Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on two properties of concern and offered extensions for two others. Advancing to the category, “Findings of Fact”, was 1000 Rural Street. Property at 1117 Main Street was moved from “Findings of Fact” to a certificate of existence of a dangerous building. It was noted a […]
Tag: board
Alumni musicians featured in free Truman State University livestream concert
Truman State University alumni Anthony Cooperwood and Jo Ann Daughtery will perform in a live stream jazz event at 7 p.m. February 2 as part of the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series. Cooperwood has spent the last 35 years performing music and entertaining people all over the world. His performances include almost 10 years with Cirque du […]
Demolition of nine properties main topic of Trenton City Council meeting
Accepting recommendations from the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board, the City Council Monday night approved a list of nine houses to be demolished and the selection of a demolition contractor. Three companies submitted bids including Red Rock of Kidder who had the lowest bid for all nine structures at $42,000. His bid actually was $43,400 […]
Hawley wants an ethics probe of U.S. Senate Democrats who filed complaint against him
(Missouri Independent) – Seven U.S. Senate Democrats urged the chamber’s ethics panel last week to investigate Sen. Josh Hawley’s role in the pro-Trump assault on the Capitol. Now Hawley is calling for an ethics probe of the Democrats. In a Monday letter, Hawley argued that the Democrats filed an improper complaint last week against him and Sen. […]
Audio: Four members of Gangster Disciples from Missouri arrested along with three from Kentucky and Illinois
Seven alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples gang, including top national and state leaders, are in custody after multiple arrests this morning for their alleged participation in a years-long interstate racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders, drug trafficking, and other crimes. The case was unsealed today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District […]
Livingston County Preservation Society selects architect as 2020 Hall of Fame inductee
The Livingston County Preservation Society has selected its 2020 Hall of Fame inductee. R. Warren Roberts was an architect who designed many buildings in Chillicothe and across Missouri, including the Livingston County Courthouse (1914), Dr. Grace’s building (1914) that currently houses Shooter’s on Washington Street, the Adams Automobile and Supply Company (1915) often referred to […]
Audio: Missouri Senate committee approves massive school choice plan
The Missouri Senate Education Committee has sent to the full Senate a comprehensive school choice package. Senate Bill 55 would allow charter schools in any school district located within a charter county as well as in any Missouri city with a population greater than 30,000 people. It would let parents use tax credits […]
Incumbents file for positions on Laredo and Galt Board of Aldermen
Incumbents filed for the open positions on the Laredo and Galt Board of Aldermen for the April election. Derek Eckert and Brett Mathews refiled for Laredo Aldermen at Large, each for a term of two years. Jason Grindstaff and Sierra Fletchall refiled for their positions as Galt Aldermen at Large, and Jessica Gannon refiled as […]
Grundy County reports 14 new cases of COVID-19; Harrison County reports 4 new cases
Fourteen COVID-19 cases have been added in Grundy County since January 18th for a total of 997. Active cases decreased by five to 57. The health department notes 770 cases are confirmed. Thirty-three COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Grundy County. COVID-19 cases increased by four in Harrison County, bringing the total to 916. The […]
Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors to forgo April 6th election
No election is needed on April 6th for the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors. Two candidates filed for the two positions up for election: incumbents Brigette Bunnell and Anna Ferguson. Each position has a three-year term.
Princeton Board of Education to forgo April election
The Princeton R-V Board of Education has two openings. The seats of Blake Boxley and Chad Smith will expire. Only two candidates filed for the openings, matching the number of open seats on the board. Princeton R-V will forgo the formal vote, and incumbents Blake Boxley and Chad Smith will be sworn into their three-year […]