The Highway Patrol reports a Kirksville man sustained serious injuries when a car collided with his motorcycle Wednesday evening. Twenty-two year old Drew King traveled east on Missouri 11 six miles north of Brashear when a westbound car, driven by 22-year-old Emily Schleffinger of Crystal Lake, Illinois, crossed the center of the road and struck […]
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Wright Memorial Hospital celebrates National EMS week
Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton celebrated the 44th Annual National Emergency Medical Services week by hosting a barbecue lunch for local and regional EMS workers. EMS personnel from Grundy and Mercer Counties and LifeFlight Eagle attended the event at the hospital Wednesday. National EMS Week started Sunday and continues through Saturday. President Gerald Ford authorized […]
Smart Connections class to be offered in Chillicothe
The Livingston County Health Center will start a free Smart Connections class series for caregivers to connect, network, and enhance skills in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The program from Trauma Smart will be held in the Children’s Department of the Livingston County Library in Chillicothe every Friday morning in June from 10 to 11 […]
“Share Your History” location change in Chillicothe
The Livingston County Library and Grand River Museum of Chillicothe have changed the location of the second session of Share Your History. The program has been moved from the library courtroom to the museum at 1401 Forest Drive in Chillicothe and will be held Thursday evening from 5 to 7 o’clock. Pictures or family heirlooms […]
Livingston County Library kicks off “Libraries Rock” Summer reading program on June 6
The Livingston County Library will kick off its Summer reading program next month. The “Libraries Rock”-themed program will start with a special event in Simpson Park in Chillicothe the morning of June 6th from 10 to 11 o’clock. There will be a signup booth and information about summer reading available. There will also be games […]
Dairy farmers gain margin protection before new farm bill passes Congress
A new milk price safety net for dairy producers is in place. To take part farmers must rush to their local USDA farm service center. Milk producers must sign up for the first time or re-enroll by June 1, say University of Missouri Extension dairy economists. Most dairy farmers don’t like the original USDA Margin […]
Livingston County Library to host adult crafting night
The Livingston County Library is hosting an adult crafting night on Tuesday, June 5th at 6 pm in the library Courtroom. To kick off the summer season, the library will be creating a flip-flop welcome sign. All supplies will be provided and while there is no cost, registration is required and is limited to 20 […]
Planned road work for North Missouri, for week of May 21, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of May 21 through 27 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick up […]
Man flees courtroom, leads officers on pursuit, takes refuge in tree
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reports a man fled from custody in a stolen vehicle, led deputies on a high-speed pursuit, and was located in a tree Thursday. The sheriff’s office notes Taylor Brackett of Lathrop fled from the Clinton County Courthouse after being ordered to be taken to jail. The pursuit went through Clay […]
1 killed, 2 injured in fatal crash near Salisbury
The Highway Patrol reports one person died and two others sustained serious injuries as the result of a van striking a pickup truck four miles south of Salisbury Thursday morning. Twenty-one-year-old Abudu Kagina of Columbia reportedly attempted to pass several vehicles on southbound Highway 129 when her van hit the driver’s side of the pickup, […]
Trenton City Council deals with nuisance investigations and DNR compliance at special meeting
Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
Marine Corps veteran from Harris, Missouri to be honored at air show
A United States Marine Corps veteran from Harris will be honored during the 30th Annual Salute to Veterans Air Show. Colonel Dennis Goldsmith will be one of 12 honored at the free event to be held at the Columbia Regional Airport May 26th and 27th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in […]
Kidder man arrested in Caldwell County
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kidder man in Caldwell County Thursday morning on five allegations. The Patrol accused 58-year-old Brad James of felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, felony tampering with evidence, failure to stop at a stop sign, possession under 10 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was […]
FCS Financial awards 40 community improvement grants
FCS Financial is recognizing 40 different 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting outstanding Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. In the seven years of its existence, more than $100,000 has been awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Grants are awarded to organizations with plans to complete a community improvement project […]
Two public events take place in the area today
The public is welcome to attend an open house this afternoon at the new Gallatin water treatment plant from 2 o’clock until 6 o’clock. Funding sources for the water plant included the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development that partnered with the city of Gallatin and with the “Friends of Gallatin” local organization. Livingston County […]
Squirrel and Black Bass season opens Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend brings an extra-special celebration for squirrel hunters and bass anglers in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds them that the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26, marks the opening of both squirrel season statewide and catch-and-keep bass season in most streams south of the Missouri River. SQUIRRELS Hunters can pursue […]
Two area nurses receive DAISY Award
One nurse from Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and one nurse from Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe received the DAISY Award at a recognition ceremony recently. Cynthia Beavers from Wright Memorial and Lauren Stewart from Hedrick won the award. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the clinical skill and care […]
Livingston County Library to host inspirational speaker
An inspirational speaker will present a vision workshop at the Livingston County Library in Chillicothe next week. Julie Valluet will present “The Power of Vision: Three Keys to Mastering Your Results” in the library courtroom the morning of May 26th at 10 o’clock. The free one-hour workshop will cover how to maintain a positive outlook, […]
Chillicothe Arts Council begins season with “Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival”
Chillicothe Area Arts Council announces their 2018-19 Show Season begins with the “Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival” on a Saturday & Sunday, July 7th and 8th. The Festival is scheduled to celebrate the 90th year of “Sliced Bread” in Chillicothe. Music July 7th includes the Clint Campbell family and the Petersen family with bluegrass music […]
Spickard Alumni Association holds celebration
One hundred eleven Spickard R-2 alumni and guests attended the 100th Celebration of the Spickard Alumni Association Saturday. The class of 1967 and three members of the class of 1964 hosted the event. Danny Wood served as the master of ceremonies, Henry Brush gave the invocation, and Stout Catering of Princeton provided a meal. The […]