Missouri FFA Association has awarded 26 people with honorary state FFA degrees. Four of the recipients are from this area or have ties to the local vicinity. The Missouri FFA Association named Shawn Coats of Braymer, an Honorary State FFA Degree recipient. Coats is a sales representative for Seitz Fundraising, a fundraising organization many FFA […]
Trenton Park Board President Duane Helmandollar confirms the parks in Trenton have reopened to the public. That includes playgrounds, shelter houses, and the disc golf course. He says there will be limited restroom facilities. One restroom each is open at Moberly and Eastside parks. A restroom is also open at the Ebbe Sports Complex. Helmandollar […]
As Missouri continues to reopen under the Show Me Strong Recovery effort and businesses resume operation, the Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security announces the return of unemployment requirements. Work Search Activities Resume Beginning with the week of July 5, 2020, individuals wishing to continue to receive unemployment benefits (including the $600 federal […]
Missouri’s most influential business group is endorsing a Medicaid expansion issue that will appear on your August ballot. Medicaid, which is formally known as MO HealthNet, is a federal and state program that assists with medical costs for residents who have limited incomes. Missouri’s current Medicaid budget is about $10 billion, accounting for about one-third […]
The Saint Luke’s Health System has updated its inpatient visitor guidelines previously established at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Saint Luke’s Health System includes Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe. The health system is now limiting visits to one visitor per patient at a time. Previously, no visitors […]
The Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center will offer a limited number of free obstetric ultrasounds to women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The ultrasounds will be provided at the center at 1433 Lulu in Trenton June 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 10 to 4 o’clock. Executive Director Rachael Brothers reports the […]
On Wednesday, June 10, Wright Memorial Hospital will open a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Green Hills Medical Clinic, located at 3300 E 10th Street in Trenton. The new site is in addition to the previously established site in Chillicothe at the former Washington St. Food & Drink location, which will continue operation as well. […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri’s summer season of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program began June 1st. Director Christopher Small says the program offers help to low-income families and individuals to prevent utility shut-offs. It also bridges the gap to allow families and individuals to have a consistent source of utility services. […]
The Livingston County Health Center of Chillicothe has announced free antibody testing for COVID-19 will be available through private appointments for adult blood draws June 1st, 10th, and 24th. Appointments will be limited to Livingston County residents at this time. Those who already have an appointment will be asked if they would like to add […]
North Central Missouri College will offer a free mini-class to help individuals interested in learning how to take online college courses. Four, 30-minute sessions June 8th through 11th will help introduce and navigate individuals to an online course and use technology. Each session will have an optional 30 minutes at the end for questions. Individuals […]
The Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center of Trenton has announced a doctor with the Saint Luke’s Health System and Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton has joined Life Options as its medical director. Jennifer Bowe will oversee the medical services provided by the center. Services include medical-grade pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds, and […]
The Grundy County Commission has formed an appointed CARES Task Force to analyze the various needs of federal relief available to taxable entities within the legal boundaries of the county. Parameters may change based on need and are to be continuously reassessed to identify best practices and procedures to utilize CARES Act funding. The commission […]
Missouri State Parks, a division of the Department of Natural Resources, today announced the phased reopening of campgrounds as a part of its continued efforts to return to normal operations in conjunction with Governor Mike Parson’s “Show Me Strong” Recovery Plan. Missouri State Parks campgrounds will reopen to accommodate existing campground reservations at 3 p.m., […]
Sullivan County Health Department this morning (Thursday) has confirmed nine positive cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County and has determined one case as recovered as per CDC guidelines. These confirmed positives were identified through a mass testing process. Currently, Sullivan County sits at ten total cases with nine cases remaining active. The positive cases have […]
The Milan C-2 School District plans to hold a graduation ceremony later this month. The event is tentatively set to be held at the Cal Hubbard Field on the morning of May 30th at 10 o’clock. The graduates will be placed on the track and sideline area and separated as recommended. Each graduate will be […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances at a meeting Monday evening. One added a new chapter to city code regarding regulations for medical marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, and dispensaries. The board voted in April to draft a city ordinance reducing the medical marijuana dispensary distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 100 feet […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education set new dates for graduation and prom on Thursday evening. Graduation is scheduled to be held at the ballpark on the afternoon of June 7th at 4 o’clock. The ceremony will be held in the gym if there is inclement weather. Inclement weather decisions will be made the night […]
The Chillicothe City Council meets Monday night, May 11th at the city hall to discuss and possibly approve money for nine local organizations. The meeting begins at 6:30 and will be held in the council chambers. Due to social distancing and a limited amount of space, the public will be invited to join the meeting […]
Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Eric Olson has announced driver testing services will resume for written and skills testing of all classes at limited locations on Monday, May 11, 2020. That includes the Class F operator’s skills testing. The Patrol asks applicants to be patient and allow essential drivers with the most pressing need for service […]
North Central Missouri College has released information regarding the reopening of the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The Ketcham Center will operate under modified summer hours during Phase 1 of the reopening on Monday, May 11 through June 1st. The hours will be weekdays from 5 o’clock in the morning to 8 o’clock at night […]
