Views: 0A Trenton resident was arrested on March 8th on an alleged technical probation violation. \ The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 36-year-old Cory Burchett’s violation involved special conditions by being terminated from the Third Circuit Supervisory Program. Birchett posted bond of $5,000 – 10% allowed, and he is scheduled for Division One of Circuit […]
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Carroll County Memorial Hospital hosts virtual open house at New Brunswick Medical Clinic
Views: 0Carroll County Memorial Hospital hosted a Virtual Open House and Ribbon Cutting Friday, March 5, at the new Jefferson Medical Group’s Brunswick Medical Clinic. “We are sorry that we couldn’t host the Open House in person to the entire community due to COVID-19 precautions, but we were excited technology allowed us to include everyone […]
Daviess County Sheriff’s Department seeking assistance locating suspect who fled the scene of a crash
Views: 0 The Daviess County Sheriffs Department reports that at approximately 12 noon on Monday, officers were dispatched to a vehicle crash on Interstate 35 near the 72-mile marker. Before the arrival of officers, a male subject had fled the scene on foot. A manhunt ensued; however, the subject was unable to be located. The […]
CDC says fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, offers other precautions
Views: 0According to the CDC, if you’ve been fully vaccinated, you can gather indoors with fully-vaccinated people without wearing a mask. The CDC website says: For the purposes of this guidance, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or ≥2 weeks […]
Missouri Supreme Court Judge Laura Stith retires after 20-years on the bench
Views: 1A 20-year chapter ends today for Missouri Supreme Court Judge Laura Denvir Stith. After serving on the high court for two decades, Stith is retiring. The photos have come down off her office walls. Stith has packed up her certificates and awards she proudly showcased in her third-floor office along West High Street in […]
Bradley Schad to take over as CEO of Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council
Views: 0 When Bradley Schad takes over as CEO and executive director of the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council on March 15, he will bring a variety of agricultural experiences with him, starting with his time growing up on his family’s diversified farm near Versailles. “I grew up on a farm, […]
Home gardening webinar series returns beginning March 25
Views: 0The University of Missouri Extension will offer a webinar series to help beginning home gardeners grow a vegetable garden. The Zoom course covers the basics from planning and seed starting to diseases and insects. Sessions are 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 25-May 27. Live sessions include lectures followed by question-and-answer periods with MU Extension horticulture […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses for those who fit criteria
Views: 0Livingston County Health Center would like to announce the availability of a small number of doses of COVID-19 available to any county resident who fits the criteria for Phase 1B Tiers 1 & 2. This list includes aged 65 and older and any adults under 65 with cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, COPD, Heart Conditions, […]
Plans for Trenton High School Alumni Weekend Car Show underway
Views: 0Plans for the first annual Trenton High School Alumni Weekend Car Show are progressing and organizers have announced that trophies will be awarded in 19 classes plus two special awards. First and second place trophies will be presented to winners in categories with the voting to be done by the exhibitors at the September […]
Audio: Missouri state lawmaker calling for investigation of potential price-fixing in the cattle market
Views: 0A Missouri state lawmaker is calling for a state investigation of potential price-fixing in the cattle market. Representative David Gregory, a Republican from St. Louis, is chair of the House Special Committee on Government Accountability, “There’s some pretty strong circumstantial evidence that the meatpackers are coordinating efforts to suppress the price of fed cattle. […]
Absentee ballots for the April 6th election now available at the Livingston County Clerk’s office
Views: 0Absentee ballots for the April 6th Municipal Election are available in the Livingston County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse in Chillicothe. Residents wanting to vote absentee may contact the office from 8:30 to 4:30 to inquire about the process. The last day to register to vote is March 10th for the April 6th election. […]
Braymer FFA credits planning for top 10 status
Views: 0Last year, at the 2020 FFA National Convention (held virtually), the Braymer FFA chapter was named a top 10 chapter in the Model of Excellence division. Braymer was one of three Missouri chapters, along with Ashland and Troy, to earn the honor, which recognizes the top 10 chapters in the nation. Paityn Hall, a […]
First Baptist Church in Princeton holds special prayer service for Mercer County Sheriff
Views: 7The First Baptist Church in Princeton reports those attending a service observed a special time of prayer for Mercer County Sheriff Jose Lopez and members of the sheriff’s office. Over 100 were present on Sunday. The First Baptist Church, in what is called a partnership with the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, wanted to have […]
After outrage over unused vaccines at rural clinics, Parson vows more KC, STL events
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – Last week, multiple mass vaccination events in rural areas neared the end of the day with hundreds of doses still on hand — prompting health departments to take to social media and encourage anyone to come for fear doses would be wasted. “We have ample vaccine still available that needs to […]
“Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest” now open for entries
Views: 0The beginning of the “Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest” is underway with photos of Missouri agriculture and rural life eligible for the contest. Last year, more than 1,000 entries were received showcasing Missourians’ passion for and commitment to the state’s No. 1 industry, agriculture. The contest is open to any amateur photographer with […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces honorees for the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2020
Views: 0North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2020 honorees: Dr. Jamie Hooyman, Mr. John Sturdevant, and Mr. Donovan Thompson. Distinguished Alumni honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on March 13, 2021, at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College along with Voyage Fund […]
Missouri State Auditor releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information
Views: 0Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages, while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. These entities are required to file annual financial reports with the […]
University of Missouri study looks at nitrogen products for pastures
Views: 14University of Missouri Extension forage researchers studied the effects of treated urea products on soil fertility, forage yield, and quality. This information can help producers control risk on nitrogen investments, improve tall fescue forage yields and improve water quality. MU Extension specialist Ryan Lock led the study to evaluate commercial nitrogen products in unbiased, […]
One year of COVID-19: Americans continue stepping up to address urgent needs
Views: 0One year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, people have stepped up to address the emotional needs of families reeling from the coronavirus and 2020’s record-breaking disasters. For nearly 80 years, U.S. presidents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to recognize people giving back through its lifesaving mission — which […]
Sullivan County Health Department in Milan to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday
Views: 0The Sullivan County Health Department in Milan will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday morning at the North Central Rural Electric Coop shop building in Milan from 9 until 11 o’clock. Pre-registration is required by calling special telephone numbers beginning Monday morning at 9 o’clock. All three of those special telephone numbers are […]