The Princeton City Council approved service contracts at a meeting Tuesday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports one was approved for the fair board for $3,000 for a band at next year’s fair June 19th. A $1,200 service contract was approved for the Princeton School Drama Club for a play November 30th and December 1st. […]
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will conduct […]
Grundy County Conservation Agent Jeff Berti says there have been several reports over the past ten days of deer that have been shot and either left to rot, or only the head and antlers were removed. Firearms deer doesn’t officially begin until this Saturday in Missouri and Berti said multiple reports have come in from […]
Saint Luke’s Health System is the newest addition to the list of healthcare participants now sending and receiving patient data through the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN). The faith-based, not-for-profit health system with a significant presence in Kansas and Missouri includes 16 hospitals and campuses, several primary and specialty care practices, inpatient and outpatient care, […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that it is conducting mandatory sampling and voluntary sampling of harvested deer to help find cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD). MDC encourages hunters to properly dispose of deer carcasses to help limit the spread of the disease. MDC also encourages hunters to Share the Harvest […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to know what Missourians think about its nearly 1,000 conservation areas around the state. MDC is in the multi-year process of updating management plans for conservation areas and invites public comments. Draft plans for the Fountain Grove Conservation Area in Livingston and Linn counties will be available for […]
The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri will hold the Ninth Annual Green Hills Women’s Expo Saturday. Those attending the expo will be able to browse about two dozen vendors set up in the Trenton High School gym and Commons for free from 9 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon. […]
The annual University of Missouri Crop Management Conference offers updates on how 2018’s drought-to-downpour growing season affected crops, pests, and disease, and provides insights on how trade affects agricultural commodity markets. The event, Dec. 18-19 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, also includes information on dicamba research and label requirements, says MU Extension […]
State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal has been highly critical on Twitter of Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill and says McCaskill is not a Democrat. McCaskill campaign manager David Kirby tells reporters there’s no place in the party for Democrats like Chappelle-Nadal, who wished for the assassination of President Trump. McCaskill campaign manager David Kirby […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved information technology purchases at its meeting Tuesday night. One of the IT purchases was cybersecurity protection through Network Technology Partners of Saint Louis for $54,000 annually and a one-time setup fee of $12,500. It was the lowest of two bids for the services. The services included […]
Theatre Northwest will perform its version of one of the world’s most widely produced plays, “Same Time, Next Year,” November 8 through November 11th. “Same Time, Next Year” is set between the 1950s and 1970s and follows the 25-year love affair of George and Doris, who are married to others but secretly meet once a […]
A partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the City of Memphis has brought a new archery range to northeast Missouri. MDC invites media and members of the public to a free ribbon cutting ceremony at the new facility on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. The new archery range is located at […]
One of several ways the Salvation Army of Chillicothe provides assistance during the Christmas season is through Angel Trees. Social Services Case Manager Lynda Snuffer explains gifts for children of families that apply for assistance are put on angel cards and placed on trees at each entrance of the Chillicothe Walmart. She says individuals then […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information in the case of an elk calf that was shot. Conservation agents report the calf was born in the Log Yard area of Shannon County July 13 and was fitted with a VFH radio collar July 14 with the identification number 1829. The calf still had its spots […]
Several FFA members from area chapters have earned national proficiency awards in various categories. Recognition of the award winners occurred this week during the 91st annual FFA Convention in Indianapolis. From the Trenton chapter of FFA, Hannah Persell received a gold award in wildlife production and management. Mariah Fox received a silver award in agricultural […]
The Salvation Army of Chillicothe is accepting applications for Christmas assistance. Applications can be submitted at the Salvation Army Office at 621 West Mohawk in Chillicothe weekdays through November 9th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. They can also be submitted in the classrooms on the east side of […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the sheriff’s office has been awarded up to $3,000 for deputy sheriffs to work driving while intoxicated/impaired driver enforcement activities. The department also could receive up to another $2,000 for hazardous driving violations on highways in Livingston County. Cox says the grants pay overtime for deputy sheriffs to conduct […]
It took two votes, one of them to override the Mayors’ veto, but the city council last night approved renting the south portion of the large hangar building at the airport to Danny Stevens of Trenton. The city received three proposals: Stevens offered rent of $325 per month, Clay Anderson of rural Chillicothe made an […]
Post-harvest is a good time for producers to review their liability insurance coverage, says University of Missouri economist Ray Massey. Recent issues with dicamba spray drift highlight the need for farmers to understand their third-party liability due to herbicide applications, Massey says. Massey recommends that farmers consult with an insurance or legal professional experienced in […]
The 32 schools participating in the Trenton Marching Festival Saturday will be judged in various events. Three judges will evaluate the 19 bands competing in the parade competition in the Missouri Day Festival Parade, which begins at Main and Crowder at 8:30 that morning. Co-manager Roy Maxwell says the parade judges are strategically placed. […]
