The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved a $400 increase in the base pay for teachers at the school which raises the base salary to $29,300. The board also approved paying $500 per month on employee health insurance. Among proposals presented to the board last (Monday) evening were a two percent increase for non-certified staff […]
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GRM Networks extends closure of offices
GRM Networks has extended the closure of its office lobbies to the public to April 27th for the health and safety of its customers and employees. Offices will be closed Friday for Good Friday. GRM is still waiving its $100 installation fee and continues to offer free wifi outside its business offices and 48 central […]
Rissler Elementary School to hold “Online Book Fair”
Rissler Elementary School in Trenton will hold an online book fair Sunday, April 12th through April 25th to benefit the school. Orders will be shipped to purchasers with free shipping on book only orders of more than $25.00. Shoppers for books may go to the Scholastic Book Fairs website to place an order.
Key health committee senators urge making COVID-19 antibodies test free for everyone
Senators Roy Blunt and Lamar Alexander, chairmen of the two Senate committees responsible for health policy and spending said, “Health professionals agree that Americans who have had the disease are almost certainly immune for a time and can go back to work and back to school without contracting the disease again or exposing others. Free […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities Water Treatment Plant to begin disinfection of water on Friday
The Trenton Municipal Utilities Water Treatment Plant will begin using free chlorine, or a free chlorine conversion, in its water system on Friday, April 10th. Water disinfection involves feeding free chlorine, instead of chloramines, as the disinfectant leaving the water treatment plant. The process will last about three to six weeks and affect customers of […]
Additional school districts announce extension of closures due to COVID-19
Several more area school districts have announced the extension of their closures due to Coronavirus concerns. Cainsville R-1 now plans to be closed through April 30th and resume classes on May 1st. Learning opportunities will continue to be offered to students through packets. The Cainsville School District will start serving lunches for everyone younger than […]
State of Missouri says fake letter spreading online claims students must repeat grade
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) says a fake letter is circulating on Facebook. The letter claims the state agency will not allow K-12 students to move on to the next grade level for the 2020-21 school year since the coronavirus closed schools and canceled statewide tests. The bogus letter, dated April […]
Governor Parson suspends late penalties for concealed carry license renewals
Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order suspending late penalties for concealed carry license renewals. During Thursday’s Capitol press conference, Parson says the order waives the requirement that sheriffs enforce the penalties. “These people should not be penalized for staying home like they’ve been asked to,” says Parson. “This executive order not only promotes […]
Governor Parson puts the brakes on $180 million in state budget spending
Gov. Mike Parson says the coronavirus has already been hard felt in the state’s economy – more people are staying home, business operations have been limited, many people have lost their jobs and state revenue is down. During Wednesday’s press briefing, he says he is freezing $180 million in spending during the current state budget […]
Watch your children’s online activity at home
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is issuing a consumer alert and a public service announcement for parents to be watchful of their children’s online activity during quarantine or stay at home orders, as traffickers or other bad actors may use that increased online presence as a way to contact, groom, or otherwise exploit children. “Because […]
Spickard School District extends closure to April 30th
The Spickard R-2 School District has announced it will extend its closure to April 30, 2020, to comply with local health and state guidelines in regards to COVID-19. A letter to the district says the school building will remain closed to the public during that time. Superintendent Jonnie Beavers reports the Spickard School District has served […]
People In Missouri warned to be on guard as telephone scammers set to cash in on Coronavirus
People in Missouri are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. CPR Call Blocker, makers of the US’s best selling call blocking device, is […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offers free nature-focused online learning resources
With so many Missourians stuck at home, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering teachers, parents, students, and others its free Discover Nature Schools nature-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten through high school online. You can find Discover Nature Schools information and curriculum for pre-kindergarten through high school online. The Missouri Department of Conservation also offers other […]
Grand River Multipurpose Center in danger of discontinuing daily meal program to seniors
The Grand River Multipurpose Center in Chillicothe reports it is in danger of discontinuing its daily meal program and limiting its home-delivered meal program. The program provides about 410 hot meals at the center per week, and volunteers deliver about 640 meals to homebound seniors in Livingston County each week. The meals served at the […]
Trenton resident creates “Blessing Box” to assist with needs of others
A box with canned goods, food, and other items donated by local residents is available in Trenton to anyone in need. The “Blessing Box” is located in the parking lot of the Senior Benefit Services at 1039 Oklahoma Avenue and is accessible at any time. Individuals can take items they need from the blue box […]
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to kick off season with performance by Rhonda Vincent and The Rage
The concert to kick-off the Chillicothe Area Arts Council’s season will again feature Rhonda Vincent and The Rage. The Sliced Bread Day Show will be at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center of Chillicothe the afternoon of July 5th at 3 o’clock. Admission will be $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and free for season […]
Audio: Trenton R-9 School District buildings to be disinfected
While Trenton R-9 school buildings are closed due to coronavirus concerns, Superintendent Mike Stegman on Monday reports that plans were made for disinfecting the school buildings on Wednesday. The cooks with the food service program are providing, free of charge, mid-day lunches to all children ages 18 and younger within the Trenton school […]
Audio: Trenton R-9 School District Superintendent Mike Stegman discusses free lunches during COVID-19 closure
The Trenton R-9 School District is providing to all children, ages 18 and under, curbside lunch pick up this week and next as long as orders are called to the district. Trenton school Superintendent Mike Stegman was a guest on KTTN’S Open Line and discusses, in part, how the lunches were made available free of […]
Jamesport Tri-County School District offers free meals to those 18 and younger during closure
The Jamesport Tri-County School District will offer free meals for individuals younger than 18 years old during its closure for COVID-19. The meals can be picked up at the west end of the elementary building from 11 o’clock to noon. Free delivery will also be available. Reservations can be made from 8 o’clock to noon […]