The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in Northern Missouri planned for the week of July 23 through July 29 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick […]
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Swine Show results announced at the Mercer County Fair
The results have been released from the Mercer County Fair Swine Show. Lacey Power with the fair reports Calvin Grady of Gallatin had the Grand Champion Boar and Reserve Champion Market Hog. Grant Oaks of Harris had the Reserve Champion Boar. Remington Isaacs of Chillicothe had the Grand Champion Gilt and received Junior Showmanship. Reserve […]
Mercer County Fair organizers announce winners of the Talent and Baby Shows
The results have been released from the Mercer County Fair Talent and Baby Shows. Lacey Power with the fair reports that for the Talent Show, Gretchen Schroder of Princeton received first place as well as best overall, second place went to Aniston Power of Princeton and Shayden Berndt and Ainsley Cowan of Princeton placed third. […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackles full agenda at Thursday meeting
A North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees member has resigned from his position. The board accepted the resignation of trustee Steve Busch at a meeting Thursday evening. Busch said he is now considered a resident of Florida, which excludes him from being on the board. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver and Board President Don Dalrymple […]
Entries now being accepted for the North Central Missouri Fair Parade
Entries are being accepted for the North Central Missouri Fair Parade with a theme of “Welcome Home.” The parade will be held in Trenton on the evening of July 31st with the lineup of entries set to begin at 5 o’clock. The parade will begin to roll down the streets of Trenton at 5:30. Fair […]
Protesters turning out for Vice President Pence’s Missouri visit
Protesters are turning out as Vice President Mike Pence attends a fundraiser in Missouri Thursday. Pence is speaking at an event promoting the Trump administration’s tax cut and to raise money for Republican Josh Hawley, who is challenging U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in the November election. Jessica Estes, a statewide organizer with NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri, expects […]
Mercer County Fair announces rabbit and poultry show winners
The results have been released for the Mercer County Fair’s Rabbit and Poultry shows. Lacey Power with the Mercer County Fair reports that for the Rabbit Show, Sadie Butterfield of Bethany received Best in Show 4 Class, 6 Class, and Overall as well as Reserve Best in Show Overall. Mylee Francis of Princeton received Reserve […]
Pickup totaled after striking big rig on Highway 136 near Unionville
The Highway Patrol reports a Norway, Iowa man sustained minor injuries when his pickup truck struck a tractor-trailer truck six miles east of Unionville Wednesday morning. Thirty-seven-year-old Brad Oberreuter drove west on U. S. Highway 136 when his pickup reportedly crossed the center line and struck the tractor-trailer, driven by 55-year-old James Sly of Fairfax, […]
Applications for North Central Missouri Fair Queen Pageant now open
Applications are being accepted for the North Central Missouri Fair Queen Pageant. Ladies ages 17 to 21 who are members of 4-H or FFA may apply and have a chance to receive scholarship money. The application deadline is Friday, and the competition will be held July 29th. Contestants will be judged on their interviews, talent, […]
Schedule of events for the Mercer County Fair
The schedule for the Mercer County Fair in Princeton includes several animal shows on Wednesday. Rabbit registration will start at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, with the Rabbit Show to begin at 10 o’clock. Poultry registration will be held from noon to 1 o’clock, with the Poultry Show to follow. The Mercer County Health Department will […]
Charges filed against driver in fatal Carroll County crash
Charges have been filed in Carroll County against the driver of a car involved in a weekend crash that claimed the life of a passenger. Thirty-year-old Dustin Michael Goodale of Carrollton was charged Monday with driving while intoxicated leading to the death of another person. Goodale also faces misdemeanors of careless and imprudent driving involving […]
Missouri hospitals sounding the alarm about new Medicaid reimbursement policy
A new state policy in the Medicaid managed care system could threaten hospitals. It allows insurance companies to reimburse providers at 90% of the Medicaid managed care rate if the provider is not “in network” with the insurer. Tim Wolters with Citizens Memorial Hospital in southwest Missouri’s Bolivar says the insurance companies now have an […]
Schedule of events this week at the Livingston County Fair
The Livingston County Fair in Chillicothe continues today with a dog show, broiler chicken show, Achievement Night, and fishing. Broiler chicken check-in will run from 8 o’clock to 8:30 Monday morning with the show starting in the North Barn at 9 o’clock. The Dog Show will be at the Expo Building at 9 o’clock. Orientation […]
Livingston County Fair features a myriad of activities today
Multiple activities are planned as part of the Livingston County Fair at the Expo Center in Chillicothe Sunday afternoon and evening. The queen coronation will start at 2 o’clock with the style show modeling to begin at 3 o’clock. Registration for the baby contest also will start at 3 o’clock with the baby show at […]
Northern Missouri drought escalates into extreme conditions
Warmer than normal temperatures dominated the region, with the Upper Midwest having the greatest departures with temperatures 4-6 degrees above normal. It was also a fairly dry week over the region with only spotty precipitation over portions of central Illinois into Indiana. Minnesota into northwest Iowa recorded the most precipitation during the week as the […]
More than 800 Midwest farmers surveyed on conservation
Many farmers and ranchers value the opportunity the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) offers to enhance their existing conservation efforts, according to a recent survey by the Center for Rural Affairs. Eighty-seven percent of more than 800 respondents, all living in an area with a strong agricultural presence, said CSP should be supported as a priority in the […]
Trenton Park Board discusses replacing equipment at Moberly Park
The Trenton Park Board reelected its President, Vice President, and Secretary at a meeting Wednesday evening. Duane Helmandollar remains President, Curtis Crawford Vice President, and Andy Cox Secretary, in name only. The board discussed replacing the small piece of play equipment at the lower part of Moberly Park with something comparable to what is currently […]
Galt Community Fair kicks off Thursday
The Galt Community Fair begins Thursday evening with a spaghetti supper hosted by the Galt Fire Protection District Ladies Auxiliary. The meal will be served at the fire station from 5 to 8 o’clock and DLO will perform from 6 to 9 o’clock. Those watching the performance are asked to bring lawn chairs. Farm mechanics shop […]
Sullivan County Fair continues through Sunday with a myriad of livestock shows
Several livestock shows will be held at the Sullivan County Fair at the Expo Center and Fairgrounds in Milan Thursday. The 4-H and FFA market goat weigh-in will be held from 11:45 to 12:45 and all goats must be in place in the barn at 12:30. The Sullivan County Fair Board Pee Wee Goat Show […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce announces change in location of fireworks display
The location has been changed for Trenton’s fireworks display Tuesday night, July 3rd. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman says due to dry conditions, the fireworks will now be discharged from the fairgrounds grandstand area instead of the Rock Barn. The display is to begin at approximately 9:30 tonight and individuals watching the fireworks […]