Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton announced they are now scheduling Moderna COVID-19 vaccination boosters. The first booster clinic will be held on Friday, November 12, and booster shots will then be scheduled for each Friday going forward. To be eligible to receive the Moderna booster at this time, individuals must meet one of the […]
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Sullivan County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The Sullivan County Health Department will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Milan Community Center. One will be November 17th from 10 to 2 o’clock, and another will be November 29th from 4 o’clock to 5:30. Individuals at least 18 years old can receive a first, second, or booster dose of Moderna or a Johnson […]
Bethany teenager charged with multiple felonies in string of property crimes
A Bethany teen faces multiple felonies as a result of an investigation into what law enforcement called a string of property crimes in Bethany and Harrison County. Sixteen-year-old Christa Lynn Freeseman has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, two counts of stealing, unlawful use of a weapon by possessing a weapon and a […]
Deer hunters reminded of CWD Mandatory Sampling November 13-14
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds deer hunters that it will be holding mandatory CWD sampling during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms season, Nov. 13 and 14, for hunters who harvest deer in MDC CWD Management Zone counties. CWD is a deadly, infectious disease in deer and other members of the […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold Pfizer vaccine clinic for children
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Pfizer vaccine clinic for children aged 5-11 on Tuesday, November 30, 2-4 pm. The vaccine is a 2-dose series; the second dose is given 21 days after the initial dose. A second dose clinic is planned for December. The Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11 is a […]
Limited supply of free pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children Ages 5-11 available at select Hy-Vee Pharmacies
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces that select Hy-Vee pharmacy locations are now administering free Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 without a prescription, per the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. Due to limited supply, these vaccines are available […]
Two health departments report on COVID cases; Sullivan County to hold flu shot clinics
COVID-19 cases in Putnam County have increased by 11 since October 16th. The health department October 29th reported 667 cases since June 2020. There were eight active cases. The health department noted it investigated five additional cases the week of October 17th. None of those cases was vaccinated, and all had known exposure to another […]
Missouri WIC participants to see temporary benefit increase
Missouri WIC is temporarily increasing the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases during November and December to $24 per month for children, $43 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants, and $47 per month for breastfeeding participants. Standard CVB values range from $9-11. WIC is the Department of Health and Senior Services Special […]
Audio: What you need to know if you lose your COVID-19 vaccination card
Some Missouri businesses are requiring workers to get their coronavirus vaccination and provide proof. If you lose your COVID-19 vaccination card, there is a solution. Lisa Cox, communications director with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, says the department can get you a record. Cox says the provider that gave you […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees hear reports, accept resignations, approve hiring new staff members
Multiple reports were given at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting October 26th. President Doctor Lenny Klaver gave updates on what are considered three key strategies for success in the college’s Plan 2025: accreditation, expansion, and funding. Regarding accreditation, Klaver called the Higher Learning Commission’s 10-year review last month a “major milestone.” […]
Bethany teen facing multiple felony charges in relation to property crimes
A Bethany resident faces four felonies in reference to an investigation of what law enforcement called a string of property crimes in Bethany and Harrison County. Eighteen-year-old Joshua David Rakeshaw has been charged with two counts of stealing. He has also been charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance except 35 […]
Princeton School District to hold parent-teacher conferences on October 28
Princeton R-5 Schools will hold parent-teacher conferences October 28th from 1 to 7 o’clock. Scheduled elementary conferences will be held in classrooms for preschool through third grade. Unscheduled conferences for fourth through sixth grades will be held in the gym. Questions about elementary conferences should be directed to the Princeton Elementary School principal’s office at […]
Wade Dixon to lead BTC Bank in Jamesport and Gilman City
BTC Bank announces the appointment of Wade Dixon, Vice President at BTC Bank, as the Market President over two of its newly acquired banks in Jamesport and Gilman City, Missouri, with Kevin Helzer remaining Market President over the acquired Oregon location. BTC Bank has recently received regulatory approval for the acquisition of the three Home […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold flu shot clinic
The Grundy County Health Department in Trenton will hold an adult flu vaccination clinic on October 22. No appointment is needed to receive a flu shot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Participants should bring their insurance or Medicare cards for billing purposes. The Grundy County Health Department will accept […]
Telehealth going strong even after pandemic closures
The use of telehealth services – a combination of telephone, video, and other online tools – peaked during COVID closures, and Coloradans still are opting for remote visits, according to new data. Social isolation and other disruptions saw mental and behavioral telehealth visits rise dramatically. Cari Frank – vice president for communications with the Center […]
How a Mississippi court case could pave the way for new abortion bans across the U.S.
(Missouri Independent) – A six-week abortion ban in Texas enacted in September forced those seeking abortion services in the Lone Star State to look across state lines for care. But the timing couldn’t have been worse for Texans living near the state’s eastern border. The law took effect as neighboring Louisiana was reeling from the […]
Audio: “Operation Christmas Child” provides shoebox gifts to children; You can help locally through area churches
International relief organization Samaritan’s Purse provides partners around the world with shoebox gifts through Operation Christmas Child. The boxes can be filled with items and are given to children in need in countries around the world. National Collection Week is November 15th through 22nd. There are multiple area drop-off locations with varied hours. They include […]
Audio: Medicare open enrollment begins for Missourians
The Medicare open enrollment period has opened; however, the window also comes with a safety warning. Missourians eligible for Medicare are being urged by the state to review and choose a plan that works best. That window closes on December 7th. The enrollment period offers Missourians a chance to change their Part D […]
Missouri students can now ‘test to stay’ to remain in classroom after COVID exposure
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri students and teachers identified as being exposed to a coronavirus case in school may now be permitted to remain in class if they continue to test negative for the virus and properly wear a mask. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) updated its school reopening guidance Friday to include the new […]