In what officials hope will increase interest by property owners in tearing down dilapidated structures, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board plans to recommend an increase the financial commitment the city makes in a cost-sharing arrangement. The current city budget has allocated $30,000 for demolition costs. For several years, the city had offered up to $1,750 […]
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Tractor destroyed by fire on Friday afternoon
A tractor is considered a total loss after a fire in Livingston County on Friday afternoon. Chillicothe Fire Captain Derrick Allen reports an engine and two firefighters arrived at 15600 LIV 432 to find a midsize tractor completely consumed by fire. There was also hydraulic fluid leaking from below the cab on fire, which he […]
Trenton City Council members to address contracts for 17th Street Bridge at upcoming meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider ordinances at its meeting next week regarding contracts and a maintenance agreement. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall on Monday night, July 22, 2019, at 7 o’clock. Ordinances involve contracts with Union Pacific Railroad for the reconstruction of the East 17th Street Bridge and the Missouri […]
FEMA agrees to Missouri’s request to consider expanding disaster assistance to 21 additional counties
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to the state of Missouri’s request to consider expanding last week’s federal disaster declaration. FEMA agreed to reevaluate the request for inclusion of 21 counties that were denied federal assistance on July 9. FEMA agreed to do the following: Conduct new damage assessment with the State Emergency Management […]
Missouri moves to expand Disaster Declaration to Include FEMA Assistance for residents in 21 additional counties
The state of Missouri requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expand last week’s federal disaster declaration for the state in two ways: consider making FEMA assistance available to residents and businesses in 21 additional counties; and provide assistance to public agencies in 68 counties to help with repairs to roads, bridges, and other […]
Penalties increase for poaching in the state of Missouri
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri legislature and governor have taken actions to increase penalties for those caught poaching Missouri game animals and other native wildlife species. Missouri Governor Michael Parson signed HB260 into law July 11. Called the Poaching Bill, it significantly raises fines for those convicted of illegally taking Missouri […]
Suspect flees authorities in Livingston County, points handgun at deputy before surrendering
An individual who fled from a Livingston County Deputy late Saturday afternoon was arrested at Mooresville and taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe after complaining of chest pain. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the deputy was in western Livingston County and saw a person on a motorcycle believed to be a […]
USDA extends deadline to report spring-seeded crops in Missouri
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Missouri impacted by flooding and heavy moisture. The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting spring-seeded crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices and federal crop insurance agents. “Agriculture operations throughout the state have […]
North Mercer Board of Education discusses no longer accepting tuition waivers
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education discussed no longer accept tuition waivers at its meeting on Monday evening. The topic is to be on the August agenda. The discussion was due to parent transportation concern requests. Immediate family members paying taxes to the district will be considered for a waiver if and only if […]
Today is the deadline for residents to register to vote in Rich Hill Township
Today (Wednesday, July 10, 2019) is the last day for residents of the Rich Hill Township of Livingston County to register to vote for the special election August 6th to consider a tax levy for roads. Individuals who want to register to vote or change their address may do so in the Livingston County Clerk’s […]
Trenton City Council approves financing options for improvements to sewer plant
The Trenton City Council last night approved two documents by way of ordinances, authorizing long term financing of sewer plant improvements. One document involves the re-financing of the effluent disinfection project. The other is for the headworks building project. Money is to be borrowed at a lower interest rate of three point six percent; covering […]
Missouri Department of Conservation announces plan for Missouri elk hunting
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shared its initial plan for a limited elk-hunting season with the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s public meeting June 28 at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission gave its initial approval of the proposed plan, and MDC is asking for public comments. According to MDC Elk and […]
July 10, 2019 is deadline for Livingston County voters to register for August 6th election
The Livingston County Clerk’s Office announces the last day to register to vote for the August 6th Rich Hill Township special election will be July 10th. Voters can register or change their address in the Livingston County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse in Chillicothe weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30 and until the evening of July […]
Slater man pleads guilty to transporting a minor for illicit sex
A Slater, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to transporting a 16-year-old victim across state lines for illegal sexual activity. Daniel Lee Kirby, 35, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr., to the charge contained in a July 11, 2018, federal indictment. By pleading guilty today, Kirby admitted that […]
Trenton City Council hashes out financing of sewer system improvements, approves ordinances
Financing sewer system improvements at Trenton will now be divided into two loan documents rather than one. That was the advice delivered last night to the Trenton City Council by Toni Stegeman of the Gilmore and Bell law firm. But she pointed out the city will still get a favorable interest rate of three point […]
Absentee ballots now available for special election in Livingston County
The Livingston County clerk’s office has absentee ballots available for the August 6th special election in Rich Hill Township. Voters are to consider a continuation of the tax levy for roads which is thirty-five cents on the one hundred dollars of assessed valuation for a four year period. Voters in the township defeated a road […]
City of Trenton eligible for lower interest rate when borrowing to pay for improvements
The city of Trenton is eligible for a much lower interest rate when it decides to borrow money to pay for improvements now underway and those that are planned at the Trenton sewer plant. Utility committee members Tuesday evening reviewed preliminary information that shows Trenton could borrow money at a fixed interest rate of three […]
Modena Baptist Church to hold revival
Modena Baptist Church on Route D south of Princeton will hold a revival starting this weekend. The “God and Country Celebration” will kick off Saturday and continue through June 28th. Saturday is considered to be Family Night from 3 o’clock to 5:30. Everyone is welcome to take part in Saturday’s activities, which will include a […]
Weekend investigations result in multiple arrests on drug related allegations
Various weekend investigations involving drug allegations are in the news today from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. A search warrant obtained by Sheriff Cox was served Friday evening and resulted in the seizure of alleged methamphetamine and methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested 33-year-old Steven Burns of Chillicothe who was transferred to the Daviess-Dekalb County Regional […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway launches citizen-requested audit of City of Otterville
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently announced the start of a citizen-requested audit of the City of Otterville, located in Cooper County. “Citizens of Otterville are promoting accountability in their local government by petitioning for this independent review,” said Auditor Galloway. “My office will review the financial practices and operations of city government and make […]