Mercer County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil advisory for some of its customers. The notice follows repairs on Monday to a water line. According to the water district office, the north boundary of the boil advisory area is the north intersection of Inch Loop and Highway 65. On the east, it’s […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities has announced a scheduled water outage Tuesday, August 4, 2020, following a precautionary boil advisory for an area of Trenton including portions of Main, East 17th, and Mable streets. Specifically affected are customers on Main street between 15th and 18th; on East 17th between Main and Mable, and on Mable Street between […]
A boil advisory has been issued in Laredo until further notice due to the replacement of a fire hydrant. The advisory affects the area of Second Avenue west to West Avenue and Main Street north to First Street.
A Kirksville woman charged with first-degree murder as well as second-degree murder in Sullivan County following a child death investigation in May was bound over to Division One of Circuit Court Thursday, July 30th. Twenty-Eight-year-old Makuya Stephanie Kambamba is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday, August 5th. Kambamba has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter—first degree, involuntary […]
S. M. Rissler Elementary School in Trenton has released parent guidance on mask use. The information says face masks will be required at the school for the 2020-2021 academic year. It is recommended masks fit snug around the mouth and nose, so a child mask might be needed for younger children. Students will wear a […]
Grundy County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil advisory for customers at Leisure Lake. This affects those along West Leisure Lake Drive including Devorah Drive and Butcher Drive. The boil advisory will continue until further notice.
The black bear is one of the largest and heaviest wild mammals in Missouri with some reaching up to 500 pounds. It is also a long-distance roamer constantly in search of food. While black bears are usually very secretive and avoid encounters with people, a growing number of bears in the state is resulting in […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors Tuesday, July 21st approved an asphalt project. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reports the project will be in the parking lot behind Sunnyview where the employees’ park, and a loading dock. The cost will be $43,000. Malicoat-Winslow presented information on an energy project. […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities has issued a boil advisory for part of Trenton due to the repair of a water main. The advisory includes West 18th Street from Bolser Street to Cedar Street, Bolser from West 15th Street to West 20th Street, Carnes Street from West 15th to West 20th, West 20th from Bolser to Carnes, […]
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education recently accepted multiple bids. Landes Oil’s bid for propane was accepted at 95 cents per gallon. MFA also submitted a bid at 94.9 cents. Landes and MFA were both accepted for bus and van fuel. Food supply bids were accepted from Graves and the Trenton and Bethany Hy-Vees. […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory until further notice due to a water main break. The advisory affects Sullivan Rural Water customers on Route YY north of Anchor Road, Ironbank Drive from Route YY to Spring Creek, Key Road, Ivywood Drive, Illinois Drive, Isaac Drive, Route AB, […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances this week. One authorized the city entering into an equipment lease agreement with the Friends of Gallatin. Another approved an electric franchise with Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Incorporated. A third authorized the city entering into a service contract agreement with the Missouri Rural Water Association to conduct sewer […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education the evening of Monday, July 13th discussed a return to school plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The district plans to have a traditional start August 25th, with students attending in-person classes five days per week. District administrators will meet with the Mercer County Health Department in late July […]
Even in the era of COVID-19, Master Gardener’s learning options continue to grow. Registration is open for online core training classes through the University of Missouri Extension. Classes begin Aug. 23 and run through Dec. 31, said David Trinklein, Missouri Master Gardener program coordinator, and MU Extension horticulturist. Trinklein teaches the class with Sarah Denkler, […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory until further notice due to a water main break. The advisory affects Sullivan County Rural Water customers on Route FF south of Iberian Drive. It includes Indian Drive and Port Road. A portion of Princeton has been placed on a precautionary […]
Livingston County Public Water Supply District Four has issued a precautionary boil advisory for water customers throughout the district. The boil advisory for drinking and cooking water is effective until further notice. The advisory was caused by a pump failure resulting in an outage. Efforts were being made for pump repairs or, if necessary, replacement.
The use of in-season nitrogen on corn has increased in Missouri and surrounding states over the past 10 years. What used to be rare is now common. Some of these applications are planned, but others are to give corn yields a boost when wet weather causes nitrogen loss. In-season nitrogen helps the corn in wet […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to a water main break. The advisory affects Sullivan County Rural Water customers in Macon and Linn counties on Route J north of Nagel Road. It includes Alpine Avenue, Aspen Street, Alpha Street, Barrell Street, Anvil Street, and Route JJ. […]
Missouri Propane Gas Association announces member students receiving 2020-21 scholarships through national and state programs. A total of 12 MPGA-member students earned awards through the National Propane Gas Foundation’s scholarship program, while two more won assistance through a statewide workforce development grant. “It is gratifying to be able to assist our propane families by investing […]
A boil order has been issued for a portion of Newtown due to line repair. A representative reports the order will affect Kimball and Bryne streets east of Highway 139 and north of Route EE. The boil order will go into effect the morning of Tuesday, June 23rd at 11:30 and last until the morning […]
