Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 2002 declaring a state of emergency in Missouri in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Parson announced the emergency declaration in a press conference on Friday. The following individuals were also present at the press conference: Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) […]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued for portions of northern Missouri
Light snow will begin to fall Saturday morning across northern Missouri as a weather system pushes into the area from the west. Snowfall will likely stick early on grassy surfaces initially then begin over paved surfaces as the snowfall rate picks up in the late morning. The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces protocols to protect patients, visitors and staff against COVID-19
Carroll County Memorial Hospital has announced measures being adopted to protect the health of patients, visitors and staff in our facility and the community against the coronavirus, COVID-19. “CCMH is dedicated to the health and well-being of all we serve including patients, visitors, and staff members who provide care to all of the people who […]
Serve Mercer County seeks volunteers for projects on April 19, 2020
Projects are being sought for Serve Mercer County on April 19, 2020. Elderly residents or residents with medical needs are invited to register projects for clean up efforts. A catered meal will be served at the Princeton United Methodist Church that afternoon at 12:30 before going to serve. Volunteers are invited to register by April […]
Drake Kately pleads “Not Guilty” in Mercer County Circuit Court
A Kansas City man who reportedly escaped from the Mercer County Jail twice in August waived formal arraignment and plead not guilty to multiple charges in multiple cases in Division One of Mercer County Circuit Court this week. Twenty-eight-year-old Drake Andrew Kately has been charged in one case with the felonies of first-degree assault or […]
Three organizations cancel or move events in order to reduce exposure risk to Coronavirus
Due to the possibility of those attending various events in northern Missouri being exposed to the Coronavirus, many organizations are taking precautions to reduce exposure risks. To that end, three organizations have either canceled or moved events to another date. The North Central Missouri College Ag Club Contest next Thursday, March 19th has been canceled in […]
Brookfield man who led authorities on multi-county pursuit bound over to Division One of Linn County court
A felon who reportedly led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit starting in Linn County and ending at Marshall in February appeared in the Associate Division of Linn County Circuit Court on Thursday. Matthew Guilford of Brookfield has been charged with felony first degree trafficking drugs or attempt—over statutory amount and possession of a controlled […]
Bond reduced for Cameron woman facing felony possession of child pornography
A bond hearing was held in the Associate Division of Clinton County Circuit Court this week for a Cameron woman facing felony possession of child pornography, first offense. The judge ordered bond be reduced to $500 cash only for Leda Jewell Powell. Conditions include supervision, not working with anyone younger than 17 years old, no […]
Judge presented with busy docket in Thursday session of Grundy County Circuit Court
Among several cases on Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court, prison sentences were hand down and several people were placed on probation. Probation was revoked for Spickard resident Linda Sue Wilcox after she admitted to violations. The court set aside a previous “stay” on execution and ordered her to […]
Trenton FFA members compete in Area II Books competition; Grayson Coon to participate in Area II Creed Speaking
Six members of the Trenton FFA Chapter competed at the Area II Books and Preliminary Creed Night. In the Books competition, McKenna Cox’s Secretary’s Book placed 2nd receiving gold, Kayli Crawford’s Treasures Book placed 2nd receiving gold and Jaycie Griffin, Olivia Roberts, and Camden Leeper’s Scrapbook also received gold. Tucker Otto with beginning ownership record […]
Browning man injured when truck leaves road and overturns in creek
Authorities report a Browning man was injured Thursday morning when the truck he was driving went off a lettered route in Linn County and overturned into a creek. Twenty-seven-year-old Joseph Walker of Browning received serious injuries and was taken by an ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. It was unknown whether Walker was […]
Missouri Hospital Association: There are laws we need changed in the short term to deal with Coronavirus
As of this posting, two Missourians have tested positive for the coronavirus out of 73 tested. Others are being triaged through clinics, healthcare providers, telemedicine, and hospitals. The burden on hospitals at this time is checking, testing and treating symptomatic patients who come into the emergency rooms– whether they have COVID-19 or not. That could […]
Trenton City Council member gives presentation on proposed bed tax at Rotary meeting
A Trenton City Council member talked about the bed tax to appear on the April 7th city election ballot at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on Thursday. Cathie Smith represents Trenton’s Third Ward and is a member of the council’s economic development committee. She said the proposed five percent tax would be paid by individuals […]
Chillicothe City Council approves personnel actions
The Chillicothe City Council approved several actions this week. R. J. (Roger) Cain was hired as a full-time street maintenance work on a split vote. Council members Tom Ashbrook, Wayne Cunningham, and Pam Jarding voted for the hiring. Council members Denny Albertson and Michael Smith voted against it. Alan Head was promoted as street foreman […]
Grundy R-5 FFA member, Ada Fox, elected as Area 2 First Vice President
A Grundy County R-5 FFA member has been elected as the Area 2 First Vice President. Ada Fox was elected Wednesday and will serve for the 2020-2021 school year. Anna Milazzo was selected to move to the finals for State FFA Officer interviews in Columbia. Amber McDonald and Aidan Rains were delegates for the Area […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen adopt 2020-2021 budget
The Spickard Board of Aldermen adopted the proposed 2020-2021 budget Wednesday night. The budget projects total income of $138,770 and total expenses of $125,756. That leaves a net ordinary income of $13,014. The budget includes general, sewer, and water funds. The board approved charging residents Arthur Jackson and Cody Hughes water bills to the average […]
Gallatin Board of Alderman agree to straighten Industrial Park Road
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week accepted an offer to move and straighten Industrial Park Road. The offer came from Steve McBee, and the city agreed to pay up to $2,500 for the cost of surveying. The road will have to be built back to a 20-foot width, manhole restrictions will have to be […]
MSHSAA to limit access to fans at Show-Me Showdown
The Missouri State High School Activities Association will make adjustments to the access allowed at this weekend’s Show-Me Showdown as recommended by the Green County Director of Public Health and in consultation with Missouri State University. With a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Missouri and concern for the safety of those working and attending the […]
Missouri Department of Corrections suspends visitation at all facilities in the state
The Missouri Department of Corrections today sent out this information indicating that visiting has been suspended at all correctional centers in the state of Missouri. Dear Family and Friends: Health officials are working hard to contain the spread of the COVID-19 (commonly known as “coronavirus”) in the United States. While no cases have been diagnosed […]