Plans are underway to replace the decks of two Northwest Missouri bridges. The Missouri Department of Transportation will host both an online and phone-in public meeting to gather community feedback regarding the planned deck replacements of the U.S. Route 169 Middle Fork of the Grand River Bridge in Gentry County and Route EE Panther Creek […]
The location has been changed for one of the activities for the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School Event. Spokesperson Terri Critten says Trenton R-9 backpacks and school supplies will be distributed in the First Christian Church Activity Center August 13th from noon until 6 o’clock, instead of the Trenton Middle School gym. Locations for […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Sedalia man Wednesday, July 22nd on a felony charge and failure to appear. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Ray Fritchery was transported to Grundy County from Benton County. He has been charged with driving while revoked or suspended. He allegedly failed to appear on an infraction of displayed […]
The Grundy County Health Department reports an additional positive case of COVID-19 in the county. That brings the case count to 23 of which one case is active, and there has been one death related to the virus in Grundy County. Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson says the state has incorrectly reported 24 cases for […]
The Kirksville Police Department reports a second armed robbery in Kirksville this week. Officers responded to the 7th Heaven Conoco gas station at 1312 South Baltimore Street on the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. A clerk advised a male entered the store, allegedly displayed a handgun, and reportedly demanded money from the register. Officers searched […]
The Daviess County Health Department reports there are now 16 total cases of COVID-19 in the county, which is an increase of one. Seven of the cases are described as current, and nine are recovered. The Daviess County Health Department notes all involved individuals and contacts have been notified. The cases and their contacts are […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors Tuesday, July 21st approved an asphalt project. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reports the project will be in the parking lot behind Sunnyview where the employees’ park, and a loading dock. The cost will be $43,000. Malicoat-Winslow presented information on an energy project. […]
The Grundy Electric Cooperative will hold a special drive-through annual membership meeting due to safety concerns with COVID-19. Grundy Electric Cooperative member-owners are invited to drive through the parking lot at the South Harrison R-2 High School of Bethany the evening of August 6th from 4:30 to 6:30. Members will stay in their vehicles, register, […]
A group of Grundy County residents next week will discuss the formation of a farmers market. Any producer or interested person is welcome to attend the meeting in the basement of the Alexander Student Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton on the evening of July 30th at 6 o’clock. The discussion […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports it has received notification of two additional positive COVID-19 cases for the county. That brings the total for Livingston County to 33. Nine of the cases are active, and 24 have been removed from isolation. The two new cases are isolating at home, and close contacts have been notified.
The trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated have awarded 11 grants totaling $7,402.84. School districts receiving education grants were Pleasant View R-6, Trenton R-9, Princeton, North Mercer, Newtown-Harris, North Harrison of Eagleville, Cainsville, South Harrison of Bethany, and Gilman City. The next grant application deadline is October 1st. Qualified applicants must be a non-profit […]
The highway patrol reports a St. Joseph man has been arrested on multiple allegations. Thirty six year old Nicholas Newton was taken into custody about 9:30 Tuesday morning in Livingston County The highway patrol has accused Newton of felony tampering with a motor vehicle and felony possession of a controlled substance– methamphetamine. Newton also is […]
Maximize Northwest Missouri has released a survey to collect information about what residents like about Northwest Missouri as well as ways it can grow and improve. University of Missouri Extension County Engagement Specialist Jackie Spainhower says Maximize Missouri is made up of Extension faculty, organizations, and individuals in the area. Spainhower notes the Alumni and […]
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery at the Xpress Mart in Kirksville on the afternoon of Sunday, July 19th. The Kirksville Police Department reports Edina Police arrested 22-year-old Baxter Belt of Edina. He and the other suspect, 30-year-old Kevin Potter previously of Kirksville, have been charged in Adair […]
The Caldwell County Health Department reports it received notification of two confirmed COVID-19 positive individuals who attended the Braymer parent-hosted prom at the Stet Fire Department the night of Friday, July 17th. The health department is trying to identify and notify persons who may have come into contact with the individuals while they were infectious. […]
The Grundy County Commission approved changes Tuesday, July 21st to a drug testing policy for Grundy County employees. The changes were proposed by Tomo Drug Testing. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray notes Tomo has performed drug testing for county employees since 2009. The changes involve following future Department of Transportation regulation changes and non-DOT testing methodology. […]
A premium sale has been added to the livestock events for the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The auction is scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd starting at 6 o’clock in the evening. Approximately 22 Grundy County exhibitors, representing 4-H and FFA, will lead one animal each into the show ring of the fairgrounds livestock […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Monday, July 20th on a warrant on failure to appear. Twenty-two-year-old Jeffrey Chad Corbin’s original charge was felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond for Corbin was previously set at $10,000, 10% cash […]
Repairs to the Route 13 bridge over U.S. Route 36 in Hamilton in Caldwell County are now complete. The project, which started in late May, was led by Comanche Construction, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge had been narrowed since being struck by a vehicle in a 2019 crash. With the […]
New cases of COVID-19 have been reported in area counties. The Linn County Health Department reports one additional case, bringing the total number of cases for the county to 34. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 24 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Linn County. There have also […]
