The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri legislature and governor have taken actions to increase penalties for those caught poaching Missouri game animals and other native wildlife species. Missouri Governor Michael Parson signed HB260 into law July 11. Called the Poaching Bill, it significantly raises fines for those convicted of illegally taking Missouri […]
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, Harrison County Extension Council members are inviting people of all ages to help celebrate 100 years of extension service in Harrison County. Events planned for the day will provide an opportunity for the public to get a closer look at programming available through MU Extension, as well as help raise […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers’ “2019 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest” and invites the public to vote for the MSHP’s cruiser. The 2019 MSHP submission featured in the photo above the story is a marked, vibrant blue, MSHP Dodge Charger and marked MSHP Donzi patrol […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of July 15 – 21. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Signal improvements are coming to the Cameron area. The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to install flashing yellow arrow signals at several intersections along U.S. Route 69 in Cameron beginning next week. The new signals will help provide a safer, smoother flow of traffic. Flashing yellow arrows are new to Cameron, but are in use […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved various actions at its meeting on Wednesday night. The purchase of Missouri Rural Water Association water billing software and a package of postcard paper for $360. Bills went out late this month, but tax was not included. The tax that should have been applied will be calculated and shared […]
Part of Cowgill Street in Chillicothe will be closed starting next week for street work. Crews plan to close Cowgill from the railroad tracks to Jameson Street Monday, July 15, 2019, and it may be closed for a few months. The street will be torn out and new concrete will be placed with the curb […]
Community members can join the Chillicothe Police Department for food, coffee, and conversation at the department’s quarterly Coffee with A Cop. The event will be at the Comfort Inn and Suites of Chillicothe Friday morning, July 12, 2019, from 9 to 11 o’clock. The Chillicothe Police Department will discuss with the public current events in […]
Four Kansas City, Missouri, residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a series of armed robberies. Brion L. McDonald, 30, and Felicia D. Green, 42, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough. McDonald pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. Green pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to […]
A Mexican national has been sentenced in federal court after repeatedly illegally entering the United States. Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Vazquez, 42, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays on Tuesday, July 10, to four years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. On Feb. 5, 2019, Rodriguez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to […]
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the Livingston County Library invites you to join them for a live webcast of a guided recreation of Apollo 11’s journey to see how this mission was executed by crew members and mission control in Houston. The event will take place Monday, July 15, 2019, […]
Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling hamburger and hot dog buns and other bakery products due to the potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production. Consumption of product may cause a choking hazard. The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers under a variety of brand […]
Jesse James Days will be held in Winston this weekend with activities to include an ice cream social, gospel sing, and food shack opening at the Winston City Park Friday evening, July 12, 2019, at 6 o’clock. Food available will include tenderloins, hamburgers, pies, and cakes with entertainment by Servants of the Most High and […]
Cowboy Country will perform during Saturday Night Live in Princeton Saturday, July 13, 2019. The event, to also include special guests vocalist Ann Brock and her husband Terry Brock playing the fiddle, will perform at the Bandstand at 7:30. Ann Brock is the director of the Saint Joseph Orchestra, and Terry Brock is the first […]
Today (Wednesday, July 10, 2019) is the last day for residents of the Rich Hill Township of Livingston County to register to vote for the special election August 6th to consider a tax levy for roads. Individuals who want to register to vote or change their address may do so in the Livingston County Clerk’s […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a bid for demolition at its meeting on Monday evening. HF Excavating LLC’s bid was approved for the demolition and removal of 412 South Ballew Street not to exceed $8,875. It was the only bid received for the work with work to be completed by August 17th. Bids […]
The Mercer County Fair will be held in Princeton next week. Activities for the fair will start with 4-H conference and open class exhibit judging the evening of July 16th from 5 to 6 o’clock. Fair royalty will be introduced at 6 o’clock. July 17th will include a rabbit show at 9 o’clock in the […]
Five Points Alive and Main Street Trenton’s Chalk on the Walk has been rescheduled for Friday, July 12, 2019. The event was postponed last month due to the weather. Spokesperson Sena Arnold says Chalk on the Walk will begin with registration at the Sesquicentennial Park gazebo Friday morning from 9 to 10 o’clock. Water-soluble pastel […]
The Princeton City Council agreed Monday evening to contribute to the Princeton Rotary Club purchasing a welcome sign. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the Rotary discussed a grant they received for approximately $2,600 for a welcome sign, but about $4,100 would not be covered for the sign. Rotary has one year to install the sign, […]
18th District State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin of Shelbina will be the speaker at a July 18, 2019 meeting of Linn County Republican Women. The meeting will be held at the Center Stage Restaurant in Marceline. Social time is scheduled for 6:30 with the meeting at 7 o’clock. Senator O’Laughlin is to give a legislative update. The […]
