The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a request from the City of Trenton for review of an ordinance section related to apartments over Downtown businesses. The public hearing at the Trenton City Hall the night of March 1st at 7 o’clock regards Accessory Uses in Article 11 in Permissible Uses of Trenton City […]
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Audio: Great Northwest Day at the Capitol was a virtual event in 2021, featuring Governor Parson via Zoom
Governor Mike Parson spoke to the Northwest Missouri delegation virtually on February 2nd during Great Northwest Day. After reviewing his State of the State address, Parson answered questions submitted by delegates and asked by Great Northwest Day Committee Chairperson Annette Weeks. One question involved the plan for the state to help ensure access to affordable […]
Missouri business owner sentenced to prison for committing arson against rival business and residence
An Independence, Missouri, business owner has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to commit arson against a rival business as well as a residence, and for illegally possessing a firearm. William “Bill” Joseph Reneau, 44, of Overland Park, Kansas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Tuesday, Feb. […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital to open waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is registered as a COVID-19 Vaccinator. CCMH is now accepting names for our COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist. To see if you qualify for vaccination at this time, please visit the state’s website, www.MOstopsCovid.com. After reviewing, if you still have questions, please direct them to [email protected]. To be placed on the CCMH waitlist, […]
Reptiles and snow removal main topics of Trenton Administrative Committee meeting
Trenton’s Administrative Committee has instructed the city attorney to prepare a draft document that modifies a current ordinance regarding the existence of reptiles. This followed a request from Adam Clear who noted differences exist between the city code and state statutes regarding the length of a snake that can be kept. His thoughts were presented […]
Meeting on Missouri Fence Law to be held at Barton Farm Campus
Missouri fence law will be discussed at a program at the Barton Farm Campus of Trenton. The program will be on the evening of February 23rd from 6:30 to 9 o’clock. It can also be watched on Zoom. The University of Missouri Extension reports there are two fence laws covering the state depending on the […]
North Central Missouri College announces 2021 Homecoming Royalty Candidates
The candidates for the 2021 North Central Missouri College Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day have been announced. Festivities will be held on February 27th when NCMC men’s and women’s basketball take on Region 16 foe Metropolitan Community College. Nominees for king and queen had to be current NCMC sophomores in good standing, nominated by their […]
18-year-old driver from Rushville accused of felony DWI as crash kills 18-year-old girl from Faucett
A northwest Missouri teenager is in jail after the Highway Patrol accused him of drunk driving contributing to an accident that has claimed the life of another teen. The crash occurred at 11:40 Sunday night just north of the community of DeKalb in rural Buchanan County. The highway patrol identified the deceased as 18-year-old Cassandra […]
Trenton Job Center offers a multitude of supportive services
The Trenton Job Center offers information for young adults and dislocated workers interested in schooling and/or job training. Young adults are listed as persons from 16 years old up to 24. Services offered by the office in downtown Trenton include tuition assistance, supportive services, on the job training, paid work experience, and expenses related to […]
Sullivan and Harrison counties report on COVID-19 cases
The Sullivan County Health Department confirmed the night of January 29th two additional COVID-19 cases for a total of 842. Eight cases were active. Fourteen COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Sullivan County. An additional COVID-19 case was reported for Harrison County the night of January 29th, bringing the total to 968. Active cases went down […]
Video: 5th generation farmers in Harris, Missouri call their farm “Diversified”
Justin and Stephanie Oaks, along with their three boys, are proud to call their Harris, Missouri farm diversified, to say the least. On their 200 acres in Sullivan County, the Oaks family raises cattle, hogs, row crops, and hay. Justin, a fifth-generation farmer, is also a local seed salesman, adding more diversity to their operation’s […]
Land values in Missouri continue to grow, according to annual survey of farmers, appraisers and ag lenders
All classes of Missouri land values grew steadily in the past year, according to the University of Missouri Extension’s annual survey of farmers, rural appraisers, and agricultural lenders. Ray Massey, MU Extension agricultural economics professor, heads the survey efforts. No governmental or public agencies in Missouri require the reporting of land values, said Massey. Despite […]
Livingston County reports COVID-19 related death; Grundy County reports 2 COVID-19 deaths; 17 new cases of COVID-19 in three counties
The Livingston County Health Center reports another COVID-19-related death, which brings the total to 49. Twelve new cases were also added for a total of 1,369. Of the 54 active cases, 46 are in the community, five are school actives, and three are facility actives. There are seven current COVID-19-related hospitalizations for Livingston County. The […]
Audio: Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says impeaching Trump would be unconstitutional
Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt asserts the effort to impeach former President Donald Trump is unconstitutional. Blunt was one of the 45 Republican senators who voted for a measure declaring the House effort to impeach Trump fell outside of its constitutional powers. Five Republicans joined the 50 Democrats in the US Senate to […]
Missouri Department of Higher Education releases report on response of postsecondary institutions during COVID-19
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) released an addendum to its third COVID-19 After-Action Report, which was published in December 2020. Much like last December’s report, the addendum focuses on the initial institutional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As colleges and universities quickly transitioned to online courses, three major problems […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackle lengthy agenda including personnel and spring graduation
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel items on Tuesday evening, January 26th. Former Board Clerk/Secretary Vicki Weaver was granted emeritus status. She was an employee of NCMC for 36 years. She retired at the end of December. President Doctor Lenny Klaver noted in a nomination letter that Weaver “guided NCMC […]
Grundy County Health Department reports decrease in COVID-19 cases
The Grundy County Health Department reports active COVID-19 cases are down, and it has been 17 days since more than 10 cases were reported in a single day. Active cases decreased by four to 43. The total number of cases is now more than 1,000 at 1,007, which is an increase of nine. Seven hundred […]
Nuisance incidents decline dramatically in 2020
Two hundred fewer nuisance incidents were filed in Trenton in 2020 than in 2019. The police department reports 123 incidents were filed in 2020 with the greatest number involving grass and weeds with 59. At the end of 2020, 10 incidents were active, 73 had been cleared, and 40 had been prosecuted. Three nuisance incidents […]
Grundy County Commission adopts deficit budget for 2021
The Grundy County Commission unanimously adopted a deficit budget for 2021 the morning of January 26th. The budget estimates total revenues of $5,736,634 and expenditures of $6,928,813. A balance deficit of $1,192,179 is expected for 2021. The county begins the year with carryover funds of $3,910,220.81. The projected ending balance is $2,718,041.81. Grundy County Clerk […]