The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri is accepting applications from the elderly and disabled for its Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program Winter Energy Assistance. Payments will start for the elderly and disabled on November 1st. Applications from others will be accepted starting November 1st, and payments will start December 1st. Community Services Director […]
The Trenton Middle School and High School choirs will present a concert in person and virtually. “We Shall Overcome: Encouraging Songs in Times of Hardship” will be presented at the First Baptist Church on the evening of October 22nd. The middle school will perform at 6 o’clock, and the high school will perform at 7 […]
The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission has voted to require annual training in de-escalation techniques and recognizing implicit bias for all Missouri law enforcement officers. Missouri officers will take a one-hour course in each area as part of their required 24-hours of annual continuing education training. “At its June meeting, I challenged the […]
Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver is heading up a bipartisan bill that would let college athletes profit from endorsement deals. It would only restrict sponsors involving alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, adult entertainment, and gambling. Cleaver, a Democrat from Kansas City, says the plan would ban universities from putting restrictions on athletes seeking control of their name, […]
The Chillicothe Area Chamber has established the “Chamber Hero Program,” and through this program, area businesses may contribute membership funds to help other businesses join the Chamber for the first time. The recipient then gains access to the many benefits The Chamber has to offer their business through the generous act of sponsorship by a […]
Jamesport Fire & Rescue’s 14th Annual Fund Raising Community Supper and Auction is only a couple of weeks away and donations are needed for the auction. For more information or to make donations please call Stephanie Eckert, at 684-6524 or 752-7595, Ray Bontrager at 660-334-0256, Mike Eckert at 752-7939 or Davey Davis at 646-8309 or […]
Due to a water main break, Sullivan County Rural Water District has issued a precautionary boil advisory for some of their customers. Affected are rural water customers on Cole Canyon Road, Sunset Road, Redwood Road, and Rainbow Road. The advisory to boil water for cooking and drinking will be in effect until further notice comes […]
Crowder State Park invites the public to join the staff at the equestrian parking lot at 12 p.m. or 3 p.m., Saturday, October 17, or Sunday, October 18 for a guided 2-mile hike to the Thompson Cemetery and Thompson House. Participants will view fall foliage and interesting features along the way. Participants can reach the […]
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, announced that the USDA is investing $8,017,000 to North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission. “Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is an absolute necessity for a rural community’s ability to attract businesses, retain residents, improve economic conditions, […]
Some members of a Missouri House subcommittee say teachers who are struggling to reach a number of their students learning remotely this school year. That was the message given to a group of Missouri education officials Thursday submitting their state budget requests. Representative Brenda Shields, a Republican from northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph, said a teacher […]
A Missouri senator who serves on the Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill is frustrated that his duck boat legislation remains stuck in the Commerce Committee. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says the bill is bottled up in committee. The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is chaired by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi. “I […]
Governor Mike Parson announced that five Missouri colleges are grant recipients of over $5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Child Care Plan funding to improve the quality and availability of child care and early education programs. “Access to quality child care is critical for working families, and attending college is […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities will celebrate Public Power Week several activities. Electric education packets will be sent to Rissler Elementary School for kindergarten classes. An outside presentation is planned on October 14th. TMU will provide cookies in the foyer at a come and go-style event on October 16th from 9 to 3 o’clock. Residents are welcome […]
Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Oct. 4-10 National 4-H Week in Missouri. With a goal of serving 10% of Missouri youths by 2025, Missouri 4-H joins millions of youths, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the nation in celebrating the many positive youth development opportunities 4-H offers. This year’s “Opportunity4All” campaigns seek to rally support for 4-H […]
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, today announced 20 organizations statewide are being awarded a total of $1,068,984 to create jobs and increase economic opportunities throughout the state. “When rural, small businesses expand and do well, it leads to a positive impact on the […]
The Putnam County R-1 School District recently recognized Tristan Cullum as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Month for September 2020. Student winners are chosen by the vocational faculty based on a set of criteria that includes: attendance, grades, cooperation with fellow students and teachers, enthusiasm for subject(s), attitude both in the classroom […]
A former IRS employee was sentenced in federal court for stealing tax refunds. Tamara R. Miller, 40, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to two years and two months in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 23, 2020, Miller pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of government funds. […]
The Grundy County Health Department reports 241 total COVID-19 cases, which is an increase of eight since Monday, September 28th. One hundred eighty-six cases have been confirmed, and 55 are probable. Sixty-four cases are active. Seven COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for the county. The Grundy County Health Department notes the antigen test is becoming […]
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an open-air event to celebrate Queen of the Cowgirls, Miss Calamity Jane Kyla Coffman, and her court. A cowgirl horse ride about town will go through Princeton the afternoon of Saturday, October 3rd at 4 o’clock. Amy Cool with the chamber says the parade will start at the […]
The North Central Missouri College LPN program at all three locations (Trenton, Maryville, Bethany) has recently ranked #1 in the Midwest for the year 2020 by the online resource the Nursing Process. NCMC earned the top spot after Nursing Process evaluated 660 LPN programs across the region. To learn more about the ranking, visit THIS […]
