(Missouri Independent) – Gov. Mike Parson praised his administration’s handling of the still-unfolding COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday, telling a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly that the state has emerged ready to make long-term investments in its future. “The bottom line is Missouri’s economy is strong,” Parson said in his annual State of the State […]
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Community leaders celebrated for commitment to learning
Community leaders in six northwest Missouri counties were part of Maximize Northwest Missouri’s 2021 Regional Learning Collaborative that wrapped up late last summer. “Some of the keywords that participants used to describe their learning experience include: enlightening, motivating, empowering, informative, inspiring, insightful, and team-building,” shared Mary Hinde, president of The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. […]
December 2021 was the warmest on record in Missouri and Kansas – by a long shot
(Missouri Independent) – Kansas and Missouri logged their warmest average December temperatures on record last month, according to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Average temperatures over the last half of 2021 were higher than they’ve ever been in either state — and across the country. Meanwhile, despite a devastating cold snap that forced […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approve personnel actions; five file for seats on the Board of Education
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved personnel actions on January 12th. Mic Halferty was approved as a substitute and hired to fill the upcoming maintenance position in school year 2022-2023. Samantha Miller was hired to coach elementary basketball. The board approved transferring $50,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. Superintendent Doctor […]
Princeton Board of Education approves extended COVID-19 leave; evaluating possibility of participation in Grand River Conference
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a resolution to extend COVID-19 leave through June 2022 during a closed session on January 10th. The resolution supports the extension of paid leave for all employees instructed not to report to work and who did not exhaust the former Emergency Paid Sick Leave. The Families First Coronavirus […]
Trenton Rotary Club hears presentation on Art’s Alive performance of “A Christmas Carol”
“Ebenezer Scrooge” made an appearance at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, Dec. 16 at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting and was the sergeant at arms. Jackie Soptic gave the prayer. Tara Walker was the program chairman. Scrooge, aka Scott Washburn, was part of the recent Art’s Alive […]
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that 26 community water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in drinking water to a level that is effective for preventing tooth decay. The award recognizes those […]
“A Chillicothe Christmas” musical extravaganza to be held at Silver Moon Plaza
Area musicians will play Christmas music at a free event outside at the Silver Moon Plaza in Chillicothe next week. A” Chillicothe Christmas” will start December 20th at 7 o’clock and last about 45 minutes to one hour. Organizer Adam Mast says musicians will include Jamie Pauls on piano, Enrico Stevens on saxophone, Julie Mast […]
Former Kansas City Chiefs player sentenced to more than three years in prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
A former National Football League player, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $1.2 million through a Paycheck Protection Program loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. According to court documents, Joshua […]
Missouri Department of Conservation proposes expanding furbearer hunting and trapping seasons
The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation at its December 10. 2021, open meeting on proposed regulation changes that would extend current furbearer hunting and trapping seasons for abundant furbearer species. Furbearers are mammal species that have traditionally been trapped or hunted for their fur, such as coyotes, raccoons, […]
Wright Memorial Hospital infusion department receives donation from NCMC Nursing students
The North Central Missouri College RN nursing class recently made a donation to the Wright Memorial Hospital Infusion Services department, as part of a community project. The class made a sizable donation of items such as puzzles, lip balm, blankets, playing cards, and much more for the patients who are undergoing infusion treatments at WMH […]
Trenton Police Chief cautions area businesses to be vigilant for fake or counterfeit money
Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross advises business owners to be vigilant for fake or counterfeit money, especially this time of year. Ross reports a $100 play dollar bill was passed in the last few days at a convenience store. The bill had “Play Money” printed on it. The person who had passed the fake bill […]
Linn County Health Department to offer “Safe Sitter” class
A class will be held in Brookfield to prepare sixth through eighth-grade students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led Safe Sitter class will be at the Linn County Health Department on December 30th from 9 am to 2 pm. The class will include games and role-playing […]
High School Holiday Hoops shootout in Trenton tips off on December 18
As the countdown continues for the 17th annual NCMC Foundation-sponsored High School Holiday Hoops the Holiday Hoops committee would like to thank the many individuals who help make the annual event a success. The event tips off Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Again […]
Green City teenager arrested after fleeing from authorities in alleged stolen vehicle
The Highway Patrol reports a youth was apprehended Sunday night in Adair County regarding a suspected theft of a motor vehicle earlier in the day. The patrol reports 19-year-old Kelton Bradley Wade Chapman of Green City was arrested and held without bond at the Adair County Jail. Online information accuses Chapman of felony stealing a […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two arrests on Saturday
The highway patrol reports a Galt resident was arrested Saturday evening in Daviess County. Thirty-nine-year-old Victor Tunnell was accused of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and failure to Display valid plates. Tunnell was taken to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail. A Kansas City, Missouri resident, 44-year old Donald Clark, was arrested Saturday evening in Clinton […]
Due to increase in COVID-19 cases, those attending performances of “A Christmas Carol” are strongly encouraged to wear a mask
All three performances are sold out for “A Christmas Carol” to be presented this weekend in Trenton. Organizers of the play are requesting because of a current increase in COVID-19 cases, that those attending are encouraged to wear a mask for performances that are held inside the 137-seat Hoover Theater of the Jewett-Norris Library. Arts […]
“Winterfest” in Unionville kicks off on Saturday
Unionville’s Winterfest will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, around the town square. The festival kicks off at 2 p.m. with a Local Author Reception in the Putnam County Library. The two-hour reception features authors Doris Bland, Carl Schnelle, Melissa Hedrick, Linda Couchman, Enfys McMurry, Julie Brundage, and the Varner family. They will be answering […]
Missouri Attorney General proposes “Parent’s Bill of Rights”
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt proposed a Parents’ Bill of Rights ahead of the next legislative session in January. The Parents’ Bill of Rights would protect parents’ rights to have a well-informed say in their children’s education, strengthen parents’ abilities to take action related to their children’s education, and increase transparency in Missouri’s schools. “A […]