(Sioux City Journal) – A ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat processing company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. JBS SA of Brazil notified the U.S. of a ransom demand from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, White House principal deputy […]
4-H clubs across Missouri have raised more than three-quarters of a million meals to feed hungry families over the last three years. The third annual 4-H Feeding Missouri food drive, in partnership with Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids, ran from Jan. 1 through April 30. Even though COVID-19 limited in-person drives, fundraising, volunteer […]
The Adult Summer Reading Program theme is “Know Your Local Tales: the Missouri Bicentennial.” The online reading portion will follow the State Library’s interactive Read Across America program that challenges readers to see all the literary treasures offered by Missouri. The library will be using the Beanstack program. To create a free account in Beanstack, […]
The Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board will review a petition to amend the zoning of property at 72 Hickory Street in Chillicothe. The board will meet in the Chillicothe City Hall on June 7, 2021, at 5:30 in the evening. The petition from property owner Lisa Love Manning requests the zoning be changed from industrial to […]
The driver was not injured, but a passenger was taken to a hospital in Kirksville on Sunday when a single-vehicle accident occurred in northern Sullivan County, two miles north of Pollock. Thirty-five-year-old Sarafina Marar of Marshall was driving a car when she apparently fell asleep, and the southbound car went off the left side of […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week approved an ordinance and resolution regarding the setting of electric rates. City Clerk Hattie Rains reports the ordinance authorized the city, going forward, to use a resolution instead of an ordinance to set electric rates. The resolution changed the electric rates for citizens and businesses. The rates will […]
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will host award-winning artists Doyle Dykes and Andy Leftwich two days later this year. Up Close with Doyle Dykes and Andy Leftwich will be at the Chillicothe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on November 20th. Doors will open at 6 o’clock that evening, and the concert will begin at 7 […]
Over the next few months, Carroll County Memorial Hospital will be working with area providers to update the 2018 Carroll County Community Health Needs Assessment. Therefore, they are seeking input from the community regarding healthcare needs in order to complete the 2021 CHNA update. VVV Consultants LLC, an independent research firm, has been retained to conduct […]
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced a partnership between the Area Agencies on Aging, local public health agencies, and Emergency Medical Services to ensure homebound adults have a streamlined and accessible vaccination experience across the state. Understanding that various communities have already developed a plan for vaccinating homebound individuals in their area, […]
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced that he and other lawmakers are co-sponsors of legislation to prevent the Internal Revenue Service from being used as a political weapon against American citizens. “People across Missouri are rightly concerned about the kind of government overreach and political targeting we’ve seen from the IRS in the past,” said […]
The North Central Missouri Board of Trustees received a consolidated budget update on May 25, 2021. The 2021-2022 budget projection includes total operating revenue of $11,111,547. With auxiliary operations of $12,151,045, the total consolidated income is projected at $13,262,592. Revenues include $7,433,078 for tuition and fees and $2,939,169 in state appropriations. The budget projection also […]
The Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for non-certified lifeguards to work the concession stand and the front desk at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center. Applications may be picked up at the Trenton City Hall Monday through Friday from 8 to 4:30. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Jessie Tabbert, Financial Aid Advisor from Trenton, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for May. Jessie, an NCMC Alumni, has been employed at NCMC for three and a half years and holds an Associate in Arts degree. Jessie strives to help students understand financial aid better and feel more comfortable […]
The Missouri Veterans Commission last held a special meeting to look deeper into its finances because they are in a deficit. Much of its money comes from unpredictable sources, like gaming and medical marijuana revenue, and the latter, medical marijuana, is paying for lawsuits over its licensing. Kelly McClelland is the new MVC Commissioner and […]
The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board will meet before the city council on May 24th. The Building and Nuisance Board will discuss four properties during unfinished business at the Trenton City Hall at 6 o’clock that evening. Two of those properties are listed under declaration of a nuisance, and one each under public hearing and […]
Commencement ceremonies will be held at area schools on Friday night May 21. Fourteen seniors will graduate from Winston R-6 in the school gym at 7 o’clock. The valedictorian for Winston is Marshall Farrell, and the salutatorian is Jakub Hisel. One hundred ten seniors will graduate from Cameron R-1 at a sunset graduation at the […]
The final four nights of concerts in the Missouri State Fair Grandstand presented by CFM Insurance have just been announced. The Beach Boys will entertain audiences on the State Fair Grandstand stage on Wednesday, Aug 18. As The Beach Boys mark more than half a century of making music, the group continues to ride the […]
Trenton officials are working on getting plans in place for water and sewer system improvements that Administrator Ron Urton says are likely eligible to be funded through the American Recovery Act. While he told the Trenton Utility Committee on Tuesday evening, he had no details; the city of Trenton portion of the federal funding remains […]
The National FFA Organization announced that they would hold their annual in-person convention this fall in the city of Indianapolis. The event, which traditionally brings more than 65,000 attendees, will take place Oct. 27-30. Expected in-person events during the convention include the American FFA Degree Ceremony; Career Success Tours; competitive events; delegate business sessions; entertainment; […]
Two persons were arrested last night in Harrison County on multiple allegations, including possession of drugs. Thirty-four-year-old Anthony Marshall of Kansas City and 31-year-old Michelle Brown of Belton were taken on 24-hour hold to the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center in Bethany. Marshall has been accused of felony possession of cocaine and marijuana, plus unlawful […]
