A Jamesport woman has been charged with felony abuse or neglect of a child—no sexual contact after an alleged incident in which she assaulted her grandson the afternoon of Sunday, August 30th. Online court information shows bond was denied for 67-year-old Berthia Maurer. A probable cause statement from Deputy Loreanna Parker with the Daviess County […]
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Forage Systems Research Center to offer virtual Field day on Tuesday, September 15
Each year, the Forage Systems Research Center, located in Linneus, Mo., opens its doors to the public to share research findings and information related to agriculture and natural resources during its field day. This year is going to look a little bit different. Instead of offering an in-person event, Forage Systems will go virtual this […]
Grundy Electric Foundation accepting grant applications
The GEC Community Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting grant applications. The application deadline is October 1, 2020. Qualified applicants may apply for a grant by completing a Grant Application with supporting information. The grant application is available by logging online at www.grundyec.com or calling the Cooperative at 1-800-279-2249, extension 33, or 23. Applications will be […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offering CWD sampling; encourages Share the Harvest
With deer hunting in Missouri opening for archery season on Sept. 15 and for firearms portions in the coming months, the Missouri Department of Conservation wants hunters, landowners, and others to know key information about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the Department’s related efforts to limit the spread of CWD in Missouri deer by finding […]
Princeton School District working with Mercer County Health Department as staff member confirmed COVID-19 positive
The Princeton School District plans on having classes on Tuesday, September 1, as scheduled although the community learned on Monday that a staff member at the elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19. The Princeton School District reports it’s working closely with the Mercer County Health Department and all close contacts have been notified. Meanwhile, […]
Missouri Department of Conservation holding free online “Introduction to Handguns” class
When pistols and handguns come to mind, many people think of self-defense and home protection. But did you know that handguns are also a valid hunting method for several species, such as rabbits, squirrels, bullfrogs, deer, and coyotes? The Missouri Department of Conservation is holding an Introduction to Handguns class online Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. […]
Details on audits of Linn and Caldwell counties released by Missouri State Auditor
The Missouri State Auditor’s office has released online separate reports regarding what are called contracted audits for Linn County and for Caldwell County. Those who are interested can view complete details of the financial statements by clicking the Caldwell County audit or the Linn County audit. The review of the financial statements covers a two […]
Missouri Board of Education President pleased with school preparation
Many Missouri schools have kicked off fall classes and others will soon start. Missouri Board of Education President Charlie Shields says board members have been impressed with the plans schools have made to reopen this fall amid a pandemic. “The thing that we have been impressed with is the local schools, the school boards, and […]
Missourians asked to comment, attend virtual listening session on police training standards
Missourians can have a say about police training standards through a process of surveys, email comments, and public listening sessions. The Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and the Department of Public Safety are reviewing responses to surveys of law enforcement and the public about law enforcement training and discipline in Missouri. After […]
Officials in Missouri sentence Virginia man for $3.2 million dollar romance fraud scheme
A Dumfries, Virginia, man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies as part of a $3.2 million romance fraud scheme. Henry N. Asomani, 35, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Ghana, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to 10 years in […]
Livingston County Library search engine to look quite different for users
Changes have been made to the Livingston County Library’s search engine and as to how items are reserved online. When searching for just children or young adult material, patrons should choose “Lillian DesMarias Youth Library” in the catalog search bar. To search for just adult materials, “Livingston County Library” should be chosen. Patrons can also […]
Two from Kansas City charged after high-speed pursuit and manhunt in Clinton County
A man from Kansas City, Missouri, and a woman from Kansas City, Kansas face charges in Clinton County following what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office called a pursuit and manhunt that ended in Wallace State Park. Online court information shows 28-year-old Tony Joe Grado has been charged with the felonies of resisting arrest, detention, or […]
Judge assigned to Joshua Dennis election violation case recuses himself
Judge Michael Richard Leamer excused himself from a case involving the Republican candidate for Livingston County Coroner. Online court information shows Judge James Bradley Funk was assigned to 37-year-old Joshua Michael Dennis’s case. Dennis has been charged with misdemeanor committing class four election offenses. A probable cause statement from Chillicothe Police Officer Whitney Murdock claims […]
Change of judge and venue granted for man accused of shooting in Unionville
An amended motion for a change of judge and venue was granted in Division One of Putnam County Circuit Court Wednesday, August 25th for a Columbia man accused of shooting and seriously injuring a man in Unionville in December. Online court information shows the Supreme Court was requested to assign a judge and venue for […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address lengthy agenda at Tuesday meeting
Various reports were given at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting the evening of Tuesday, August 25th. Several included information about the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President of Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley reported student move-in went well, and precautions were taken. Seventeen students were tested for COVID-19, and all results were negative. […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen notified of fiber optic cable installation by Grundy Electric
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance Monday, August 24th regarding an update to an interfund transfer ordinance. City Administrator Lance Rains reported the update was needed because the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development wanted some of the wording changed. The update involved a few minor changes, including adding that the city […]
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two women and confiscation of meth by authorities
A traffic stop in Livingston County the morning of Wednesday, August 26th led to the arrest of two women who were allegedly in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine and methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. Sheriff Steve Cox reports 42 year old Rebecca Dawn Kephart and 45 year old Stacy Lynn Crist were charged with felony possession […]
Mooresville man arrested after call from woman allegedly being held against her will
A Mooresville man has been arrested following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Highway Patrol of a call from a woman allegedly being held against her will by a man with two firearms in the 15000 block of LIV 413. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports 61 year old Duane Eugene Hall […]
Galloway rolls out COVID-19 plan: “A mask requirement is our ticket to freedom”
State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a plan detailing how she would handle the state’s COVID-19 response if elected as Missouri’s governor. She announced the plan as Missouri closes in on 76,000 positive cases since March, including more than 1,400 coronavirus-related deaths. Galloway is making stops this week in Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and […]
Trenton Middle School to post virtual open house videos this evening
Trenton Middle School virtual open house videos will be posted online on the evening of Thursday, August 20th. Video links will be available at 5 o’clock on the TMS Facebook page, Twitter, and TMS page of the Trenton R-9 website. Links will also be sent to parent and student emails. A virtual open house will […]