The Chillicothe Farmers Market season kicks off in May. Chillicothe Farmers Market Secretary-Treasurer Tonja Tiemeyer says the market will be open on the south side of the courthouse in Chillicothe from 4 until 6 o’clock Tuesdays through August 13th. The Chillicothe Police Department reports the Jackson Street parking area on the south side of the […]
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Local Trenton authors publish children’s book
Barry and Peggy Boulware of Trenton have published two children’s books. “The Scariest Camping Trip Ever with Webster, Molly, and Hazel” was published this year, and “The Big Adventure of Webster and Molly” was published last year. The books are written about the couple’s two dogs, and “The Scariest Trip Ever” also involves the dog […]
MoDOT planned road work for northern Missouri the week of May 6, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of May 6 – 12. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Woman arrested at Kansas City bus station pleads guilty to possessing more than 5-pounds of Fentanyl
A woman carrying more than five pounds of fentanyl in her suitcase as she traveled through Kansas City, Mo., has pleaded guilty in federal court. Evelyn C. Sanchez, 33, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. According to court documents, Sanchez was traveling from Los […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of April 29, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of April 29 – May 5. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole […]
Laredo R-7 spring music program begins at 6:00 pm tonight
The Laredo R-7 School will present its spring music program and art show today (Tuesday, April 23) evening at 6 pm. The theme is “Take a Trip Around Our Amazing World.” The program begins with a concert by the 5th to 8th Grade Band which will be followed by students in each grade singing songs […]
Air Monitoring for Fire Department Operations course to be held in Kirksville
An Air Monitoring for Fire Department Operations course will be held in Kirksville in June. The course to cover the basics of current air monitoring equipment will be held at the Kirksville Fire Department the afternoon of June 19th from 1 to 5 o’clock. Students will also learn current gas detection technology theory and basic […]
Missouri launches first 420 drugged-driving enforcement campaign
April 20, also referred to as 420 by cannabis enthusiasts as code for smoking marijuana, has quickly spread as a celebratory day across the country. While cannabis is now legalized for recreational and medicinal use in many states, it is still illegal in all states to drive under the influence of it. Law enforcement will […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of April 15, 2019
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of April 15 – 21. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Pleasant View Board of Education approves salary increases
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved increasing the base pay of certified teachers at its meeting Tuesday evening. The base pay will increase $1,000 to $30,000 and a six percent raise was approved for all non-certified hourly employees as well as a five percent increase on extra duty contracts. The board approved a […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves new insurance carrier
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the district’s health insurance provider as well as salary increases at its meeting Monday evening. Ozarks Schools Benefits Association will be the health insurance carrier for the next school year. Insurance rates increased by eight point six two percent with Blue Cross Blue Shield to be the district’s […]
NCMC Traveling Pirates plan trip to Iceland
The NCMC Traveling Pirates will be traveling to Iceland in May 2020. This trip will include amazing views of Iceland and the Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur area, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss waterfalls, Skógarfoss Folk Museum, state-of-the-art Lava Centre, Alftanes peninsula, Bessastaðir (the official residence of their President), Hafnarfjörður, Lake Kleifarvatn, Krísuvík geothermal field and a visit to the Blue Lagoon. There […]
North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approves salary increase
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved offering contracts to all non-certified staff members at its meeting Monday evening. Non-certified staff will receive a two percent salary increase and the supplemental pay schedule was also approved. Lankford Flooring was approved to sand and refinish the gym floor for $21,100. The Missouri State High School […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Essay Contest winners announced
The winners of the 56th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Essay Contest have been announced. Pattonsburg High School junior Hannah McDaniel won the Annual Youth Tour to Washington Essay Contest with Breckenridge High School junior Megan Sayers placing second. Both won all-expense paid trips to the Annual Youth Tour to Washington, D. C. in June. The […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of April 8, 2019
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of April 8 – 14. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education to meet Monday
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education will discuss insurance quotes from the Ozarks Schools Benefits Association at its meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019. The board will meet in the high school Family and Consumer Science classroom that evening at 6 o’clock. Items on the agenda include extracurricular trips, cooping, a Washington Leadership Conference presentation […]
Kirksville man transported to hospital after crashing in Adair County
A single-vehicle accident in eastern Adair county resulted in a Kirksville man being taken to the hospital. Fifty-two-year-old Michael Tripp received moderate injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Northeast Regional Medical Center of Kirksville. The early Sunday morning (2:15 am) accident happened on Adair county Route J as Tripp was southbound when the […]
Mercer United Methodist Church to host fundraiser to benefit Green Hills Animal Shelter
The Mercer United Methodist Church Youth Sunday School Class will present a Bingo Night as a fundraiser for the Green Hills Animal Shelter. Attendees are asked to bring a donation for the animal shelter to the event at the church on the night of April 12th at 7 o’clock. Donations can include dog or cat […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of April 1, 2019
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of April 1 – 7. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]