Both sides in the debate on Missouri’s Amendment Three November ballot measure presented their case to voters Wednesday evening, in a virtual forum hosted by Springfield’s Drury University. Missourians approved “Clean Missouri” in 2018, which required a nonpartisan demographer to draw state legislative districts. Amendment Three transfers that responsibility to governor-appointed bipartisan commissions. State Sen. […]
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Twenty-four defendants, including alleged Aryan Circle gang members and associates indicted in Missouri and nearby states
Five indictments in three different states were unsealed indicting a total of twenty-four defendants, including alleged Aryan Circle (AC) gang members and associates, on charges of racketeering conspiracy, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug conspiracy, and unlawful firearms trafficking. The indictments were announced by Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice […]
Missouri Governor continues efforts to combat violent crime
Combating violent crime has been a priority for Governor Mike Parson and his administration. Over the past year alone, he and his administration have taken several steps to address the issue, invest state resources, and protect the safety of Missourians. “As Governor and a former law enforcement officer for more than 22 years, protecting the […]
Trenton Park Board hires new Assistant Park Superintendent
The Trenton Park Board hired a new Assistant Park Superintendent in a closed session on Wednesday evening, October 14. After the announcement was made, Scott Lynch decided to not take the position. Hunter Trask will begin the full-time position Monday, October 19th. Superintendent David Shockley reports Trask will be paid $12.25 per hour. He has […]
Department of Corrections reports rise in COVID-19 cases in Chillicothe and Cameron
[social_warfare] COVID-19 cases have increased at the Western Missouri Correctional Center in Cameron. The Missouri Department of Corrections reports cases among offenders total 56, which is up by two. Thirty-three of the cases are active, and 23 have recovered. Cases among staff total 60, which is up by seven. Twenty-six of those cases are […]
Chillicothe woman charged with felony burglary
A Chillicothe woman has been charged in Livingston County with felony burglary—second degree after allegedly unlawfully entering the Chillicothe Animal Shelter. Online court information shows Haley Louise Graves entered a plea of not guilty in the Associate Division of Circuit Court this week. She was referred to a public defender for representation. The court amended […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education denies request for use of bus barn, COVID-19 response discussed
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on Wednesday evening, October 14th denied a request from Lewis Rogers to use the district bus barn for an auction in November. The bus barn was declared as surplus property, and the board would offer to sell it for the highest bid. Details of the bidding are to […]
Work to resume on 17th Street Bridge in Trenton
Boone Construction Company of Columbia has advised it is proceeding with work on the west foundation of the 17th Street Bridge following soil borings taken on both sides of the railroad track last week. According to City Administrator Ron Urton says the contractor is submitting paperwork to the Union Pacific Railroad for approval to begin […]
TMU staff to continue flushing water system south of East Ninth Street
Trenton Municipal Utilities staff will begin water distribution flushing in the area south of East Ninth Street between the railroad tracks and U. S. Highway 65. Crews will continue flushing various areas inside the city limits during October. The flushing is a semi-annual requirement of the water treatment process. There may be some discolored water […]
“Public Information Open House” to be held in Milan regarding updates to impact statements for East Locust Creek Reservoir
What’s called a “Public Information Open House” is scheduled next month in Milan regarding updates to the environmental impact statement for the East Locust Creek Reservoir in Sullivan County. A draft of the environmental statement includes the construction of a multipurpose reservoir in Sullivan County to be a water source and offer recreational opportunities. An […]
Livingston County Sheriff seeks information from public in animal abuse investigation
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on an animal abuse investigation in Wheeling. Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office responded to the 300 block of North Sheridan in Wheeling the afternoon of Tuesday, October 13th regarding a resident’s pet Labrador being shot. He says the complainant reported taking the dog outside that morning […]
Laredo Board of Education reviews budget, sets Halloween parade for October 28th
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved policy updates on the evening of Wednesday, October 14th. There was a second reading of a Missouri School Boards Association Title 9 policy update. Other topics discussed included snow removal bids, building and grounds improvement, transportation, an eighth-grade trip on April 30th, and Laredo graduation on May 10th. […]
Grundy County Health Department reports three additional deaths from COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports three additional deaths related to COVID-19, which makes a total of 13. Three more COVID-19 cases have also been reported, bringing that total to 305. Two hundred twenty-one cases have been confirmed, and 84 are probable. Forty-four are active.
Woman from Mirabile injured in Wednesday crash
A Caldwell County accident on Wednesday afternoon has injured a resident of Mirabile. Aimee Neth was taken to the Liberty Hospital, with serious injuries, after the southbound car she was driving ran off Route D, at a curve in the road, and struck an embankment. Neth was using a seat belt and the car received […]
Trenton and Chillicothe police departments warning residents of Medicare scam
The Trenton and Chillicothe police departments are warning of scams related to Medicare and government officials. The Trenton Police advise you to hang up if someone calls claiming to be from Medicare and asks for your social security number or bank information to get a new card or benefits. Residents are asked to not provide […]
Wesley United Methodist Church to hold trick or treat event
Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton will hold a drive-through trick or treat. The event will take place in front of the glass doors on Washington Street on the evening of October 26th from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Participants can drive through and collect their treats. Peanut allergy bags will be available. Costumes are also […]
Trenton Park Board accepts bid for rubber mulch material
The Trenton Park Board accepted the bid for rubber mulch material on the evening of Wednesday, October 14th. The bid was from Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch of New Orleans, Louisiana for $7,800. It was the only bid submitted. Park Superintendent David Shockley reported the mulch was made of recycled rubber from businesses. He explained there […]
Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau elects officers
The Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau elected officers Wednesday, October 14th. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Cara McClellan was elected as president, Micah Landes as President-Elect, Megan Taul as secretary, and Jordan Ferguson as treasurer. President-Elect is what an ordinance called the vice president. The bureau set the regular meeting time as the second Wednesday […]
Livingston County reports two deaths related to COVID-19
Two additional COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Livingston County. The health center notes that brings the total deaths to six for Livingston County. Six new COVID-19 cases have also been reported, which brings the cumulative total to 385. Sixty-seven of the cases are active, and there are 10 current hospitalizations. Seventeen of the active […]
Two inducted into Livingston County 4-H and FFA Fair Board Hall of Fame
Two local residents have been inducted into the Livingston County 4-H and FFA Fair Board Hall of Fame. Shirley Tye and the late David Williams are considered to be assets to the 4-H and FFA program in Livingston County. Tye belonged to the Sturges 4-H Club and was involved in livestock, food, and sewing projects. […]