Missouri is now seeing 28,000 new cases per week, or an average of 4,000 new cases per day, on average. The week of November 9, 2020, the rate was 2,800 new cases per day, which represents a significant increase. “Like the rest of the United States, Missouri is experiencing an increase in new cases of COVID-19,” said Dr. […]
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Trenton Board of Education review policies for inclement winter weather; board presented updates on COVID-19
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday evening, November 10th approved a policy involving searches of students and hard surface bus routes in case of inclement weather. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the policy involving searches of students was actually split in two, and part was adopted at the last board meeting. He explained he discussed […]
‘Won’t be able to survive’: Childcare centers serving low-income Missourians face closure
(Missouri Independent) – Cortaiga Collins doesn’t know how much longer her childcare center will survive. Only about a dozen children have been attending regularly amid the pandemic. Under normal circumstances, she used to serve as many as 100. She’s already had to reduce the hours that Good Shepherd Preschool and Infant/Toddler Center in St. Louis […]
Cobblestone Inn and Suites to hold grand opening on November 6
The former Country Home Inn in Trenton, located at 2900 Hoover Drive, will reopen their doors on November 6, 2020, as a Cobblestone Inn and Suites. Micah Landes of Landes, Urich, and Weldon LLC says the investment group selected Cobblestone after looking at several franchises. She notes the decision was based on the company’s quality […]
Eleven new cases of COVID-19 surface in Grundy County
Eleven new COVID-19 cases have been added for Grundy County. The health department reports there are 352 total cases. Two hundred sixty-three cases have been confirmed, and 89 are probable. Thirty-five are active. There have been 14 COVID-19-related deaths reported for Grundy County. The health department encourages residents to wear masks when meeting others or […]
Young hunters reminded that early youth deer firearms season begins October 31
The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages young hunters to get outdoors and discover nature this weekend for the early portion of youth firearms deer season Oct. 31 – Nov. 1. Shooting hours run one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. To participate, hunters must be at least 6-years-old and no older than 15 […]
Trenton citizen presents revised plan to city council for outdoor theater; council approves six ordinances
At Trenton, Gabe Chrisman, a property owner presented what she called a revised plan last night to the city council involving a proposed outdoor theater on land she owns at 22nd and Stature. After questions and discussions, the council voted to return the request for a conditional use permit back to the Planning and Zoning […]
Audio: Mizzou’s first Black graduate student inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame
The University of Missouri has inducted Mizzou’s first Black graduate student into the school’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Gus Ridgel was admitted to the university in 1950 after civil rights groups won a court ruling to desegregate the university. During a virtual ceremony, Former Deputy Chancellor Mike Middleton says Ridgel was an inspiration for a […]
Audio: First medical marijuana sales to patients in Missouri took place on Saturday
The first legal sales of medical marijuana in Missouri have occurred between a Missouri-licensed dispensary and qualified patients and caregivers. The sale took place on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Jill Enders has more on the story: “Missouri patients have always been our north star as we work to implement the state’s medical-marijuana program,” […]
Wesley United Methodist Church to hold trick or treat event
Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton will hold a drive-through trick or treat. The event will take place in front of the glass doors on Washington Street on the evening of October 26th from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Participants can drive through and collect their treats. Peanut allergy bags will be available. Costumes are also […]
Trenton Administrative Committee approve motions, reviews 2-hour parking on Main Street
The Trenton Administrative Committee to the Trenton City Council Tuesday evening approved three motions and discussed three other topics during a one-hour meeting. Committee members are Dave Mlika, Danny Brewer, and Glen Briggs. Also attending were Councilwoman Cathie Smith, Administrator Ron Urton, and Clerk Cindy Simpson Mayor of Trenton, Linda Crooks, was among persons participating […]
Missouri Department of Conservation expands program providing outdoor recreation on private lands
The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting applications through Nov. 13 for the Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP). The MRAP program provides incentive payments and habitat improvement help to private landowners who open their properties to the public for walk-in hunting, fishing, or wildlife viewing. The recreation allowed on each property varies according to […]
Audio: Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and license office to move to Eastgate Shopping Center
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and state license fee office have plans to move to another location yet this year. Chamber President Debbie Carman made the announcement when she was an Open Line guest on KTTN. For more than one year, the chamber and license bureau occupied a building at 611 East […]
Jamesport annual quilt auction set to begin online beginning October 5th
Online bids will be accepted for the 22nd Annual Quilt Auction at Jamesport. Vicki Harding with the Jamesport Community Association says hand quilted items will be available online at shetlerauctions.hibid.com starting October 5th. Bids will also be taken live and in-person at the A. V. Spillman Event Center of Jamesport on October 10th. The doors […]
Missouri man sentenced to 20 years for illegal firearms following gunfight and fatal collision
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms following a three-vehicle collision in which he struck and killed another motorist while fleeing from a gunfight. Keith L. Carnes, 31, of Kansas City was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On Nov. 5, […]
More than $9 million in grants approved for six Missouri school districts to provide protection against tornados
The State Emergency Management Agency announced more than $9 million in grant funding has been approved to build tornado safe rooms in six Missouri school districts. The federal grants for school districts in Dunklin, Henry, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, and Wright counties will pay for 90 percent of the cost of the safe rooms, which are […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances relating to work at airport
The Trenton City Council on Monday night adopted two ordinances related to proposed work at the municipal airport. Also approved was a bid and contract regarding lime sludge at the water treatment plant. Each vote was unanimous among the six councilmen present at city hall and one on zoom with Kevin Klinginsmith absent. The council […]
Thompson Research Center Virtual Field Day set for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Spickard
Each year, the Thompson Research Center, located in Spickard, Mo., opens its doors to the public to share research findings and information related to agriculture and natural resources during its field day. This year is going to look a little bit different. Instead of offering an in-person event, Thompson will go virtual this year, along […]