It’s “Give Kids a Smile Day,” when dozens of dentists provide free teeth cleaning to youngsters throughout Missouri. Dental disease is the most common chronic childhood illness, and one in five Missouri third-graders has untreated tooth decay. Kansas City area Pediatric Dentist Dr. Aaron Bumann says if left untreated, tooth decay can result in problems with eating, […]
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Stovetop fire causes smoke damage at Plaza Apartments
A stove-top fire early Saturday caused what was described as minor smoke damage to a residence at Plaza Apartments in Trenton. Trenton firefighter Derek Hert reported there was no fire damage and no injuries. Firefighter Hert explained cooking was being done while there were papers in the middle of the stovetop, too close to the […]
Trenton Police Department advises residents to be wary of possible pet scams
The Trenton Police Department alerts residents of potential scams involving pets. The department notes scammers may use free websites, Craigslist, newspapers, online market places, or social media to facilitate their scams. They may advertise expensive animals, such as bulldogs or toy breeds, for purchase at low prices or waive adoption costs upon purchasers paying for […]
Plans underway for 2020 THS Alumni Weekend
Plans are underway for the 2020 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend and an All Alumni Class Meeting has been set for Sunday, March 1st. Classes are invited to send representatives to the All-Alumni Class Meeting with a special invitation to classes being honored as a part of the annual Labor Day reunion. BTC Bank in […]
Audio: MODOT is changing its focus from snow to potholes
Now that the snow has been cleared from much of the roadways, the Missouri Department of Transportation is changing its focus. Over thirty tons of patching material were used on Wednesday (1/29/2020) in the central district alone, around Jefferson City and Columbia, to repair potholes created over the last few weeks. As temperatures […]
Mercer County Extension to host Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Mercer County Extension will host Private Pesticide Applicator Training on Monday, February 10, 2020, at 6:00 pm at the Mercer County Fair Building. Training will be led by Andy Luke, Extension Specialist in Agronomy. All growers are welcome to attend this meeting regardless of needing recertification. Those growers whose license has expired or will expire […]
MU Extension offers program to help farmers, businesses with succession and retirement planning
The University of Missouri Extension offers a series of Tuesday-night workshops to help farmers and business people with succession and estate and retirement planning. “Your Farm, Your Business, Your Future” is 6-9 p.m. February 4, 11 and 18 at multiple locations. An alternative date of March 3 is set in case of inclement weather. A […]
Chillicothe Education Association to host annual Team Trivia Championship
The Chillicothe Education Association will host its annual Team Trivia Championship on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Chillicothe High School from 7 to 10 p.m. Local businesses, organizations, families, and groups of friends are challenged to form a team of no more than five members. There is no age requirement for competitors. The entry fee […]
After budgeted expenses in 2019, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department returns $137,000 to county officials
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office remained within all approved budgets for 2019 and returned an amount of money to the county. The Livingston County Clerk’s Expenditure Report from December 31st indicates the total spent for all 2019 sheriff’s office budgets was $1,452,061. The total of all budgeted sheriff’s office funds returned to […]
Program on Missouri fence laws set at locations throughout the state
University of Missouri Extension specialists will explain Missouri’s complicated fence laws 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, at locations throughout the state. “Missouri continues to have a complicated fence law,” says Joe Koenen, MU Extension agricultural business specialist. “Two separate laws cover the state, and they vary county to county. Both laws are subject to interpretation.” […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen tackle busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved recommending the Friends of Gallatin financing a five-year note with the United States Department of Agriculture at two and three-quarters percent to purchase a vacuum trailer from Ditch Witch. The vote was taken after Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the lowest bid for the vacuum trailer came from […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on 12 properties
With just four out of seven members present, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening and took action on several properties of concern. Public hearings were held about five residential locations. Each was then advanced to the next step in the process called “findings of fact.” Those addresses are 409 East 19th Street, 1437 […]
Trenton City Council approves plans for repair of sewer main under Muddy Creek
The Trenton City Council Monday night authorized the Howe Engineering Company to proceed with plans to have repairs made to a flood-damaged sanitary sewer force main under Muddy Creek. During the flooding of last May, the stream bank severely eroded and exposed the force main pipes. City Administrator Ron Urton said the piping is still […]
Mexico was the big weekly buyer of U.S. pork
Mexico continues to be a driver of export demand for U.S. pork. The USDA says more than 30,000 tons of U.S. pork were sold during the week ending January 16th, more than a third of that to Mexico, and while purchases by China continue to fall short of expectations, physical shipments were strong at nearly […]
Missouri State Auditor announces transparency initiative to make Sunshine requests/responses accessible to the public
State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced that Sunshine Law requests submitted to her office, and responses to those requests, are publicly available online and free of charge. More than 200,000 pages of responsive documents and materials can be viewed here. “As Missouri’s independent watchdog, I consistently encourage governments at all levels to adopt policies that strengthen the […]
Succession, Estate and Retirement program scheduled at area communities
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a class at various locations to help owners of farms and small businesses create a plan for transferring a farm or business to the next generation and address issues with estate and retirement planning. Your Farm, Your Business, Your Future will be held at the Harrison County Extension […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to vehicle fire on Mitchell Road
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a sport utility vehicle fire on Mitchell Road Wednesday morning. Captain Derrick Allen reports firefighters found smoke coming from the vehicle when they arrived on the scene. They pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire using about 200 gallons of water. No occupants were reported as injured, and […]
Southwest Missouri producer sees success in first-year warm-season crop
The sea of native warm-season grass on Gene Cowherd’s Barry County farm is a reminder of a time when buffalo grazed tall prairie grasses. Cowherd’s first-year grasses stand more than 6 feet high with thick, green undergrowth. The grasses are part of a diverse grazing system that also includes alfalfa, Bermuda grass, orchardgrass, red clover, […]
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers Fire Science degree
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers a two-year Fire Science degree. My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Program Coordinator of Health Sciences at NCMC. This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. According to […]