The Livingston County Health Center will give flu shots and COVID-19 vaccine boosters by appointment at two clinics this month. The clinics for Livingston County residents are on October 13th and 22nd from 9 to 3 o’clock. Those attending should bring their Medicare or private insurance cards if they have them. There is no out-of-pocket […]
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Two area health departments report new cases of COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center on October 12th reported seven COVID-19 cases were added since October 8th. That brought the total to 2,349. The number of active cases remained at 17. Three COVID-19 cases were added in Linn County since October 5th, while the number of active cases decreased by two. The health department on […]
USDA Invests $15 million to construct a regional water distribution system in Northwest Missouri
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Missouri Acting State Director D Clark Thomas announced that the USDA is investing an additional $15,018,000 to Great Northwest Wholesale Water Commission for the development of a regional water distribution system. This funding brings USDA’s total investment for this project to $46,945,210. “Some areas of rural Missouri suffer significantly […]
Trenton Board of Education approves after school tutoring pay rate, hear presentation on Summer School program
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved an adjustment to after-school tutoring pay on October 12, 2021. The pay rate was changed from $25 to $30 to match the quarantine tutoring program. Trenton Middle School Principal Daniel Gott said teachers select students to be tutored in the after-school program. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported there were […]
Judge blocks residency rule for Missouri medical marijuana licenses
(Missouri Independent) – A federal judge last week permanently blocked Missouri from enforcing a requirement that medical marijuana licenses go to businesses owned by residents of the state. Following a bench trial Thursday, U.S. District Judge Nanette Laughrey agreed to grant a permanent injunction. Her written order has not yet been filed. News of the injunction […]
Governor Parson announces new Acting Directors for five departments
Governor Mike Parson announced that new Acting Directors will take over at the Department of Economic Development, Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Office of Administration, and Department of Revenue. Department of Economic Development Maggie Kost will take over as DED Acting Director upon Director Rob Dixon’s departure on October 22, 2021. In […]
Free online learning now available to Missourians
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development and the Office of Workforce Development are expanding their partnership with the online learning platform Coursera, to offer free, online education opportunities to Missourians. Coursera partners with more than 200 of the world’s leading university and industry educators to offer courses teaching job-relevant skills in fields […]
“Freedom March” to be held in Chillicothe on Tuesday
Promoters are calling it a Freedom March and it’s set for Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in the north part of Chillicothe. Those participating are to park vehicles at 405 Park Lane. The group, at 5:30, plans to march on the public sidewalk along Washington Street which also is Highway 65. The group said the event […]
Only 4300 are covered of the 17,000 applicants in the 1st week of Medicaid expansion registration.
(Missouri Independent) – Roughly 4,300 Missourians eligible for health care under Medicaid expansion have been enrolled, a top Missouri Medicaid official said Thursday. That figure represents a little over a quarter of the more than 17,000 applications the state has received since it began accepting applications for Medicaid expansion coverage in August, the Centers for […]
Audio: Blunt pushes against medical licensing barriers to telehealth
Senator Roy Blunt continues to push for health care and mental health care access VIA telemedicine. But the problem is licensing across states. On the commerce committee Friday, Blunt said students are a good example of needed online access to their hometown doctors. “Our two biggest population centers are right on the edge […]
Three area health departments report on new COVID-19 cases
The Livingston County Health Center reports four COVID-19 cases have been added since October 6th, making the total 2,342. There are 17 active cases. The Sullivan County Health Department October 8th confirmed four additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1,199. Seventeen cases were active. The Putnam County Health Department reports 12 COVID-19 cases have […]
Mercer County Health Department to hold drive-through flu shot clinics
The Mercer County Health Department will hold drive-through flu shot clinics at schools in November. One will be at the Princeton Elementary School parking lot on November 8th from 4 to 6 o’clock. Another flu shot clinic will be at the North Mercer School parking lot near the ag building on November 15th from 4 […]
State of Missouri creates American Rescue Plan Act spending toolkits for local governments
The State of Missouri has created and made available spending toolkits to help local governments identify allowable uses for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) local funds. “We want to assist our local partners in making strategic, responsible investments that will serve Missourians for generations to come,” Governor Mike Parson said. “Our first priority is to ensure taxpayer […]
There is still time to apply to become a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol
The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 115th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 5, 2022. The application deadline is January 15, 2022. To […]
Missouri has enrolled 4,300 people in expanded Medicaid program
(Missouri Independent) – Roughly 4,300 Missourians eligible for health care under Medicaid expansion have been enrolled, a top Missouri Medicaid official said Thursday. That figure represents a little over a quarter of the more than 17,000 applications the state has received since it began accepting applications for Medicaid expansion coverage in August, the Centers for […]
Mandatory 10-digit dialing in 660, 816 and 516 area codes to begin on October 24
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. The use of this new three-digit number will begin on July 16, 2022. The FCC is implementing this new three-digit number in an effort to simplify the hotline’s […]
Livingston County Commission to attend Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting
The Livingston County Commission will attend a Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting next week. The meeting will be at the Livingston County Health Center of Chillicothe October 12th at 11 o’clock in the morning.
Two health departments report 39 new cases of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports 32 new COVID-19 cases since September 29th. That brings the total to 1,707. The number of active cases remained at 22. The Livingston County Health Center reports seven COVID-19 cases have been added since October 4th, bringing the total to 2,338. There are 16 active cases.
Caldwell County Health Department to host Community Fall Baby Shower
The Caldwell County Health Department will hold a Community Fall Baby Shower for expecting mothers and those with babies up to six months old. The event will be at the health department of Kingston on November 4th from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be an infant-friendly cooking demonstration, education on breastfeeding, car seat installation, […]