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Missouri Governor Mike Parson: Execution of Walter Barton “will move forward as scheduled”

The governor says the execution of a convicted southwest Missouri killer will move forward, clearing the way for Tuesday evening’s scheduled execution in Bonne Terre. Governor Mike Parson told Capitol reporters on Monday in Jefferson City that he hasn’t seen any reason to intervene in Walter Barton’s scheduled execution, saying “that will move forward as […]

Trenton Missouri Police Department (TPD)

Trenton man arrested on felony weapons charge

Trenton police report a 30-year old Trenton resident has been charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon and two misdemeanors, fourth-degree assault, and second-degree harassment. The arrest of Arron Waldrep followed an incident early Saturday morning in Trenton, however, no injuries were reported. Waldrep was being held at the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center […]

Trenton Missouri Police Department (TPD)

Trenton man arrested on felony allegation

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Thursday on felony driving while revoked or suspended. Fifty-nine year old James Irving Lewellen’s bond is $2,500, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court May 26th. Court documents accuse Lewellen of operating a motor vehicle on 28th […]

Galt, Missouri

Galt Board of Aldermen hold employee review

The Galt Board of Aldermen held an employee review for the city clerk and a wage review for a maintenance employee Wednesday. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett was given a three percent raise. Her new annual salary will be about $12,730.80 for the part-time position. Jared Axtell is now a certified water and wastewater operator for […]

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EPA makes it easier for consumers to find effective disinfectant products to use

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its List N Tool, a new web-based application (app) that allows smartphone users and others to quickly identify disinfectant products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The agency also announced new actions to ensure that new disinfectant products that are safe […]

BTC Bank

BTC Bank announces scholarship recipients

BTC Bank has announced the recipients of the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation EverFi Scholarship. Camie Vaughn of Cainsville High School was awarded 25 hundred dollars, Hope Ellsworth of Cainsville High School was awarded 15 hundred dollars, and Mackenzie McAtee of Trenton High School received $1,000. The one-time scholarship is given to the top three […]

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Graves, Hartzler ask for further clarity on CDC meatpacker safety guidelines

Congressman Sam Graves, along with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, sent a letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within Department of Health and Human Services and Loren Sweatt, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health Administration within the Department of Labor, demanding further clarification on […]

Gallatin City Hall

Gallatin Board of Aldermen accept ordinances, move forward with plans for county fair

The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances at a meeting Monday evening. One added a new chapter to city code regarding regulations for medical marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, and dispensaries. The board voted in April to draft a city ordinance reducing the medical marijuana dispensary distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 100 feet […]