Two FFA members in Mercer County are national finalists this year for proficiency awards. Others from chapters at Trenton and Gallatin are listed as winners of medals in their proficiency areas. Brylee Williams of the Princeton FFA Chapter is among four finalists across the country for a national award in swine production entrepreneurship. Zach Main […]
A Chillicothe resident received a Master Conservationist Award at the Missouri Conservation Commission’s meeting in Jefferson City Friday, September 4th. Jeff Churan was the 62nd recipient of the award from the commission and Missouri Department of Conservation. The Master Conservationist Award honors living or deceased citizen conservationists, former MDC commissioners, and employees of conservation-related agencies, […]
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for the arson at the Columbia Health Center (operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains). “This defendant’s criminal behavior placed the community in an unacceptable risk of danger,” Garrison said. “We will not tolerate the use of violence and arson as a means to achieve personal political or […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Monroe County, located in northeast Missouri. The report highlighted concerns in several county offices, including the improper issuing of personal property tax waivers by the county assessor. The audit gave a rating of “fair.” “Our audit found several problems that should be addressed in order to […]
Missouri 4-H has received funding through the Union Pacific Foundation Local Grants program to support programming to raise awareness, educate and prepare youths for jobs in STEM fields. “The Missouri 4-H Career Exploration program will give rural youth opportunities that could develop into family-supporting jobs like those Union Pacific offers,” said Amanda Meek, University of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers, and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency. A selection of 28,000 producers will receive […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports it received notification of three additional positive cases of COVID-19. That brings Livingston County’s cumulative total to 59 cases. Nine are active, and 50 have been removed from isolation. The individuals have been instructed to isolate themselves at home. Close contacts are being notified. Livingston County Health Center has […]
Daviess County has received grant funds from the U.S Treasury to reimburse businesses, non-profits, and other entities for expenses incurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton says the expenses are between March 1st and December 31st of this year. The funding is from the coronavirus CARES Act. The first application period […]
The Coronavirus and influenza are similar in that they are respiratory illnesses, spread in similar ways, and caused by viruses. However, Elizabeth Gibson with the Grundy County Health Department says they are different in other respects. One difference is that there is a vaccine for the flu, but there is not currently for the Coronavirus. […]
A California-based company, with interests in medical marijuana, has received state of Missouri approval on its application to locate in Trenton. King’s Garden Midwest LLC will be receiving a state license for medical marijuana manufacturing. That company also had applied to have a cultivation license in Trenton but that request was denied by the state. […]
Following earlier charges issued, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a brief in the case of Mark and Patricia McCloskey supporting the Castle Doctrine law and seeking the dismissal of those charges recently filed by the Circuit Attorney’s Office. “The right to keep and bear arms is given the highest level of protection in […]
Missouri’s governor announced $15 million in grant funding on Thursday to help rebuild Missouri’s tourism industry, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says Missouri has seen 30,422 confirmed coronavirus cases, along with 1,113 deaths. State Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Rob Dixon tells Capitol reporters in Jefferson […]
The Harrison County Health Department reports there are 33 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. That is an increase of one since Monday, July 13th. Ten of the cases are active, and 23 have been removed from isolation. Harrison County Health Department Administrator Courtney Cross reports the health department follows Centers for Disease […]
The Grundy County Commission opened five bids on the morning of Tuesday, July 7th for a bridge to be constructed on Southwest 80th Street. The bids were from Decker Services of Lathrop for $520,897.05, Widel Incorporated of Blackwater for $522,562.62, Boone Construction Company of Columbia for $559,571.13, Brookfield Box and Bridge for $565,078.75, and MS […]
The adult male bear who attracted public attention and was christened “Bruno” by social media has been sedated and transported to suitable habitat outside the urban area, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. The bear is suspected to have traveled from Wisconsin, through Illinois, and into Missouri. He was first spotted in the Show-Me-State […]
The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri has received a donation of box fans from Evergy. Twelfth District State Senator Dan Hegeman delivered the fans. Current customers of Evergy may qualify to receive a fan. Call the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri for more information at 855-290-8544.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized 25 students from the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math Friday, June 26th. The Second Annual Missouri STEM Signing Day Award Ceremony was streamed on the Missouri Chamber’s Facebook page. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship and […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a deficit budget for 2020-2021 at a special meeting the morning of Friday, June 26th. Estimated revenues total $12,413,807.37, and estimated expenditures total $16,751,002.83. The estimated deficit is $4,337,195.46. Anticipated revenues include $5,190,774.89 for the incidental fund, $6,309,230.74 for the teacher fund, $906,301.74 for debt service, and $12,500 […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has received a $500 grant through the Elks National Foundation’s Gratitude Grant program. The grant is to assist with COVID-19-related needs. Chillicothe Elks Lodge Number 656 Secretary Brittanee Jacobs presented the grant to Deputy Mike Lewis Thursday, June 18th.
The Trenton Police Department announces it has received several reports of Medicare scams in the area. It shares advice from the Federal Trade Commission to avoid the scams. The advice includes hanging up if someone calls claiming to be from Medicare asking for your social security number or bank information to get you a new […]
