As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) extensive efforts to address PFAS, the agency is making new information available about EPA testing that shows PFAS contamination from fluorinated containers. Through a coordinated effort with both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a pesticide manufacturer, the agency has determined that fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers that are used to […]
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Final Jackson County audit report highlights concerns with assessment procedures, other areas of county government
Jackson County needs to improve controls and procedures in its assessment department to ensure effective and efficient future reassessments, an audit released today by State Auditor Nicole Galloway says. Those were some of the recommendations in the final report of the Auditor’s independent review of Jackson County government finances. The county received a rating of “fair.” […]
North Central Missouri College announces new faculty and staff
North Central Missouri College held its annual spring convocation virtually on Friday and welcomed six new full-time employees since the fall semester began. These include Angela Heins as Trio Administrative Assistant; Taylor Lavery as Residence Life Coordinator/Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach; Shiann Campbell, the Campus Store Associate for Retail, Zane Robinson is an IT Helpdesk Specialist, […]
Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen’s statement on prosecuting participants involved in Capitol Building violence
Regarding the violence that took place in the Capitol Building, acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen made this statement: “Yesterday, our nation watched in disbelief as a mob breached the Capitol Building and required federal and local law enforcement to help restore order. The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that those responsible for […]
Winston man charged with tampering with a motor vehicle in Daviess County
A Winston man has been charged in Daviess County with two felony counts of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle after two vehicles reported as stolen were found at his residence. Twenty-three-year-old Joseph Leggio has also been charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana […]
$68 million in Federal funding announced for higher education institutions in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson announced over $68 million in Federal Budget Stabilization Fund appropriations for infrastructure and capital improvement projects at Missouri’s public universities and State Technical College of Missouri. Releasing these funds will help address major repairs and restore campus buildings to maintain a safe environment. “Public universities play a major role in their local communities, serving […]
Power outage occurs in Trenton on Tuesday evening
A tree limb falling on a power line caused a power outage in part of Trenton on Tuesday evening, January 5th. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton reports power went off about 7 o’clock in the Lake Area, north of 28th Street, and east of Oklahoma Avenue. Power was restored about an hour later.
Hy-Vee pledges $75,000 to assist local schools during pandemic
Hy-Vee, Inc. is pledging $75,000 to be awarded among 55 schools across its eight-state region. The pledge is part of the company’s “Fuel Your School” campaign, which runs now through Jan. 31. Hy-Vee’s Fuel Your School campaign allows customers to enter its sweepstakes by simply purchasing specific brands found at Hy-Vee locations and swiping their […]
Tips on making holiday exchanges, returns safer and easier
Tis the season for returning and exchanging holiday gifts – and there are a few steps you can take to make the process safer and easier. Experts have said a return puts you in a “Goldilocks” situation; that is, it’s a matter of timing. If you rush to the store or post office immediately, you’ll […]
Trenton authorities report the arrest of two; one on felony theft, the other on drug allegations
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on December 30th of a Galt woman on a steeling allegation and a Trenton man on a capias warrant on a probation violation. Thirty-one-year-old Ashley Rose Tharp has been charged with felony stealing, $750 or more. Bond is $10,000 cash only, and she is scheduled for the […]
18-wheeler overturns in entrance to Landes Oil on 28th Street
The Trenton Police Department has released additional information about the tractor-trailer truck overturning into the ditch near Landes Oil Amoco on December 28th. Lieutenant Larry Smith reports the truck with one unit was unoccupied at the time it overturned. Aaron Bunnell was identified as the operator prior to parking it. Bunnell advised he parked the […]