The Linn County Health Department reports an out of county resident who tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday was in Linn County when the person developed symptoms and was possibly infectious. Anyone who received services at Buck’s Barber Shop May 26th or 27th is asked to contact the Linn County Health Department at 660-258-7251. The health […]
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KC man arrested and charged in DeKalb County
A Kansas City, Missouri man has been arrested in DeKalb County. The highway patrol reports 34-year-old Karbino Deng-Barac was taken to the Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail. Deng-Barac was accused Sunday evening of felony driving while intoxicated – habitual offender as well as no valid operator’s license and no valid vehicle registration. Deng-Barac was charged Monday […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve opening of pool
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week approved opening the municipal pool within two weeks. A report from the city about the meeting did not provide a specific opening date. The board also approved lifeguards completing Red Cross training. Trash service bids were opened, but no bid was accepted. The bids were from Rapid Removal […]
Adair County Health Department reports 3 additional cases of COVID-19
The Adair County Health Department reports three females, ages 23, 26, and 28, are the most recent county residents to test positive for COVID-19. Adair County now has a total of 52 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since the beginning of the year. The health department notes 37 of those residents are in […]
Two more individuals related to packing plants in Adair County test positive for COVID-19
Two individuals related to area meat-processing plants have become the 48th and 49th Adair County residents to have tested positive for COVID-19 year to date. The Adair County Health Department has been notified of positive results for a 37-year-old male and a 22-year-old male. Adair county now reports 34 people are in isolation and 15 […]
Gilman City Board of Education hear report on end-of-year checkout
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education heard a report on end of the year check out procedures. Principal Jill Sperry said end of the year check out would be held Tuesday through Thursday. The teachers last day for the school year will be Thursday. Superintendent Roger Alley talked about the CARES Act. Bookkeeper Tori […]
North 65 Center of Trenton to reopen
The North 65 Center of Trenton will reopen for congregate meals only next week. Regular serving hours will be 11 o’clock to 12:30 beginning June 1st. There will be a maximum of 60 clients allowed inside, and social distancing will be practiced. The number of clients will be monitored, and if necessary, persons will be […]
Kirksville Police diffuse incident following domestic disturbance call
The Kirksville Police Department reports it peacefully defused a barricaded suspect in the area of Ely and Pierce streets Thursday. A 46 year old white male from Kirksville was taken into custody following the incident in reference to a domestic disturbance. The police have not released the person’s name. Officers responded to a report of […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces new hospitalist program
Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton has announced a new hospitalist program will begin June 1st. A hospitalist is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have to be hospitalized. The hospital reports the program will provide consistent, full-time patient care of the duration of a patient’s hospital stay. It will help remove […]
Adair County Health Department reports two new cases of COVID-19, total case count now 39
The Adair County Health Department reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total case count to 39. One of the two new positive cases is an employee at an area meat processing plant, and the other is not. The individuals are females ages 58 and 27. The Adair County Health Department […]
North Central Missouri College to offer Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate
North Central Missouri College will offer a new certificate option beginning this fall for students interested in pursuing an agribusiness career. MFA Incorporated endorses the one-year Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate. The certificate will allow students an opportunity for an apprenticeship and full-time employment with MFA. With the Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate, students will receive instruction […]
Remembering Donald Woodard and his military service to the United States
Lifetime Trenton resident and retired farmer, Donald Clark Woodard died at his home south of Trenton, Friday morning May 15th at 9:45 am. He was 96. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens on Thursday afternoon at 2 pm. Those wishing to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs. […]
Trenton FFA officers announced for 2020-2021 school year
Next year’s officers have been announced for the Trenton FFA Chapter. Leading the youth organization will be President Kidridge Griffin; vice presidents Jaycie Griffin and Olivia Roberts; Secretary Colton Roy, and the treasurer is Kaci Persell. Other FFA officers will be Reporters Gracyn Rongey and Rebecca Urich, Sentinel Randy Bowden, and Chaplain Allison Yoder. Star […]
Walter Barton executed for 1991 murder of southwest Missouri woman; pronounced dead at 6:10 pm
At 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, convicted murderer Walter Barton, 64, was pronounced dead at the state prison in southeast Missouri’s Bonne Terre. Barton was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1991 brutal stabbing death of 81-year-old Gladys Kuehler of southwest Missouri’s Ozark. His death makes Missouri the first state in the nation […]
Building and Nuisance Board deals with extensive list of properties at latest meeting
Extensions of time were granted regarding eight residential properties when the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening, May 18, 2020. Two other properties were removed from the declaration of a nuisance as repairs were made as requested. Those locations are 912 West 14th Street owned by Teresa Coltrain and 2108 Main owned by […]
Trenton Downtown Improvement Association hopes to begin efforts of improving downtown properties
The Trenton Downtown Improvement Association requested, and members of the Trenton building board indicated their support, to begin efforts aimed at an equitable way of improving various properties in the downtown area of Trenton. TDIA President Jackie Soptic said she’d like to get certain buildings into what she called “friendly hands.” The TDIA board and […]
31-year-old woman who works at meat processing plant latest case of COVID-19 in Adair County
A 31-year-old female working at a meat processing plant is the latest resident in Adair County identified as testing positive for COVID-19. Adair County has 30 confirmed cases of the virus since January 1, 2020, with 18 individuals in isolation, 12 recovered, and no deaths. Jim LeBaron, the administrator of the Adair County Health Department, […]
Missouri Governor Mike Parson: Execution of Walter Barton “will move forward as scheduled”
The governor says the execution of a convicted southwest Missouri killer will move forward, clearing the way for Tuesday evening’s scheduled execution in Bonne Terre. Governor Mike Parson told Capitol reporters on Monday in Jefferson City that he hasn’t seen any reason to intervene in Walter Barton’s scheduled execution, saying “that will move forward as […]
Section of Route Z in Carroll County closed due to slide over roadway
A section of Carroll County Route Z from Route C to County Road 217 is closed due to continued damage caused by a roadway slide. Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation have attempted repairs to slow the road deterioration, but the slide has significantly progressed this spring. Route Z in northern Carroll County was […]
Federal Judge issues stay of execution for convicted Missouri killer set to be executed Tuesday
A federal judge has issued a stay of execution in the case of a convicted southwest Missouri killer, who was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening at the maximum-security prison in Bonne Terre. 64-year-old Walter Barton was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1991 killing of 81-year-old Gladys Kuehler. She managed a mobile home park […]