A resurfacing project on two lettered routes is scheduled to begin soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. to complete the resurfacing of Grundy County Route Z from Route 6 to Route 65 and Daviess/Caldwell County Route J from Route 6 in Altamont to U.S. Route 36. The contractor plans […]
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using […]
Livingston County Health Center has received inquiries regarding the significant rise in cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) reported across the United States. The worry is understandable and we encourage our community members to follow this evolving situation, to get the facts from reliable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health […]
Light snow will begin to fall Saturday morning across northern Missouri as a weather system pushes into the area from the west. Snowfall will likely stick early on grassy surfaces initially then begin over paved surfaces as the snowfall rate picks up in the late morning. The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued […]
While some members of the public have expressed concerns about the Coronavirus and the food supply, experts say its unlikely coronavirus spreads through food. While the USDA and FDA have not released any specific details for how Coronavirus could affect food safety, the World Health Organization says consumers should practice good food safety measures. During […]
With the continued evolution of the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States and daily updates in the news media, the Grundy County Health Department is offering a two-page summary of Coronavirus information to further increase awareness and how to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. Businesses and others wanting to learn more about potentially preventing […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. […]
A resurfacing project on U.S. Route 36 is scheduled to begin soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Magruder Paving, LLC to complete the resurfacing of the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 36 from the Livingston County line to Route 13 in Hamilton. The contractor plans to begin with pavement repair in the […]
Located just west of Chillicothe on Route 190, the Thompson River Bridge has been serving motorists since 1964. More than 2,500 vehicles pass over it each day, which has taken its toll on the bridge deck, or driving surface. A rehabilitation project to place a new bridge deck will be led by contractors from Comanche […]
Mother Nature is reminding residents of northern Missouri that Spring doesn’t start until mid-March. A winter storm will spread across Missouri this morning, and linger through tonight. This storm will start as snow, but surface temperatures may warm up just enough to convert the precipitation type to rain or a rain/snow mix by the afternoon […]
Mosaic Life Care in northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph will begin screening for the coronavirus, which has caused more than 100 deaths in China. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed five U.S. and are keeping track of 110 potential cases, all from people who recently visited China. One patient is under investigation in […]
Twenty-four cases of Influenza B and four cases of Influenza A in Grundy County have been reported to the Grundy County Health Department in Trenton as of Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Epidemiology Specialist Kelli Hillerman expects the actual number of cases of flu in the county to be higher because not everyone who has it […]
A winter weather system will enter the state Wednesday morning bringing a potential for a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, snow, and rain mixed with snow throughout the day and into Friday. This is a slow-moving front and will produce a variety of precipitation over the next three days. Travelers are urged to remain […]
A long-duration winter storm system will approach the area overnight, with snow starting across western Missouri around midnight to 3 AM Wednesday morning. This snow will move east over the entire area Wednesday morning, with a switch to a rain/snow mix then rain in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, for all but northern Missouri. Rain, […]
Flu activity is currently widespread throughout Missouri. 11,171 cases of influenza have been reported in Missouri so far. 11 people have died from influenza-associated illness this season. Nationally, influenza activity remains high, and forecasts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that it will remain elevated for several more weeks. As of […]
Bids are to be open next month on paving projects scheduled this year in Grundy and Daviess County. Area Engineer Randy Mendenhall of Missouri Department of Transportation reports the Highway 6 resurfacing project through Trenton has been combined with an overlay project on Highways 6 and 69 from 4th street in Trenton – west to […]
Trenton’s Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to amend a city ordinance regarding the placement of trailers and motor homes. A public hearing was held Monday evening at Trenton City Hall. After the meeting, City Administrator Ron Urton reported the commission decided to remove a clause that had stated the trailers are required […]
The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. It is […]
Three ordinances were routinely approved at last nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. The council requested a letter be written to the Missouri Department of Transportation emphasizing a need to have Highway 6 resurfaced through Trenton next year. All votes were unanimous among six councilmen present. One ordinance amends the schedule of fees to […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education this week approved insurance to be provided by the Missouri United School Insurance Council for 2020. Superintendent Phil Fox reports the property and liability insurance will cost $36,206, which is up about $650 from 2019. Updates were approved to the District Wellness Plan involving personnel changes. The board […]
