Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly has announced that the Chillicothe City Council appointed an interim Fire Chief for the Chillicothe Fire Department on Monday. The council appointed Eric Reeter as the interim Fire Chief due to current fire chief Darrell Wright taking an extended leave. In a statement, Kelly said “Wright has been an outstanding Fire […]
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“Ag Backs the Blue” fundraising event set for Friday, June 28, to benefit Jasmine Diab’s recovery
A fundraising benefit will be held Friday, June 28, 2019, in Trenton for Police Officer Jasmine Diab who’s recovering from a gunshot wound she sustained in the line of duty on June 14th. The fundraising event is called “Ag Backs the Blue” and is a cooperative effort involving Smithfield Hog Production of Missouri, MFA Incorporated, […]
Community of Cainsville to host July 4th celebration with family friendly events
The community of Cainsville plans its annual 4th of July celebration with numerous events scheduled July 5th, 6th, and 7th at the Cainsville Ball Park. Events open July 5th with an appreciation supper sponsored by the Farmer’s Bank. Free will donations will be accepted for the smoked pork chop meal. Music is at 6 o’clock […]
Officer Diab celebrates birthday in hospital, another surgery scheduled to remove bullet
Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab, via a Facebook posting Thursday night, is asking for continued prayers as she reports she’s facing another surgery. After she was told she might be going home from the hospital, officer Diab wrote she has been having severe pain in her left hip and leg. The police officer wrote that […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen address sewer projects
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved ordinances adopting water and sewer rates as well as amending the budget this week. Each vote was three to zero with board member Charles Holtzclaw was absent. The board approved replacing a sewer grinder pump control panel that Mayor Alan Tharp reported had failed. Irvinbuilt construction reported the cost […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled to visit Arabia Steamboat Museum
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County will provide transportation to the Arabia Steamboat Museum once this month and once next month. The bus will leave Friendship Place Apartments on the morning of June 29th and July 27th at 8 o’clock. Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled Executive Director Kayla […]
Missouri Department of Conservation proposes new efforts to limit spread of CWD
The Missouri Department of Conservation is increasing its efforts to slow the spread of the deadly deer disease called Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) throughout Missouri by proposing new regulations that would change requirements for transporting deer carcasses and add carcass-disposal requirements for meat processors and taxidermists. If approved, the regulations would become effective Feb. 29, […]
Officer fires service weapon at suspect after being run over in Walmart parking lot in Cameron
One individual was taken into custody west of St. Joseph in connection with an incident Saturday in Cameron in which a Cameron police officer was hit by a car and run over in the Walmart parking lot. The officer was treated and released from a local hospital. Cameron Police Chief Rick Bashor said Cameron officers, […]
Cameron Police Department reports rise in vehicle break-ins
The Cameron Police Department is alerting area residents of a recent increase in the number of vehicle break-ins. The department notes some owners reported items being stolen from their vehicles as well as vehicle theft. Residents are encouraged to lock their vehicles and not leave valuables in them. Residents are asked to report suspicious activity […]
Audio: Missouri bill passed that aims to help victims escape violent situation
The Missouri Legislature has sent to the governor a bill that would keep victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking from being evicted or denied housing. The measure, sponsored by Cameron Republican Representative Jim Neely, would also let them break their housing leases early. When a person is trying to leave a […]
Missouri House approves SB-391 that prevents counties from passing health ordinances aimed at CAFOs
The Missouri House of Representatives has given final approval to Senate Bill 391, legislation that would prevent counties from passing health ordinances aimed at large agricultural operations. The House voted 103-44 to approve the bill, which would prevent county health boards or county commissioners from passing standards stricter than state law. The Missouri House of […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer free skin cancer screening clinic
Livingston County Health Center will be the site of a free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th by appointment only. Cleaver Dermatology of Kirksville will be providing the screenings to area residents. You must have an appointment to attend this screening, as space is very limited. If […]
Audio: Parson encourages service members to stay in Missouri after they leave military
Approximately 7,000 veterans with connections to Missouri separate from the military each year, but the majority do not choose to live in the state. The governor wants them to stay. Governor Mike Parson who served in the U.S. Army began sending personal letters this week to service members in the process of leaving […]
Grundy County Health Department Announces Events in May and June
The Grundy County Health Department of Trenton plans to hold several events in May and June. One of the events is a barbecue for Public Health Month in the health department’s back parking lot Friday, April 26th from 11:30 to 1:30. Health Educator Abby Oberman says Hy-Vee will grill meat during the event. The barbecue […]
Trenton community-wide cleanup week set to begin April 29, 2019
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce has designated the week of April 29th through May 4th as Community Wide Clean Up Week. Chamber Ambassador Jeanie Griffin says volunteers will clean the community that week to “get rid of the dead from winter” and get it ready for visitors coming for graduations, Mother’s Day, and other […]
Albany woman leaves car in reverse, rolls over her ankle as she exits vehicle
The Highway Patrol investigated an injury accident Monday afternoon at 1:40 pm in the parking lot of an Albany business. (Dollar General Store) Fifty-one-year-old Deanna Hurkman of Albany had attempted to park her car but had left the gear in reverse as she attempted to exit. The car began to roll and ran over her […]
Missouri Department of Conservation encourages public to be “Bear Aware” this spring
An estimated 350 black bears call southern Missouri home, and as the spring season gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding Missourians to be proactive and “Be Bear Aware.” MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee said it is imperative […]
Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance invites community to Good Friday service
The community is invited to hear area ministers speak on Jesus’s journey to the cross at the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance’s Good Friday Service. The service will be at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton Friday night at 7 o’clock. Ministerial Alliance Vice President Josh Gottman says the goal is to leave attendees anticipating Jesus’s […]
Trenton Fire Chief provides guide to open burning for residents
Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler has provided a quick guide for open burning within the city limits of Trenton. The information for the guide comes from the Trenton city ordinance and the International Fire Code. The guide says burning in the City of Trenton is limited to organic products, such as yard waste, leaves, and […]