Grundy County Commissioners adopted a deficit budget for the calendar year on Wednesday, however, as in recent years, commissioners hope expenses will be less than projected and revenues come in higher than anticipated. That combination has allowed Grundy County to finish the calendar year with a balanced budget. Such was the case for 2019 when […]
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Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on 12 properties
With just four out of seven members present, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening and took action on several properties of concern. Public hearings were held about five residential locations. Each was then advanced to the next step in the process called “findings of fact.” Those addresses are 409 East 19th Street, 1437 […]
Livingston County Commission accepting bids for new police vehicle
The Livingston County Commission is accepting bids for equipment and installation for a 2020 Dodge Durango All Wheel Drive Police Pursuit vehicle. The bids are for all graphic decals, emergency response equipment, a firearms security device, partitions and protective equipment, preparation equipment for mobile data terminal mounting, and all other mounting equipment. Bidders are asked […]
Audio: 24 cases of influenza B, 4 cases of Influenza A reported in Grundy County
Twenty-four cases of Influenza B and four cases of Influenza A in Grundy County have been reported to the Grundy County Health Department in Trenton as of Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Epidemiology Specialist Kelli Hillerman expects the actual number of cases of flu in the county to be higher because not everyone who has it […]
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers Fire Science degree
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers a two-year Fire Science degree. My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Program Coordinator of Health Sciences at NCMC. This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. According to […]
Grundy County Health Department reports influenza cases on the rise
The Grundy County Health Department in Trenton reports influenza cases in the county are on the rise with six times as many influenza B cases as influenza A cases. Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for flu epidemics each year. Flu activity is considered to be high in the United States and expected to […]
Mosaic Life Care Foundation in St. Joseph to hold open house
Mosaic Life Care Foundation will host an open house Thursday, Jan. 23 at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Medical Center celebrating the opening of its new suite. The open house will run from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. with a welcome and introductions at 3 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to hear remarks […]
City of Trenton accepting bids for cash rent of 65 acres
The City of Trenton will be accepting sealed bids for cash renting approximately 65 acres, more or less, of row crop north of Trenton beginning March 1, 2020. Bids will be for one year at which time the Lease shall automatically renew for a period of one year, four times. Lessee will be required to […]
Missouri Department of Health and Human Services continues to urge flu vaccination
Flu activity is currently widespread throughout Missouri. 11,171 cases of influenza have been reported in Missouri so far. 11 people have died from influenza-associated illness this season. Nationally, influenza activity remains high, and forecasts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that it will remain elevated for several more weeks. As of […]
Missouri math teacher presented national Milken Educator Award
Oakland Middle School eighth grade math teacher Melissa Fike was presented the national Milken Educator Award today by Milken Educator Awards Senior Program Director Greg Gallagher and Missouri Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Dr. Margie Vandeven. The recognition comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize for winners. Only one teacher from each participating state […]
Missouri State Auditor calls on Governor Parson to update parental leave policies for state workers
Following her leadership in 2017 on parental leave, State Auditor Nicole Galloway has issued a letter to Gov. Mike Parson calling on him to enact updated family-friendly policies. Specifically, she called for action to allow state workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. These […]
City of Trenton accepting bids for hazardous materials abatement services
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for hazardous materials abatement services. Bid packages are required to be sealed and labeled 2019-20 Demolition Abatement Bid. They will be accepted at City Hall until the afternoon of January 22nd at 2 o’clock. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Wes […]
Chillicothe Police Department receives grant for in-car camera
The Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association has provided the Chillicothe Police Department with a grant for $2,635.75 for an in-car camera. Sergeant Jeremy Stephens authored the grant, which the police department reports will assist with the cost of equipment when the new patrol vehicles arrive. The department has received more than $100,000 in grants in […]
First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri
The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. It is […]
Missouri Industrial Hemp Program establishes path forward for 2020 growing season
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced how producers can apply for a registration to grow industrial hemp in Missouri during the 2020 growing season. Interested producers must complete a written application, create parcel maps and complete a fingerprint criminal history background check within 30 days of submitting their application. Starting Dec. 16, 2019, producers will […]
Missouri Youth Preparedness Initiative to launch in area counties
Multiple agencies from a four-county region are working to launch a new program that will train youth on how to prepare for a disaster event. The Missouri Youth Preparedness Initiative, or MyPI, is a national award-winning program that will be offered for free to interested youth next year. Knowing that youth and families are busy […]
Trenton High School Drama Department to present “The Snow White Variety Show”
The Trenton High School Drama Department will perform The Snow White Variety Show at the Hoover Theater in the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library. The play will be presented on the evening of December 13th at 6 and 8 o’clock and the afternoon of December 15th at 2 o’clock. Director Tashyana Dowell says the play […]
Newtown-Harris school closed due to bed bugs
Classes were canceled again today for the Newtown-Harris School as a professional exterminator is expected today after a school employee discovered evidence of bed bugs in a single location of the high school building. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis sent a letter to parents Monday providing an update on the situation. After the bed bugs evidence was […]
Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging team competes at national contest
At the recent National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, the Missouri 4-H team placed fourth in Ayrshires, seventh in Brown Swiss and eighth in oral reasons. The team finished 12th overall. “The team didn’t have its best day judging but finished with some outstanding individual honors,” said Karla Deaver, team coach and University of Missouri […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on six properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on six properties, two of which were granted extensions of time to continue with repairs. The board will schedule a public hearing for the fire-damaged property at 1437 Main Street. Advancing to the category called “findings of fact” are 213 West 6th and 1004 Laclede Street. […]