A Special Olympics Missouri Polar Plunge will be held at Simpson Park in Chillicothe to benefit training and competition of Special Olympics Missouri North Area athletes. The Chillicothe Correctional Center will host the event on February 13th. Registration will begin that morning at 11 o’clock, and the plunge for anyone at least 10 years old […]
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Missouri families face added pressure to meet basic needs
The ability to meet basic needs is out-of-reach for many Missouri families because of the pandemic. The challenges facing households with children are detailed in a new national report. This week, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released findings for all states, using weekly Census survey data on such topics as food insecurity and housing instability. One […]
Gilman City Board of Education approves new school calendar
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education has approved the school calendar for 2021-2022. Board of Education Treasurer Tori Wideman reports the school year is scheduled to start August 25th, 2021, and end May 13th, 2022. The board approved the Instructional Effectiveness Evaluation, which involves the alignment of district assessments with Missouri learning standards of […]
Trenton R-9 School District modifies COVID-19 quarantine protocol
The Trenton R-9 School District has had a large number of students quarantined in the last few weeks due to close contact with a positive COVID-19 student within a classroom. That is according to Superintendent Mike Stegman, who notes administration has worked to keep students safe by wearing masks and social distancing. He reports the […]
Pattonsburg School District to close November 23rd through December 7th due to positive case of COVID-19
The Pattonsburg R-2 School District will close from November 23rd through December 7th due to having a positive COVID-19 case in the building. Superintendent Bill Pottorff reports that, due to close contacts, there is not enough staff to provide services. Packets will be provided for students to continue the education process. Teachers will be in […]
Grundy R-5 to close buildings due to spike in COVID-19 cases; instruction to continue by virtual format
The Grundy County R-5 School District buildings will be closed to students on November 23rd and 24th due to the recent spike in county COVID-19 cases, the potential loss of staff, quarantined students, and close contact conditions. Superintendent Phillip Fox says instruction will continue those days using a virtual format. The situation will be explained […]
Ridgeway R-5 School District implements virtual instruction
The Ridgeway R-5 School District will implement virtual instruction based on the guidance of the Harrison County Health Department, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In a letter, Superintendent Jonnie Beavers said no students will be permitted inside the building from November 13th through November 19th as […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education presented update on water damage; purchase of steer for student lunches approved
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a bid for a 1,500-pound butcher steer the evening of November 10th. The bid was from Zane Jones for 95 cents per pound. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reported the beef will be used for student lunches. An update was presented on water damage in the third through fifth-grade […]
Missouri House gives initial approval to $1.2 billion supplemental budget
The Missouri House voted Tuesday to give preliminary approval to a proposed $1.27 billion supplemental budget, a supplemental that is the reason for the special session. The supplemental budget includes funding for school nutrition programs, job training grants, $1 million for witness protection funding, and money for child support payments. Governor Mike Parson (R) called […]
North Mercer Board of Education informed that health insurance rates to increase by almost 20 percent
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education was notified on November 9th that health insurance rates will go up 19.9% for a cost nearing $800. The district previously set a cap of $600 per employee for health insurance. The new rates would become effective in January. Superintendent Dan Owens will discuss the matter with teachers […]
Frank Holt Farms to host “Plow Day” on Saturday
Another “plow day” activity is coming up Saturday, November 14th at the Frank Holt farm in southeast Mercer County. The Holt farm is located three miles south of Princeton on Highway 65 to Route E, then head east on Route E eight miles to Intrepid Street. Turn east of Intrepid for one and a half […]
“Plow Day” now set for Saturday, November 7th in Princeton
An announcement was made on Monday regarding the rescheduled “Plow Day” in Princeton including a new date and location that’s northwest of Princeton. Organizers report Plow Day is now scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020, starting at 9 o’clock in the morning. The location is two miles west of Princeton on Highway 136 to Route […]