The domestic partner of a soldier stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court for strangling and assaulting her in their home. Kevin Levon Bonner, 33, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to five years and 11 months in federal prison without parole. On June […]
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New fitness facility opens in Gallatin offering equipment that accommodates those with disabilities
A new fitness facility has opened in Gallatin offering accessible fitness equipment for people with disabilities. A-II Fitness is located at 101 Industrial Parkway Building B, is open 24 hours a day, and is a nonprofit. The facility reports it is committed to helping people with disabilities live independently. Its mission is to provide an […]
Missouri couple sentenced to prison for embezzling from businesses
A Missouri husband and wife were sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a five-year-long scheme to embezzle more than $235,000 from a Joplin, Mo., business owner. Jeanine A. Poe, 52, and William Poe, 58, of Carthage, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Jeanine Poe was sentenced to […]
Controversial bill would have aided Orscheln Products LLC, under scrutiny for contamination
(Missouri Independent) – Two years ago, a company led by an influential Republican businessman faced off with the state’s environmental regulators over whether it needed to do additional testing for a chemical that health officials worried could pose a cancer risk to the company’s workers. The Moberly manufacturing facility, Orscheln Products LLC, is owned by […]
Missouri woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud
A Missouri, woman who used a stolen identity to enroll in college pleaded guilty in federal court to Social Security fraud. Laura A. Oglesby, 48, of Mountain View, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to one count of intentionally furnishing false information to the Social Security Administration. By pleading guilty, Oglesby […]
North Central Missouri College nursing students donate AED to Cross Hall
The student nursing class of 2021 used class funds to donate an automated external defibrillator for use in Cross Hall on the North Central Missouri College Main Campus in Trenton, Missouri. “We felt that an AED was important to us because we felt there should be one in every building in the case of a […]
Three area health departments report on new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon
Twelve COVID-19 cases have been added for Grundy County since the health department’s update on the morning of December 1st. Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson reports a total of 1,859 cases through December 1st. There have been 30 new cases this week. The number of active cases increased by nine to 36. Grundy County’s positivity […]
“Winterfest” in Unionville kicks off on Saturday
Unionville’s Winterfest will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, around the town square. The festival kicks off at 2 p.m. with a Local Author Reception in the Putnam County Library. The two-hour reception features authors Doris Bland, Carl Schnelle, Melissa Hedrick, Linda Couchman, Enfys McMurry, Julie Brundage, and the Varner family. They will be answering […]
Audio: It’s that time of year, so be on alert for holiday scammers
With all the distractions during this season of giving, the IRS is reminding us to keep a close eye on our gift list because scammers may use your generosity to rip you off. There are more than 30, 000 nonprofit organizations here in Missouri…plenty of choices…but be careful. Scammers sometimes appear to be […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library to host “12 Days of Teen Christmas”
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library of Chillicothe will hold a Teen 12 Days of Christmas. Some activities will be available all day, and others will be scheduled programs that do not require registration. The activities will begin December 1st with hot cocoa and cookies from 3:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon. Christmas creations will be […]
Missouri man sentenced to 15 years in prison without parole for carjacking and illegal firearm in two separate cases
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court in two separate cases, including carjacking and using the victim’s debit card to withdraw $500 from his bank account in one case and illegally possessing a firearm in another case. Abdul M. Williams, 21, Kansas City,, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 15 years […]
“It’s a Wonderful Life” to be shown at THS Performing Arts Center as fundraiser for THS Gold Rush
A movie is to be shown Friday night, December 3, 2021, in Trenton as a fundraiser for the Trenton High School performing group “Gold Rush.” According to Vocal Music Instructor Tyler Busick, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is to be shown to the public starting at 8 o’clock at the THS Performing Arts Center. Admission is […]
Main Street Chillicothe to host kids Christmas
Main Street Chillicothe will host Kids Christmas at the Livingston County Courthouse in Chillicothe next month. Merchants will have specially-priced gifts under $15 for children to purchase on December 8th from 4 to 6 pm. There will be free gift wrapping for the children and a card-making table. Contact the Main Street Chillicothe office at […]
Hy-Vee now offering free COVID-19 booster vaccines to all individuals aged 18 and older
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that free Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available to all individuals ages 18 and older at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a booster dose for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccine recipients […]
Missouri Attorney General sues Springfield schools in quest to find critical race theory documents
(Missouri Independent) – Attorney General Eric Schmitt alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that Springfield Public Schools wants to avoid scrutiny of its curriculum and training materials — and is violating the Missouri Sunshine law to do it. The district improperly demanded a deposit of more than $37,000 to search its records for instances where it incorporated elements […]
Pattonsburg man charged with three felonies after giving daughter THC Tincture that contained opiates
A Pattonsburg man has been charged with three felonies after he allegedly gave his 17-year-old daughter a controlled substance, and another minor was hospitalized in October. Forty-year-old Joseph Sperry faces delivery of a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance in violation of registration requirements, and possession of a controlled substance. Bond was initially denied […]
Missouri state library partners with Gale to offer high school completion program for adults
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that the Missouri State Library will partner with Gale, part of the Cengage Group, to offer adult residents in Missouri the opportunity to earn a high school diploma through participating libraries in the state. The state library has subscribed to “Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School,” an online accredited […]
Downtown Trenton businesses to be featured on “Downtown Dollars” cards
Special offers and discounts from 12 locally-owned Downtown Trenton businesses will be featured on Downtown Dollars cards this year. Offers can be redeemed from November 22 through 27. Downtown Dollars cards cost $5 each and can be purchased at Howard’s Department Store, Vintage Vines, and the Main Street Trenton office. Main Street Trenton encourages residents […]