Former Trenton High School student Aiden Mcatee received his Eagle Scout award during a service Sunday morning at the First Christian Church in Trenton. The Maryville High School senior is a member of Boy Scout Troop 97 earning 24 merit badges and the World Conservation Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Mcatee revitalized the landscaping […]
During historically divisive times, one Missouri city could be moving toward a nonpartisan way of electing its leaders. St. Louis voters will decide on Proposition D on the November 3 ballot. It would create a nonpartisan primary system, and implement what’s known as “approval voting” in municipal elections. Mallory Rusch, campaign manager for STL Approves, the group […]
A former Missouri business owner was sentenced in federal court for a series of fraud schemes totaling more than $30 million. “This white-collar thief maintained his lavish lifestyle by stealing millions of dollars from his clients, partners, and lenders to build expensive homes, buy luxurious cars, and take numerous vacations,” said U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison. […]
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, today announced that the USDA is investing $254,621 in Rural Community Development Initiative grant funds to bolster rural housing, community programs, and economic development. “The USDA Rural Development RCDI program capitalizes on public/private partnerships to provide training and […]
A limited number of free Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) egg count tests are available for area farmers. The free tests, provided by an SCN Coalition grant, can be claimed by contacting the Harrison County Extension Center at (660) 425-6434. Soybean Cyst nematodes are one of the most yield-limiting pests in Missouri soybean fields. Many commercial […]
Temple Grandin, renowned author on animal behavior and autism, will be one of four keynote speakers during the virtual 2020 Pixels of Production – Women in Agriculture conference. Pixels of Production offers women farmers and ranchers a four-night opportunity to learn practical tips and be inspired, says University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon. […]
Businesses, individuals, churches, and organizations can decorate tables and pass out candy during “Octo Boo Fest” in Downtown Jamesport. The event will be held on the evening of October 31st from 4 to 6 o’clock. Hot dogs and hot apple cider will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. Contact the Jamesport Community Association […]
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for its 74th Annual Holiday Parade will be “Home for the Holidays.” Chamber Executive Director Crystal Narr explains the theme was selected because the Chamber knows it is important to keep traditions alive while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. She notes the parade route will allow […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week discussed setting a cost of service fee for electricity, water, and sewer for apartments and commercial buildings that are currently single-metered properties but have multiple apartments and/or businesses utilizing services. Howard Bailey II and Scott Crose shared concerns with the additional cost of service fees for businesses at […]
The Trenton Police Department is accepting donations for its Eighth Annual Shop with a Cop. The program allows children to have positive interactions with law enforcement. It also assists children in their time of need during the Christmas season. The Trenton Police are developing strategies to lower the risk of exposure to COVID-19 during the […]
A nurse at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin accused of stealing drugs from the facility faces multiple charges. Twenty-seven-year-old Allison Deann Derwinis of Bethany has been charged, between three cases, with two counts of felony stealing—controlled substance, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, and one count each of forgery and harassment. […]
The Democrat running against U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, in northern Missouri battled COVID this year and says a mask mandate early on could have saved lives. Platte City resident Gena Ross won the August Democratic nomination and is facing Graves, a dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation. Ross is an adjunct professor at Baker University […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on Wednesday evening, October 14th denied a request from Lewis Rogers to use the district bus barn for an auction in November. The bus barn was declared as surplus property, and the board would offer to sell it for the highest bid. Details of the bidding are to […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on an animal abuse investigation in Wheeling. Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office responded to the 300 block of North Sheridan in Wheeling the afternoon of Tuesday, October 13th regarding a resident’s pet Labrador being shot. He says the complainant reported taking the dog outside that morning […]
The Trenton Park Board accepted the bid for rubber mulch material on the evening of Wednesday, October 14th. The bid was from Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch of New Orleans, Louisiana for $7,800. It was the only bid submitted. Park Superintendent David Shockley reported the mulch was made of recycled rubber from businesses. He explained there […]
Preliminary hearings were waived on Tuesday by seven defendants in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Each is to be arraigned on their various charges on Thursday in Division One of the Circuit Court in Trenton. Cory Jack Burchett of Trenton is charged with the September 30th offenses of possessing a controlled substance […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved school bus routes and heard an update on the ball field relocation plan on the evening of Tuesday, October 13th. A news release reports the Princeton Ball Association and Princeton School District are working to relocate the softball and baseball complex from its current location in the lower […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday evening, October 13th approved, on a split vote of six to one, a school calendar update involving converting student days to all staff workdays. Board Member Corey Leeper was the only opposing vote. Students will not be in class on October 26th and December 7th, but staff […]
The Trenton Administrative Committee to the Trenton City Council Tuesday evening approved three motions and discussed three other topics during a one-hour meeting. Committee members are Dave Mlika, Danny Brewer, and Glen Briggs. Also attending were Councilwoman Cathie Smith, Administrator Ron Urton, and Clerk Cindy Simpson Mayor of Trenton, Linda Crooks, was among persons participating […]
Attorney General Schmitt announced an update to a global settlement framework agreement between state attorneys general, local subdivisions, and the opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt (MNK), its subsidiaries, and certain other affiliates. Under the new settlement, MNK will pay $1.6 billion into a trust as described below. MNK is currently the largest generic opioid manufacturer in the […]
