Multiple activities are scheduled later this month for the Mercer Community Homecoming. Everyone is welcome to the “Small Town, Big Hearts” themed event August 29th through September 1st. The activities will start on the evening of August 29th at 6 o’clock with a cake stand. There will also be a Miss and Junior Miss Mercer […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education set the school district’s tax rate on Monday evening. Secretary Robin Griswold reports the tax rate was rolled back 17 cents to $5.99.36 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Transportation items were approved, including bus routes, allowing students within one mile to be picked up, and implementation of a […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen will meet in special session Tuesday, August 13, 2019, regarding various matters. The meeting will be held at the Spickard City Hall that night at 7 o’clock. Items on the agenda include sewer and water updates, the clerk’s report, a financial report and claims, fairgrounds, the fire department, a dump […]
Three men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a cyberstalking conspiracy that utilized GPS tracking devices to help carry out the murder of a Kansas City, Missouri, man. Lester E. Brown, 32, of Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Young, 29, of Independence, Missouri, and Ronell Pearson, 32, currently living in […]
A Bethany woman accused of stealing narcotics from Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton was arrested on Thursday. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year-old Ashley Nichole Malott has been charged with felony stealing—controlled substance or methamphetamine manufacturing material. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only, and she is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education set the tuition rate for 2019-2020 at a meeting Thursday evening. The tuition rate will be $6,308, which is based on money the state uses to calculate per-pupil funding. The board selected a one-year rate from the Home Exchange Bank for a $150,000 certificate of deposit at two point […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Unionville man sustained moderate injuries when the sport utility vehicle he drove overturned after a tire blew out five miles west of Lancaster on Thursday. Sixty-three-year-old Joseph Koenen was transported to the Northeast Regional Medical Center of Kirksville. The SUV traveled west on U. S. Highway 136 before the left […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to work on several roads in Adair County this month as weather permits. Highway 6 will be reduced to one lane while work is completed on the bridge by Hobby Lobby in Kirksville Monday through next Thursday (August 15th). The work will be completed from 7 o’clock in the […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest of two Trenton residents on Thursday on child endangerment and drug-related charges. Sixty-one-year-old Mac Rakes has been charged with the felonies of endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk—first degree—first offense—no sexual contact and delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of […]
The Braymer man accused of driving a rental truck without permission of two missing brothers from Wisconsin appeared in the Associate Division of Caldwell County Circuit Court Thursday morning for a hearing. Online court information shows Garland “Joey” Nelson appeared via Polycom video, and, upon motion of Nelson, the case was continued to August 15th […]
Orientation will be held for tuition-free Trenton Adult Education classes tonight (Tuesday, August 6, 2019) through Thursday night. The classes can help individuals prepare for the High School Equivalency Test, brush up on skills for college or job opportunities, and study subjects for North Central Missouri College classes. Students will also participate in career planning. […]
Floods damaged many crop and pasture lands this spring. Cleanup methods and cost-share options will be told in workshops in four counties. “Many fields remain unplanted and underwater,” says Heather Conrow, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock. But help is available, she says. Workshops are set for Howard, Carroll, Saline, and Chariton counties. […]
The 2019 State Fair opens Thursday in Sedalia and State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says the fair commission is waiving late fees for entries this year because farmers have endured hardships from flooding and tornadoes. Wolfe says one of the biggest fair events will be the Governor’s ham breakfast on August 15, which […]
A Polo resident was injured Thursday afternoon in a collision at a Ray County intersection. Eighty three-year-old Wendelin Herman received moderate injuries and was taken to the Liberty Hospital. Herman was westbound on Highway 210 when he allegedly failed to yield to a vehicle driven by 54-year-old Tricia Maynard of Richmond who wasn’t hurt. Both […]
There were 65 rabbits entered by 13 exhibitors Thursday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Selected as Grand Champion was the Holland Lop entered by Robyn Snuffer of Gilman City. The Reserve Champion was a Flemish Giant belonging to Chloe Clements of Dawn. Both also were the respective winners with their rabbits in […]
There were three participants in Thursday’s Dairy Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Hillary Shahan of Unionville received Senior Showmanship and three blue ribbons. Avery Hamilton of Unionville received Junior Showmanship and one blue ribbon. Easton Hamilton of Unionville received one blue ribbon. The Supreme Champion female was exhibited by Hillary Shahan […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Kansas City resident sustained minor injuries as the result of a car striking a utility pole about 12 miles east of Trenton Thursday morning. Emergency medical services transported 18-year-old Brittany Savage to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The driver, 17-year-old Tiffany Savage of Kansas City, was reported as not injured. […]
A hearing was held in the Associate Division of Caldwell County Circuit Court Thursday morning for the Braymer man arrested for allegedly driving a rental truck to travel to a farm near Braymer without permission of the two missing brothers from Wisconsin. Garland “Joey” Nelson appeared via Polycom video, and the case was continued, per […]
Women who live in Missouri and own, co-own or manage farmland are invited to a conservation discussion focused on improving soil health. Meetings are being offered in Central Missouri and the Kansas City area. No matter where you own land, you are welcome to attend. Women non-operator owners who own more than 40 acres, may […]
The 80th Annual Lucerne Stock Show will start Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Activities for Wednesday include a pedal tractor pull, community barbecue, and children’s games. Thursday’s activities will include rabbit and poultry and beef shows as well as project entries. Friday will involve a swine show, 180 drag and straight drag four-wheeler racing, and a […]
