The Grundy County Commission Tuesday, July 28th approved a funding formula for county CARES Act funding. The formula uses percentages of assessed valuation for distribution to taxable entities within the legal borders of Grundy County. Any funds not distributed initially will be compiled for a second round of distribution to entities on an as-needed basis. […]
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Resurfacing of 9th Street through Trenton to begin next week
Resurfacing on Route 6 from U.S. Route 69 to the Muddy Creek Bridge just east of U.S. Route 65 in Trenton is progressing and will move into the city of Trenton beginning next week, July 27, 2020. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to complete the multi-stage project […]
What’s coming to Netflix in August of 2020
August is typically a slow month for TV series and a dumping ground for movies, and Netflix Inc. doesn’t seem to be immune from that trend. Notable additions include new seasons of international series such as Denmark’s post-apocalyptic drama “Rain” (Aug. 6), Spain’s period drama “High Seas” (Aug. 7), and Brazil’s dystopian thriller “3%” (Aug. […]
Changes to be implemented for health and safety reasons at Great Pershing Balloon Derby
Changes will be implemented for health and safety at the 44th Great Pershing Balloon Derby west of Brookfield September 5th through 7th. The event’s website says there will not be a Friday South Main Night Flame or Saturday Twin Parks activities. The Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Field will be closed to spectators. Balloon flights and […]
Caldwell County reports 2 cases of COVID-19 from individuals who attended parent-hosted prom in Braymer
The Caldwell County Health Department reports it received notification of two confirmed COVID-19 positive individuals who attended the Braymer parent-hosted prom at the Stet Fire Department the night of Friday, July 17th. The health department is trying to identify and notify persons who may have come into contact with the individuals while they were infectious. […]
New cases of COVID-19 reported in Linn, Daviess, Caldwell and Livingston counties
New cases of COVID-19 have been reported in area counties. The Linn County Health Department reports one additional case, bringing the total number of cases for the county to 34. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 24 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Linn County. There have also […]
Felony charges filed against Edina man who allegedly committed armed robbery in Kirksville
Three felony counts have been filed in Adair County against a man accused in what Kirksville Police said was an armed robbery of a liquor store Sunday afternoon. Thirty-year-old Kevin Potter of Edina has been charged with robbery in the first degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. He’s to appear Wednesday, […]
Missouri Attorney General files brief regarding McCloskey case defending second amendment rights
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 […]
Harrison County reports first COVID-19 related death
The Harrison County Health Department has announced the first confirmed COVID-19 death. A release from the department says the resident was a male in his 50’s. The Harrison County Health Department is reporting 11 active cases of COVID-19 with 23 other individuals removed from previous isolation.
Trenton City Council members approve infrastructure work for construction of rental cottages
Requested expenditures were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. Kipp and Cara McClellan requested city funds for infrastructure work to be done at the north end of Hoover Drive where several rental cottages have been proposed. Kipp McClellan told the council there’s to be 600 feet of water line and 462 […]
Inmate dies at Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg
Sheriff Steve Cox reports a Livingston County detainee died on Saturday, July 11, 2020, while incarcerated at the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg. Cox reports the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and the Daviess County Coroner are conducting an investigation into the death. He said the deceased had health issues and had been taking medication. The […]
Area counties report uptick in COVID-19 cases
The number of positive Covid-19 tests is increasing in several area counties. For Adair county, the case count is up to 105. A 50-year-old male is the latest Adair County resident to test positive for COVID-19 this year. The man’s infection has been described as travel related. Nine Adair County residents are in isolation; 96 […]
Daviess County Junior Livestock show officials announce winners in beef judging, rabbit and poultry competition
In beef judging at the Daviess County Junior Livestock show on Saturday, Cutler Epperson exhibited the Grand Champion bull, Nathan Meek had the Reserve Champion bull, Lilly Stedum showed the Grand Champion Heifer, and Abby Burton exhibited the Reserve Champion heifer. Ashley Knibb had the Grand Champion market animal. Kimber Woodworth showed the Reserve Champion […]
Area counties report new cases of COVID-19 as well as one death
New cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the area. The Grundy County Health Department reports there is now one active case in the county. The new case brings the county’s total case count to 21. The Grundy County Health Department explains that the 21 residents who tested positive have had a combined 134 close […]
Unemployment rate in Grundy County drops by 1% in May
The newest unemployment rate for Grundy County has come down by one percent when compared to the previous month. May is the latest month available from the state for the county unemployment numbers. Grundy County this past May stood at 5.9%. (6.9% in April). That rate is based on a civilian labor force of 4,353 […]
Resurfacing schedule for Highway 6 in Daviess and Grundy counties
The replacement of sidewalks in Trenton will soon be complete as MoDOT plans to begin resurfacing Highway 6 (9th Street) through Trenton. The resurfacing is set to begin on July 27, 2020, within the city limits of Trenton, with all sidewalk and asphalt overlay work in Trenton being completed by late August. Resurfacing is scheduled […]
Linn County Health Department reports investigations with local business and wedding at Young’s Lodge
The Linn County Health Department is working on COVID-19 contact investigations. As part of one investigation, the health department has worked with Tastee Treat and its owners Larry and Ethel Head to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The health department notes […]
Traveling photo exhibit with photos of surrounding area to stop in Chillicothe
A traveling exhibit marking the Missouri Bicentennial with selected photos from Livingston and surrounding counties will stop in Chillicothe. A public reception will be held at the Sliced Bread Innovation Center the afternoon of Friday, July 3rd from 4 to 6 o’clock to honor photographers who submitted photos. There will be remarks at 4:30. The […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports on recent investigations and activities
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox has released information on recent investigations involving his office. The sheriff’s office worked with the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force on compliance checks of area alcohol sales. Cox reports investigation resulted in three individuals being cited for alleged violations. The person or persons responsible were cited for alleged supply of […]
Fall deer and turkey hunting info now available in new Missouri Department of Conservation booklet
Missouri deer and turkey hunters can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2020 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting & Regulations Information booklet, available where permits are sold online at the Missouri Department of Conservation website. The booklet has detailed information on fall deer and turkey hunting […]