The Trenton Park Board accepted bids for the sale of two play structures at a special meeting Thursday morning. The Galt Fair Association’s bid of $2,100 was accepted for the small play structure at lower Moberly Park. Seth Cox also submitted a bid, which Park Board President Duane Helmandollar said was “considerably lower”. The board […]
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Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves tutoring contracts
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education at a meeting Monday evening approved selling old basketball uniforms. Uniforms from the 2008-2009 season will be auctioned at the homecoming basketball game December 14th during an athletic department fundraiser. The board approved extracurricular out-of-state travel for yearbook ad trips to Centerville and Corydon, Iowa. Superintendent Doctor Kim Johnson […]
Pleasant View Board of Education increases gymnasium rental fees
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved increasing the gymnasium rental fee at a meeting Tuesday evening. The rental fee is now $200 for in-district residents and $250 for out-of-district residents. The board approved a field trip for the first and second grades to go to the Kansas City Zoo May 1st as well […]
Audio: Lawyers for Duck Boat owners say Attorney General Hawley’s lawsuit riddled with inaccuracies
(Missourinet) – Lawyers for the owners of the Branson duck boat that sank in July have fired back against a consumer-fraud lawsuit from Attorney General Josh Hawley. The Springfield News-Leader reports three attorneys based in Springfield and Kansas City, who represent Ripley and the Branson Duck Vehicles, strongly deny those claims and say […]
Trenton Board of Education tackles numerous issues at Tuesday meeting
The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
Laredo Board of Education approves contracts
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved contracts at its meeting Monday evening. Administrator Misty Foster reports one contract was a five-year term with ProServ for two copy machines at $247 per month with another with Asten Carman as an occupational therapist assistant for $38.00 per hour. The board approved submitting a bid with the […]
North Mercer Board of Education clarifies student handbook regarding alcohol infractions
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education added a clarification to the student handbook regarding alcohol infractions Monday evening. The handbook currently reads “four extra-curricular suspensions,” but will be clarified to read “four school-sponsored extra-curricular events where the student is representing the school”. The board approved Ally Lashae Photography to take pictures at Barnwarming, Homecoming, […]
Princeton Board of Education moves graduation date
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved moving graduation at a meeting Monday evening. Graduation is now scheduled for May 3rd, which is one week earlier than originally planned. The move eliminates the conflict with district baseball and aligns with the seniors last day of school. The board discussed holding a surplus auction in late […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen discuss hiring of city clerk
The Spickard Board of Aldermen at a meeting Monday evening discussed hiring a new part-time city clerk to replace the former clerk who resigned. Mayor Jesse Richmond reports the council is still looking for someone with computer and business skills to fill the eight hour a week position. Anyone interested in the position should contact […]
Additional requests to be made at Trenton Board of Adjustments meeting
Two requests have been added to the Trenton Board of Adjustments public hearing next month. The hearing will be at the Trenton City Hall on the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. Kevin and Sharon Neff will request a 10-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction […]
Livingston County Health Center wins coveted award from USDA
The Livingston County Health Center’s Women, Infants, and Children Program have received a Loving Support Award of Excellence from the United States Department of Agriculture. The award program was established to recognize agencies that provide exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support services. Only agencies that operated a peer counseling program for at least one year and […]
Finances top Jamesport Board of Education meeting
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education Monday evening accepted a bid for a certificate of deposit investment. The accepted bid was from the Home Exchange Bank for a CD investment of $500,000, with a 12-month term, at a rate of 2.15%. The board also moved to cash the CD maturing in October to maintain necessary […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education regular meeting canceled
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education’s regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 12 has been canceled. A special meeting by conference call will be held at the high school in Galt Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Any patron interested in attending the special meeting is asked to come to the high school office at […]
Trenton Mayor Nick McHargue calls for 10% reduction in electric rates
Trenton Mayor Nick McHargue, citing what he called a huge surplus, requested Trenton Municipal Utilities reduce electric rates by ten percent effective with the next bills. Then re-visit the rate issue in two months and consider another possible reduction. After further discussion, the issue involving electric rates, including the Mayor’s request, is to be considered […]
Chillicothe City Council to meet Monday, September 10th
The Chillicothe City Council will consider an ordinance amending city code next week regarding the duties of the city administrator. The council will meet at Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening, September 10th at 6:30 in the evening. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an Eagle Scout Project involving the disposal of prescription drugs at the […]
Trenton City Council agenda includes amending ordinances
The Trenton City Council will consider two ordinances Monday, September 10th which would amend city code and approve an agreement for installation of fuel lines. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall that night at 7 o’clock. The ordinance amending city code involves private swimming pools. The other ordinance would approve an agreement with […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments to meet October 1st
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear requests next month regarding yard setback requirements. The public hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. James Smith will request a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction of […]
Audio: Survivors in Branson Duck Boat tragedy are latest to file lawsuit
(Missourinet) – Eight family members who survived July’s Duck Boat incident in Branson have filed a federal lawsuit in Kansas City. The litigation is led by the same Philadelphia law firm that has brought three lawsuits on behalf of the Coleman family that lost nine relatives in the mishap. The plaintiffs in the […]
Trenton Board of Education agenda to include budget amendments
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will consider budget amendments and non-certified pay dates at its meeting Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The meeting will be held at the district office Tuesday evening at 5:30. The agenda also includes board of education goals, superintendent evaluation criteria, request for qualifications for architectural services, bus routes, and Missouri […]
Trenton Park Board accepts playground equipment bid
The Trenton Park Board accepted a bid for one playground unit and approved the repair of pool floatables at a meeting Wednesday evening. Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of Monett submitted two bids for a playground unit to replace one at Moberly Park. The equipment price for the item was $13,470.72, and the other was for […]