The First Baptist Church of Cameron will present a Judgement House drama in which two teenage siblings are faced with the death of their mother. “Why? Finding Purpose When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” will be presented at the First Baptist Church at 202 East Ford Street in Cameron October 20th, 26th, and 27th from 3 […]
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Major Traffic Alert: Portion of I-70 in Kansas City will close September 6-9 to enable bridge demolition
The Missouri Department of Transportation will have a COMPLETE CLOSURE of Interstate 70 in both directions between I-435 and I-470/Route 291 beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 6, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, September 9. This closure is for the demolition of the directional ramps from southbound I-435 to eastbound I-70 and northbound […]
More contracts awarded for repair of flood damaged roadways
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded two more emergency flood repair contracts this week. Route 111 (Holt County) Contract for debris removal and roadbed and shoulder repair from Spur 111 in Craig to Route 118 was awarded to Phillips Hardy, Inc. in the amount of $2,401,987.90. Work could begin as soon as Tuesday, […]
Audio: Bid opening for 17th Street Bridge project set for August 30, 2019
Bid opening is scheduled for August 30th for the replacement project on the 17th Street Bridge in Trenton and City Administrator Ron Urton says the city will have a better idea of how much the project will cost after that. A clause in the contract says the contractor will have 150 days to […]
Fundraising nets $59,000 for Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund
The twenty-seventh annual dinner-auction and golf tournament for the Farmers’ Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) resulted in $41,500 raised this year with an additional $7,500 in matching funds from CoBank’s Sharing Success program and $10,000 more donated from area foundations. Monies raised included $5,300 from nearly 900 Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Members who participate in […]
Area organizations make donation to Backpack Buddies
The Saint Luke’s Regional Nurse Practice Council, Trenton Police Department, and Grundy County EMS presented checks totaling $4,717 to the Grundy and Livingston County Backpack Buddies Programs today, August 21. The amount will be split evenly between the two county programs. The funds were raised during a miniature golf tournament fundraiser held on Saturday, August […]
Area student attends National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Training
An area youth attended the National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Training at Texas A&M in Kingsville, Texas. Kaci Persell was one of 30 participants from 15 states who learned about public speaking, leadership skills, and etiquette. The participants met with industry representatives and toured King Ranch. A maximum of two from each state were selected […]
Missouri’s largest music festival kicks off September 27, 2019 in Columbia
The warm hum of guitar amplifiers and the sweet, smoky smell of barbecue will be wafting through the wavering late summer air the last weekend of September. The 13th installment of Columbia’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival kicks off for a long weekend of live music, fun, and entertainment, September 27-29. Roots N Blues, […]
Sullivan County bridge projects progress is slow, but steady
After facing continued delays due to weather and flooding, Boone Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation has made steady progress on both the West Yellow Creek and West Locust Creek bridge replacement projects. Crews expect construction on the West Yellow Creek Bridge, east of Milan, to be completed in late August and […]
Mercer Community Homecoming set to begin August 29th with “Small Town, Big Hearts” theme
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 […]
Laredo Board of Education rolls back tax rate by 17 cents
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 […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce unveils travel plans for 2020
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted a travel program for nearly a decade and has taken travelers to numerous countries and continents. The Chamber will be hosting a complimentary travel show on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, in the Livingston County Library – Second Floor for all interested individuals. “Each year we offer two […]
Updates on road repairs in north Missouri from damage due to flood waters
The Missouri Department of Transportation understands the continued road closures due to flooding and flood damage are impacting lives and are working to repair and restore mobility to routes as waters recede. Local maintenance crews are clearing debris and repairing shoulders and minor road surface issues as they are able. More extensive work, including debris […]
MoDOT to set up NEW detours at I-435 and I-70 on game days at Arrowhead Stadium
MoDOT Kansas City and the Kansas City Chiefs are working together to make traffic during game days at Arrowhead Stadium as safe and efficient as possible during the construction of the new I-435 and I-70 interchange. In order to accommodate the immense traffic volumes to and from the stadium, New detours will be in place […]
Area Youth Benefit Fund Dinner-Auction, Golf Tournament slated for August 17 and 19th
The 27th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) dinner/auction and golf tournament will be held in mid- August. The dinner & auction will be held at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge on Saturday, August 17, 2019, co-sponsored by Hedrick Medical Center. A reception will begin that evening at 5 p.m. with dinner at […]
Clio, Iowa Festival kicks off Saturday
The Clio Festival will be held in Clio, Iowa on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The event will include a craft and vendor show from 9 to 1 o’clock, a children’s parade at 10:30 and big parade at 11 o’clock, children’s games at noon, bingo and free face painting from 1 to 3 o’clock, a dunk […]
Annual Lucerne Stock Show to begin on Wednesday
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 […]
MU Extension in Harrison County celebrates 100 years of service
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, Harrison County Extension Council members celebrated 100 years of extension service in Harrison County. The day included an opportunity for the public to get a closer look at programming available through MU Extension, as well as help raise funds to support future extension programming. A 5K Fun Run started off […]
128th Annual Jameson Picnic kicks off August 8, 2019
Multiple activities are planned for the 128th Annual Jameson Picnic August 8th through 10th at the Jameson City Park. Activities will begin with a talent show with four age divisions on the evening of August 8th at 6:30. Cash prizes will be awarded. The Mud Crickets will play country and rock music at 8 o’clock. […]
The late Kelly Poling of Chillicothe awarded “Volunteer of the Year” award.
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. presented downtown revitalization awards on July 25, 2019, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Missouri Main Street Conference in St. Louis. The ceremony also honored communities, individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state that have completed exemplary work in downtown revitalization. Competitive nominations were submitted for projects, activities, and […]