A Christmas event hosted by the Milan Old Timers will include a tree lighting ceremony and parade. The event will be held at the Milan Square on the evening of December 5th from 5 to 8 o’clock. The Christmas tree will be lit at 5:30. Businesses, organizations, clubs, and farmers can enter the parade around […]
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Missouri sets new record for COVID cases; Health director warns to avoid holiday gatherings
(Missouri Independent) – Missourians should not hold big family Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings this year, but they will likely be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine by the spring, the state health director said Thursday. In an interview on KCMO radio, Randall Williams said the rapid spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, especially in outstate […]
University of Missouri Extension to host free farm tax workshops
The University of Missouri Extension will hold free farm tax workshops online and in person. Extension specialists and tax experts will give updates on 2020 and 2021 taxes for farmers and ranchers Tuesday evening November 17th and December 1st from 6:15 to 8:30. On-site locations for November 17th include the Forage Systems Research Center of […]
Missouri Attorney General takes action after Satanic Temple seeks to disqualify Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a response in Judy Doe v. Michael L. Parson, defending Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s faith after it was called into question by a member of the Satanic Temple. Judy Doe, a member of the Satanic Temple, filed a motion to disqualify Justice Barrett last week. Read the […]
Frank Holt Farms to host “Plow Day” on Saturday
Another “plow day” activity is coming up Saturday, November 14th at the Frank Holt farm in southeast Mercer County. The Holt farm is located three miles south of Princeton on Highway 65 to Route E, then head east on Route E eight miles to Intrepid Street. Turn east of Intrepid for one and a half […]
Plans developing for 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion
“Plans for the 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion Week-end are off and running,” said Alumni Association Secretary Steve Maxey following a planning meeting held on Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Trenton. “Despite the cancellation of many of the 2020 reunions, lots of graduating classes are planning to host reunions in 2021 to coincide with […]
Livingston County Library to host “Author Talk” with Angela Poling
The Livingston County Library host author Angela Poling on her new book, Town of Vision. This local book chronicles the life and murals of the late Kelly Poling. Starting at 6:00 pm on Monday, Nov. 9, patrons can go to the Livingston County Library’s Youtube channel, LCLReads, to view the pre-recorded talk. A link will […]
BTC Bank announces the launch of “Funding Futures” fundraising campaign
A BTC Bank non-profit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation, has announced the launch of the Funding Futures fundraising campaign. The pandemic has limited the corporation’s ability to host its typical fundraising events this year. The corporation hopes to raise $20,000 during Funding Futures, so it can continue to fulfill the financial needs of youth […]
John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site and Locust Creek Covered Bridge host public meeting November 18
Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting about the Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site and Locust Creek Covered Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Pershing Memorial Museum and Leadership Archives building located at 905 Ausmus St. in Laclede. […]
Trenton Boy Scouts to host “Scouting For Food” campaign
Trenton area Scouts will collect nonperishable food and household items on November 7th for their annual “Scouting for Food” campaign to benefit the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County. Items should be placed near the front door or porch and be visible from the street. Scouts and parents helping will meet at the Wesley United […]
North Central Missouri Fair Board to host membership meeting
The North Central Missouri Fair Board will host an annual membership meeting. Anyone interested in joining the fair board is welcome to attend at the Rock Barn in Trenton on the evening of November 5th at 6 o’clock. A regular board meeting will follow. Anyone with questions about joining the North Central Missouri Fair Board […]
Food Safety webinar scheduled for November 17, 2020
The Missouri Small Business Development Center at Northwest Missouri State University, the Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry, and University Missouri Extension are partnering to host a Food Safety for Food Processors and Small Businesses webinar on Nov. 17, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no fee to […]
Main Street Chillicothe to host “BooFest” on October 31, 2020
Main Street Chillicothe will hold the 21st Annual BooFest on October 31st. The drive-through event will be in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Chillicothe that afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock. Main Street Chillicothe asks that vehicles enter the parking lot from Bryan. There will be four lanes in the parking […]
Audio: Green Hills Animal Shelter to host Barktober Fest on October 24th
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold its Second Barktober Fest as a fundraiser. Social time will begin at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton on the evening of October 24th at 5 o’clock. Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock, and an auction will be at 7 o’clock. Charlie Bacon, Travis Mullenix, […]
Virtual field days allow CAFNR Agricultural Research Centers to continue outreach
From August to October, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Agricultural Research Centers showcase research projects and share demonstrations during its field day season. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Research Centers to reevaluate how they would proceed with their in-person field day events. After discussions with advisory boards and […]
Flu shot clinics to be offered in Livingston and Mercer counties
The Livingston County Health Center has opened its kids’ curbside flu shot clinic Thursday, October 22nd to adults. Flu shots will be administered at the health center in Chillicothe from 1 to 4 o’clock by appointment. An additional clinic is scheduled for November 2nd from 9 to 4 o’clock. Contact the health center to schedule […]
“Field to Freezer Workshop” on basic deer processing to be held in Kirksville
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a Field to Freezer workshop in Kirksville on basic deer processing. The free workshop, designed for persons at least 11 years old, will be at the MDC Northeast Regional Office on the evening of November 2nd from 5:30 to 8:30. The program will cover the field dressing process […]
Man charged in connection with shots fired at Budget Host Motel in Kirksville
A Georgia man has been charged in Adair County following Kirksville police responding to the Budget Host Motel the morning of Saturday, October 17th in reference to a report of gunshots fired. Online court information shows 32-year-old Markeyon Ricardo Rogers of Columbus, Georgia faces the felonies of unlawful use of a weapon—while intoxicated—loaded weapon and […]
Free soybean cyst nematode egg count tests available to area farmers
A limited number of free Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) egg count tests are available for area farmers. The free tests, provided by an SCN Coalition grant, can be claimed by contacting the Harrison County Extension Center at (660) 425-6434. Soybean Cyst nematodes are one of the most yield-limiting pests in Missouri soybean fields. Many commercial […]
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri to host “Scare Away Cancer—Battle of the Branches Scarecrow Contest”
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri is hosting a Scare Away Cancer—Battle of the Branches Scarecrow Contest to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each Farmers Bank branch has decorated its location with pink fall décor. Each is also conducting a fundraiser to support a local cancer awareness group. Marketing Director Cindy Roy says funds […]