A date has been announced for a retirement reception for the director of Grundy County Family and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled. Sam Day is retiring after serving 12-years in the position, guiding a nine-member local board that provides activities and services for developmentally disabled persons. The public reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 […]
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Audio: Greitens’ departure leaves lawmakers with nothing to pursue although questions remain
(Missourinet) – The special Missouri House committee looking into the activities of Governor Eric Greitens was examining his compliance with campaign finance laws when he announced his resignation Tuesday. Early political advisor Michael Hafner told the panel there were discussions of foreign donations being pursued by Greitens, which would have been illegal. Hafner […]
Ray County couple each plead not guilty to 26 counts of child abuse or neglect
A husband and wife from Lawson have both pleaded not guilty in Ray County to 26 counts each of child abuse or neglect. Joseph Gorham and Tiffany Gorham have each been charged with 26 counts of abuse or neglect of a child. They both face six Felony B counts, meaning the alleged abuse caused serious […]
Chillicothe City Council fills Councilman Councilman At-Large position
The Chillicothe City Council unanimously approved an appointment for the Chillicothe Councilman At-Large position Tuesday evening. Chillicothe City Administrator Darin Chappell reports Mayor Reed Dupy appointed Tom Ashbrook for the position effective immediately. Chappell says Ashbrook replaces Dupy as the councilman-at-large. Dupy held the position until earlier this month when he became interim mayor after […]
Dewey Elementary School students take field trip to Indian Creek Lake
First-grade students from Dewey Elementary school recently attended an educational trip to Indian Creek Lake. While at Indian Creek the students participated in seven different learning stations which included water invertebrates, Predator/Prey book and game, Nature Scavenger Hunt on a trail, learning about parts of a plant with the Litton Crusaders, checking out the fishing […]
Senator Roy Blunt and Missouri Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe React to Governor Greitens’ Resignation
(Missourinet) – Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says he’s looking forward to Mike Parson’s leadership as governor. Blunt was hosting a roundtable with business leaders at Associated Industries of Missouri in Jefferson City, as Governor Eric Greitens announced his resignation. Blunt gave his first interview to Missourinet after Greitens resigned: Blunt says Greitens’ situation […]
Lawmakers respond to resignation of Eric Greitens
Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson, Speaker Pro Tem Elijah Haahr, and Majority Floor Leader Rob Vescovo issued a joint statement regarding the decision of Governor Eric Greitens to resign from office. The statement said they believe the governor put the best interest of Missourians first by choosing to resign. The statement went on to say […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation reorganizes
The North Central Missouri College Foundation presented the Foundation’s Board Salute Award recently. Ketcham Community Center Director Nate Gamet received the award for his work on behalf of the college and the Foundation. NCMC Development Director Alicia Endicott says Gamet is a vital part of Holiday Hoops, which is sponsored by the Foundation. She adds […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold safety and rescue skills class for teens
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a class to teach safety and rescue skills to young teens who watch their younger siblings or babysit other children. The Safe Sitter class at the health department in Trenton June 25th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon. Participants will learn how to […]
Passion Church in Cameron to hold “Hero’s Honor” at free event on Sunday
The Passion Church of Cameron will honor area members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services at a free event Sunday. Hero’s Honor will be held at the church’s new location at 1119 Bryan Road in Cameron from 1 to 4 o’clock that Sunday afternoon […]
Carroll County Community Hospital celebrates Hospital Week
Carroll County Memorial Hospital holds several events in celebrating Hospital Week each May. Hospital Week was recognized May 6-12, this year. CCMH chose a theme of “Players in Healthcare,” based off popular board games, for the series of events. The first event that took place was the Monopoly 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 5, sponsored […]
What’s coming and going on Netflix in June 2018
Netflix watchers can catch blockbuster movies Thor: Ragnarok and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in June, along with new seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, Glow, Luke Cage and Sense8. The streaming site released a list of the movies, TV shows, comedy specials and documentaries coming and going next month. Here’s the full list of what’s being added to Netflix in June: Date not […]
Lawmaker, attorney both contacted the FBI over allegations related to Greitens
(MissouriNet) – Both sides in a special House committee hearing on an investigation of Governor Eric Greitens revealed yesterday they had contact with the FBI. Republican Representative Jay Barnes, who chairs the committee, said he’d contacted federal law enforcement after hearing closed testimony from an early Greitens campaign advisor, Michael Hafner, who alleged […]
Missouri Veterans Recognition Program expands to include Gulf War, Iraq
Missouri’s Veterans Recognition Program is now accepting applications from Veterans who served on active duty during recent conflicts in Iraq. The Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn Veterans Recognition Awards are now being offered to eligible Missourians, said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Ortmeyer, the Veterans Recognition Program manager. “The awards […]
August 2018 marks start of classes at God’s Promise School Christian Academy in Trenton
The Christian school to open in Trenton next school year has announced its location with classes to begin in August 2018. Administrator Socha Osborn reports God’s Promise School Christian Academy will hold classes starting in August, however, an exact start date has not yet been determined with the location of the school to be announced […]
Overturned semi truck loaded with hogs causes chaos for motorists in Cameron
The Cameron Police Department and Highway Patrol report westbound Highway 36 at Highway 69 at Cameron is back open after a tractor-trailer truck hauling hogs overturned causing some of the animals to escape the trailer Thursday morning. A spokesperson for Troop H of the Highway Patrol reports westbound 36 was cleared around 10:50. The Patrol […]
FFDD to attend fishing event
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County will provide transportation and supervision for fishing activities as an educational/vocational program. The fishing event will be held at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus of Trenton June 3rd from 4:30 in the afternoon to 7:30 at night. The event will include […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter volunteers to collect “Money for Mutts”
Green Hills Animal Shelter volunteers will solicit donations to raise funds to support care for animals at the not-for-profit local shelter in Trenton this weekend. Volunteers will collect donations for the “Money for Mutts” campaign Friday evening from 4:30 to 6:30 and Saturday from 8 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon […]
Two additional defendants face judge in Grundy County court on Tuesday
Tristen Lee Vencill of Trenton pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors counts stemming from his arrest in January. The Associate Circuit Court followed a plea agreement that included days in jail, a fine, and a donation. On a charge of resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop, Vencill was sentenced to ten days in […]
Hamilton resident hurt in Highway 65 crash in Carroll County
KTTN wishes to make a correction in our script on the injury accident Tuesday night at Route U and Highway 65 in northern Carroll County. A car driven by 46-year-old Deidre May Johnson of Hamilton was stopped on 65 to allow another vehicle to make a turn. Her car was struck from behind by a […]