The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors heard a report on asbestos testing at a meeting Tuesday. Sunnyview Nursing Home Administrator Jerry Doerhoff said the United States Department of Agriculture requested additional testing for the energy projects involving the boiler, a new HVAC system, and window replacement. The facility is waiting on additional […]
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Grand River Multipurpose Center in danger of discontinuing daily meal program to seniors
The Grand River Multipurpose Center in Chillicothe reports it is in danger of discontinuing its daily meal program and limiting its home-delivered meal program. The program provides about 410 hot meals at the center per week, and volunteers deliver about 640 meals to homebound seniors in Livingston County each week. The meals served at the […]
Trenton resident creates “Blessing Box” to assist with needs of others
A box with canned goods, food, and other items donated by local residents is available in Trenton to anyone in need. The “Blessing Box” is located in the parking lot of the Senior Benefit Services at 1039 Oklahoma Avenue and is accessible at any time. Individuals can take items they need from the blue box […]
Premier Eyecare Associates temporarily cancels services until April 12
Premier Eyecare Associates will no longer provide regular comprehensive exams, contact lens fitting, or eyewear adjustments as of Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The restriction is expected to last until at least April 12th. Anyone who had an exam scheduled during that time does not need to call and cancel. Premier is currently rescheduling exams beginning […]
Sunnyview Nursing Home announces Employee of the Month
A charge nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments in Trenton has been named Employee of the Month. Jodi Dickerson was selected for the honor. Sunnyview Administrator Jerry Doerhoff says s she has worked at Sunnyview for more than one year.
Municipal Division of Grundy County Circuit Court continues cases due for appearance in April
Cases scheduled for the Municipal Division of Grundy County Circuit Court have been continued for April due to the Supreme Court suspending unnecessary in-person court. Individuals scheduled to appear in Municipal Court April 7th or 21st at 9 o’clock in the morning have had their cases continued to May 5th at 9 o’clock. Cases scheduled […]
Grundy County Health Department: No known cases of COVID-19 in Grundy County
In an update on responding to the coronavirus concerns, the Grundy County Health Department says testing is not done by their office. KTTN news inquired with Health Center Administrator Elizabeth Gibson who tells us the health care providers are doing the testing. That means the testing can be done at Wright Memorial Hospital, the Physician’s […]
Scholarship deadline at North Central Missouri College is April 1, 2020
North Central Missouri College Development Office is reminding returning and prospective students that the scholarship application deadline is April 1st. The 2020-21 scholarship application can be found on the NCMC website. All students planning to attend NCMC this fall as a full-time student are encouraged to apply. If students have limited access to a computer […]
Department of Revenue implements automatic extensions for driver licenses and vehicle registrations
To alleviate public congestion in local license offices, DOR has implemented automatic extensions for expiring driver licenses and motor vehicle registrations. These extensions are effective immediately: Vehicle owners with registrations or license plates expiring in March and April have been granted an automatic two-month extension. Owners will be able to continue operating their vehicles on […]
Missouri Attorney General and Amazon announce partnership to monitor and combat Coronavirus price gouging
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Amazon are announcing a partnership aimed at monitoring and combating price gouging related to COVID-19. The Attorney General’s Office and representatives from Amazon will communicate regularly about consumer complaints and potential price gouging by third-party sellers on Amazon’s marketplace. Amazon will also provide market analysis and other aid to […]
Governor Parson directs DHSS Director to require social distancing statewide
Building on Missouri’s efforts to address COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson has directed the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director, Dr. Randall Williams to order statewide social distancing. The Order includes new measures to protect the health and safety of Missouri citizens and frontline workers. “As the COVID-19 crisis continues to develop, this is […]
Governor Mike Parson addresses the many concerns of Missouri citizens impacted by COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are taking daily steps to respond accordingly and protect the health and well-being of Missourians. “My administration and I are committed to providing quality healthcare to those most dependent on state assistance and ensuring access to those in need of medical services or medications,” […]
Chillicothe officials issue Executive Order regarding COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center, Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelley, and Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas have issued an Executive Order regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, effective Saturday, March 21, 2020, at noon. The order prohibits group gatherings of 10 people or more until further notice. This includes at any restaurant, tavern, professional, social, cultural, entertainment, […]
GRM Networks to close lobbies to the public
GRM Networks lobbies will be closed starting Friday, March 20, through April 13th. The company is eliminating its $100 internet installation fee for the next 60 days to facilitate the delivery of service to everyone who needs it. It is also working to enable free public WiFi that is based out of business offices and […]
Livingston County Sheriff restricts public access to office facilities
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office administrative facility at Chillicothe has temporarily restricted access for the general public. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the changes include calling the office Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 o’clock for administrative needs. Those non-emergency needs include questions about the civil process, eviction notices, copies of reports, bond information, and […]
St. Lukes institutes temporary “No Visitor” policy at all hospitals
Saint Luke’s is immediately instituting a temporary “No Visitors” rule at all hospitals in our health system following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations on social distancing and to protect our valued patients, clinicians, caregivers, and staff. The following exceptions will be made to the no visitors rule: When the patient is a […]
Grundy County Commission declares “State of Emergency” for Grundy County
The Grundy County Commission has declared a state of emergency for Grundy County until further notice in recognizing the threat posed by COVID-19. The commission encourages everyone to do their part in lowering the curve as resources are and will continue to be limited. Under the declaration, the commission asks the public limit activity to […]
Audio: Missouri House set to vote on $30 billion state budget on Wednesday
The full Missouri House is set to vote tomorrow (Wednesday) on a proposed 30-billion dollar state operating budget, which includes about 13-million dollars in federal funding for coronavirus response. House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith voted for a bipartisan amendment in committee, to accept that federal funding. That money would be used for […]
Coronavirus Information: How organizations are handling the issue statewide
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education continues to receive many questions about COVID-19 and how it impacts student attendance, school closure, assessments, and virtual education opportunities. We are aware that local education agencies must consider a number of factors when making decisions in this current situation. Administrative Memo COM-20-001, issued from the Commissioner […]