Gardening offers many rewards, according to David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for the University of Missouri Extension. One of them, he said, is the satisfaction of sharing plant knowledge with others. The MU Extension Master Gardener program has a motto of ‘helping others learn to grow. Trinklein notes it emphasizes service to others as the program’s […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 15. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2021 election must be postmarked or received in the […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Henry County, located in western Missouri. The audit received an overall rating of “good”, an improvement since a 2015 audit that found several reoccurring issues throughout county government. The audit made recommendations to improve financial oversight in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. The audit also recommended […]
The Trenton Park Board elected officers on July 7. Curtis Crawford was elected president, Andy Cox was re-elected vice president, and John Hamilton was elected secretary. City Council Park Board Liaison Marvin Humphreys asked what is being done about a leak at the Rock Barn that he mentioned at a previous meeting. Park Superintendent David […]
(Missouri Info Corps) – New crop diseases pervading Missouri have been linked to climate change, and they’re directly impacting crop production. Climate change has already made Missouri a little more hot and humid but has also caused some diseases for crops like corn and soybeans to become more prevalent. If not treated properly, farmers could […]
Governor Mike Parson signed SB 51 into law, which protects health care providers, businesses, religious organizations, and others from being held liable in COVID-19 exposure civil actions. “When COVID-19 first struck Missouri, health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, churches, schools, and other entities quickly altered their operations to protect public health and accommodate the needs of […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Missouri Acting State Director D Clark Thomas announced the agency is investing $910,000 to modernize rural drinking water infrastructure in Jackson County, benefitting nearly 3.000 rural Missourians. “Every community, large and small, needs safe, reliable access to necessities like clean water,” Thomas said. “Rural Development congratulates Public Water Supply […]
Adoption of broadband has the potential to boost a community’s economic growth and quality of life. But in much of Missouri, especially rural areas, the high-bandwidth wirelines to connect households and businesses don’t exist. Helping more Missouri communities become digitally connected was the topic of a recent webinar by the University of Missouri System Broadband […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton will be offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to all area residents 18 and older on Friday, July 9, and Friday, July 16. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one shot. Patients must plan to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine. Appointments are required. […]
The Trenton Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Trenton man. Forty-year-old William Harville was last seen in the 900 block of Main Street in Trenton on June 23 around 7 o’clock at night. He is said to be driving a white 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Missouri license plates of JG5S0D. […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities has announced a planned water outage and boil advisory for part of Trenton starting July 8 due to valve replacement. The area affected includes Monroe Street from East Ninth Street to East Eighth Street, East Eighth from Monroe to Haliburton Street, Haliburton from East Eighth to East Seventh Street, and East Seventh […]
The Livingston County Health Center will host a come-and-go breastfeeding baby shower for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. The event will be in Simpson Park of Chillicothe at the Kiwanis Shelter near the tennis courts on August 3, 2021, from 5:30 to 6:30 in the evening. There will be vendor booths, information about the benefits of breastfeeding, […]
The Chillicothe Board of Adjustments on July 6 approved a variance application involving 96 Virginia Avenue. The application by Pat Scott and John Graber was to erect a deck with a roof within six feet of the property line. Zoning Administrator Kevin Shira reports no one spoke against the variance at July 6th’s public hearing. […]
Supporters of the U.S. Postal Service are pressing for passage of a bill to shore up the troubled agency. Twin versions of the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 are winding their way through committees in the U.S. House and Senate. John McHugh, a former congressman from New York who served as Secretary of the Army until […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a citizen-requested audit of the Western Cass Fire Protection District, which is located in western Cass County. The audit made recommendations related to spending and budgeting to ensure transparent and effective use of taxpayer dollars. “The citizens served by the Western Cass Fire Protection District requested this audit to […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports two more COVID-19-related deaths since July 1st, bringing the count to 67. Thirteen cases were also added, making that total 2,015. Thirty-seven cases are active. The Sullivan County Health Department confirms another COVID-19 case, which brings the total to 895. Five cases are active, and there have been 17 […]
Due to damage from recent flooding, Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton will be closed until the damage can be repaired. Dr. Tammy Hart and advanced practice provider Jordan Jones will be treating patients at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton until the Mercer County Clinic is ready to re-open. Patients are asked […]
Six COVID-19 cases have been added in Linn County since July 2, 2021, making a total of 1,692. The health department reports 28 cases are active. Of the active cases, 12 involve residents who are 20 to 39 years old, nine involve those 19 or younger, five involve those at least 60, and two involve […]
The Associated Press reports a woman has alleged in a civil rights lawsuit that former Harrison County Sheriff Joshua Eckerson gave her drugs and sexually assaulted her. Eckerson killed himself last year after a special prosecutor charged him with misdemeanor counts of misuse of official information by a public servant, trespassing, and domestic assault. The […]
The 130th Annual Jameson Picnic will be held at the Jameson City Park from August 5 through 7, 2021. Activities will begin that Thursday evening at 6 o’clock with an open mic. Mixology will perform country and rock music at 7:30. That Friday evening will include a baby show at 6:30 and Hammertoe and The […]
