The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education denied a tuition waiver request at a meeting Monday evening. Superintendent Dan Owens says a student from outside of the district wanted to attend North Mercer and have his or her tuition waived. The student will have to pay the tuition fee if he or she wants to […]
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Audio: Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on oversight issues more subpoenas
A bipartisan Missouri House committee investigating Governor Eric Greitens has issued more subpoenas. House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight Chairman Jay Barnes notes Greitens for Missouri Legal Counsel Catherine Hanaway criticized the committee’s report this month about the Mission Continues charity. Barnes announced Monday that the committee and House Speaker Todd Richardson have […]
New date set for Trenton Board of Adjustments hearings
A new date has been announced for public hearings on requests for zoning variances at several locations within Trenton. The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings beginning at 7 o’clock the night of June 4th at Trenton City Hall. Three requests were previously scheduled to be considered May 7th but could not be held […]
Prison sentences handed down in Division One of Grundy County court
Numerous cases were processed Thursday in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Bobby Dean Morgans the second of Trenton has been sentenced to prison for theft of a county ambulance, a burglary, and probation violations. Morgans admitted to the violations and probation was revoked. A previously suspended sentence was set aside and a […]
Jamesport Board of Education has busy agenda at latest meeting
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 salary schedules as presented by administration Wednesday evening. The certified and non-certified salaries were increased by one percent and the board then approved a sports cooperative agreement with North Daviess of Jameson for Fall baseball for 2018-2019. A fundraising request for softball equipment was approved along […]
Judge rules woman’s name will be used in Greitens criminal trial
The St. Louis judge presiding over the felony invasion of privacy case against Governor Eric Greitens has ruled on several key requests during today’s pre-trial hearing. Judge Rex Burlison has ruled against the prosecution’s request that the former mistress be referred to as the “victim.” Defense attorney Jim Martin argued that the term is prejudicial. Burlison […]
Weatherization assistance now available from Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri is seeking homeowners, renters, and landlords interested in participating in the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program. The program provides cost-effective energy-efficient home improvements to Missouri’s low-income households, especially for the elderly, children, those with physical disadvantages, and others hit hardest by high utility costs. The program aims to lower […]
Chillicothe police have busy morning with the arrest of six
Chillicothe Police are reporting the arrest of six individuals, all Tuesday morning, following various investigations with one person an alleged wanted individual. While a detective was applying for a search warrant, officers were waiting at the residence. In the meantime, Police Chief Jon Maples responded to a trespassing call and arrested a 20-year-old female who […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission approves requests
Two requests were heard last night by the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission which held public hearings at city hall. Earl Nance, in care of Justin Collins, sought a change in zoning and a conditional use permit that could lead to operation of a food business at 1115 Shanklin Avenue in Trenton. Planning and Zoning […]
Public hearings set to begin at 7 pm tonight at Trenton City Hall
Five public hearings are scheduled when the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission and the Trenton Board of Adjustments meet Monday evening May 7. Earl Nance, in care of Justin Collins, is asking for property to be rezoned from heavy industrial to mixed use. It’s to allow for the operation of a food business in a […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments to hear citizen request
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear a request from Gilbert Lynn McVay next month for several variances to allow for the construction of a garage and a storage building at 1721 East Second Street. The hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of May 7th at 7 o’clock. McVay is […]
Street work tops list of topics at meeting of Gallatin Board of Aldermen
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a server and installation bid and approved an ordinance regarding electric refinancing at its meeting Monday evening. The accepted server and server installation bid was from Green Hills Communications for $9,750. Harland Technology Services also bid at a price of $13,558.08. The board approved an ordinance authorizing Gallatin to […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments to hold public hearing
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear a request next month for variances on rear and front yard setback requirements. The public hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of March 5th at 7 o’clock. Mark and Lori Overton will request a five-foot variance on the required 10-foot rear yard setback […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission to hear request from NCMC
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing tonight regarding a request from North Central Missouri College. The college is seeking a conditional use permit which would allow the construction of a Head Start facility and classrooms next to the Head Start central office at 301 West 18th Street. The public hearing is […]
Green Hills Recreation Association to distribute applications for youth basketball league
The Green Hills Recreation Association will distribute registration forms for its youth recreation basketball league to area schools this week. The league is open to children from age four to sixth grade and consists of boys and girls teams from the communities in the Green Hills region. Boys and girls residing in Grundy County will […]
Arrest warrant issued for Tanner Ward of Trenton
While the whereabouts of 19-year-old Tanner Ward of Trenton remains a mystery, local authorities have now issued a warrant for his arrest. Online court information shows a probation violation report was filed Tuesday by the Missouri Probation and Parole. The information also shows a capias warrant was issued July 6 at the request of the […]
Court date set for Maysville teacher accused of sexual contact with students
The Maysville school district reports Instructor Rodney Thomas has been placed on administrative leave from his job as a junior high math teacher and a coach with the wrestling program. The 39-year-old Thomas was arrested on multiple alleged sexual contact accusations and related charges in DeKalb County. A statement from the Maysville school indicates Thomas has […]
City-wide cleanup day to be held in Princeton
The city of Princeton has announced the date for the fall city-wide cleanup. A dumpster will be available Saturday, October 29th at the city barn. Citizens of Princeton with household items to dispose of can take them to the city barn and put them in the dumpster. If it’s a large item, such as an […]
Grundy County commissioners receive request to provide funding to showcase Trenton
Grundy County Commissioners received a request this morning to make a financial commitment; joining with others, to pay for a strategy showcasing Trenton to prospective businesses. In particular, it would include marketing the ConAgra Foods building on Harris Avenue in Trenton. Community Developer Ralph Boots reports he’s been working with the Grundy County Industrial Development […]