The Jamesport City Council set the tax levy for the city at its meeting Monday evening. The levy was set at 86.84 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and includes 70.21 cents for general and 16.63 cents for the park. The council approved paying half of the cost of materials and electricity for supplies needed […]
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Princeton City Counsel approves contracts at latest meeting
The Princeton City Council at their latest meeting approved several contracts for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce for Calamity Jane Days. Deputy City Clerk Cory Willett reports the service contracts were for $450 for marching bands and Battle of the Bands, $400 for ice cream and music after the tractor cruise, $400 for the Saturday […]
Felony charges filed against former Coffey City Clerk
Felony charges have been filed in Daviess County against the former Coffey City Clerk. Mary Lou Browning has been charged with two counts of forgery, one count of stealing $25,000 or more, and one count of stealing $750 or more. Her bond has been set at $35,000 cash with 10% deposit allowed and with special […]
August Primary election results Tuesday, August 7, 2018 for Northern Missouri
Grundy County will have a new Commissioner following balloting in the primary election Tuesday and the upcoming general election in November. Phillip Ray defeated Incumbent Rick Hull and challenger Mark Moore for Presiding Commissioner of Grundy County. The vote count shows Ray with 931 votes, Hull had 603, and Moore 348. Ray wins the majority of the […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments approve requests
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments approved requests Monday night. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request from Todd Grooms in care of Tim and Laura Bland for a conditional use permit to allow for existing business to be converted into a single-family dwelling at 1242 Tinsman Avenue. Trenton […]
Monday a busy day with absentee voters at Grundy County Clerk’s office
There were more absentee ballots cast in Grundy County for the primary election when compared to the last primary held in August 2016. As of the deadline late Monday afternoon, 184 absentee ballots had been cast at the Courthouse in Trenton. Monday was busy at the county clerks’ office with 29 voting in person and […]
Issues and races to be decided in today’s primary election in the Green Hills of Northern Missouri
There are few candidate races and ballot issues for today’s primary election within the nine-county, Green Hills Region. Political parties will nominate their candidates to run in the November general election. Polls are open until 7 pm tonight. The only nominating race in Grundy County is for the Republican nomination for Grundy County Presiding Commissioner. […]
14 vote absentee in Grundy County on Saturday
Fourteen people voted absentee Saturday morning during special hours at the Grundy County Clerk’s office. That brings to 150 number of persons who have voted absentee for Tuesday’s primary election in Grundy County. Another ten ballots have been requested but not yet returned to the Clerk’s office. Absentee balloting continues until Monday Afternoon at 5 […]
Grundy and Livingston County Clerks offices to open Saturday for absentee voting
The Grundy and Livingston County Clerks offices will be open Saturday for absentee voting for Tuesday’s Primary Election. Registered Grundy County voters may vote absentee at the courthouse in Trenton from 8 o’clock until noon. Registered Livingston County voters may vote absentee at the courthouse in Chillicothe from 8:30 until 12:30. The deadline for absentee […]
City of Princeton issues Burn Ban
Princeton Fire Chief Tony Johnson has issued a burn ban for the City of Princeton. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp says the burn ban follows the Mercer County burn ban which was issued by the Mercer County Commission this week. The ban on open outdoor burning continues until further notice.
Princeton and Mercer lift drought protocols
Princeton has lifted its emergency drought operation plan, and the community of Mercer has lifted its water drought protocol. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp says Princeton is not losing any more water at its wells, however, she and Mercer City Clerk Colleen Hinshaw ask that residents continue to use conservative measures. Mercer buys its water […]
Princeton and Mercer initiate water conservation plans
Princeton has implemented its emergency drought operation plan, and the City of Mercer has implemented its water drought protocol due to wells in Princeton running low. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp says the two cities encourage citizens to not water their yards or gardens in order to conserve water. Mercer City Clerk Colleen Hinshaw reports […]
What’s coming and going on Netflix in August, 2018
Netflix is providing subscribers with a host of new streaming options to watch in the comfort of their homes this August. From original shows to top-notch films, Netflix has a number of compelling offerings lined up. Arriving in August A * denotes a Netflix original. Links go to Netflix trailers and watch pages. August 1 Batman Begins Chernobyl […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackles full agenda at Thursday meeting
A North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees member has resigned from his position. The board accepted the resignation of trustee Steve Busch at a meeting Thursday evening. Busch said he is now considered a resident of Florida, which excludes him from being on the board. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver and Board President Don Dalrymple […]
Galt Board of Aldermen fill vacant positions
Two vacant positions on the Galt Board of Aldermen were filled at a meeting this week. City Clerk Ashley Boren reports Jessica Gannon took the oath of office for Mayor, and Jay Blackburn took the oath of office for Alderman at large. The annual city clerk’s employee review was also conducted with the board voting […]
Community of Coffey missing $60,000; receives “poor” rating from state auditor
An audit of the city of Coffey released by State Auditor Nicole Galloway shows more than $60,000 missing from the small northwest Missouri town. According to the audit, over a period of almost two years, the former city clerk failed to make deposits, received improper payroll payments, and falsified board minutes and various financial reports. […]
Chillicothe City Council approves ordinance amending employment agreement with City Administrator
The Chillicothe City Council approved an ordinance in an executive session Monday night which authorized a second amendment to the employment agreement with City Administrator Darin Chappel. The ordinance amended part of the employment agreement regarding health, disability, and life insurance benefits. The agreement now says that Chillicothe will provide health, hospitalization, surgical, and comprehensive […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen approve ordinancce
The Laredo Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance Monday evening to revise the salary of the maintenance manager. Larry Marrs’s new hourly rate is $16.50 with City Clerk Ashley Boren reporting all other job details will remain the same.
Princeton City Council approves contracts for entertainment at Calamity Jane Days
The Princeton City Council approved service contracts at its meeting Tuesday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the approved service contracts included one for $2,500 for five shows of a melodrama at Calamity Jane Days. Three service contracts were approved for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. Those included one for $150 for the National Anthem […]
Livingston County registration deadline for August Primary Election is July 11
The Livingston County Clerk’s Office reminds the public that the last day to register to vote for the August 7th Primary Election is July 11th. The Livingston County Clerk’s Office reports individuals who would like to register to vote in Livingston County or change their address due to a recent move may do so in […]