The Livingston County Health Center reports 379 cumulative cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 20 since Sunday, October 11th. Of the 77 active cases, 53 are in the community, three are in schools, and 21 are in facilities. There are 11 current hospitalizations and four deaths related to COVID-19 for Livingston County. The […]
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“Back the Blue – Save Our Children” Trump parade to pass through Jamesport
A Back the Blue/Save Our Children Trump parade will go through Jamesport Saturday, October 17th. Line up will start at Prairie Metal Sales at 20203 Highway 190 that afternoon at 1:30. The parade will start at 2 o’clock, go through Jamesport, and end in the west part of town. Anyone interested in participating is asked […]
Trenton Board of Education approve school calendar update, policy involving law enforcement not approved
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday evening, October 13th approved, on a split vote of six to one, a school calendar update involving converting student days to all staff workdays. Board Member Corey Leeper was the only opposing vote. Students will not be in class on October 26th and December 7th, but staff […]
Federal leader looks to Missouri as model for post-incarceration success
About 96% of people incarcerated in Missouri eventually return home to our communities. More than 15,000 Missourians are released from state prisons each year. To help boost their chances of success, the Missouri Department of Corrections partners with fellow state agencies and community nonprofit organizations to build a network of support in areas such as […]
Audio: Missouri’s coronavirus dashboard is set to be re-launched on Wednesday.
A state health official said on Monday that after a “database extract error” incorrectly showed a massive one-day increase in coronavirus cases in Missouri, the problem remains unresolved. On Saturday, the state health department reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, which would be nearly 3,000 more than the previous record for a […]
Trenton Administrative Committee approve motions, reviews 2-hour parking on Main Street
The Trenton Administrative Committee to the Trenton City Council Tuesday evening approved three motions and discussed three other topics during a one-hour meeting. Committee members are Dave Mlika, Danny Brewer, and Glen Briggs. Also attending were Councilwoman Cathie Smith, Administrator Ron Urton, and Clerk Cindy Simpson Mayor of Trenton, Linda Crooks, was among persons participating […]
Department of Health and Senior Services addresses State of Missouri COVID-19 data concerns as it transitions to automatic reporting
Providing real-time information and reporting about COVID-19’s impact on Missouri remains a top priority for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. DHSS works diligently each day to provide transparent and actionable data to Missourians to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. The amount and types of information create a dynamic, complex situation that […]
Opioid Manufacturer Mallinckrodt to pay $1.6 Billion in settlement
Attorney General Schmitt announced an update to a global settlement framework agreement between state attorneys general, local subdivisions, and the opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt (MNK), its subsidiaries, and certain other affiliates. Under the new settlement, MNK will pay $1.6 billion into a trust as described below. MNK is currently the largest generic opioid manufacturer in the […]
Mexico, Missouri man pleads guilty to possessing stolen firearms
A Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to possessing stolen firearms taken during the burglary of Tiger Pawn Shop in Columbia, Mo. Tyler Andrew Hilderman, 27, of Mexico, Missouri pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. to one count of possessing stolen firearms and one count of stealing firearms from […]
Missouri man sentenced to 35 years for illegal firearms and stalking
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms, including purchasing firearms advertised on the internet, and of stalking two female victims associated with massage parlors in Kansas. “This armed and dangerous criminal, with a history of stalking and violence toward women, will spend the rest of his life in prison,” said […]
Trump Administration invests nearly $42 million to improve rural electric infrastructure in rural Missouri, Iowa, & Nebraska
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Directors for Missouri Jeff Case, for Iowa Grant Menke, and for Nebraska Karl Elmshaeuser, today announced the USDA is investing $41,967,000 to build and improve critical electric infrastructure. The funding, made possible through the Electric Loan Program, will benefit more than 77,000 rural […]
Area residents inducted into Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
Several of this year’s Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees are from the Green Hills area. Inductees include Carol Ausberger from Grundy County, Dean Palmer from Linn County, Sheryl Thompson from Mercer County, Mary Oden from Putnam County, and a posthumous award for Steven Grooms from Caldwell County. The Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes […]
Chillicothe City Council addresses lengthy agenda, including budgets, bids and airport board
The Chillicothe City Council approved ordinances the evening of Monday, October 12th amending the police department budget and accepting a bid for a wood stove/boiler for the street barn. City Administrator Darin Chappell reports the police department budget amendment recognized the increase in revenue from the new sales tax of a quarter of a cent […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen review sewer rate ordinance
The Spickard Board of Aldermen the evening of Monday, October 12th accepted a reading for a new sewer rate ordinance. The details of the ordinance were not provided. The board approved dropping the lien on the Michael Washburn property. The new owners will be responsible for capping the sewer line. During a sewer update, it […]
Wallace State Park hosts fall fun event with hike and campsite decorating contest on October 24th
Staff at Wallace State Park invites the public to attend their annual fall fun event on Saturday, Oct, 24. The day includes a trail hiking adventure called “Find the Pumpkin” at 2 p.m. Hikers who find the hidden pumpkins on the trails will win a special prize. Those interested in participating should meet at the […]
North Mercer R-3 Board of Education sets graduation date, approves coaching responsibilities
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education the evening of Monday, October 12th set graduation and approved supplemental coaching responsibilities. The graduation is scheduled for the afternoon of May 9th, 2021 at 2 o’clock. Supplemental coaching responsibilities included retired teacher Dave Fuller to continue as the head boys and girls track coach. Fuller has directed […]
Public safety medals awarded to area residents for assisting Trenton police officer Jasmine Diab
Governor Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to 11 first responders and six civilians the morning of Tuesday, October 13th for heroic and life-saving actions during 2019. Recipients of the Public Safety Civilian Award were Jason Gamm, Rick Shannon, and Wesley Teague. The Trenton Police Department nominated them for their action when Officer Jasmine […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to hold wingshooting workshop near Kirksville
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a free basic shotgun wingshooting workshop near Kirksville. Hunters at least 14 years old are invited to the program outside at the Big Creek Conservation Area October 27th at 4:30. The workshop will help new shooters and migratory and upland bird hunters improve their hunting skills. Topics to […]
Grundy County Commission approves COVID-19 relief funds for three organizations; commission participates in virtual meeting
The Grundy County Commission approved Coronavirus Relief Fund allocations for three entities the morning of Tuesday, October 13th. The Grundy County Senior Tax Board was approved for $1,152.62 for COVID-19-related expenses. A pre-approval was granted for $2,800 for HVAC air purifiers at the North 65 Center. Laredo R-7 was approved for $6,395.75 in funding. Presiding […]
Missouri Days Virtual Marching Festival rolls out 2020 competition
Appearing a bit different this year, the 2020 Missouri Days Virtual Marching Festival begins today with 30 Missouri and Iowa High Schools competing and Trenton High School performing in exhibition. Schools have submitted video’s and have chosen to enter any of the four areas of competition or all four with classes determined by the Missouri […]