Views: 0The 119th Missouri State Fair begins this Thursday, August 12, in Sedalia. Many are looking forward to the deals on gate admission and at participating concessions and vendors. The Fair’s Opening Day, sponsored by Visit Missouri, offers $4.00 gate admission for fairgoers 13 years and older, $2.00 admission for ages 6-12, and free admission […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – Prizes awarded through a vaccine incentive program offered by local public health departments in Missouri may get boosted to $100-per-person under a new federal allowance. After previously rejecting Missouri’s proposal to exceed a $25 limit on prizes paid for with federal funding to incentivize immunizations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Views: 0Within the city limits of Trenton are three bridges that span the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Two of the bridges are owned by the city of Trenton, the 22nd Street Bridge and the recently completed new 17th Street Bridge. The other bridge is on East 9th Street, also known as Highway 6, and it’s […]
Views: 0The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reports it has taken information on multiple thefts from vehicles in the area. Residents are asked to be aware of what is left in their vehicles overnight. The sheriff’s office provides tips for safety, including parking inside a garage if available, parking in a well-lit area overnight if possible, […]
Views: 0Many locations in the area plan on having community events on the same day next week to recognize the Bicentennial for Missouri by offering ice cream. All events posted to the Missouri 2021website are on Tuesday, August 10th. Among those holding ice cream socials are Crowder State Park west of Trenton offers ice cream […]
Views: 0United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced that USDA is investing $14 million in rural economic development projects in 10 states. “When we invest in infrastructure, we’re investing in the people of rural America to help create thriving communities where they can grow and prosper. These […]
Views: 0Consolidated Machine and Welding announced it will expand its facility in Hannibal, investing $4.3 million and creating 30 new jobs in the area. “We’re excited to see Consolidated Machine and Welding grow in Hannibal,” Governor Mike Parson said. “This new facility brings good-paying jobs and opportunities for our citizens in Northeast Missouri. Businesses often […]
Views: 0The Jamesport City Council July 12th approved offering a contract and matters involving pay. City Clerk Shelley Page reports a contract was offered to Jerry Urton as an emergency backup water and wastewater operator. Bob Walker was offered $12 an hour to help with mowing and snow removal for up to 20 hours per […]
Views: 1Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson will visit Chillicothe to participate in Sliced Bread Day activities on Saturday, July 10. Mrs. Parson will serve as Grand Marshal of the Sliced Bread Day Parade in Downtown Chillicothe at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The parade route travels Washington Street from Polk to Third Street and then Locust […]
Views: 1Gardening offers many rewards, according to David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for the University of Missouri Extension. One of them, he said, is the satisfaction of sharing plant knowledge with others. The MU Extension Master Gardener program has a motto of ‘helping others learn to grow. Trinklein notes it emphasizes service to others as the […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – With fewer than 12 hours to spare before the start of a new fiscal year, the Missouri House on Wednesday approved a bill extending medical provider taxes essential to balancing the budget, forestalling more than $700 million in cuts planned by Gov. Mike Parson. Divisions over how and whether to add provisions sought […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – Kendra Findley had thought the Springfield area had seen the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in December — a month when cases regularly surpassed 200 a day and that saw a record 98 residents die of the virus. Looking back, that was when the Alpha variant, first identified in the U.K., […]
Views: 0Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson announced their participation in several statewide bicentennial events leading up to and following Missouri Statehood Day on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. “As we approach the 200th anniversary of our state this August, we are reminded of the dedication, passion, and love so many people have for […]
Views: 0The Livingston County Health Center reports seven COVID-19 cases were added since Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,970. The number of active cases went down four to 47. Livingston County’s fully vaccinated rate is 31.5%, and 35.5% of residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone who has not been […]
Views: 0Beginning July 1, 2021, deer hunters can apply online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state this fall and winter. MDC offers managed deer hunts for archery, muzzleloading, crossbow, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at conservation areas, state and […]
Views: 0Thirty-seven percent of Missourians did not have wired broadband in their homes from 2015 to 2019. Should we be concerned that one out of three Missouri households are not connected to high-speed internet? What does “wired broadband” mean? As governments roll out new broadband initiatives, these are timely questions that Broadband Technologies: A Primer […]
Views: 0Captain Erik A. Gottman, the commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, Missouri, announces Troop B is seeking individuals interested in attending Troop B’s 16th Community Alliance Program. The Community Alliance Program will begin on Monday, September 13, 2021, and will be hosted at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center in Hannibal. Participants will meet […]
Views: 0During a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson warned of the detrimental consequences to Missourians if the Federal Reimbursement Allowances (FRA) and related programs were not extended. The FRA and related programs provide critical funding to MO HealthNet and must be extended before cost-savings measures are needed on July 1. “If […]
Views: 0If Gov. Mike Parson does not make changes to the Missouri Public Defender System’s next budget, the office is on track to get its largest staffing increase since about 1989. Director Mary Fox tells Missourinet 53 new public defenders would be hired statewide. “This is going to make a huge difference in […]
Views: 0Aynsley Harmon, a 12-year-old from Kahoka, Missouri, wanted to be able to talk with a deaf relative she sees at family reunions. So she did what any resourceful 4-H’er does: She looked for a project to help her accomplish her goal. With a lot of support and collaboration along the way, her determination resulted […]
