A Carrollton resident was fatally injured in a rollover accident on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020, in rural Carroll County. Fifty-five-year-old Shawn Cowger was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner. The report noted he WAS using a seat belt. An investigating officer said Cowger was eastbound when he went off the right side […]
The Braymer farmer charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Nick and Justin Diemel from Wisconsin appeared in the Associate Division of Caldwell County Circuit Court on Thursday morning. Online court information shows that upon motion of Garland Joseph Nelson, the case was continued to March 24th (at 9 am) […]
Prior to the Dr. Albert & Vera Cross Hall 10th anniversary open house, $45,000 in Allied Health scholarships were announced by the North Central Missouri College Foundation. Mr. Mitch Holder, NCMC Dean of Instruction, made the announcements with scholarship donors, student recipients, and guests in attendance. Forty-four scholarships were announced with award amounts ranging from […]
A Kirksville man died after the all-terrain vehicle (2010 Polaris Sportsman) he was operating hit a pickup and overturned. The accident took place on Sunday, February 2. 2020 in eastern Putnam County, one mile to the east of Martinstown. Fifty-four-year-old Clell Evans was pronounced dead at (2:10 pm) at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in […]
Discussion regarding Missouri Day Festival 2020 will occurred during an open meeting coming up Thursday, February 13th in Trenton. This meeting will be in the basement room of Citizen’s Bank and Trust in downtown Trenton beginning at 5:15. The Trenton area chamber of commerce organizes activities for the Missouri Day Festival each year. The public […]
A pickup truck accident in La Plata on Friday afternoon, February 7, 2020, claimed the life of a La Plata man. Seventy-two-year-old William Stites was transported to the Macon County Coroner’s Office. Stites drove the pickup south on U. S. Highway 63 before it ran off the west side of the road, overcorrected, went off […]
A Gilman City man died Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash near Jamesport. The highway patrol identified the victim as 92-year-old William Turner. He was pronounced dead at Wright Memorial Hospital nearly one hour after the wreck. The other driver, whose from Gallatin, received minor injuries. Turner’s pickup was eastbound and a sports utility vehicle […]
A major interstate shipping corridor will be closed on Friday between Kansas City and St. Joseph, and thousands of motorists will have to find another way. The Missouri Department of Transportation is replacing the bridge over Interstate 29 near the town of Dearborn. Both the north and southbound lanes will close on Friday […]
A two-vehicle crash in Ray County has claimed the life of a man from Polo and seriously injured a resident of Rayville. Twenty-five-year-old Justin Hicks of Polo died at North Kansas City Hospital Wednesday after being injured in the 6 am crash. The other driver, 49-year-old Larry York of Rayville, was taken to North Kansas […]
Mosaic Life Care in northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph will begin screening for the coronavirus, which has caused more than 100 deaths in China. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed five U.S. and are keeping track of 110 potential cases, all from people who recently visited China. One patient is under investigation in […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program 2020 general signup to enroll by February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term. “This is the first opportunity for general […]
Among cases Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court: Trenton resident Timothy Robert Schlaufman pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and carelessly operating a vehicle being involved in an accident on October 27. On a plea agreement, the court placed Schlaufman on two years probation. He’s to donate $100 on each count […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel actions Tuesday evening. One action was an increase in salary for several Trio staff members to align with national Trio salary surveys. Student Support Services changes included Stacey Russell’s salary increasing from $24,877 to $27,000 for a 10-month, 80% time contract, John Wilbur’s salary […]
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold its annual chocolate contest next month to support the shelter. Contestants can begin setting up at the First Christian Church Activity Center of Trenton the afternoon of February 11th at 4 o’clock. A public sampling of chocolate items will continue from 5 to 7 o’clock. The […]
A McFall man facing several charges after an alleged pursuit in Harrison and Daviess counties earlier this month voluntarily waived a preliminary hearing in the Associate Division of Harrison County on Wednesday. Online court information shows William Stanley Perkins’s case was certified to Division One, and arraignment is scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd. He has […]
Filing for the August Primary Election will be held on February 25th through March 31st. Seven Grundy County offices are required to file this year for new terms in 2021: First and Second District commissioners, assessor, collector/treasurer, coroner, public administrator, and sheriff. Candidates will need to fill out a Form 5120, have it notarized, and […]
A Chula man accused of killing seven puppies by placing them inside bags has been charged in Livingston County. Online court information shows Ronald Parker faces felony animal abuse—second degree—subsequent offense or by torture and/or mutilation while the animal was alive. An initial appearance is scheduled in the Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court […]
Sue Nichols, Nursing Faculty/Online PN to ADN Coordinator of Albany, Missouri, was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) for her service to North Central Missouri College and community colleges. Sue received the 2019 Senior Service award at the statewide MCCA convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. This award is given annually to […]
There is a race for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education April 7th election. Incumbent Doug Franklin filed Tuesday morning and is the fourth candidate overall to file for three positions up for election. Previous filings were incumbents Corey Leeper and Brandon Gibler as well as Andy Burress. Today (Tuesday, January 21) is the deadline […]
A consent judgment has been issued in the Grundy County Circuit Court regarding a wrongful death suit stemming from a fatality accident last year on East 9th in Trenton. A motor vehicle collided with the rear of a buggy claiming the life of 57-year-old Elizabeth Hostetler of Spickard and injuring her ten-year-old daughter. Joe Hostetler […]
