The Princeton City Council set tax levies and approved service contracts the evening of Monday, August 10th. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the levy for the general revenue is 84.9 cents, and the band levy is nine point two four cents. Fifteen hundred dollars in service contracts were approved for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. […]
State officials say several million dollars in federal funding will help Missouri schools cover the costs of personal protective equipment (PPE). Governor Mike Parson says $7.5 million of the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to a cost-share program with counties, to help Missouri schools cover PPE costs. The money will also help schools […]
A Trenton City Council committee is recommending a policy to reduce the dollar amount for liens placed on city-demolition properties. According to City Administrator Ron Urton, the Administrative Committee will recommend reducing the lien to 10% of the cost or $500 whichever is greater. Urton said city officials will investigate the possibility of restricting immediate […]
Bayer Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is partnering with farmers to find and fund organizations and institutions that help farmers and their communities. Eligible farmers can enroll for the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a local eligible nonprofit of their choice until November 1st. Farmers are eligible to enroll in Grow Communities […]
Candidates will be nominated by their respective political parties in today’s primary election to have their names on general election ballots in November. The poll sites are open until 7 o’clock this evening across Missouri. KTTN news plans to announce results, as they become available this evening while also carrying portions of the Kansas City […]
Last evening’s (Aug 2nd) premium livestock sale at the North Central Missouri Fairgrounds generated $46,180 to be shared by 22 exhibitors from Grundy county. That’s an estimated six thousand dollars more than last years’ premium sale. The organizer of the sale, Kristi Urich, reported five businesses were buyers with some 40 other bidders adding on […]
Charges have been filed in Grundy County stemming from recent law enforcement investigations into a report of endangering the welfare of a child and a separate incident of alleged child abuse. Arrested on Friday were 25 year old Christian Reece Yuille and 22 year old Shannon Bingham – both of Trenton. They face misdemeanor charges […]
The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman is speaking out against an August Medicaid expansion ballot measure, saying it pits the Medicaid population against children. Cosby State Senator Dan Hegeman says Medicaid’s current budget in Missouri is about 12-billion dollars. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Hegeman tells Capitol reporters that Amendment Two doesn’t provide […]
August is typically a slow month for TV series and a dumping ground for movies, and Netflix Inc. doesn’t seem to be immune from that trend. Notable additions include new seasons of international series such as Denmark’s post-apocalyptic drama “Rain” (Aug. 6), Spain’s period drama “High Seas” (Aug. 7), and Brazil’s dystopian thriller “3%” (Aug. […]
Dollar Tree, Incorporated has reversed course on requiring shoppers to wear masks. A July 8th update on the company’s Coronavirus Response webpage indicates the company initially started requiring shoppers, vendors, and employees to wear masks. The company updated its mask policy last week to “request” face coverings in stores where state and local ordinances are […]
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 Princeton Chamber of Commerce has provided additional information on local needs stemming from Sunday’s fire at the Cedar Ridge Apartments east of Princeton on Highway 136. Chamber President Kelly Bertrand says plans are to open the Cow Palace on Tuesday. July 21, 2020, as a place to gather items for families who were displaced […]
Trenton has a new park director. Park Board President Duane Helmandollar reports David Shockley accepted an offer the morning of Thursday, July 16th for the position. Shockley will take the position immediately. His salary will be $39,520. He replaces Jason Shuler who resigned in June. Helmandollar notes Shockley was hired as assistant park superintendent about […]
The Trenton Park Board elected officers at a meeting the evening of Wednesday, July 15th. Duane Helmandollar was reelected president, Andy Cox was elected vice president, and Curtis Crawford was elected secretary. Helmandollar reported the pool at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center is being prepped and painted. An epoxy-type coating has been ordered to fix […]
Requested expenditures were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. Kipp and Cara McClellan requested city funds for infrastructure work to be done at the north end of Hoover Drive where several rental cottages have been proposed. Kipp McClellan told the council there’s to be 600 feet of water line and 462 […]
Tri-County Board of Education in Jamesport has approved a ten-cent increase in the cost of a students’ lunch for the upcoming school year.in Officials say the increase is due to a U.S. Department of agriculture recommendation. New prices for lunch include Kindergarten through fourth grade at a dollar-95; fifth through 12th grades at two-20; and […]
A congressman who represents northern Missouri says the federal CARES Act has helped rural hospitals in his district. Tarkio Congressman Sam Graves voted for the bipartisan legislation this spring, which included 75-billion dollars for personal protective equipment for health care employees. Graves who represents 36 counties across northern Missouri, says there is a […]
The Annual Chillicothe Lions Club Cruise Night and Car Show will be held July 17, 2020. The Cruise Night will be at the courthouse in Chillicothe the night of July 17th from 7 to 10 o’clock. The actual cruise will start from the south side of the square at 7:30. Spokesperson Bette Atwell says the […]
Missouri is getting rid of about 500 state worker jobs, including 300 filled positions. The Department of Social Services is getting the largest workforce reduction – about 200 middle managers. During a press conference this week, State Budget Director Dan Haug says the coronavirus pandemic has taken a major toll on the state budget. […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated about $1.1 million dollars to Grundy County in reimbursement funds so far for flooding last year. That is according to Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs who notes the amount involves estimates from townships. FEMA has yet to obligate funds to several projects, and Briggs notes that could push […]
