The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in north Missouri planned for the week of October 22 – 28 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
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Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls six meat and potato products
Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling six of its meat and potato products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after Hy-Vee’s supplier, McCain Foods announced it was recalling its caramelized mushrooms and fire-roasted tomatoes, which are ingredients […]
Full Debate: Attorney General Josh Hawley and Senator Claire McCaskill Debate in St. Louis
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley said Thursday night that he opposed cutting Social Security and Medicare to help erase the nation’s ballooning deficits and debt. Breaking with a suggestion by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Hawley said that if cuts needed to be made, lawmakers should look at taking federal dollars from the Affordable […]
Audio: Thirty Two schools to participate in Trenton Marching Festival
The 32 schools participating in the Trenton Marching Festival Saturday will be judged in various events. Three judges will evaluate the 19 bands competing in the parade competition in the Missouri Day Festival Parade, which begins at Main and Crowder at 8:30 that morning. Co-manager Roy Maxwell says the parade judges are strategically placed. […]
You can help locally with Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect 11 million gift-filled shoe boxes worldwide in November. Shoe boxes can be dropped off at about 5,000 locations, which include the Activity Center of the First Baptist Church of Trenton and the Cornerstone Church of Chillicothe, November 12th through 19th. Operation Christmas Child spokesperson Belinda Hogan says […]
Livingston County Commission to attend meeting on Proposition D
The Livingston County Commission plans to attend a meeting on Proposition D next week. The meeting will be in the meeting room of the Chillicothe Fire Department Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Proposition D appears on Missouri’s November 6, 2018, general election ballot. It was referred to state voters by the Legislature. Prop D phases […]
Sports historian to speak at Grundy County Museum on Saturday
Adam Criblez, a sports historian, will present a program titled Why Sports History Matters: Tales from the Heartland at 3:30 on Saturday at the Grundy County Museum. Dr. Criblez is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and Sports History is a specialty. One […]
Spickard Board of Education discusses student behavior
A new paraprofessional has been hired for the Spickard R-2 School District. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze announced the hiring of Raquel Woodrome to the board of education at its meeting Monday evening. Schneiderheinze also talked about the Positive Behavior Support Student Matrix. Schneiderheinze said whenever a student does something on the matrix, he or she will […]
Grundy County Public Water Supply District issues boil order
Grundy County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to a broken water line and repairs. The advisory affects customers from the intersection of Route N and NN north on Route NN to the Route O intersection, including Northeast Geode Lane, Route NN, and Northeast 45th Street. The advisory […]
MoDOT to close Highway 139 for crossing work
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports crews working with BNSF Railway plan to close part of Highway 139, also known as Kansas Avenue, in Bosworth on Friday. The Highway 139/Kansas Avenue will be closed at the Marceline Sub crossing from 9 o’clock in the morning until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. MoDOT notes motorists will […]
Belton man sentenced to 17-years for meth conspiracy in northern Missouri, Trenton man pleads guilty
A Belton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north-central Missouri and for illegally possessing firearms. Robert Ryan Hicks, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 17 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 4, 2017, Hicks […]
Soybean specialist offers tips for handling weather woes
Mother Nature has much to say about soybean yield and grain quality almost every year, says University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold. This year was no exception. Several important soybean-growing regions in Missouri experienced severe drought this year. The most worrisome effect from drought is yield loss, but producers face several other effects […]
I-35 resurfacing project in Harrison County to see ramp closures
As the Interstate 35 in Harrison County resurfacing project continues, Herzog Construction Company of St. Joseph contracted by the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the southbound off and on ramps to U.S. Route 69 at the state line (Exit 116) and Eagleville (Exit 106) next week. I-35 southbound to Route N – Oct. 22, […]
Wright Memorial Hospital announces Senior Life Solutions service
Wright Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of a new service that will soon be offered to the citizens of Trenton and the surrounding region. Aging brings many joys, more time with family and freedom in retirement, but older years can also bring difficult life transitions including the loss of loved ones and stresses of […]
Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show set for October 27th in Kirksville
The 31st annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by Kirksville Women of Today will be held at the William Matthew Middle School located at 1515 S. Cottage Grove in Kirksville, MO on Saturday, October 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths displaying woodcrafts, fabric items, candles, soaps, floral, crochet, needlework, handmade jewelry, and […]
Audio: McCaskill campaign claims hidden camera video is fraud, demands investigation with Hawley recusing himself
Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill’s campaign claims the right-leaning Project Veritas has committed fraud in its production of hidden camera video of her and her staff. McCaskill campaign manager David Kirby is calling on the State Attorney General’s office to investigate the activities as a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Kirby says […]
Audio: Missouri agriculture director says technology is crucial to attracting young farmers
The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director says technology is important in attracting young farmers. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story. The state Department of Agriculture says the average age of a Missouri farmer is 58. MDA Director Chris Chinn notes Governor Mike Parson’s two top priorities are workforce development and infrastructure, adding […]
Empire District Gas Company to reduce natural gas rates
The Missouri Public Service Commission reports Empire District Gas Company will reduce annual natural gas revenues by $773,566. Residential customers will see natural gas rates drop by about 1.7 cents per 100 cubic feet of natural gas. The new rates are expected to take effect on October 24th. The Public Service Commission notes the reduction […]
More than 250 flu shots administered during drive-thru flu shot clinic
The Grundy County Health Department of Trenton reports more than 250 flu shots were given to participants and volunteers at its drive-thru flu shot clinic in Trenton on Wednesday. Emergency Response Planner for the health department Kelli Hillerman reports the numbers were down from the previous drive-thru clinic in 2013. However, she says it was […]
Solid Waste collection event to be held in Bethany
Harrison County residents can dispose of special solid waste items banned from landfills at a collection event on Saturday, October 20th. Residents can bring the waste to the City Street Barn at 301 South 28th Street in Bethany from 9 o’clock to noon. Items to be accepted for a fee include clean tires free of debris, […]