The wetland habitat at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will be expanded and portions of the higher ground will be converted to grasslands this summer. Swan Lake reports the project will affect 1,890 acres of habitat at Swan Lake and includes restoration of 780 acres between Silver Lake and the Swan Lake […]
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168 take advantage of free sports physicals
The Wright Memorial Physicians Group partnered with the Grundy County Health Department recently to offer area student-athletes an opportunity to receive free sports physical exams. About 168 physicals were provided during the two days they were offered with Physicians Group physicians Jennifer Bowe and Jessica Treece as well as family nurse practitioners Syndney Arnold, Elle […]
1 killed, 2 injured in fatal crash near Salisbury
The Highway Patrol reports one person died and two others sustained serious injuries as the result of a van striking a pickup truck four miles south of Salisbury Thursday morning. Twenty-one-year-old Abudu Kagina of Columbia reportedly attempted to pass several vehicles on southbound Highway 129 when her van hit the driver’s side of the pickup, […]
Missouri legislature passes income tax cut as legislative session winds down
Several proposals were introduced earlier in the legislative session that offered differing versions to massively overhaul the Missouri tax system and now, the Missouri legislature has passed an income tax reduction. The various plans came on the heels of a federal tax package passed by Congress in late 2017. What the state legislature […]
Lawmakers investigating Greitens go to court to get more answers
Lawmakers investigating the governor are going to court to get more answers and Alisa Nelson files this report. A House committee investigating the governor has filed a civil lawsuit in Cole County Circuit Court against the governor’s political action and candidate committees. The Jefferson City News Tribune reports that the lawmakers want a […]
Trenton City Council deals with nuisance investigations and DNR compliance at special meeting
Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
Wingshooting for the Hunter Workshop to be held in Kirksville
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a free workshop to help migratory and upland bird hunters improve their hunting skills with non-toxic shot. A Wingshooting for the Hunter Workshop will be held at the Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville June 23rd from 9 o’clock in the morning to 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge to begin “First Fridays at the Refuge” in June
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will hold its First Fridays at the Refuge again this summer. The refuge will host the first event of the season in June with David Shuey of Carlisle, Pennsylvania portraying General John Pershing during the free event at Swan Lake the evening of June 1st from 5 […]
Milan man enters not guilty plea at arraignment
A Milan man charged with four felonies entered a plea of not guilty and requested a public defender at a formal arraignment in Sullivan County Circuit Court Wednesday. Forty-eight-year-old Travis Von Shaw has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and driving while suspended […]
FCS Financial awards 40 community improvement grants
FCS Financial is recognizing 40 different 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting outstanding Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. In the seven years of its existence, more than $100,000 has been awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Grants are awarded to organizations with plans to complete a community improvement project […]
Two public events take place in the area today
The public is welcome to attend an open house this afternoon at the new Gallatin water treatment plant from 2 o’clock until 6 o’clock. Funding sources for the water plant included the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development that partnered with the city of Gallatin and with the “Friends of Gallatin” local organization. Livingston County […]
Squirrel and Black Bass season opens Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend brings an extra-special celebration for squirrel hunters and bass anglers in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds them that the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26, marks the opening of both squirrel season statewide and catch-and-keep bass season in most streams south of the Missouri River. SQUIRRELS Hunters can pursue […]
State Auditor wants info on Greitens’ use of state money for private attorneys
State Auditor Nicole Galloway is seeking information on Governor Eric Greitens’ possible use of private attorneys to defend him in court and in the legislature. Galloway distributed a letter her office wrote to Greitens office Monday. It asks whether state money is being used, or will be used, on private attorneys to represent […]
Massive utility bill passes Missouri legislature
Missouri lawmakers have passed a far-reaching utility bill that satisfies the state’s largest electric companies after years of haggling in the legislature. The bill changes the way regulated utilities negotiate rates with the state by allowing them to more quickly recover the cost of infrastructure upgrades. It would give them more flexibility to change customer rates […]
Milan Old Timers Reunion to feature “Taste of Italy” event
The Milan Old Timers Reunion will be held May 24th through 28th this year. The Old Timers will host “Taste of Italy” as part of the Memorial Day weekend activities. The event will include an Italian meal, a glass of wine, and musical selections by Doctor Victor Marquez Barrios under the tent on the west […]
Salvation Army to provide critical services to residents of Grundy and Livingston Counties
The Chillicothe Salvation Army will offer homeless respite care, a cooling station, and a food pantry to residents of Livingston and Grundy counties this summer. Case Manager Lynda Snuffer tells that the Homeless Respite Center will be offered the second and fourth Fridays of the month to provide a breakfast, sack lunch, and other services […]
Livingston County Library to host inspirational speaker
An inspirational speaker will present a vision workshop at the Livingston County Library in Chillicothe next week. Julie Valluet will present “The Power of Vision: Three Keys to Mastering Your Results” in the library courtroom the morning of May 26th at 10 o’clock. The free one-hour workshop will cover how to maintain a positive outlook, […]
NCMC Foundation Director Alicia Endicott to speak at Chamber of Commerce luncheon
North Central Missouri College Foundation Director Alicia Endicott will speak at the next Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. The event will be held at the Cross Hall Coffee Shop on the NCMC campus in Trenton May 30th at noon. The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $11 for non-members. Reservations are due by […]
Chillicothe Swarm to dedicate game to Salvation Army
The Chillicothe Swarm will dedicate a game to the Chillicothe Salvation Army this weekend. The football game will be at the Chillicothe High School Saturday night at 7 o’clock. Lieutenant Shannon Forney with the Salvation Army reports that the Chillicothe Swarn dedicates each game to an organization. She says the public can bring toiletries or […]
Bright Futures of Trenton to hold Back to School Event
Trenton Bright Futures will hold a one-day community Back to School event in August for all grade levels in the Trenton R-9 School District. The event will include several activities involving a number of school and local organizations as well as the business community. The Trenton R-9 Back to School Event will be held August […]