(Missouri Independent) – Missouri voters on Tuesday repealed a constitutional amendment they enacted in 2018 that would have required legislative districts be drawn to ensure partisan fairness. They replaced it with one that critics contend could forgo the use of total population to draw districts and instead exclude all non-voters, specifically children and non-citizens — tilting the political […]
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Four found in violation of rules for sex offenders on Halloween
Of the 20 residences checked by Trenton Police on Halloween night, Chief Rex Ross reports four violations were identified in regards to the Halloween restrictions for sexual offenders as outlined by city ordinance and a state statute. Chief Ross said incident reports are being prepared on these violations and will be forwarded to the prosecutor. […]
Sullivan and Grundy County provide updates on latest COVID-19 information
Information on Monday morning from the Grundy County Health Department shows 363 total cases of COVID-19 since testing began. Of that total, 272 cases were confirmed with another 91 described as probable. 106 total cases were added during October in Grundy County. 36 cases were active as of Monday. Sullivan County Health Department’s most recent […]
Trenton Police Department to conduct compliance checks for registered sex offenders on Halloween in “Operation Candy Cruncher”
The Trenton Police Department advises that they will be conducting compliance checks for registered sexual offenders in regards to Halloween restrictions defined by City Ordinance 215.1550 and State Statute 589.426. Sexual Offenders must follow these restrictions on Halloween: Avoid all Halloween-related contact with children; Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5:00 […]
Main Street Chillicothe to host “BooFest” on October 31, 2020
Main Street Chillicothe will hold the 21st Annual BooFest on October 31st. The drive-through event will be in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Chillicothe that afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock. Main Street Chillicothe asks that vehicles enter the parking lot from Bryan. There will be four lanes in the parking […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce serves hundreds of children in annual “Trick or Treat Night”
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce estimates about 300 to 350 children participated in the Trick or Treat Night in the Rock Barn area on Monday evening, October 26th. Chamber President Debbie Carman notes the Chamber did not count the number of vehicles that came by the drive-through. Carman says she was happy with the […]
Initiative connects rural working families with valuable tax credit info
Starting in the 2020 tax season, more rural Missourians in need will be able to learn about their eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit (EITC), one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty tools targeting low- and moderate-income working families. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has awarded $1.35 […]
Missouri Medicaid expansion: Will it bust the budget or pay for itself?
(Missouri Independent) – When Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion in August, they were told by the ballot language that the price tag was unknown, with possible costs at $200 million stated alongside $1 billion in potential savings. What is known for certain is that about 250,000 Missourians will become eligible for coverage next year — […]
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announces new office of early learning
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced during the regularly scheduled State Board of Education meeting the creation of an Office of Early Learning. This change is part of DESE’s ongoing focus on early learning and early literacy, one of the department’s four priority areas in the Show-Me Success strategic plan. Earlier this year, DESE […]
Green City school dismisses early due to illness, Thursday designated at “Virtual Education Day”
The Green City R-1 School District has announced the dismissal of classes at 12:45 Wednesday, October 21st due to a large number of staff members out of the building due to illness. Classes will not be in session Thursday, October 22nd, either. Green City R-1 reported it has not had reports of positive COVID-19 tests […]
Gallatin teenager charged with sex crimes against six-year-old girl
A Gallatin teen has been charged in Daviess County with the felonies of statutory sodomy or attempted sodomy, deviate sexual intercourse, with a person less than 12 years of age, and child molestation, second degree. Online court information shows 17-year-old Joshua Reuben Schmidt’s bond is $5,000 cash only with supervision by Supervision Services. He is […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold curbside flu shot clinic
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a curbside flu vaccine clinic, by appointment, on Friday, October 23rd on the west side of the health department in Trenton. Adult flu shots will be administered from 10 to 2 o’clock. Flu shots for children and families will be given from 2:30 to 6:30. Vaccines will be […]
Grundy County Health Department reports 48 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, October 19, 2020
Grundy County Health Department on Monday morning reported there are 48 active cases of the COVID-19. That’s out of a total number of 315 cases since testing began earlier this year with 232 tests confirmed as positive and 83 listed as probable. The health department reports there have been 13 deaths in Grundy County attributed […]
Trenton Police Department needs your help with “Shop With a Cop”
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 […]
“Back the Blue – Save Our Children” Trump parade to pass through Jamesport
A Back the Blue/Save Our Children Trump parade will go through Jamesport Saturday, October 17th. Line up will start at Prairie Metal Sales at 20203 Highway 190 that afternoon at 1:30. The parade will start at 2 o’clock, go through Jamesport, and end in the west part of town. Anyone interested in participating is asked […]
Trenton Board of Education approve school calendar update, policy involving law enforcement not approved
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 […]
Federal leader looks to Missouri as model for post-incarceration success
About 96% of people incarcerated in Missouri eventually return home to our communities. More than 15,000 Missourians are released from state prisons each year. To help boost their chances of success, the Missouri Department of Corrections partners with fellow state agencies and community nonprofit organizations to build a network of support in areas such as […]
North Mercer R-3 Board of Education sets graduation date, approves coaching responsibilities
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education the evening of Monday, October 12th set graduation and approved supplemental coaching responsibilities. The graduation is scheduled for the afternoon of May 9th, 2021 at 2 o’clock. Supplemental coaching responsibilities included retired teacher Dave Fuller to continue as the head boys and girls track coach. Fuller has directed […]