Beginning today, (March 31), the Grundy County Health Department is no longer open for walk-in services, and the doors will be locked. By appointment only, the department will issue birth and death certificates, children’s immunizations, and WIC services. The Grundy County Health Department staff is still working and you may call the office at 359-4196 […]
Harrison County health officials today enacted a “Stay at Home” order due to what’s called a public health emergency. The announcement came this morning from Harrison County Health Department administrator Courtney Cross. The order is to remain in place until such time as the local health emergency has been abated. The order is to be […]
Because the date to file income tax returns and make tax payments has been extended to July 15th and a concern for the health of clients and staff, Sager Tax and Accounting in Trenton will close its office beginning today (March 30) until at least April 15. The business plans to re-evaluate by that time. […]
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 […]
Along with the announcement on Saturday of a COVID-19 case in Livingston County, the Harrison County Community Hospital, along with the Harrison County Health Department on Sunday announced a case of Coronavirus in Harrison County. The individual that tested presumptive positive is a woman aged 40 to 49 and a resident of Harrison County. Officials […]
The Livingston County Health Center has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Livingston County. Health center Director Sherry Weldon says the case is not travel-related, and the patient is a 64-year-old woman who is now quarantined at home. Weldon made the announcement on Saturday afternoon. Staff at the health center are working with […]
A St. Louis County woman in her 80s is Missouri’s ninth coronavirus related death. County leaders announced the casualty on Thursday. Missouri has at least 670 people who have tested positive for the respiratory disease. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Randall Williams, some 7,000 people have been tested in […]
The City of St. Joseph, in a press release, has today confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 in the community. The first positive is a female in her twenties and is staying at home with family in St. Joseph. The individual has a recent travel history. The individual reported to the Clinton County testing site […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announced effective Monday, March 30, the Main Entrance, will be the only open entrance to the public. This will also serve as the entrance for all walk-in emergencies and will be open 24 hours a day. CCMH will continue to screen all patients entering the facility upon arrival. “CCMH is following […]
A public health emergency “Stay at Home” Order has been enacted in Clinton County to reduce the possibility of exposure to and spread of COVID-19. It is to remain in place until the emergency is determined to have been abated. The order states Clinton County citizens should remain in their respective residences, avoid contact with […]
Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to begin having Missouri National Guard members aid in the state’s battle against COVID-19. In a press release, Parson says soldiers will help to provide more immediate resources to Missourians and enhance the state’s ability to overcome the global pandemic. Parson made the decision after conferring with […]
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the acceptance of more than 3.4 million acres in the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup recently completed, the first general signup enrollments since 2016. County offices will begin notifying producers with accepted offers no later than April 3. Through CRP, farmers and ranchers receive an annual rental payment for […]
Saint Luke’s Health System is accepting donations of personal protective equipment to help health care professionals stay safe and healthy as they provide care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Personal protective equipment is “highly specialized gear that minimizes the exposure of hazards that can cause workplace injuries or illnesses.” Saint Luke’s Health System includes Wright Memorial […]
Wright Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Steve Schieber says hospital employees are working together as a team and are well prepared to deal with COVID-19. Protections are in place at the hospital at Trenton for patients, employees, and the community. He notes Wright Memorial has an adequate supply of personal protective equipment for its employees […]
The Macon County Health Department reports the first positive case of COVID-19 in Macon County. The individual and others in close contact with the person are in self-quarantine. The health department notes it will not release more information due to privacy. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website does not yet show any […]
Brookfield R-3 Superintendent Doctor Kyle Collins has been identified as having contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. In a letter posted on the school district’s website, Collins wrote that he is quarantining himself for 14 days to watch for the development of symptoms and will not return to district facilities […]
The FBI says a man shot and killed Tuesday in Belton, near Kansas City, was the subject of a monthslong domestic terrorism investigation and was actively planning a bombing. KMBC-TV in Kansas City reports agents were attempting to arrest Timothy Wilson, 36, in Belton. Wilson, who was armed with a weapon, was injured and taken […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released the annual Statewide Single Audit, which reviews the state’s financial reporting and the management and spending of $12 billion in federal funds. This year’s Statewide Single Audit reviewed 12 major federal programs and reported eight findings related to eight programs at three state agencies. The audit raised concerns with […]
The Mercer County Health Department Office in Princeton is closed to the public due to COVID-19. The health department will mail WIC information to clients and will call if records need to be updated. Immunizations will be administered and other happenings will resume when the health department reopens to the public. Residents can contact the […]
North Central Missouri College student, Calvin Basham has been elected as Vice President in the National Professional Agriculture Student Organization for the 2020 – 21 year. Calvin, son of Rob and Amy Basham from Cowgill, MO, lives on a small cattle farm in Ray County Missouri. Calvin currently attends college at North Central Missouri […]
