The Trenton Park Department is accepting bids for two block signs. One is for the entrance of the Rock Barn, and the other is for Van Meter Park. Bids should be marked “Sealed bid for Park Department Signs” and returned to the City Clerk’s Office at the Trenton City Hall by February 25th at 1 […]
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Bethany man facing multiple charges after alleged sexual assault incident
A Bethany man faces two felony counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy after an alleged sexual assault on January 29. Twenty-one-year-old Casey Joe Thurman’s bond was set at $150,000 cash only. A bond appearance hearing is scheduled for February 9th. A probable cause statement says the alleged sexual assault happened in Thurman’s bedroom, and […]
Browning man sentenced to prison on multiple charges
A Browning man was sentenced in Linn County Circuit Court on February 7, 2022, on multiple charges from 2020. Forty-nine-year-old Robert Lee Wood the Third (III) pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years with the Missouri Division of Adult Institutions on a charge of felony failure to appear and seven years on a felony […]
Computer basics community education course available through NCMC
A new community education course at NCMC is now enrolling participants for Computer Basics for the Mature Learner. This non-credit course is open to members of the public, and enrollees do not need to be NCMC students. Computer Basics for the Mature Learner will be on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on February 28, March 7, […]
DAR hold monthly meeting; two awarded certificates for volunteer work
The Dorcus Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting on February 7, 2022, at the BTC Bank meeting room. Scott Sharp with the North Central Missouri Development Alliance presented a program on local community development. A program was given by Tony Ralston and Sam Smith about the VFW Memorial […]
Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board, Chillicothe Board of Adjustments approve zoning amendment and variance
The Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustments approved matters involving a zoning amendment and variance on February 7th. Zoning Administrator Kevin Shira reports the Planning and Zoning Board approved a petition to amend the zoning at 1500 Third Street from P-1 Public to R-3 High-Density New Multi-Family Residential. The city-owned land is […]
Braymer man charged with murder of Wisconsin men granted continuance
A motion for continuance has been granted for the Braymer man charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of two Wisconsin men in 2019. Online court information shows a three-week jury trial is now scheduled to start for 27-year-old Garland Joseph Nelson in Johnson County on February 6th, 2023. A trial was […]
Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau to meet
The Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau will discuss non-compliance at a meeting on February 9, 2022. The meeting will be at the Trenton City Hall at noon. It can also be viewed on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/84097098917. Other items on the agenda include photography for a website and an advertising request.
Princeton City Council presented possible changes to water project
The Princeton City Council on February 7, 2022, heard from Philip Wilson of McClure Engineering about possible changes to a water project. City Clerk Cory Willett reports Wilson talked about downscaling the scope of work from what was originally intended. She said this is because Mercer and Rural Water will not be on the water […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen to meet on February 14th
Hay bids are on the agenda for a meeting next week of the Spickard Board of Aldermen. The meeting on February 14, 2022, begins at 6 pm and will be held at city hall in Spickard. Other topics include a guest, Kendall Anglin, updates on the sewer and water system including a water loss report. […]
Local Emergency Planning Committee to meet on February 15th
The election of officers is scheduled when the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for Grundy county meets on February 15, 2022. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in the training room of the Trenton fire department. An option is available for virtual attendance by Zoom. The agenda also includes a request to pre-approve an […]
North Central Missouri College students selected for Governor’s Student Leadership Forum
Delaney Embree from Green City, MO, and Jordan Jenkins from Pickering, MO, students from North Central Missouri College, have been selected to attend the Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum held in Jefferson City February 25-27. Delaney and Jordan were nominated and selected based on their GPA, conduct, campus leadership, and involvement. “We are excited about […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to offer free virtual waterfowl hunting workshop
Missouri has numerous public waterfowl hunting opportunities at wetlands and lakes, including those on conservation areas. The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free virtual waterfowl hunting class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. This class will teach the equipment and strategies needed to be successful hunting ducks and geese. […]
S.M. Rissler physical education students to host “Kids Heart Challenge”
The physical education program at S.M. Rissler Elementary School is hosting its annual Kids Heart Challenge event to raise money for the American Heart Association, which funds lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for our youth. The students will start asking for donations starting this week. Rissler school students will be accepting […]
Obituary and services for Janet Elaine Searcy
Janet Elaine Searcy, 56, of Princeton, Missouri passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at a Princeton nursing home. She was born May 21, 1965, in Chillicothe, the daughter of James Ernest and Roberta Ruth (Robinson) Searcy. Janet graduated in 1983 from Mercer High School. She became a teacher for the Mercer County School District. She […]
Four area health departments report on new cases of COVID-19
Eight COVID-19 cases have been added for Harrison County since February 2nd, raising the total to 1,942. The county’s COVID-19 dashboard indicates that, as of February 3rd, there were 19 active cases. There had been 1,507 confirmed cases and 435 probable cases. The Sullivan County Health Department confirms seven additional COVID-19 cases since February 3rd, […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of 7 individuals over the weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a Columbia Heights, Minnesota resident was arrested Saturday afternoon in Harrison County. Forty-two-year-old Dheyaa Mohammed Ali was accused of speeding 100 miles an hour in a 70 zone, following too closely to another vehicle, and failure to drive in the right lane. Ali was taken to the Harrison County […]
City of Trenton accepting bids for mowing of city-owned lots
The City of Trenton will be accepting sealed bids for mowing city-owned lots in Trenton. A list of properties may be obtained at City Hall. Proof of insurance must be presented when the bid is awarded. All bids should be returned to City Hall no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports one arrest on Friday
The Highway Patrol arrested a Van Meter, Iowa man in Linn County on Friday, February 4, 2022. He has been accused of multiple allegations. Thirty-two-year-old Kyle McGrath was accused of felony driving while intoxicated as a persistent offender, driving while suspended, not having insurance, and careless and imprudent driving involving a crash. He was taken […]
Mosaic Medical Center in Albany debuts “The Art Experience”
Mosaic Foundation in Albany is supporting the Mosaic Medical Center with the addition of an art experience. Twenty pieces of artwork are on display at 705 N. College Street with the art inspired by the region’s health care heroes. Students from Albany R-III elementary and high school submitted the artwork. Katie Dias, DO, and administrator […]