Two men have been sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that led to the kidnapping and torture of an Independence, Missouri, man. Gerald L. Holmes, also known as “Jerry” or “Joker,” 27, and Richard M. Phoenix, also known as “Snake,” 77, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. […]
Governor Mike Parson has announced Missouri has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments across a total of 56 counties – almost half the 114 counties in the state – in response to tornadoes, severe storms, and worsening flooding. The joint teams will survey the damage that began with […]
The Heartland Foundation of Saint Joseph has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Albany High School for improvements to its athletic department and the Harold P. Dugdale Charitable Trust is granting an additional $15,000. The funds will support the Make a Vet Sweat partnership between the Albany R-3 School District and the Missouri National Guard […]
The Grundy County Extension Council received a check from the Heartland Foundation this week to cover expenses in providing the Prison Leadership Program in Chillicothe. University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County staff member Meridith Berry says the check was for $4,350. Expenses will be reimbursed as requested. The council approved the purchase of equipment […]
A former high school teacher and swim team coach was sentenced in federal court for sexually assaulting and exploiting numerous child victims, whom he secretly videotaped. James Russell Green, Jr., 54, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 30 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Green to pay […]
A Trenton resident, Isaac James Wattenbarger, has been placed on probation after the Associate Circuit Court accepted a plea agreement involving four cases. Wattenbarger pleaded guilty to each of the charges and on the charge of assault in the third degree, he was sentenced to 15 days in the Grundy County Jail. Credit was given […]
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services offers an online map that can help low-income families in Missouri find out where their children can receive free meals this summer. The interactive map pinpoints hundreds of locations in Missouri where meals will be provided through the state health department’s Summer Food Service Program. Community organizations […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative of Chillicothe will celebrate 81 years of service at its annual meeting. Member-owners are invited to the meeting at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center at the Chillicothe High School June 11th. Registration will begin at 5:30 that evening. Members are encouraged to bring their registration cards, which can be found in […]
Highway Patrol Information Officer Sergeant Jake Angle reports an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 35 Friday morning ended with a rollover accident and the death of a suspect. Troop H Communications received a call of shots fired from a car on northbound Interstate 35 at the 48-mile marker. Troopers observed the vehicle traveling at a high […]
Grand River Technical School’s Welding & Game Design Boot Camps will be held ALL DAY (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) on Monday and Tuesday, June 3 and 4th. This is to make up for days missed due to flooding. Current students are also welcome to attend only noon – 3 p.m. if they have prior […]
On Friday, abortions could end in Missouri. Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen says it has filed a lawsuit today against the state attempting to preserve its right to provide abortions in St. Louis. She says the state “refuses to renew its license” at the St. Louis clinic by “insisting seven of its doctors be interrogated […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved 2019-2020 salary schedules, salaries, and stipends at a meeting Tuesday evening. Faculty salary schedules for regular and nursing will see a one percent increase in the base and allow movement of one vertical step, which is one year of service, with an average three percent total […]
Main Street Chillicothe will host the Third Annual Farm to Table and Awards Banquet next month to benefit the revitalization of Locust Street from Clay to Ann into the new Arts District. Uprooted Kitchen, in partnership with the Chillicothe Farmers Market, will prepare the outdoor dinner on Webster Street in front of Silver Moon Plaza […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office and the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force recently conducted compliance checks at places that sell alcoholic beverages by the drink and retail in Livingston County. Three violations were observed, and three Chillicothe residents were cited. Those cited were a 48 year old in the 1200 block of […]
Two recent high school graduates have been named the recipients of the first Douglas Harper Memorial Athletic Scholarship. Trenton High School graduate Salem Croy and Winston High School graduate Jacob Lewis were chosen from over 60 applicants for the scholarship established to honor the late Doug Harper. Miss Croy plans to attend North Central Missouri […]
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples describes last week as a “busy” and “dangerous week” at the police department with several individuals arrested on various allegations. Among those arrested was a 46-year-old male on possession of methamphetamine after officers responded to the 200 block of Virginia Avenue May 19th in reference to a man pointing a […]
We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2019 State Summer Games, scheduled to be held May 31-June 2 in Springfield. “We are heartbroken that we have to cancel State Summer Games,” said Susan Stegeman, SOMO president, and CEO. “The athletes deserve better, but based on the severe tornado damage to SOMO headquarters, the […]
The Trenton City Council recently voted to keep winter electric rates throughout the summer months which was done after a five percent reduction in rates a few months ago. City Administrator Ron Urton says the electric rates for June, July, August, and September are usually twelve and a half cents per kilowatt hour, and the […]
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. […]
The Chillicothe Police Department Leadership Team went through training this week. Police Chief Jon Maples says he led a presentation for four shift sergeants, which covered servant leadership, best practices in leading and teaching officers, and creating new innovative ideas and goals for the department. The leadership team also attended a tactical seminar by the […]
