Trenton’s’ Finance Committee will take another look at the proposed city of Trenton budget after an ordinance to adopt the budget, failed to get enough affirmative votes during Monday nights’ city council meeting. The city budget shows deficit spending of $158,000 for the one year period from May 1st through next April 30th. The roll […]
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North Mercer school officially postpones graduation; accepts resignation
The North Mercer school has officially postponed a graduation ceremony until a later date. Superintendent Dan Owens reports discussions will be held with members of the senior class as to prospective dates to have prom, the senior trip, and graduation. Owens noted this will done after the Governor lifts the “stay at home” order. The […]
Audio: Governor Mike Parson orders Missouri schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced on Thursday, April 9, 2020, that Missouri schools shall remain closed through this school year. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, along with several school superintendents from across the state made the recommendation to Governor Parson. During the briefing, Missouri K through 12 Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven encouraged school […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approves sports cooperatives
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved several sports cooperatives on Wednesday evening. Gallatin will be the host school for a coop with Tri-County for junior high football. Tri-County will be the host school for coops with junior high softball and varsity fall baseball with North Daviess and varsity spring baseball with Gallatin. The board […]
Audio: Supplemental budget passed by Missouri lawmakers expands Medicaid and funding for child care
One of the Missouri House Budget Committee’s senior members says the six-point-two billion dollar supplemental budget approved by the Legislature on Wednesday expands Medicaid to those impacted by the coronavirus and are below the poverty level. Versailles GOP State Representative David Wood chairs the Appropriations subcommittee on social services. The budget contains funding […]
Farmers face unique safety risks during COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers face unique safety risks as COVID-19 continues to spread. The predicted peak of the COVID-19 outbreak likely will hit as spring planting season shifts into high gear, says Rusty Lee, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy. Physical distancing becomes difficult as farmers receive seed and chemical deliveries, Lee says. Shipments […]
Access II provides update on services during COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the ever-increasing threat of the COVID-19 virus, Access II is taking precautions to keep staff, consumers and the public safe. Both Access II offices are closed to the public until 4-25-20. Team Members will be taking temperatures as they enter the building and logging them. We are doing our part to educate the […]
Teen demolishes pickup in Carroll County crash
A pickup was demolished and the driver injured in a single-vehicle wreck Monday in rural Carroll County. Nineteen-year-old Cody Shannon of Norborne received minor injuries and was taken by a family member to the Carroll County Memorial Hospital. The westbound pickup drifted off the right side of Route E when the driver over-corrected. The truck […]
Stay-At-Home Order: What you can and cannot do during the Missouri Governor’s directive
To further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Missouri, Governor Parson directed Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, to issue a Stay at Home Order which is effective April 6, 2020. This Order directs all Missourians to avoid leaving their residences unless necessary and to practice social distancing […]
Trenton R-9 School District staff to hold “Faculty Parade”
Trenton R-9 staff will travel throughout Trenton next week during a parade. The Faculty Parade will start at Rissler Elementary School Monday evening at 6 o’clock, head north and east to the Lake Trenton area and back. A map of the route is located below this article in PDF format which can be enlarged for […]
Hy-Vee adding one-way directional aisles, suggesting one person per cart
Hy-Vee, Inc. is announcing additional changes to its operations to help protect its employees and customers in response to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Over the upcoming days, all Hy-Vee stores will install additional temporary window panels on the backside of checkouts to help provide an additional layer of protection for both cashiers and customers. […]
Trenton City Council votes to delay water rate increase, waive late fees on TMU bills for three months
The Trenton City Council last night on a split vote decided to delay by two months, implementation of a planned eight and a half percent increase in the water rates. The decision moves the rate increase to reflect water usage in June and reflected on bills customers received for July, however, the status of increasing […]
Missouri River likely to enter minor flood stage this week
Levels on the Missouri River could move into minor flood stage from Nebraska City to northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph this week. Chairman Tom Waters with the Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association says the area isn’t prepared for a high-than-normal runoff predicted. “The big issue for us is soil moisture,” Waters tells Missourinet affiliate KFEQ […]
Audio: Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton talks wages and raises for city employees
Department heads and Trenton City Council Finance Committee members have been working over the past few weeks to develop budgets for the city of Trenton and Trenton Municipal Utilities. The next fiscal year for 2020-21 begins May 1st. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton spoke Tuesday with Open Line Moderator John Anthony. The current […]
A history of water rate increases in Trenton
The increase in water rates for Trenton Municipal Utility customers is the fourth and final one in a schedule that the City Council adopted in 2017. The council chose to raise the water rates by specific amounts during a four year period to pay for infrastructure and water system improvements. This was described then as […]
People In Missouri warned to be on guard as telephone scammers set to cash in on Coronavirus
People in Missouri are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. CPR Call Blocker, makers of the US’s best selling call blocking device, is […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital moves to one entrance into facility
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announced effective Monday, March 30, the Main Entrance, will be the only open entrance to the public. This will also serve as the entrance for all walk-in emergencies and will be open 24 hours a day. CCMH will continue to screen all patients entering the facility upon arrival. “CCMH is following […]
Governor Parson mobilizes National Guard in Missouri’s fight against COVID-19
Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to begin having Missouri National Guard members aid in the state’s battle against COVID-19. In a press release, Parson says soldiers will help to provide more immediate resources to Missourians and enhance the state’s ability to overcome the global pandemic. Parson made the decision after conferring with […]
Audio: Missouri grocers working with attorney general to prevent gouging during pandemic
Missouri’s attorney general is teaming up with the Missouri Grocers Association (MGA), to protect you from any potential price-gouging during the COVID-19 outbreak. State Rep. Dan Shaul, R-Imperial, heads the 1,300 member MGA. He told the attorney general’s office last week that there will be upward price pressure on some commodities, due to the rapid sale […]
NCMC Student Elected as National Professional Agriculture Student officer
North Central Missouri College student, Calvin Basham has been elected as Vice President in the National Professional Agriculture Student Organization for the 2020 – 21 year. Calvin, son of Rob and Amy Basham from Cowgill, MO, lives on a small cattle farm in Ray County Missouri. Calvin currently attends college at North Central Missouri […]