The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in north Missouri for the week of May 25 – 31. MoDOT will halt temporary lane closures throughout the state to accommodate an increase in traffic due to the Memorial Day holiday. Most temporary lane closures […]
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Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces new hospitalist program
Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton has announced a new hospitalist program will begin June 1st. A hospitalist is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have to be hospitalized. The hospital reports the program will provide consistent, full-time patient care of the duration of a patient’s hospital stay. It will help remove […]
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library receives grant from Missouri State Library
The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library of Trenton applied for and received a Reading Software Challenge Grant from the Missouri State Library. The grants allowed libraries to purchase software, so summer reading programs would be available online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library purchased software from READsquared, which allows the […]
Grundy County Museum to host Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Trenton VFW Post 919 Commander Tony Ralston will speak at a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony in Trenton. The Grundy County Museum will host the ceremony at the Baker School Monday morning at 10 o’clock, weather permitting. The program will also include an official flag-raising and a rifle salute presented by the Trenton VFW Post. […]
Governor Parson announces launch of COVID-19 interactive dashboard
Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new COVID-19 dashboard containing Missouri-specific data from across the state. “Throughout COVID-19, we have worked very hard to be transparent and provide Missourians with the most accurate, up-to-date information as possible, and the same goes for this dashboard,” Governor Parson said. “We want Missourians to have access to the […]
North Central Missouri College to offer Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate
North Central Missouri College will offer a new certificate option beginning this fall for students interested in pursuing an agribusiness career. MFA Incorporated endorses the one-year Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate. The certificate will allow students an opportunity for an apprenticeship and full-time employment with MFA. With the Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate, students will receive instruction […]
GRM Networks awards scholarships
GRM Networks has awarded a combined total of $5,500 in scholarship money to six area high school students as part of the cooperative’s scholarship program. Miya Wiederholt of South Nodaway R-4 School received $1,500. One thousand dollar recipients were Matthew Burton of Lamoni Community School and Kayli Crawford of Trenton R-9. Dominik Gannan and Audrey […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of May 18, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in north Missouri for the week of May 18 – 24. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
Audio: SNAP and Food Stamps are now an option for grocery shopping online
The Missouri Department of Social Services says SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits households can use an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to buy food online from Amazon and Walmart, and other retailers might be added. To get started with online purchasing, Food Stamp/SNAP participants can connect directly with the online store. A […]
Pleasant View Board of Education announces eighth-grade graduation
Information was shared at the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education meeting Tuesday on graduation and the KEYS summer school program. The district plans to hold eighth grade graduation on the blacktop area of the school grounds the evening of June 12th at 5:30. The KEYS summer school program is scheduled for July 6th through […]
Green City High School graduate receives recognition from University of Missouri
A Green City High School graduate has received the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Outstanding Senior Award. Natalie Ayers has been involved in multiple clubs and organizations during her four years in Columbia. She has also received several other awards. Ayers served as the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural […]
North Central Missouri College recognizes Outstanding Honor Graduates
The Vicki Wheeler Honors Brunch is held each year to recognize North Central Missouri College Outstanding Honor Graduates for their accomplishments. The NCMC Outstanding Student Award is given to only one student in each degree program annually. Faculty select students based on academic merits, campus involvement, and leadership in the classroom. NCMC was unable to […]
Senior Life Solutions services at Wright Memorial Hospital now offered remotely
Senior Life Solutions at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton has made a transition to providing services remotely due to COVID-19 safety precautions. The outpatient group therapy program for seniors began offering teletherapy to its patients last month. Teletherapy allows them to receive care while remaining at home. The services are provided via telephone or computer […]
Princeton Board of Education approves health insurance proposal for employees
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education has approved a health insurance proposal from broker Thomas McGee that involves no increase in premiums for employees. The base PPO for an employee will remain at $607.35, and the base HSA will stay at $516.63. The district cap will remain at $600. This is the second year the […]
BTC Bank announces scholarship recipients
BTC Bank has announced the recipients of the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation EverFi Scholarship. Camie Vaughn of Cainsville High School was awarded 25 hundred dollars, Hope Ellsworth of Cainsville High School was awarded 15 hundred dollars, and Mackenzie McAtee of Trenton High School received $1,000. The one-time scholarship is given to the top three […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves summer programs
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved summer programming dates during a meeting Monday. Summer programming is scheduled for June 1st through 12th and June 22nd through July 2nd. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis said the first session of summer programming will be virtual. There is a possibility the second session could be in-person, but an assessment […]
Trenton Board of Education presented updates on summer sports and activities including graduation
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education heard updates on summer sports and activities as well as graduation last (Tuesday) evening. Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey, THS Assistant Principal John Cowling, and Athletic Director Wes Croy created the tentative schedule for summer sports and activities. It involves no sports or activities practices or contests in […]
North Mercer Board of Education announces dates for graduation and prom
North Mercer R-3 graduation and prom dates were announced at the Board of Education meeting last (Monday) evening. Graduation is now scheduled for June 27th, and prom is scheduled for June 20th. Specific details about the format of the events are to be decided June 8th. There will not be a senior trip for North […]
Chillicothe City Council adds COVID-19 amendment to service agreements
A COVID-19 amendment will be attached to the service agreements approved by the Chillicothe City Council last (Monday) night involving funding for several organizations. The amendment modifies the contract for services between the City of Chillicothe and the service provider for the 2020-2021 city fiscal year. It says the amount to be paid to the […]
Audio: Missouri Prescription Drug Monitoring Program legislation heading to a conference committee
Legislation that would create a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is now heading to a Missouri House-Senate conference committee. While both chambers have approved PDMP, they’ve approved different versions. Scott City GOP State Representative Holly Rehder delivered a passionate floor speech on Monday, urging colleagues not to judge people “unless you’ve walked a mile in […]