The Mercer Homecoming in the city of Mercer continues with multiple activities today. A craft and horticulture show at the Community Building runs from 9 until 11 o’clock this morning. A quilt show at the Methodist Church goes from 3:30 this afternoon until 7 o’clock tonight. A petting zoo will be held at the Baptist […]
Tag: September 1
MU Extension specialty crop surveys due September 1
University of Missouri Extension specialists recently began a survey to learn how many specialty crop growers there are in the state and what their economic impact is. MU Extension commercial agriculture economists Joe Horner and Ryan Milhollin say the survey helps MU and the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) decide how to best help these […]
Meadville woman faces meth charge in Grundy County
A Meadville woman has been arrested on a Grundy County warrant. Thirty-one year old Dorothy Kathryn Archuleta is charged with possession of a controlled substance, identified as methamphetamine, on May 24th. Bond is $15,000 cash, with the defendant to appear in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 13th. Thirty-year […]
Missouri Public Service Commission sets intervention deadline for Grain Belt Express
The Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC otherwise known as the Grain Belt Express has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate, and maintain a high voltage, direct current transmission line, and associated facilities within Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe […]
Country Pride Transportation and Taxi to begin operations September 1
Trenton will soon see a new business opening, which specializes in transportation. Country Pride Transportation and Taxi will begin operations in Trenton on September 1, 2016, at a basic rate of $5.00 one way in town, with a $2.00 charge for each additional rider. The service will also offer a Senior Citizen discount and a […]
Missouri dove hunting season opens September 1
With dove hunting season in Missouri opening Sept. 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds dove hunters of its more than 180 conservation areas around the state that allow dove hunting, including nearly 100 planted in crop fields that attract the popular game birds. Crops include sunflower, corn, millet, wheat, and buckwheat. MDC is offering […]