The Missouri Department of Revenue says state tax refunds are about 80-dollars lower than a year ago, in part because of a longstanding inaccurate calculation at DOR involving the federal tax deduction. Revenue Director Joel Walters testified Wednesday before a House oversight committee in Jefferson City, saying some taxpayers will have to pay because they […]
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Hunter Hayes and RaeLynn to perform in Kirksville
Grammy-nominated artist Hunter Hayes, with special guest RaeLynn, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in Truman State University’s Pershing Arena. Hayes first debuted his self-titled album in 2011, and since then has released popular hits such as “Invincible,” “I Want Crazy,” “Wanted,” “Dear God” and “One Shot.” RaeLynn was the highest-selling female country artist […]
Laredo Board of Education approves tax levy
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved an operating tax levy Monday evening for the April ballot. Administrator Misty Foster reports the levy is for $1.40 and would run for five years. Tyler SIS financial management software was approved for purchase for $18,170. Foster says the board also approved purchasing five Smart Boards and projectors […]
Green Hills Wellness Challenge to begin soon, with sign-ups January 10th and 11th
Sign ups and initial weigh ins for the 12th Annual Green Hills Wellness Challenge are next week. The sign ups for the 12-week event will be at the Ketcham Community Center and Grundy County Health Department of Trenton January 10th and 11th during regular hours. Participants must be at least 18 years old or have signed […]
Trivia Night planned at Bishop Hogan, raising funds to March for Life trip to Washington
Bishop Hogan Memorial School of Chillicothe will hold a Trivia Night Contest to raise funds for the eighth grade students’ trip to Washington, D. C. for the March for Life. The Trivia Night will be at the Grand River Multipurpose Center of Chillicothe January 11th. Spokesperson Steve Whitson says doors will open that evening at 6 […]
Over $700 raised at Milan Elks Lodge’s Christmas Meal
By all indications, Tuesday’s Elks Lodge’s Christmas Meal in Milan went well. Elks member Patty Foster says that about a dozen individuals volunteered to serve at the lodge and deliver meals. The Milan Elks served the meal for free, but anyone who wanted to donate could do so. Approximately a dozen individuals volunteered to serve at […]
Sunnyview Foundation accepting donations toward future projects at Trenton facility
The Sunnyview Foundation, Incorporated is accepting monetary donations of any size to go towards various projects at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments of Trenton. Foundation President Teresa Oyler says several thousand dollars were raised to complete two areas of landscaping at the nursing home. She notes the foundation needs several thousand dollars more to complete the […]
Kirksville man arrested on drug charges
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kirksville man in Adair County on Friday morning on multiple allegations. Thirty-nine year old David Rummerfield was accused of the felonies of possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon, resisting arrest, and no driver’s license. He was also accused of unlawful possession of […]
Board of Trustees approves budget at Thursday night NCMC meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2018 annual audit as presented at its meeting last (Thursday) evening. Matt Wallace of KPN reported the audit received an unmodified, clean opinion. The report audited the college, Building Corporation, and Foundation financial statements through June 30th, 2018. Wallace said the college’s total assets were 34.9 […]
Cameron man, accused of threatening President Trump and the Clinton County sheriff, has guns taken away
Authorities report numerous guns have been taken from a Cameron man who allegedly threatened to shoot President Trump and kill a local law enforcement official. Brian Hauswirth has the details:
In final days on the job, Hull reflects on time as presiding commissioner
Rick Hull’s 12 years as the presiding commissioner for Grundy County come to an end at the end of this year. His current term officially ends December 31st when Phillip Ray, who was elected as presiding commissioner earlier this year, will be sworn into office. Hull says some of his accomplishments during his time as […]
Christmas lights added to Grundy County Courthouse
Christmas lights have been put up on the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton. Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull says the Grundy County Commission tried to find someone to install the Christmas lights earlier in the year. The county commission helped park buses during the Trenton Marching Festival in October, and some of the proceeds from the event […]