The Princeton R-5 Board of Education received updates on an audit, construction, lunch accounts, and surveys at its meeting Monday evening. Mark Higgins provided a review of the draft 2016-2017 school year audit. The board will approve the findings at the December meeting. Higgins reported the district general fund balance increased by $156,000, and capital […]
With a unanimous vote by the four members present Monday evening, the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit sought by the Green Hills Head Start program. The recommendation advances for consideration by the Trenton City Council. Subject to final approval, the permit would allow for the construction of a new Head […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved construction, a cattle purchase, information technology purchases, and policy changes during its meeting Tuesday evening. The board approved of a facility purchase, construction, or major renovation application for two new Head Start facilities. The facilities are planned to be built at 301 West 18th Street in […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding for mobile dental services at its meeting Monday evening. The dental services will be provided to students and will serve all Missouri Medicaid and uninsured students in the district. Superintendent Jerry Girdner said services such as x-rays, examinations, fillings, crowns, and extractions will be […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri region planned for the week of Sept. 4 – 10 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education held a pre-bid meeting for general contractors for the district’s construction project last Thursday. Representatives of six general contractors and numerous subcontractors attended. The meeting provided potential contractors an opportunity to tour the site and ask questions regarding the building plans. Superintendent Jerry Girdner reported the excavation work is […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri planned for the week of June 26 – July 2 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
With the demolition of some out-buildings underway, the Princeton School District sets its sight next on bids for excavating work followed by construction bids for campus improvements. Superintendent Jerry Girdner was pleased with the demolition bid. That’s Tuesday, May 23 when bids will be open for excavation work which will lead to […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved several personnel matters last night at its meeting. The board approved the resignation of custodian Kevin Knutson, the retirements of elementary teacher Lisa Robinson and elementary librarian Terry Bayless, the resignation of extra duties of football cheer sponsors Christy Stockman and Ranae Shahan and junior high cheer sponsor […]
Progress is being made toward the construction of the new Mercer County Senior Citizens Center in downtown Princeton. Following a fire last April that destroyed the Center, board members of the Mercer County Council on Aging have awarded a contract for construction and entered into an agreement for both fundraising and management of funds. John […]
Starting August 8, 2016, bridge construction will begin at the U.S. Route 36 and Interstate 35 interchange, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Traffic will be head to head as contractors from Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. replace the eastbound bridge deck. After the eastbound bridge is complete, traffic will cross over to the […]
Construction is underway at the rear Trenton Middle School parking lot to build a new exit onto Oklahoma Avenue. The school district advises parents of Middle School students dropping off and picking up for football camp and other summer activities to use the High School Lot near the Music building. There is also a temporary […]
The highway patrol reports there were injuries for three persons when a car and truck collided last night in a construction zone on Interstate 35 in northern Harrison County. The state patrol said 16-year-old Audry Briggs of Eagleville was southbound when the car she was driving crossed over the center line through construction barriers and […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri region planned for the week of July 11 – 17 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
Travelers taking to the roads to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday are reminded to prepare for more than a dozen major work zones on interstates across the state. As the Lake of the Ozarks is a prime holiday destination, motorists should plan for delays at the Route 54/63 Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City. […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri planned for the week of June 13 – 19 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
The Chillicothe City Council has approved an ordinance authorizing a lease with LifeFlight Eagles for a hangar to be constructed at the Chillicothe Airport. The hangar will be built on the southwest edge of the airport’s land, and will include living and office space. The property is the City of Chillicothe’s single-tenant real property development, […]
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. (MUTigers.com) – Following its initial design debut to fans last June, the new Mizzou Softball stadium project construction officially began this week. The new home of Tigers Softball will be located east of the Hearnes Center. Heading into groundbreaking, plans remain for the new facility to be completed in time for the 2017 season. […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Feb. 29 – March 6 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout […]
