The Chillicothe Police Department reports the arrest of six individuals on drug offenses as the result of a search warrant Tuesday night and an investigation Wednesday morning. Chief John Maples reports officers arrested three individuals Tuesday after the police department, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and K9 Zaki executed a search warrant on a residence […]
The Jackson County prosecutor will take over an invasion of privacy investigation against Governor Greitens. Last week, Gardner dismissed the charge against Greitens and said she planned to ask for a special prosecutor to handle the case. In a press release today, Gardner says the court has granted her request for one. She […]
The wetland habitat at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will be expanded and portions of the higher ground will be converted to grasslands this summer. Swan Lake reports the project will affect 1,890 acres of habitat at Swan Lake and includes restoration of 780 acres between Silver Lake and the Swan Lake […]
Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
FCS Financial is recognizing 40 different 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting outstanding Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. In the seven years of its existence, more than $100,000 has been awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Grants are awarded to organizations with plans to complete a community improvement project […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri region planned for the week of May 14 through the 20th 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 […]
Chillicothe Police are reporting the arrest of six individuals, all Tuesday morning, following various investigations with one person an alleged wanted individual. While a detective was applying for a search warrant, officers were waiting at the residence. In the meantime, Police Chief Jon Maples responded to a trespassing call and arrested a 20-year-old female who […]
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met April 13, 2018, and awarded 14 grants totaling $6,461. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. Education grants were awarded to Grundy County R-V School District, Humphreys; Trenton […]
Two vehicles collided at an intersection in Unionville early Wednesday evening, resulting in one driver being taken to a hospital. The highway patrol reports 18-year-old Jessica Raisor of Unionville was taken by ambulance to Putnam County Memorial Hospital of Unionville with minor injuries. Ms. Raisor was driving a car eastbound when she attempted to make […]
The Missouri College Advising Corps, headquartered at the University of Missouri, has helped more than 20,000 students enroll in college since 2008. As it begins its second decade, MCAC is poised to help even more students. MCAC’s trained advisers, themselves recent college graduates, commit to two years of full-time, on-site service at one of 43 […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox submitted an application seeking funds from the Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplementation Grant. Cox describes the grant as competitive and says it is available to help supplement the low pay of deputy sheriffs in Missouri. The grant would begin July 1st and run for 12 months if approved. Cox says it […]
The GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated is accepting grant applications to assist schools and organizations with education, health, and rural development. Grants are available to eligible entities in the Grundy Electric Cooperative’s 12-county service area which include Harrison, Mercer, and Grundy counties as well as portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam, and Sullivan counties in […]
North Central Missouri Business Facilitation aids area businesses with development. Facilitator Stephanie Williams explains that the organization is made up of a group of individuals from Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Grundy, and Harrison counties. She says its mission is to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs, obtain the information they need, and help them move […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]
The Trenton Downtown Improvement Association sold the Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax grant credits it received several years ago and TDIA Vice President Cathie Smith describes the NAP grant and its outcome. Trenton Downtown Improvement Association Secretary Sarah Maloney reviews the application for a low-interest loan. Maloney says the NAP tax […]
The Chillicothe Police Department received a grant at the Chillicothe City Council meeting Monday. The city’s insurance carrier, Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association, awarded the risk management grant totaling $3,322.50. Interim Police Chief Rick Sampsel says the grant money will be used to purchase one in-car dash cam system for a police vehicle. Sergeant Jeremy […]
Chillicothe City Administrator Darin Chappell today announced the Chillicothe Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $18,891.00 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funding will be used to purchase a fire extinguisher training system. “Training is the lifeblood of the Fire Service, and I am thankful for this new […]
A change of venue from Harrison County to Grundy County was granted for an Eagleville man Tuesday. Michael John Welling’s bond is set at $25,000 cash or corporate surety with special conditions and he is scheduled to appear in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court July 13. Welling was originally charged with the felony […]
North Central Missouri College received a five-year grant, which will allow the college to continue to provide services under the Federal TriO Upward Bound program. The funding will assist qualifying high school students to prepare and enter postsecondary education. TriO Director Marcie Cutsinger says the funding will allow NCMC to continue to serve current students […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department is the recipient of a $160,000 grant for safety and operations. Chillicothe Fire Chief Darrell Wright says the Assistance to Firefighters grant will be used to replace 28 of the air packs used by the department. The cost of the air packs is $168,000 with the city of Chillicothe is providing […]
