Views: 0The Trenton R-9 Board of Education the evening of Tuesday, September 8th discussed various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the school district. Some of the discussions focused on employee status during the pandemic as related to classification as essential employees. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the federal government lists teachers as essential, and he […]
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Free kayak clinics to be offered north of Kirksville
Views: 0The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer two free clinics north of Kirksville to teach the basics of kayaking to individuals at least 10 years old. The clinics will be at the Hazel Creek Lake on Peaceful Front Road the evenings of September 30th and October 1st from 4:30 to 6:30. Participants will learn […]
Missouri Department of Conservation sets proposed bear-hunting framework for future seasons
Views: 0The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved a proposed hunting framework by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a potential future black bear season in Missouri. The Commission approved the framework at its Sept. 4 open meeting in Jefferson City and is asking for final public input Oct. 16 through Nov. 14. If the […]
Grundy County Health Department reports 5 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday; 57 cases active
Views: 0The Grundy County Health Department reports it continues to see daily increases in the number of COVID-19 cases. On Sunday, the health department said it was notified of another five positive cases, raising the total since testing began to 91. That’s an overall increase of 40 positives since the first of September. Of the […]
Planning and Zoning Commission postpones meeting regarding proposed outdoor theater
Views: 0A postponement by one month has been announced for the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a hearing on a request for a conditional use permit. The hearing had been announced for Tuesday, September 8th, and Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports the meeting tomorrow night has been postponed until October 5th due […]
Mexican national sentenced to 16-years for meth conspiracy
Views: 0A Mexican national who resided in Springfield, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in the Kansas City, Missouri, area and in the Springfield area. Luis Manuel Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 16 years and eight months […]
Area counties report new cases of COVID-19
Views: 0The Caldwell County Health Department reports an increase of three total COVID-19 cases and a second death in the county related to the virus. Caldwell County’s total number of cases is 59. No more information has been released on the second death. Forty-nine of the 59 total cases are confirmed, and 10 are probable. […]
Trenton VFW Post 919 to honor POWs and those listed as MIA
Views: 0VFW Post 919 of Trenton will honor local and national prisoners of war and those missing in action. The public is invited to attend the recognition in front of the Baker School in Trenton on the morning of September 18th at 10 o’clock. Attendees are asked to follow COVID-19 protocol, wear masks, and bring […]
Chillicothe resident receives Master Conservationist Award
Views: 0A Chillicothe resident received a Master Conservationist Award at the Missouri Conservation Commission’s meeting in Jefferson City Friday, September 4th. Jeff Churan was the 62nd recipient of the award from the commission and Missouri Department of Conservation. The Master Conservationist Award honors living or deceased citizen conservationists, former MDC commissioners, and employees of conservation-related […]
With continued spread of COVID-19, Wright Memorial Hospital, Hedrick Medical Center, revise visitor guidelines
Views: 0With the continued spread of COVID-19, Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital have revised their visitor guidelines to further protect patients and care team members. The new visitor guidelines fall in line with the Saint Luke’s Kansas City area hospitals as ‘Level 4 Restricted.’ Level 4 Restricted visitor guidelines restrict visitors to one […]
White House coronavirus task force ramps up recommendations for Missouri: wear masks and close bars
Views: 0The latest report from the White House coronavirus task force has elevated its recommendations for Missouri. Missouri currently has the 10th highest case rate in the country. According to the August 30 report, the numbers are jumping in the college towns – and so are the bars and parties—so the task force also says […]
Audio: Bipartisan group of Missouri election officials say more funding is needed for November
Views: 0Missouri county clerks in both parties say they need additional funding to protect voters and poll workers during the November general election. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Columbia Democrat, notes November will be a high turnout election during the COVID-19 pandemic. She says county clerks have had unexpected costs. “Having to purchase personal protective […]
Daviess, Linn and Livingston counties continue to see increases in COVID-19 cases
Views: 0The Daviess County Health Department reports a total of 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the county this week, bringing the total to 37. Two cases have recovered this week, and the total number of recovered cases is 18. Nineteen Daviess County cases are active. The Linn County Health Department announces 91 total cases […]
Ridgeway Board of Education chooses to switch to virtual instruction next week
Views: 0The Ridgeway R-5 Board of Education and administration has chosen to switch to virtual instruction next week. Superintendent Jonnie Beavers announces guidance from the Harrison County Health Department, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education helped them make the decision to not hold in-person classes September 8th through […]
Fifteen cases of COVID-19 reported among congregation at Turning Point Church in Chillicothe
Views: 0Livingston County Health Center is informing the public of an ongoing outbreak of fifteen symptomatic cases of COVID-19 among the congregation of Turning Point Church identified through contact tracing. All fifteen cases were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and were tested as a result. Reported close contacts of the positive cases were notified by the […]
Update: Trenton R-9 Superintendent releases update on COVID-19 quarantined individuals within district
Views: 0The Trenton R-9 School District has released an update on its schools, staff, and students in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Mike Stegman reports there have been three cases where the district had a positive Coronavirus event within classrooms. Therefore, three classes of students are deemed to be close contacts and have a […]
Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary to serve food during Mercer Homecoming
Views: 0The Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary will serve food during Mercer Community Homecoming this weekend. Snacks and drinks will be served at the American Legion/Mercer Community Building on the evening of Friday, September 4th. Chicken and hot dog meals will be served Saturday, September 5th. The Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary will hold a pie auction […]
Changes to be made to Trenton City Council procedure due to COVID-19
Views: 0Changes will be made to the Trenton City Council meeting procedure through December 31st. Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks says the changes are due to recent developments in the community in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes include all meetings being available by Zoom. Only elected officials, the city clerk, the city administrator, and […]
Chillicothe City Council denies request to repeal ordinance regarding zoning
Views: 0The Chillicothe City Council did not accept a request the night of Monday, August 31st to repeal an ordinance regarding rezoning. City Administrator Darin Chappell reports 420 Martin Street was rezoned from R-3 to MU-1 about three weeks ago, and neighbors the night of Monday, August 31st night asked for the zoning to be […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer adult blood draw clinics
Views: 0Livingston County Health Center announces private appointments for Adult Blood Draws on Wednesday, September 30th following social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Appointments will be limited to Livingston County residents at this time. Those who would like to set up an appointment should call 646-5506 […]