Local county officials continue to push back against any effort on the state level to transfer maintenance of roads to them. Opposition to any transfer of the “lettered roads” to local governments is reflected in unbending comments by Randolph County Commissioner Wayne Wilcox in northeast Missouri. Wilcox says handing over those roadways to […]
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Clinton County audit results in “Poor” rating from state of Missouri
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Clinton County, located in northwest Missouri. In giving an overall rating of “poor,” the report highlighted the weak financial condition of the General Revenue Fund, the County Commission’s failure to perform a cost analysis before implementing a self-insured medical plan, and the need to improve controls […]
Knox County Sheriff Robert Becker pleads guilty to abuse and assault charges, suspended immediately
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley has announced that Knox County Sheriff Robert Becker has plead guilty to second degree sexual abuse and fourth degree domestic assault in Knox County Circuit Court. Associate Circuit Judge Tom Redington sentenced 51 year old Robert Becker to one year in the county jail for each offense, suspended execution of […]
Briggs files for re-election in Trenton’s 1st Ward
Another person has filed for a position on the Trenton City Council. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Glen Briggs filed for reelection as First Ward Councilman. Kenneth Weaver previously filed for the First Ward Councilman position. Other previous filings were Nick McHargue for Trenton’s mayor and Harry Kately for Third Ward Councilman.
Kately files for Third Ward Councilman seat in Trenton
A third person has filed for a position on the Trenton City Council. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Harry Kately filed for the Third Ward Councilman position today (Friday). Previous filings were Nick McHargue for Trenton’s mayor and Kenneth Weaver for First Ward Councilman.
Board of Trustees approves budget at Thursday night NCMC meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2018 annual audit as presented at its meeting last (Thursday) evening. Matt Wallace of KPN reported the audit received an unmodified, clean opinion. The report audited the college, Building Corporation, and Foundation financial statements through June 30th, 2018. Wallace said the college’s total assets were 34.9 […]
Grundy R-5 Board accepts resignation of music instructor, hires replacement
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education accepted a resignation during a special meeting yesterday (Wednesday). Shontel Cross resigned from her part-time music position. The resignation is effective at the end of the first semester. In a closed session, the board voted to hire Julie Peto to replace Cross as a part-time music instructor effective […]
Gallatin man, accused of sexual crimes, appears in Daviess County Court
A Gallatin man charged with multiple felonies, including first degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, second degree kidnapping, third degree assault, and first degree rape or attempted rape, appeared for a preliminary hearing in the Associate Division of Daviess County Circuit Court today (Wednesday). Online court information indicates Salvador Hernandez’s two cases involving the felony charges […]
Galt mayor files in 2019 re-election bid
Galt City Clerk Ashley Campbell reports two current aldermen and the current mayor of Galt have filed for reelection. Jason Grindstaff and Jay Blackburn filed for the two two-year term alderman-at-large positions up for election in the April 2nd Municipal Election. Jessica Gannon filed for the two-year term as mayor. One alderman-at-large position with a […]
Jarding files for Chillicothe councilman seat
Another candidate has filed for a position on to the Chillicothe City Council. City Clerk Rozanne Frampton reports Pam Jarding filed for the fourth ward councilman position. Candidates who previously filed include Theresa Kelly and Reed Dupy for Chillicothe mayor, Rozanne Frampton for city clerk, Tom Ashbrook for councilman-at-large, Dennis Albertson, Junior for first ward […]
Judge Peace hands down several prison sentences during busy session of Division One of Grundy County court
Several prison terms were announced Thursday by Presiding Judge Jack Peace in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Following a hearing, probation was revoked for Ricky Eugene Shoemaker of Trenton stemming from several previous charges. For distribution, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, Shoemaker was sentenced to ten years with the Department […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen approve ordinances
The Laredo Board of Aldermen approved two ordinances at its meeting Tuesday. One ordinance called for an election on a revenue bond question for the April 2nd election regarding if Laredo should issue combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds for $500,000 to extend and improve the city’s combined waterworks and sewerage system. City Clerk […]
Pleasant View Board of Education approves construction bid
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday evening for installation of a new blacktop area at the school. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reports the approved bid was from Devorss Construction for around $50,000. The blacktop area is to be installed in the summer. The board approved the 2017-2018 financial audit and a […]
Candidate filings continue to roll in for positions in Chillicothe
Another candidate has filed in Chillicothe for the April 2nd Municipal Election. City Clerk Rozeanne Frampton reports John E. Plaster, Junior filed for the third ward councilman position. Others who filed in Chillicothe include Theresa Kelly and Reed Dupy for Mayor, Rozanne Frampton for city clerk, Tom Ashbrook for councilman-at-large, Dennis Albertson, Junior as first […]
Smithfield Foods donates $15,000 to the Sullivan County Exposition Center & Fairgrounds to build amphitheater
Smithfield Foods, Inc. has announced a $15,000 donation to the Sullivan County Exposition Center & Fairgrounds to support the construction of an outdoor amphitheater overlooking Lake Cowgill that will be utilized for events throughout the year. “Our goal is to provide a venue that delivers recreational, social, educational, and cultural opportunities for Sullivan County families,” […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education reviews Missouri Assessment Program test scores
Grundy R-5 Board of Education members at a meeting last night approved the audit for the just-concluded school year with no discrepancies found. An evaluation of the vocational agriculture program was approved and a report was presented to the board by the special education director. The board reviewed MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores for […]
Audio: AAA spokesman says Missouri gas tax proposal’s “bait and switch” language could have led to its demise
The Missouri Legislature is expected to make highway funding a top issue in the upcoming session, according to Triple-A spokesman Mike Right. Right says one of the reasons November’s ballot measure failed was likely from “bait and switch” language. Proposition D would have increased the gas tax by two and a half cents […]
Eleven waive preliminary hearings in the Associate Division of Grundy County court
Eleven defendants on Tuesday waived preliminary hearings on multiple counts in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Each saw their cases bound over for arraignment Thursday in Division One and another defendant had his cases certified to the Division One circuit court docket. Jeffrey Chad Corbin is charged with driving while revoked and resisting […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education signs contract with MSBA to assist in search for Superintendent
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a contract with the Missouri School Boards Association Tuesday evening to assist with a superintendent search for the district. The board approved a letter of resignation from Superintendent Dan Wiebers at a special closed session meeting at the end of last month. The resignation will take effect on […]
Trenton Board of Education approves audit
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved of the final draft of the 2017-2018 audit during a meeting Tuesday evening. At last month’s meeting, Mark Higgins with Conrad and Higgins, LLC presented a rough draft of the audit. At that time he said he was “impressed” and that things went “smoothly”. Higgins commented budgetary compliance […]