Boil Advisory

Boil advisory issued for portion of Mercer County

Mercer County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil advisory for some of its customers. The notice follows repairs on Monday to a water line. According to the water district office, the north boundary of the boil advisory area is the north intersection of Inch Loop and Highway 65. On the east, it’s […]

Coronavirus Update

Three area counties continue to see increase in COVID cases, Chillicothe Correctional Center COVID cases rise as well

The Caldwell County Health Department reports the county has a total of 34 COVID-19 cases, which is an increase of two. Twenty-eight cases are confirmed, and six are probable. Eight cases are active, and 25 have recovered. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Caldwell County. The Linn County Health Department’s bi-weekly report shows one […]

FCCLA and FFA sponsor blood drive

Emergency blood shortage announced by Red Cross

The American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma, a potentially life-saving treatment for patients with COVID-19. The Red Cross has seen demand for convalescent plasma more than double over the last month as the number of coronavirus cases increases across the U.S. Convalescent plasma products are now being distributed faster than donations […]

Coronavirus Update

Three area counties report yet more cases of COVID

The Linn County Health Department reports five additional cases of COVID-19 since Monday, July 20th, bringing the total number of positive cases for the county to 38. The health department notes it has removed one case from its total due to a testing error. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 28 have been removed […]

Trenton R-9 School District

Audio: Trenton R-9 School Superintendent Mike Stegman on plans for starting school in August of 2020

The Trenton R-9 School District today is releasing proposed practices if in-person classes are held when school resumes late next month. In a letter to patrons, R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman reported information was obtained from many sources. Among them: a parents and staff survey; the Grundy county health department; the CDC guidelines; Missouri elementary and […]

Boil Advisory

Boil advisory issued for portion of Sullivan County

Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory until further notice due to a water main break. The advisory affects Sullivan Rural Water customers on Route YY north of Anchor Road, Ironbank Drive from Route YY to Spring Creek, Key Road, Ivywood Drive, Illinois Drive, Isaac Drive, Route AB, […]

Deer in roadway with oncoming car

Driver of SUV strikes deer near brookfield

The Highway Patrol reports a boy from Sumner was taken to the hospital as a precaution after a sport utility vehicle struck a deer five miles south of Brookfield the afternoon of Friday, July 10th. An ambulance transported the 13 year old to the Pershing Memorial Hospital of Brookfield. He and the driver, 24 year […]

Coronavirus Concerns

Linn County Health Department reports investigations with local business and wedding at Young’s Lodge

The Linn County Health Department is working on COVID-19 contact investigations. As part of one investigation, the health department has worked with Tastee Treat and its owners Larry and Ethel Head to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The health department notes […]