now scheduled for June 2nd to call her office to receive an absentee ballot. She says that way those residents may remain sheltered at home and still cast ballots. Absentee voting will continue by mail until May 27th. […]
August Primary Roundup: A multitude of candidates file for offices
Tuesday was the final day to file for the August Primary Election. There is one race in Grundy County, and that is for Second District Commissioner. Candidates for the position are incumbent Joe Brinser, Brad Chumbley, and Martha Roberts. They each filed as Republicans. There is one candidate each for other Grundy County offices. Incumbents […]
North Central Missouri College announces Family of the Year
The 2019-2020 NCMC Family of the Year is the Houston family of Birmingham, Alabama. Demetrius and Arnetra Houston were nominated by their son and current NCMC Pirate, Demarius, who is a sophomore on the Men’s basketball team and made the trip to the NJCAA National Tournament in 2019. The oldest son, Demetrius Jr., was a […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education accepts resignations
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education accepted several resignations at a special meeting on Wednesday. The resignations were from Elementary Paraprofessional Sarah Rains, Varsity Girls Softball Coach Jessica Parsons, Special Education Director and Teacher Melody Prescott, and Kindergarten through 12th Grade Counselor Erin Hunolt. The board heard a review of the current situation regarding […]
Grundy County Clerk announces new deadlines regarding April 7th election
Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard has announced changes to deadlines due to Governor Mike Parson signing an executive order postponing the April 7th General Municipal Election to June 2nd. The Grundy County Clerk’s Office will be open for absentee voting Saturday, May 30th, and absentee voting at the county clerk’s office will continue until June […]
Missouri officials take regulatory action to address child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Departments of Health and Senior Services and Social Services have taken regulatory action to assist child care providers and families during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. “We recognize that child care is an essential component of fighting COVID-19,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of DHSS. “Health care and other emergency medical personnel must have appropriate […]
Daviess County Courthouse adopts procedures to combat COVID-19
Individuals wanting to enter the Daviess County Courthouse at Gallatin must have an appointment, pass a health screening, and come through a security scanner, effective immediately. The April 7th General Municipal Election has been postponed to June 2nd, and Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton reports absentee voting will continue by mail, email, or curbside at […]
Governor Parson announces April 7 Municipal Elections postponed until June 2 in response to COVID-19
Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 2002 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson today signed Executive Order 2003 ordering all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be postponed to June 2, 2020. The Executive Order declares […]
North Mercer School District cancels after-school activities
The North Mercer School District announces several decisions impacting activities previously scheduled through March 27th. All after-school activities, with the exception of the 21st Century After School Program, are being suspended for two weeks. This includes all MSHSAA activities; academic team and track and field, FFA, FBLA, and elementary basketball. All Mercer school field trips […]
Local schools and organizations announce cancellations and closures due to Coronavirus concerns
Due to concerns of spreading the Coronavirus, announcements continue to be made regarding cancellation or postponement of area community events and school information. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with Governor Mike Parson, has recommended no public gatherings of 50 or more people through April 30th except for schools, daycare facilities, and businesses. […]
Pancake feed raises $450 for THS mascot program
A pancake feed Saturday in Trenton raised 450 dollars for the mascot program at Trenton High School and middle school. Dave Burkeybile, who oversees the team, says there’s enough money now to purchase a new bulldog suit for the next school year. The new suit will cost around $1,200. The mascots also run a concession […]