The Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 22. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, breaking numerous records from previous sales raising a total of $193,120 for Youth in Agriculture. Connor Keithley, of Chillicothe, showed the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow. Connor is the son of Chad and […]
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Missouri State Highway Patrol to be out in force on roads and waterways during Labor Day weekend
As you plan your Labor Day weekend, incorporate safety into every facet, choosing your route, making sure your equipment is in good working condition, being aware of and following Missouri’s traffic and boating laws, driving your vehicle or vessel courteously, and wearing a seat belt or a life jacket. Help ensure a safer Labor Day […]
Crash in Caldwell County injures two senior citizens
Drivers of two vehicles were injured Friday morning when a collision occurred two miles east of Polo in Caldwell County. Eighty-six year old Althea Templeton of Richmond received moderate injuries 80-year-old Carolyn Rupe of Braymer received minor injuries. Both women were taken by emergency medical services to hospitals. Templeton went to Ray County Memorial in […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of August 24, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of August 24 through August 30. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now testing for new troopers
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers and is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 111th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on February […]
Audio: New motel in Trenton hoping to open for business in October
Lodging opportunities are coming to Trenton with a remodeled hotel and new cottages. Landes, Urich, and Weldon LLC purchased the former Country Home Inn in the spring. North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director Micah Landes is part of the group that purchased the building. She says it will reopen as a Cobblestone Inn and […]
Three children, ages 7, 3 and 1, escape injury in crash on Livingston County Route D
A resident of Bosworth was injured but three children, ages seven and younger escaped injury in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday on Livingston County Route D, two miles north of Avalon. Injuries were moderate for 25-year-old Maddison Schenk who was taken by emergency medical services to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. The patrol listed three […]
Local author, June Betz, releases new book Missouri Maidens
Local author, June Betz, has launched an exciting new book series titled Missouri Maidens. Born and raised in rural Spickard, Missouri, she attended Spickard High School. June worked on the family farm as well as a waitressing in Mrs. Vanderford’s “Ella May’s Restaurant”. When Ms. Betz was 16 years old, she moved out to California […]
Mosaic Life Care Foundation approvers “EmPowerU program” to be free of charge over next five years
The Mosaic Life Care Foundation Board of Trustees approved a change in the emPowerU fee structure for the next five years. EmPowerU educational programming will be offered free of charge through the next five years for school districts in the Foundation’s 31 county service region in northwest Missouri and adjacent counties in Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Foundation […]
2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year semifinalists announced
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced the 15 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected as semifinalists for the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. The Teacher of the Year program spotlights the positive impact excellent teachers have on their students. The list of semifinalists includes teachers from multiple […]
Andrew County recognized as model program for their exemplary support of breastfeeding mothers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Andrew County, Missouri, with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Loving Support Award of Excellence for exemplary efforts in supporting breastfeeding WIC mothers. These awards were part of USDA’s National WIC Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 1-7. Breastfeeding provides countless benefits to both babies and […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 17, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in north Missouri for the week of August 17 – 23. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
DeKalb County bridge replacement project to begin September 1, 2020
The bridge over Ervens Branch on DeKalb County Route D will be replaced soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to replace the 88-year old bridge. Crews plan to close the bridge to all traffic on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, and have the new bridge in place with traffic […]
Daviess County Sheriff reports woman impersonating census worker
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office reports it received information about a woman impersonating a United States Census worker in the county. The woman is described as being older, being heavyset, and having salt and pepper hair. She drives a white van, possibly with Nebraska license plates. The sheriff’s office notes the woman asks to enter […]
Are postal service delays hampering small business?
Operational changes intended to help the financially troubled U.S. Postal Service save money aren’t going over well with some small-business owners in Missouri and other states. Recent modifications, including the end of overtime for workers, have led to numerous reports of delays, both in personal and commercial mail and package delivery. John McHugh, chairman of […]
Trenton Board of Education accept resignations, hire new staff during closed session
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education accepted two resignations and approved multiple hirings in a closed session on the evening of Tuesday, August 11th. The resignations were from Trenton High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Rachel Ferry and Rissler Elementary School Paraprofessional Socha Osborn. Those hired include Kaitlin Ellis as a THS FACS teacher, […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves re-opening procedures; meal prices increased
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education the evening of Monday, August 10th approved reopening procedures for staff and students. A Grundy County CARES Act agreement was also approved. Meal prices were increased by 10 cents. The increase applies to all student and adult breakfasts and lunches. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis was approved as the Migratory and […]
St. Joseph man charged with producing child pornography
A St. Joseph, Missouri, man was charged in federal court with producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography. Tyler Bradley Wirth, 31, was charged in a four-count criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., with two counts of producing child pornography, one count of distributing child pornography over the internet, and […]
Trenton Board of Education sets tax rate, approves meal price increase, moves first day of school
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education set the district’s tax rate prior to the regular board meeting the evening of Tuesday, August 11th. The proposed property tax rate was approved at $4.4135. That includes $3.5135 for the Incidental Fund and 90 cents for the debt service. This year’s tax levy is 28.65 cents higher than […]