Views: 0Truman State University will not conduct in-person classes the week of March 16 in an effort to limit the possibility of exposure to the coronavirus to the campus and Kirksville communities. At this time, the University does not have any cases of coronavirus, and the general student population is not among those known to […]
Views: 0The University of Missouri will cancel some in-person classes amid the growing outbreak of novel coronavirus. In-person classes were canceled as of 5 o’clock Wednesday, extending through Sunday. Faculty were asked to plan to teach remotely next week, (March 16 to 20). Existing online classes will continue as scheduled. Spring break for M-U happens […]
Views: 0Those attending the Arts Alive sponsored music show will hear from three performers – each doing about 30 minutes on the stage of the Hoover Theatre at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library on March 13, 2020. Doors open at 6:30 with the show starting at 7 o’clock. The performances are free but donations […]
Views: 0The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education on Monday approved the bell schedule and school calendar for the next school year. A school representative says the first day of school will be August 24th, and the last day will be May 21st, 2021. Newtown-Harris will have a four day per week schedule and meet Tuesday […]
Views: 0Following an executive session last evening, the Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved renewing all tenured teacher contracts. Members also approved renewing contracts of three probationary teachers Micah Burkeybile for the Title One program and Sarah Young in first and second grades; and Abbie Herrold for part-time physical education and health. In other actions, […]
Views: 0The Trenton City Council discussed, but took no action Monday night, on a proposal from the City Administrator to establish a cash reserve policy for the city. Discussion also was held on possible wage increases for city employees as well as potentially establishing steps of advancement within the police, fire, and street departments. This […]
Views: 4A celebration of life for 45-year-old Joshua Eckerson of Bethany will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Immanuel Baptist Church of Bethany under the direction of the Roberson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated after the service. Roberson Funeral Home will be open Wednesday from 9 to 3 o’clock […]
Views: 0The Missouri Legislature is being asked to ban doctors and their workers from assisting with or doing sex changes to those under 18. Representative Adam Schnelting is proposing to charge them with a felony and yank their professional licenses for providing gender reassignments, hormonal therapy, and puberty blockers, which are different from surgically changing […]
Views: 0State Representative Ben Baker, R-Neosho, wants to ban drag queen storytime at public libraries. About 300 people, including queens dressed in full drag and LGBT supporters, rallied Saturday at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City against Baker’s bill. Missouri Capitol Police provided security and crowd control. The event included many holding signs like “Knowledge […]
Views: 2Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his office has filed a lawsuit, citing violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA), and obtained a temporary restraining order against Cornerstone Farms, a dog breeding company operated by Debra Ritter and located in Curryville, Missouri. This case was referred to the Attorney General’s Office by the Missouri Department […]
Views: 0The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of March 9 – 15. Though not listed below, some routes remain closed due to flooding. View routes closed due to flooding, as well as roadwork projects at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. […]
Views: 0Trenton Middle School has announced its March Students of the Month for the character trait fairness. Students selected are fifth-graders Makayla Mejia and Bradly Miller, sixth-graders Sosha Scott and Logan Roberts, seventh-graders Sadie Tobias, and Michael Hiles, and eighth-graders Mady Couey and Brayden Hughs.
Views: 1The Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will start at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library later this month. Adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books, large print books, cookbooks, audiobooks, DVDs, and puzzles will be for sale on the third floor March 30th through April 4th. Friends of the Library will be […]
Views: 0A man from Braymer was fatally injured when he was thrown out of his overturning vehicle on Thursday afternoon two miles south of Braymer. The highway patrol identified the victim as 71-year-old Russell Coldiron. Coldiron’s pickup was northbound when it failed to negotiate a curve on Route E, he overcorrected, causing the vehicle to […]
Views: 0A man who sculpts models of prehistoric creatures and humans for museums and publications will speak at this year’s Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Friends of the Library Appreciation Dinner. Gary Staab will talk about his work process at the library in Trenton on the night of March 27th. Dinner will be served on […]
Views: 0The Trenton High School Percussion Orchestra recently traveled to Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa to participate in Graceland Percussion Day. The event was free of charge and included 4 masterclasses taught by Dr. Scott Herring, Professor of Percussion at the University of South Carolina, Award-winning Irish Percussionist, Cara Wildman, Dr. Chris McWilliams, Freelance Percussionist […]
Views: 1An investigation into a motorcycle allegedly fleeing from law enforcement in Caldwell and Livingston County has led to two arrests. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the motorcycle driver and owner was identified as 35-year-old Shaun Allen Mindham of Blue Springs. Mindham had an outstanding arrest warrant from Johnson County on felony possession of […]
Views: 0Ideas to keep the Grundy County Opportunity Center open will be the main topic of discussion at a round table brainstorming session. The public is invited to a meeting at the center at 2600 Princeton Road in Trenton on the morning of March 20th at 10 o’clock. Opportunity Center Director Ruth Ebersold says the […]
Views: 1Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a special event, highlighting special moments throughout 2019. “As 2019 has been an outstanding year, it brings me such joy to be able to honor the individuals who made it so special,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to those who are celebrating special […]
Views: 0Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces that its Emergency Department is both STEMI and Stroke certified. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Time Critical Diagnosis Unit recently certified CCMH as Level IV STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Center. CCMH has held a Level IV Stroke designation for over two years and continues to […]
