Missouri is launching an apprenticeship program to expand talent pipelines for Direct Support Professionals, who work with people with developmental disabilities. The Show-Me State, like many others, is facing a serious direct-care workforce shortage. To answer the need, the program Missouri Talent Pathways was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Duane Shumate, the state coordinator […]
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Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announces funding of projects
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announced it has invested more than $2 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel in the State of Missouri. Expenses incurred during the construction, installation, upgrade, or retrofit of fuel dispensers/pumps, storage tanks, and other infrastructure located in Missouri […]
Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney obtains conviction in Mexico, Missouri murder case
Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that late last night, a Randolph County jury convicted Sadiq J. Moore, 25, of Second-Degree Murder, First Degree Burglary, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and three counts of Armed Criminal Action after a three-day jury trial. The jury convicted Moore of assisting two others with carrying out a home invasion […]
Cim-Tek Filtration to expand in Kennett, Missouri, creating up to 77 new jobs
Cim-Tek Filtration, a leading manufacturer of filtration products, recently announced that it will expand in Kennett, creating up to 77 new jobs. Cim-Tek Filtration’s expansion will allow the company to continue to innovate in filtration and develop new products available worldwide. “Cim-Tek Filtration’s expansion in Kennett is an exciting development for the Southeast region and […]
DEA to hold 22nd national Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs from being misused,” said DEA Administrator […]
Trenton VFW Post 919 to host a meal as a fundraising project
Trenton VFW Post 919 will serve a meal as a fundraiser for its building project. Ham and beans, cornbread, salad, and dessert will be served at the post building on April 20th from 11 to 1 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per plate with meals available for dine-in or carry-out. Raffle tickets are for sale […]
Events planned in Pollock to raise funds for village’s Sesquicentennial
Events are planned in Pollock to raise money for clean-up and the village’s Sesquicentennial event. Registration for a fishing tournament will be at the Pollock Area Community Center on April 15th from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants can fish where they want and check in fish at the community center on April 16th from 4 […]
Laredo school alumni to host class reunion
Laredo school alumni will host a reunion Saturday, May 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided including homemade pies. All past graduates, classmates, and friends are invited to attend. If possible, guests are asked to RSVP to a board member so sufficient food will be available. Phone numbers are Marlene Engleman at […]
Trenton Administrative, Economic Development, Finance, and Utility committees to meet April 19
The Trenton Administrative, Economic Development, Finance, and Utility committees will each elect a chairman next week. The meetings will start at Trenton City Hall on April 19th at 6 p.m. with the Administrative Committee. The other committee meetings will follow. The agenda for the Utility Committee also includes department reports, a review of monthly financial […]
Linn County Health Department to hold low-cost blood draw clinic
The Linn County Health Department in Brookfield will hold low-cost blood draws next week. Blood draws will be by appointment only on April 22nd from 7 to 10 o’clock in the morning. Tests to be available include lipids, CBC, and TSH for $5 each; CMP, PSA, and A1C for $10 each; vitamin B12 and vitamin […]
Putnam County Health Department to hold immunization clinic
The Putnam County Health Department of Unionville will hold an immunization clinic on April 14th. General well-being vaccines will be available for Putnam County residents from 8:30 to 4 o’clock with a lunch hour from noon to 1 o’clock. Vaccines available will include infants, children, and adults. Flu vaccine will also be available. No COVID-19 […]
Missouri State Fair awards scholarships to 4-H and FFA youth
Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced today that 46 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and will be recognized on April 22, 2022, […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approve base salary of $32,800, approve insurance plan from Missouri Educators Trust
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on April 12th approved steps for experience and a five percent increase to the base salary for next school year. The new base will be $32,800. A revised extra duty pay schedule was also approved based upon a percentage of the base salary. The board approved an insurance […]
Chillicothe City Auditor resigns, applications being taken to fill position
Chillicothe City Auditor Hannah Fletcher has submitted her resignation effective the first week of June. City Clerk Roze Frampton reports the city is currently seeking applications to fill the position. The full-time position is to be appointed until the position is filled by a vote of the people in April 2023. The candidate must be […]
Princeton Board of Education review bids for an electric school bus
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education reviewed bids for an electric school bus on April 11th. Three bids were received, and only one met bid specifications for delivery within six months and the inclusion of a Level II charging station. Lion Bus Company’s bid was $351,320.25 and included the bus being available that day and […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen hear update on water meter installation, address street issue on South Market
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen April 11th heard an update on a boil advisory issued a couple of weeks ago. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the advisory was issued after crews could not get water pressure shut down enough to repair a leak on an eight-inch water main. He explained crews had to shut […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education address full agenda at meeting on Tuesday
At the Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting on April 12th, Superintendent Mike Stegman discussed the school district’s bomb threat on March 30th. He said a threat came into the Trenton Police Department regarding a suspicious package at the high school, and the police informed the school district. Trenton Middle School and High School were […]
Mosaic Life Care Foundation awards CollaborACTION grant to Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Joseph Youth Alliance
Mosaic Life Care Foundation is awarding a CollaborACTION Grant worth $50,000 to a collaborative project between the Second Harvest Community Food Bank and St. Joseph Youth Alliance. The grant will assist the two organizations in creating and implementing the First Course Culinary Academy. The academy will offer a culinary training program for opportunity youth, ages […]
Missouri Corn Scholarship recipients announced
The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council are proud to announce the 2022 Missouri Corn Scholarship recipients. Each student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to contribute to their college education. Missouri high school seniors and college students entering their senior year pursuing a degree in agronomy or related field were eligible. Candidates […]