Governor Mike Parson has activated the Missouri National Guard as the state continues to respond to damaging flooding, tornadoes, and severe storms and remains under the threat of additional flooding and severe storms this week. “I have directed Major General Steve Danner to begin moving our Missouri Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to locations where they will […]
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Large portion of Sullivan County under boil advisory due to flood-damaged mains
The Sullivan County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil advisory for several customers because of flood-damaged water mains. The district is in the process of making repairs but had to wait for flood waters to recede for some of the work. Most of the problem area was in the western part of […]
Grundy County Public Water Supply customers with low or no water pressure able to obtain water from maintenance building
The Grundy County Public Water Supply District reports customers in the northeast corner of Grundy County experiencing low or no water pressure are welcome to fill containers at the maintenance building located at 200 East Highway 6 in Trenton. Customers are asked to take their own containers, and district clerk Anita Osborn says the district […]
103 attend Grundy County RSVP Banquet
One hundred three Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers attended the Grundy County RSVP Banquet at the North 65 Center of Trenton this week. In the absence of RSVP Director Edna Foster, Terry Toms led the recognition. Service awards were presented to volunteers who have served for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years. […]
Southern Iowa man charged with attempted murder after using tractor to spear sheriff’s car
A southern Iowa man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly using a tractor to spear a county sheriff’s car and push the vehicle more than 100 feet. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says Decatur County Sheriff Ben Boswell and two deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a family dispute at a home […]
Boil advisory issued for portions of Grundy County
The Grundy County Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County is issuing a precautionary boil advisory for the southwest corner of Grundy County. The advisory is due to a break in the main water line along Route W. The affected area is South of Hwy 6 to the Livingston County line and the Thompson […]
VFW Post 919 in Trenton to present Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Rifle Salute
VFW Post 919 of Trenton will present a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Rifle Salute in Trenton Monday morning. Retired veteran and Princeton VFW Commander Ruth Ann Shipps will give patriotic comments at the ceremony at the Grundy County Museum Baker School at 10 o’clock. Seating will be provided for the flag raising ceremony […]
Trenton Board of Education announces special meeting that is open to the public
The Trenton School District has announced a special meeting of the R-9 Board of Education on Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2019. The session, open to the public, begins at 2:30 at the district office in Trenton. The agenda will cover the selection of a health insurance carrier for the 2019-2020 school year and includes discussion […]
Four Texas men receive prison sentences for stealing 654 firearms from UPS trailers
Four Texas men were sentenced in federal court for stealing 654 firearms from United Parcel Service trailers in Springfield, Mo., en route to Bass Pro Shops. Frank McChriston, 35, and Derrick White, 33, both of Dallas, Texas; Quinton Haywood, 27, of Glenn Heights, Texas; and Eric White, 28, of Arlington, Texas were sentenced in separate […]
Pleasant View R-6 School ranks #7 in the state of Missouri
“The Pleasant View R-VI School District has announced it is ranked 7th out of the 1,228 elementary schools in the state of Missouri. This ranking has been awarded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is based on Pleasant View’s academic performance, high school readiness and attendance,” said Rebecca Steinhoff, Pleasant […]
Community invited to discuss upcoming Livingston County US Route 65, Route 190 bridge deck replacements
Plans are underway to replace the decks of both the U.S. Route 65 Grand River and Route 190 Thompson River bridges near Chillicothe. The Missouri Department of Transportation will host an open house public meeting on Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chillicothe Municipal utilities building located at 920 Washington Street. […]
Audio: Bill’s sponsor says prescription drug monitoring program will come up again in January
A statewide prescription drug monitoring program will have to wait at least another year in Missouri. The measure passed the House but did not get a vote in the Senate before the legislative session ended Friday. The Republican says a group of conservative state senators kept PDMP from getting a vote before the […]
President Trump approves Governor Parson’s request for major disaster declaration for Missouri
Governor Mike Parson has announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 13 Missouri counties recover from devastating flooding and severe storms that occurred from March 11 to April 16. The declaration makes federal assistance available for the repair of damaged […]
Deadline approaches for submission of information to Trenton High School Alumni Association
Alumni of Trenton High School are reminded that news for publication in the newsletter will be due by the end of this month. This includes information regarding class reunions and individual information sheets for alums. Officials say information must be sent to Post Office 185 in Trenton. Trenton High School Alumni Association secretary Steve Maxey […]
Audio: Missouri Legislature passes bill that would help low-income citizens who need hearing aids
Low-income Missourians who need hearing aids could get the state’s help. Mokane Republican Senator Jeanie Riddle says the Missouri Legislature has passed a bill that also puts 100,000 dollars in the next state budget to jumpstart the program. To qualify, hearing tests and a certain income level is required. Riddle says the measure […]
Audio: Missouri bill passed that aims to help victims escape violent situation
The Missouri Legislature has sent to the governor a bill that would keep victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking from being evicted or denied housing. The measure, sponsored by Cameron Republican Representative Jim Neely, would also let them break their housing leases early. When a person is trying to leave a […]
Crowder State Park to host celebration of the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day
Join the staff at Crowder State Park on May 25 for activities throughout the day to celebrate the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day! The activities begin at 10 a.m., with Explorer Hour. Meet at the campground amphitheater to explore a short section of a trail. Participants are encouraged to bring water, wear comfortable […]
Audio: Missouri House to vote today on massive anti-abortion bill
The Missouri House is expected to vote today on a mammoth anti-abortion bill. The legislation would ban doctors from giving women abortions if they are eight weeks into their pregnancy. Physicians who violate the ban would face 5 to 15 years in prison. The proposal would also prohibit doctors from providing an abortion […]
As many as 10 facilities could become licensed to test medical marijuana in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has determined that as many as 10 medical marijuana testing facilities could be licensed in Missouri. Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution calls for “at least two” testing facilities for the new program. Testing facilities will be licensed to acquire, test, certify and transport marijuana. DHSS also established ten advisory committees composed […]
Heartland Foundation hosts emPowerU Open House
Heartland Foundation will celebrate the transformation of emPowerU with an open house on May 29, 2019. Join Heartland Foundation on May 29 from 4-6 p.m. to tour the renovated emPowerU Central area and enjoy refreshments. Guests will be the first to see the redesigned collaboratories, experience virtual reality stations and will be the first to […]