The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education at a special meeting Monday moved to restructure the Principal position. The position was restructured from a prekindergarten to 12th-grade principal to a secondary principal position for fifth through 12th grade and a part-time elementary position for pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. During an executive session, the board accepted the […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved two bids and a fundraising request at its meeting Monday night. The approved bids were from Westbrook and Company of Richmond for audit services for the 2018-2019 school year as well as from Generational Buildings to construct a bus barn. The fundraising request was from the Booster Club […]
Gary Webber from the Missouri Rural Water Association presented water survey findings during the Jamesport City Council’s meeting Monday evening. The findings suggested Jamesport Water Company needed to increase its water rates for its customers and the council approved the suggested increases. The water rate will be raised to $23 for the first 1,000 gallons […]
While it was a very light voter turnout in Grundy County for the election Tuesday, the race for the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board turned out to be very close. Three incumbents will return to the Trenton City Council. Three candidates filed for the two open seats on the nursing home district board. The […]
The Jamesport Community Association sponsors two shows at the Spillman Event Center in Jamesport next month. The Farm Toy Show and the Classic Tractor Show will both be held April 14th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Those attending will be able to trade, buy, sell, and show during […]
The Jamesport City Council approved an amendment to an ordinance regarding factory-built homes Monday evening. The amendment says no one should place a factory-built home in Jamesport with a date of manufacture prior to 10 years before the date of placement. It also states that it is the duty of the owner of the factory-built […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved a funding request by the National Honor Society Thursday evening. The approval of the request allows the National Honor Society to hold cake walks at the fifth and sixth-grade basketball games. After an executive session, it was announced the board accepted board member Brandon Hoover’s resignation. The board […]
Deer hunters can get their trophy antlers measured in the morning and learn how to grow big deer in the afternoon at the White-tailed Deer Spectacular on Saturday, March 24, in Jamesport. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting the free event at the A.V. Spillman Event Center, 308 Broadway. The first event will […]
The Jamesport Community Association will sponsor the 11th Annual Handcrafted Furniture and Crafts Auction next month. The event will be held at the Spillman Event Center in Jamesport March 10th starting at 9 o’clock in the morning and will include items made by the Amish; dining, living, bedroom, kitchen, and office furniture; quilts; and crafts. […]
The Jamesport City Council amended an ordinance regarding factory-built homes at its meeting Tuesday evening. The amendment says no person shall place any factory-built home within Jamesport with a date of manufacture prior to 10 years before the date of placement. The council also approved an ordinance vacating and discontinuing a portion of a public […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education Thursday evening adopted a calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. The first day of school for next school year will be August 16th, and the last day of school will be May 13th, 2019. The board approved a certificate of deposit investment of $150,000 for eight months at 1.77% […]
A Jamesport woman was injured Monday afternoon when, according to the Highway Patrol, the van she was driving traveled off Highway 190 at the Livingston-Daviess county line; struck an embankment and overturned on its top. The westbound van was demolished. The highway patrol reports 49-year-old Elizabeth Huffman of Jamesport was taken by ambulance to Hedrick […]
The driver was arrested and a passenger was injured in a single vehicle accident yesterday afternoon two miles to the east of Altamont in Daviess County. The highway patrol reports 30-year-old Cristina Curtis of Altamont received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Cameron Regional Medical Center. The driver was listed as 31-year-old Jamie […]
The Jamesport City Council accepted a bid to clean city hall at their latest meeting. The approved bid was from Blanche Archers for $175 per week which was the only bid. The council voted to add three street lights. Two street lights will be added south of Charles Street, and one will be added east […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved a resolution at its meeting January 10th to place a measure on the April ballot to continue its tax levy. The current levy is 25 cents. The board also moved to seek bids for a nine-month certificate of deposit. The funds are being reinvested following the receipt of […]
A Jamesport woman is facing three felony charges in Grundy County following her arrest by the Trenton Police Department. 18-year-old Breanna Clevenger has been charged with possession of a controlled substance listed as methamphetamine; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; and endangering the welfare of a child. Bond is $25,000 cash pending her appearance Tuesday in […]
Jamesport will be the location this Saturday for what the Bud Wilson family calls a “Celebration of Life.” Activities scheduled for the A.V. Spillman Events Center include a carry-in meal at 2 o’clock; the memorial service is at 3 o’clock, and the visitation extends until 7 o’clock Saturday evening. Memorial contributions can be given to Jeffrey […]
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 a Jamesport man sustained minor injuries when his sports utility vehicle overturned five miles west of Trenton Tuesday morning. Thirty-two-year-old Jared Perkins traveled east on Missouri 6 when the vehicle ran off the south side of the road and struck a guardrail before overturning. The SUV came to rest on its […]
Jeff Crowley, Executive Director of Serve Link Home Care of Trenton, recently presented scholarships to three allied health students at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Crowley remarked, “Serve Link is committed to serving the residents of the Green Hills Region with quality in-home care. The awarding of these scholarships for students who are training […]
