Laredo R-7’s Board of Education has voted to extend the contract by two years for the school principal, putting Misty Foster on a four-year contract. Next years’ school calendar has been adopted with classes at Laredo beginning August 24th. The board held a discussion on co-oping with Pleasant View R-6 school for the seventh and […]
Tag: Election
While tackling busy agenda, Trenton R-9 Board of Education hears concerns regarding Kids Wrestling Club
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education were provided with information on various topics the evening of February 9th. Spring parent-teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 11th. School will be dismissed early that day, and the conferences will be held virtually. There will be no school March 12th or 15th. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the dates […]
Trial date set for Chillicothe man accused of election violations
A date has been set for a jury trial for the Chillicothe man accused of committing an election offense when he sought a Livingston County elected position in 2020. Josh Dennis appeared Monday in Caldwell County Circuit Court. The Livingston County case had been moved on a change of venue to Caldwell County. The court […]
Audio: Former Missouri State Senator launches bid for Blunt’s U.S. Senate seat
Former Missouri State Senator Scott Sifton has announced today his bid for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. Sifton unveiled his decision today in a launch video critical of both Missouri U.S. Senators. “Our country is at a critical point in its history,” Sifton says in a press release. “We just […]
Former candidate for Sullivan County First District Commissioner pleads “Not Guilty” to election offenses
A former candidate for Sullivan County First District Commissioner charged with misdemeanor committing class four election offenses entered a plea of not guilty on February 4th. Online court information shows Colin Norman Sorhus of Green Castle was formally arraigned, and the case was continued to April 22nd. Sullivan County Second District Commissioner Michael Todd Williams […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education to meet Tuesday, February 9th
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education next week will hear a presentation from the Salary and Welfare Committee on a salary proposal and revisit the topic of essential employees. The meeting will be held in the Trenton High School Commons Tuesday evening, February 9th at 5:30, and is open to the public. Masks and social […]
Special enrollment period to be held on healthcare website to obtain or change insurance plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services determined that the COVID-19 emergency presents exceptional circumstances for consumers in accessing health insurance and will provide a Special Enrollment Period for individuals and families to apply and enroll in the coverage they need. This SEP will be available to consumers in the 36 states served by Marketplaces […]
Audio: Senator Blunt defends Josh Hawley for questioning election results
Senator Roy Blunt is coming to the defense of his Missouri Republican colleague, Senator Josh Hawley, who has been criticized for questioning the results of the presidential election. Several Senate Democrats filed an ethics complaint against Hawley and Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, is asking the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate whether their actions played […]
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 […]
Demolition of nine properties main topic of Trenton City Council meeting
Accepting recommendations from the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board, the City Council Monday night approved a list of nine houses to be demolished and the selection of a demolition contractor. Three companies submitted bids including Red Rock of Kidder who had the lowest bid for all nine structures at $42,000. His bid actually was $43,400 […]
Hawley wants an ethics probe of U.S. Senate Democrats who filed complaint against him
(Missouri Independent) – Seven U.S. Senate Democrats urged the chamber’s ethics panel last week to investigate Sen. Josh Hawley’s role in the pro-Trump assault on the Capitol. Now Hawley is calling for an ethics probe of the Democrats. In a Monday letter, Hawley argued that the Democrats filed an improper complaint last week against him and Sen. […]
Candidate for Third Ward Trenton City Councilman withdraws from ballot
A candidate has withdrawn from the Trenton City Council election on April 6th. Derrick Gott officially withdrew from the race for Third Ward. Robert Romesburg remains as a candidate for the Third Ward. Other candidates for the Trenton City Council are Incumbent Glen Briggs and Lance Otto for the First Ward, Incumbent Danny Brewer for […]
Grundy County Commission to consider petition regarding Marion Township
The Grundy County Commission will consider a petition requesting an election on a question of issuing $70,000 general obligation road bonds of Marion Township. The meeting will be held at the courthouse in Trenton on the morning of January 26th at 9:30. The Grundy County Commission will also consider the adoption of the budget that […]
Incumbents file for positions on Laredo and Galt Board of Aldermen
Incumbents filed for the open positions on the Laredo and Galt Board of Aldermen for the April election. Derek Eckert and Brett Mathews refiled for Laredo Aldermen at Large, each for a term of two years. Jason Grindstaff and Sierra Fletchall refiled for their positions as Galt Aldermen at Large, and Jessica Gannon refiled as […]
Grundy County Commission approves ballot measure for April election
The Grundy County Commission has approved placing a question on the April ballot asking if the county should enforce brush control adjacent to county roads. The measure involves a Missouri statute, which states the “brush shall be cut, burned, or otherwise destroyed as often as necessary in order to keep such lands accessible for purposes […]
Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors to forgo April 6th election
No election is needed on April 6th for the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors. Two candidates filed for the two positions up for election: incumbents Brigette Bunnell and Anna Ferguson. Each position has a three-year term.
Princeton Board of Education to forgo April election
The Princeton R-V Board of Education has two openings. The seats of Blake Boxley and Chad Smith will expire. Only two candidates filed for the openings, matching the number of open seats on the board. Princeton R-V will forgo the formal vote, and incumbents Blake Boxley and Chad Smith will be sworn into their three-year […]
Seven file for seats on the Trenton R-9 Board of Education
The Trenton R-9 School District reports the names of seven individuals seeking a position on the Board of Education. The filing period ended at 5 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon at the central office. Candidates, in the order provided by the school district, are Emily Lasley, Melissa King, Bill Miller, Michael Voorhies, Joshua Shuler, Jeff Spencer, […]
Candidate files for Chillicothe City Constable
A candidate has filed for Chillicothe City Constable for the Chillicothe City Council election on April 6th. Jon Maples filed for the position on January 19th. Michael Smith filed earlier January 19th for the First Ward, which created a race. Reed Dupy previously filed for the First Ward. Other candidates who filed earlier include incumbents […]