Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft stresses the state’s security from cyber attacks in the upcoming election. During a press conference Thursday, he says Missouri’s digital election network is scanned by outside sources 100,000 times daily but the inquiries are superficial. Ashcroft stresses that all state voting machines have a paper trail backup […]
Modine in Trenton will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an open house Saturday and Plant Controller Kimberly Mengel says the event from 8 o’clock to noon will include plant presentations and guided tours. Plant Superintendent Miles Moore says attendees will be able to see light production at the facility. Moore notes golf […]
Candy and treats were passed out to Spickard R-2 students and children from the community at an event at the school gym Wednesday. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze says more than 20 teachers and community members passed out the candy and treats. Tables set up in the gym were decorated for Halloween.
Missouri Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brent Hampy announced Tuesday that the United States Department of Agriculture will begin mailing ballots to eligible agricultural producers next Monday, November 5th for the 2018 FSA county committee elections. Hampy said county committee members represent farmers, ranchers, and foresters. He added that producers elected to the committees […]
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 13,560 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2018 deer hunting season, which ran October 27-28. Top counties for the early youth portion were Howell with 350, Osage with 316, and Franklin with 263 deer checked. […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information in the case of an elk calf that was shot. Conservation agents report the calf was born in the Log Yard area of Shannon County July 13 and was fitted with a VFH radio collar July 14 with the identification number 1829. The calf still had its spots […]
Members of a steering committee for a long-range plan for the Milan C-2 School District will hold a forum about an April 2019 tax levy for the school district Wednesday, October 24th. Community Members for a Better Milan C-2 will hold the open public forum about school improvements in the school cafeteria at 6 o’clock […]
Children are now in the school routine and most children look forward to the Halloween holiday. If your daughter has already decided that she is going to be Elsa, and your son is debating between one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then you are on your way to a successful Halloween. For other children, […]
The Trenton R-9 School District today announced the cancellation of classes on Friday when the girl’s softball team competes in the final four state tournament at Springfield. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said the cancellation of schools allows an opportunity for R-9 students and staff to attend and not miss classes. The announcement includes the Trenton R-9 […]
Work on streets has begun in Chillicothe as M and M Utilities started a project today that includes digging and placement of storm drainage boxes and pipes on Hickory Street. The location is between 2nd and 3rd streets with the contractor placing pipe at street blocks one at a time. Jeff Gillespie is the Street […]
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for truck scales. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the morning of November 9th at 10 o’clock. Contact Trenton Street Superintendent Martin Scheib for specifications or more information at 660-359-6323. The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or […]
A new paraprofessional has been hired for the Spickard R-2 School District. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze announced the hiring of Raquel Woodrome to the board of education at its meeting Monday evening. Schneiderheinze also talked about the Positive Behavior Support Student Matrix. Schneiderheinze said whenever a student does something on the matrix, he or she will […]
A Chillicothe teen has been placed on probation after receiving a suspended prison sentence Tuesday in Livingston County Circuit Court. Sixteen-year-old Matthew Ryan Miller pleaded guilty in August to one felony count of assault in the first degree. At that time, the prosecuting attorney recommended a suspended sentence in exchange for the guilty plea. A […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved the new gymnasium/cafeteria rental form at a meeting Tuesday evening to reflect current rates. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff says the rental rates were increased at last month’s meeting. The gym rental rate is now $200 for in-district families and $250 for out-of-district families with the cafeteria rate set […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education at its meeting Monday evening approved school trips. One was the National FFA trip to Indianapolis, Indiana where FFA members Nathan and Matthew Wells, Hannah and Sarah Garcia, Emily Otto, and Lillian Fordyce presented the trip itinerary and budget. The other trips approved were for the band to go […]
The Trenton R-9 School District continues to move closer to the possibility of a performing arts center being built and several renovations to district buildings. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported to the Board of Education Tuesday evening that the district received nine requests for qualifications for architectural services, which was more than he expected to receive. […]
The “Breast Cancer Awareness” themed Wright Run 5K/10K in Trenton is still on for Saturday morning. Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Development Officer Dave Bain says the run to benefit the foundation’s Equipment Fund will be held rain or shine, unless it is storming with lightning, then the event may be canceled. The race is set […]
M and M Utilities of Chillicothe will begin removal of trees in Chillicothe next week as part of the street projects for 2018. Hickory Street will be closed from Third to First Street during the tree removal in the area starting Monday and until further notice. Questions should be directed to Chillicothe Street Superintendent Jeff […]
The Trenton Park Board heard reports on the Trenton Family Aquatic Center and several updates at a meeting Wednesday evening. Aquatic Center Manager Alexis Whitney said the pool had a “successful Summer”, which she attributed to high temperatures. She reported about $73,000 was generated from the front desk and concession stand, which was up around […]
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for crane services. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of October 25th at 2 o’clock. Specifications and more information can be obtained by calling Street Superintendent Martin Scheib at 660-359-6323.
