The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear requests next month regarding yard setback requirements. The public hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. James Smith will request a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction of […]
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Audio: Survivors in Branson Duck Boat tragedy are latest to file lawsuit
(Missourinet) – Eight family members who survived July’s Duck Boat incident in Branson have filed a federal lawsuit in Kansas City. The litigation is led by the same Philadelphia law firm that has brought three lawsuits on behalf of the Coleman family that lost nine relatives in the mishap. The plaintiffs in the […]
Judge hands down prison sentences and probation in Division One of Grundy County court
Several cases were processed yesterday in division one of Grundy County circuit court some involving prison sentences while others received probation. Alfred Demond Green of Trenton pleaded guilty to charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage as well as damage done to jail property. Green was sentenced to three years in […]
Trenton Board of Education agenda to include budget amendments
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will consider budget amendments and non-certified pay dates at its meeting Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The meeting will be held at the district office Tuesday evening at 5:30. The agenda also includes board of education goals, superintendent evaluation criteria, request for qualifications for architectural services, bus routes, and Missouri […]
Proposed Missouri gasoline tax ballot measure could go to Missouri Supreme Court
An effort to remove a proposed gasoline tax increase from the November ballot could be heading to the Missouri Supreme Court. Conservative activist Ron Calzone and Ash Grove State Representative Mike Moon have filed a request to transfer the case to the state Supreme Court. A three-judge panel of the Missouri Court of […]
Two suspects identified, charges filed in Livingston County following Sunday incident
Detective Michael Smith of the Chillicothe Police Department reports two individuals have been arrested and charged in Livingston County following an incident Sunday. Smith explains officers attempted a traffic stop in the 300 block of South Washington Street in Chillicothe, but the vehicle continued west onto South Street, then south on Graves Street, and west […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department to offer driving contract for teens
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is offering a contract for parents and grandparents to use to discuss safe driving with children or grandchildren. Sheriff Steve Cox says the contract requests a signature from young drivers as their pledge to perform driving skills and safety at specific levels. The contract may be downloaded for free by […]
Chautauqua in the Park kicks off Saturday in Chillicothe
The 34th Annual Chautauqua in the Park will be held September 8-9, 2018 at Simpson Park in Chillicothe. This annual event, sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chillicothe Area Arts Council, and presented by Hedrick Medical Center, has a wide variety of entertainment, activities, artists, crafts, and food. “We have over […]
Jamesport Board of Education to meet next week
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education will consider certificate of deposit bids next week. The board will meet at the superintendent’s office Monday evening at 6 o’clock with an agenda that includes transportation, fundraising requests, and a budget review. An executive session is also planned for personnel.
Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Board sets tax levy
The Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Board recently set its tax levy. The levy was set at 4.88 cents on the $100 of assessed valuation, which is up slightly (.03 cents) from last year. Secretary Diana Hoppe reports that organizations submit Request for Funding Applications each year. The board of directors then decides which […]
Foundation Trust for Trenton High School holds annual meeting
Board Members of the Foundation Trust for Trenton High School held their Annual Meeting on Sunday afternoon culminating a busy weekend of activities. Record numbers were reported for various weekend functions and for many of the reunions of the honor classes. In a very busy meeting of the Board, plans were made to establish a […]
Audio: U.S. Department of Labor not enforcing wage regulations
Missouri’s agriculture products bring in more than 88-billion dollars a year, based on the latest data from the Missouri Farm Bureau, and much of that labor is supplied by migrant workers on H-2A visas. The visas allow foreign nationals to enter the U-S for temporary work, and by law must meet certain stipulations about wages […]
Family members continue searching for teen missing since January
Mercer County has been mentioned by various publications as officials and family continue to request assistance in locating a young man from Centerville, Iowa who has been missing for eight months. Sources report Sebastian Tyrese “Ty” Husted has not been seen or heard from by his family since January 22nd. A family member said Husted […]
KCP&L files petition with Missouri Public Service Commission to remove “Solar Rebate Application” from tariffs
Kansas City Power and Light Company and its Greater Missouri Operations Company have filed a joint application with the Missouri Public Service Commission asking the Commission to grant them variances on requirements of the Commission’s Net Metering Rule. The Public Service Commission reports KCP&L and GMO are asking to be granted a variance to allow […]
NCMC Board of Trustees tackles busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a new trustee at its meeting Tuesday evening. Trustee Doctor John Holcomb moved to appoint Nicole Neal to fill the position left vacant by Steve Busch leaving the board last month. Trustee Diane Lowrey seconded the motion with Neal to be sworn in […]
A detailed listing of laws that take effect in Missouri on August, 28, 2018
Below is a synopsis of some of the new legislation the Missouri General Assembly recently enacted that is related to crime and motor vehicles. The listed legislation has been signed into law. Unless otherwise noted, these laws went into effect August 28, 2018. The public needs to be aware of several of these new laws […]
Trenton City Council votes “No” on power upgrade to city generators
The Trenton City Council last night voted not to proceed at this time with a power upgrade to allow the “black start option” for running the city’s diesel generators when there’s a prolonged electrical outage. A cost projection was rejected due to the amount of expense involved. The city council also failed to override Mayor […]
Audio: Diocese of Jefferson City Bishop McKnight addresses reporters about Hawley investigation
(Missourinet) – The Bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City says Missouri’s Attorney General has called to express his gratitude for voluntarily letting the AG’s office review diocese files about clergy abuse. Bishop Shawn McKnight briefed reporters Friday afternoon and discussed the Pennsylvania grand jury report. McKnight is critical of previous church leaders. […]
Chillicothe City Council agenda includes four ordinances and a workshop
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and its regular meeting next week with both meetings to be held at the Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening. Topics for the 5:30 workshop include delivery of the rough draft of the audit and presentation of proprietary funds, financing of new radios for fire and police, and […]
NCMC and North Central Missouri Psychological Services partner to offer services
North Central Missouri College and North Central Missouri Psychological Services are working together to provide psychological assessment services on the NCMC campus and in the local community. All services are provided by a licensed psychologist and are available to NCMC students, schools, and members of the community. The partnership was designed to address the shortage […]