A 21-year-old St. Joseph man has pleaded guilty in the drive-by shooting that killed a two-year-old. Caimon Ramone Stillman admitted he was involved in the August 9th shooting in which Raelynn Craig was shot and killed. Prosecutors accused Stillman and two others of driving up to another car near the Frog Hop convenience […]
COVID-19 cases increased by 15 in Grundy County since February 1st, while active cases remained the same. The health department reports 1,027 total cases and 31 active cases. Seven hundred ninety-four cases have been confirmed. Thirty-six COVID-19-related deaths have been reported. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mercer County have increased by one, and active cases decreased […]
Due to COVID concerns, the annual mass mailing meeting to assemble the preliminary mailing to nearly 6,000 alums has been changed with plans to be handled as completed last year. Unable to gather in a large group for assembling the tentative schedule and mailing, classes will once again be asked to assist the Association in […]
Saint Luke’s top priority is to care for patients and staff and keep everyone as healthy as possible. As the continued spread of COVID-19 has slightly declined in the region, Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital have revised their visitor guidelines to allow level 4 visitation, starting February 4. Hedrick and Wright Memorial were […]
Governor Parson Announces Site Locations for Week Two of COVID-19 Mass Vaccinations (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced site locations for week two of the COVID-19 mass vaccination events in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and local health care systems. “We are very pleased […]
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 […]
The Mercer County Health Department held its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on February 2nd. It was previously reported the office received 200 doses of Moderna and would be closed for February 2nd and 4th’s clinics. Individuals on the health department’s waiting list were called earlier this week and were at least offered a regional option. The […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton woman on February 2nd on multiple charges. Forty-four year old Stefanie Garma has been charged with felony unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, amphetamine, or methamphetamine, and the misdemeanors of resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention, or stop; private peace disturbance; and peace disturbance, […]
Beginning stocker cattle operators can learn how to improve profits during a free online event on February 16 and 18 at 7 p.m. University of Missouri Extension; the Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry; and the NRCS+MU Grasslands Project sponsor the two-night workshop. “A properly managed stocker cattle operation can be […]
A regional COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held in Bethany by appointment only. The Harrison County Health Department, Region H Implementation Team, and other community partners will hold the mass vaccine clinic at the Bethany High School on February 6th for individuals in priority groups Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tiers 1 and 2. Participants must […]
The Trenton Fire Department responded to Hy-Vee the night of February 1st after the store closed in regard to an electrical fire in a breaker box. Firefighter Dustin Whorton reports the fire department received a direct call from an employee, and the fire was out upon the fire department’s arrival. There was light smoke in […]
The Putnam County Health Department plans to receive 300 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week and will hold vaccine clinics on February 4th and 5th by appointment only for individuals in Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tiers 1 and 2. Scheduling of appointments will start the morning of February 3rd at 8 o’clock by calling […]
A Brookfield man accused of threatening to kill someone has been charged with felony first-degree domestic assault. An arraignment was held February 1st for 45-year-old James Slater who requested an own recognizance bond, but the prosecuting attorney opposed it. The court amended the bond as continuing at $30,000, but Slater is now allowed to post […]
The Trenton Finance Committee will discuss the 2021-2022 budget on February 4th. The committee will meet at the Trenton City Hall at 5 o’clock that evening. The public will not physically be allowed into February 4th’s meeting, but the public can watch on Zoom at us02web.zoom/us/j/83084717625.
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 […]
The Green Hills Animal Shelter in Trenton is holding Rib Fest on February 7th to benefit the shelter. Hy-Vee Hickory House ribs will cost $20 per slab, smoked baked beans $6 per pint, and homemade cinnamon rolls $6 for four. Payment can be made by cash or check at pick up or by PayPal or […]
Green Hills Recreation Association summer ball forms are to be distributed at area schools this week. Summer ball includes tee ball for boys and girls four to six years old, baseball for boys seven to 16, and softball for girls entering first through ninth grades. Tee-ball and baseball are part of the Harrison County Little […]
The Grundy County Commission approved the Local Emergency Operations Plan and the Law Enforcement Block Grant the morning of February 2nd. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray says the law enforcement grant involves the sheriff’s office and rolls over every year. Tusa of Liberty will hold a conference at the courthouse in Trenton on February 8th at […]
A Hamilton man charged with second-degree murder after a traffic stop in Jamesport in October waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty on February 1st. Thirty-seven-year-old Frank Randall Allen Bostic’s motion for change of venue was sustained, and the case was transferred from Caldwell County to DeKalb County. The case was continued […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Cameron woman sustained moderate injuries when the car she drove hit an International truck in Cameron the morning of February 2nd. An ambulance transported 41-year-old Kimberly Potts to the Cameron Regional Medical Center. No injuries were reported for truck driver 50-year-old James Hall of Anderson. Both vehicles traveled west on […]
