All too often, dreams are shattered by the act of being distracted or impaired while behind the wheel. In the last three years, there were 36 fatal crashes and 136 serious injury crashes involving an impaired driver under the age of 21. As a result of making this wrong choice, 53 people died and 184 […]
With 947,900 Missourians labeled as “food insecure” according to the Map the Meal Gap 2015 study, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to obtain and distribute food to hungry families across the state. For the third consecutive year, insurance agents are accepting donations from April 16, 2018, to May 11, 2018, at their local […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class with the application deadline of April 26, 2018. Testing for prospective troopers will be administered in the following areas: Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO ─ Tentatively scheduled for 04/27/2018 Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO ─ April 18, 2018 Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO ─ To be determined […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved salary increases at its meeting Monday night. The base salary for district certified staff will increase by $1,500 and non-certified staff members will receive a three percent salary increase. The board approved the district providing healthcare to certified staff through Midwest Public Risk, which is provided through Cigna […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a health insurance plan for the 2018-2019 school year at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers presented two options from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. One option involved a 10% increase in premiums with the same plan services as 2017-2018. The other option involved an […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Monday of three area residents on unrelated charges. Thirty-three year old Cody James Burchett of Trenton was charged with felony first-degree stalking—first offense. His bond is $10,000 cash only, and he was scheduled for Associate Division of Circuit Court Tuesday. Court documents accuse Burchett of purposely disturbing someone […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved Thursday evening covering the cost of blood tests for employees not on the school’s insurance. Basic blood tests would cost $19 per employee with employees on the school insurance to have the cost covered by insurance. The board discussed exploring other possibilities for employee health insurance. Midwest […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a server and installation bid and approved an ordinance regarding electric refinancing at its meeting Monday evening. The accepted server and server installation bid was from Green Hills Communications for $9,750. Harland Technology Services also bid at a price of $13,558.08. The board approved an ordinance authorizing Gallatin to […]
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board evaluated several properties of concern during a nearly one-hour meeting last night at City Hall. The board voted to remove three of the locations from the list after determining issues had been abated. These are at 825 West Crowder Road, owned by Bill Grubb, 1909 Carnes belonging to Rogelio Olivo and […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the renewal of liability insurance at its meeting Monday evening. The liability insurance is through the Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund for a total of $14,259. The amount increased from previous years due to the district insuring the new school bus fleet. The board approved the only […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved the renewal of insurance at its meeting Monday evening. The insurance is through Missouri United School Insurance Council and comes with an optional umbrella policy and cyber coverage options. The board also approved the purchase of a laptop cart from SHI, the senior trip, a vocational work release […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kirksville man Friday night for drugs. The Patrol accused 21-year-old Zachary Bowens of felony delivery of a controlled substance, possession of fewer than 10 grams of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also accused of felony unlawful use of a weapon and no insurance. […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved of a photographer and the 2016-2017 audit at its meeting Monday evening. Ally Lashae Photography will take pictures at Barnwarming, Homecoming, and Prom. It was reported the district had a good operating year and is financially stable. The board also employed a paraprofessional who will begin services […]
The Green Hills Recreation Association will distribute registration forms for its youth recreation basketball league to area schools this week. The league is open to children from age four to sixth grade and consists of boys and girls teams from the communities in the Green Hills region. Boys and girls residing in Grundy County will […]
When checking off items for college, the Missouri Insurance Department wants to remind students and parents not to forget insurance coverage. “College students will be heading to school soon, some for the first time. Such a significant life change is likely to impact your insurance coverage,” said Chlora Lindley-Myers, director of the department. “It’s important […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released an audit of Putnam County Memorial Hospital, which uncovered $90 million in inappropriate lab billings by hospital leadership and associates. The investigation started after auditors identified serious concerns with the hospital’s financial condition during a regularly scheduled audit of Putnam County. “The decisions made by hospital management and […]
The Spickard City Council heard a presentation and discussed insurance coverage for 2017 at its meeting Monday evening. Council member Maggie George moved to hold off on insuring two vehicles with the possibility of selling them at a later date. Member Betty Lee moved to find out the cost to get the backhoe to work. […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a quote for high school roof repairs at a work session Tuesday evening. The project will cost $12,250 and be completed later this month or April and the roof work will complete the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning updates and roof repairs approved by voters last April. Superintendent […]
North Mercer Kindergarten through 12th grade Principal Kim Palmer is retiring at the end of this school year. She’s been employed 30 years at North Mercer as a teacher, and then Principal since 2007. The North Mercer board approved a resolution for the April ballot involving a Proposition C waiver proposal. The board approved a […]
The city of Gallatin has received a plaque and a grant of slightly over $9,000 from the Mirma Self Insurance pool. The money is to be used to purchase a car camera and surveillance equipment for the police department, and for an electric crimper and gas detector for the utility department. The Gallatin electric department is test […]
