The North Central Missouri College Human Resource Management class partnered with fifth graders from Gallatin’s Middle School to participate in their School of Economics day. Each fifth-grader was assigned a job where they earned a salary and had different job tasks to complete. NCMC’s Human Resource Management class assisted the fifth graders by helping place […]
The National Weather Service indicates there is a potential for Missouri to once again experience flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports last year’s damage repairs are ongoing. FEMA calls its National Flood Insurance Program “a great way” to protect homes, businesses, or personal property. The National Flood Insurance Program reports just six inches of […]
Two dates and locations in Trenton are listed to visit in person with the Veterans Service Representative. The Veterans officer will be at Trenton HyVee this Monday, February 3rd from 9 to 2 o’clock. He’ll be at the VFW Hall in Trenton on Friday, February 7th from 7 to 2 o’clock. The officer can help […]
A two-vehicle crash in Ray County has claimed the life of a man from Polo and seriously injured a resident of Rayville. Twenty-five-year-old Justin Hicks of Polo died at North Kansas City Hospital Wednesday after being injured in the 6 am crash. The other driver, 49-year-old Larry York of Rayville, was taken to North Kansas […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program 2020 general signup to enroll by February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term. “This is the first opportunity for general […]
Grundy County Commissioners adopted a deficit budget for the calendar year on Wednesday, however, as in recent years, commissioners hope expenses will be less than projected and revenues come in higher than anticipated. That combination has allowed Grundy County to finish the calendar year with a balanced budget. Such was the case for 2019 when […]
With just four out of seven members present, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening and took action on several properties of concern. Public hearings were held about five residential locations. Each was then advanced to the next step in the process called “findings of fact.” Those addresses are 409 East 19th Street, 1437 […]
Just three candidates have filed for seats on the Princeton R-5 Board of Education. Since the number of candidates equals the number of positions to be filled, the Princeton school district will not have a board member election on April 7th. Filing for the board were two incumbents, Rick Ellsworth and Karla Meinke. Seeking a […]
The Mercer County Health Department of Princeton will hold its annual Wellness Challenge focusing on healthy lifestyles. Sign-ups will be at the health department office on February 18th through 21st from 8 o’clock to 4:30. The challenge will last six weeks through April 4th. Administrator Gina Finney says the program will not just focus on […]
More than 1,100 applications were submitted to the state from companies interested in selling medical marijuana inside highly-secured retail sites. Of those applicants, only 192 will get licenses. A 2018 ballot measure passed by Missouri voters allows 24 licensed dispensary locations in each of the state’s eight congressional districts. The state says the dispensaries chosen […]
The sea of native warm-season grass on Gene Cowherd’s Barry County farm is a reminder of a time when buffalo grazed tall prairie grasses. Cowherd’s first-year grasses stand more than 6 feet high with thick, green undergrowth. The grasses are part of a diverse grazing system that also includes alfalfa, Bermuda grass, orchardgrass, red clover, […]
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers a two-year Fire Science degree. My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Program Coordinator of Health Sciences at NCMC. This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. According to […]
A consent judgment has been issued in the Grundy County Circuit Court regarding a wrongful death suit stemming from a fatality accident last year on East 9th in Trenton. A motor vehicle collided with the rear of a buggy claiming the life of 57-year-old Elizabeth Hostetler of Spickard and injuring her ten-year-old daughter. Joe Hostetler […]
A consent judgment has been issued in the Grundy County Circuit Court regarding a wrongful death suit stemming from a fatality accident May 31A motor vehicle collided with a horse and buggy claiming the life of 57-year-old Elizabeth Hostetler of Spickard and injuring her ten-year-old daughter. Joe Hostetler filed the lawsuit last July against the […]
Five defendants waived preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Their cases were bound for court appearances either Thursday or next month in Division One. Trenton residents Daniel Brown and Krystal Leanna Martin are charged with trafficking drugs, or an attempt to do so, as of December 24th. Both are to […]
Eleven defendants have been indicted for their roles in a $1.7 million conspiracy to distribute 150 kilograms of methamphetamine and 10 kilograms of heroin, as well as illegally possessing numerous firearms. Kamel Mahgub Elburki, 31, Ashley Brooke Clevenger, 37, Edward Jason Alberty Jr., 23, Rachel Gale Simpson, 36, Daniel Jessie Ruiz, 35, and Matthew John […]
The Braymer farmer charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Wisconsin brothers appeared via Polycom in the Associate Division of Caldwell County Circuit Court on Thursday morning. Online court information indicates that upon motion of Garland Joseph Nelson, his case was continued to February 6th for a preliminary hearing […]
Governor Mike Parson has appointed a Laclede resident to the Missouri Gaming Commission. David Hane retired from the Brookfield Police Department, where he served as police chief for 31 years. He also previously served as the Brookfield city manager, a past member and chairman of the North Missouri Drug Task Force, and past member and […]
The Trenton Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission approved requests at public hearings Monday night. The Board of Adjustments hearing involved a request from Jose Barron Junior on a 10-foot variance on the required 15-foot side yard setback next to a street to allow for a storage building at 200 Harris Avenue. The […]
This month retired Missouri residents will see a 1.6% cost of living adjustment in their Social Security benefits. About 75% of the increase is paid out to beneficiaries listed as retired workers, and about 13% is paid to disabled workers. According to the most recent Social Security Administration data, there are 1,293,897 Missourians […]
