A Missouri task force is working to address the state’s supply chain slowdowns. More than 70-percent of Missouri communities rely solely on the trucking industry to get their goods delivered to them. During this week’s task force hearing, Tom Crawford of the Missouri Trucking Association said the ongoing truck driver shortage cannot keep up with […]
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Missouri man pleads guilty to forcible resistance, meth trafficking and illegal firearms
A Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to ramming into two law enforcement vehicles while attempting to flee while in possession of methamphetamine and firearms. Antony M. Quinones, of Kansas City, also known as “Droopy,” age 49, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to one count of forcibly resisting a federal […]
Hedrick Medical Center moving COVID-19 testing site to new location
Hedrick Medical Center is moving their COVID-19 drive-thru testing site to a new location, the Hedrick Family Care parking lot. The current site, the American Legion building in Chillicothe at 1400 Washington Street, will close on February 4, at 9 a.m. The new location in the Hedrick Family Care parking lot will open on February […]
Trenton Park Board to submit Recreational Trail Program application
The Trenton Park Board February 2nd voted to move forward with and submit a Recreational Trail Program grant application. Twenty-six thousand dollars will be allocated for the matching portion. The Missouri State Parks grant would be used to repair and replace part of Trenton’s walking trail and requires a 20% match. Park Superintendent David Shockley […]
Emergency Snow Route Ordinance in Trenton to go into effect on February 3, at 12 am
Trenton’s emergency snow route ordinance will be in effect from February 3rd at 12 am until 7 am. This will allow snow to be cleared from streets designated as Emergency Snow Routes. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on streets designated as emergency snow routes while the ordinance is in effect. Violators are subject to having […]
Mendy Loja named Wright Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter
Mendy Loja, a medical lab scientist coordinator at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2021. Steve Schieber, CEO, presented the award to Loja at a ceremony held in her honor. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going […]
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy to be topic at next Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be discussed at the next Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Rob Maloney will speak on the topic in the basement of the BTC Bank of Trenton on January 26th at noon. Maloney has researched and studied Kennedy’s assassination and will present his theory. The chamber luncheon […]
Jury convicts Missouri man of illegal firearm following police chase
A Missouri, man has been convicted by a federal jury of illegally possessing the stolen firearm that he threw out of his car during a police chase. Cecil Jason Robinson, 42, of Columbia, was found guilty on Thursday, Jan. 13, of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Robinson was in possession of a […]
Jamesport Board of Education approves sports cooperative with Gallatin; two file for seats on Board of Education
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education on January 10th approved a bid from Perkins for the demolition of a house and construction of a parking lot near the school. Secretary Heather Turner reports it is unknown how much the final price will be for the project because the board cut out some things in […]
Due to increased demand, COVID-19 testing sites added in St. Louis and Kansas City area
Due to the increase in demand for COVID-19 testing, the Department of Health and Senior Services and partners are continuing to bring additional free community testing sites to St. Louis and Kansas City. At this time, these are scheduled as drive-through testing events. Some sites require pre-registration and scheduling; others allow walk-ins. The schedule of […]
Missouri man pleads guilty after crashing into federal deputy marshals while attempting to flee in stolen truck
A Missouri, man who injured two United States deputy marshals by crashing into them while attempting to flee in a stolen truck pleaded guilty in federal court to forcibly resisting federal law enforcement officers. Ray E. Clevenger, 46, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to two counts of forcibly […]
Missouri man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison without parole for illegal firearms and drug trafficking
A Missouri, man who faces murder charges in state court was sentenced in federal court on multiple charges of illegally possessing firearms, including stolen firearms, and drug trafficking. Brandon L. Hill, 33, of Independence, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 25 years in federal prison without parole. On April 29, 2021, Hill […]
Princeton City Council addresses parking issues, 2 file for city council seats
The Princeton City Council January 5th approved selling old street signs that have been taken down. City Clerk Cory Willett reports the signs will be sold for $10 each. The council also addressed complaints regarding parking on Main Street and disabled vehicles on U. S. Highway 65. Letters are to be sent to property owners […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen discuss 2022 budget and approve an agreement with Allstate Consultants
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on December 13th approved an ordinance involving an agreement with Allstate Consultants LLC. The ordinance authorized the city to enter into an engineering service agreement for street and drainage improvements. City Administrator Lance Rains reported the City of Gallatin has received notice that D. A. Davidson and Company is willing […]
Ten year old from Gower struck by vehicle in school parking lot
The Highway Patrol reports a ten-year-old boy from Gower was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle on school property. The state patrol listed injuries for the juvenile as minor, who was taken by emergency medical services to Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph. A pickup was westbound in the school […]
Civilian pharmacist at Missouri military base charged with stabbing supervisor multiple times
A civilian pharmacist at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, was charged in federal court with assaulting his supervisor with a knife and stabbing him multiple times. Robert E. Sapp, 63, was charged in a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, Missouri., with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent […]
Audio: Live Nativity set for Friday, December 12 at Sunnyview Nursing Home
A live nativity will be held outdoors on the grounds of Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. The free event will start on December 12th at 5:30 in the evening. Spokesperson Cindy Jennings acknowledges that the Trenton High School Vespers service starts at the First Baptist Church at 5 pm, and supper at Sunnyview is also […]
Christmas Festival and Craft Show underway in Jamesport
The Christmas Festival and Craft Show is underway today and Saturday in Jamesport. Booths are still available at four locations. Those are the Spillman Event Center, Kramer’s Contracting across from Spillman, the old fire station downtown, and the old seed building north of Spillman in the same parking lot. Special activities for Friday include visiting […]
Kristi Millhouse named Wright Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter
Kristi Millhouse, a patient access representative at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for third quarter 2021. Steve Schieber, CEO, presented the award to Millhouse at a ceremony held in her honor. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board learns two properties of concern are in the process of being sold
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board learned Monday evening that two properties of concern are in the process of being sold. The Walden Apartments at 1010 Avalon Street have Connie Lasher as the general manager representing Action Management and Consulting Services LLC. In an e-mail to the city, she wrote Walden Apartments is being purchased by […]