Based on findings during a recent and ongoing investigation, the Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation within the Department of Health and Senior Services has determined that approximately 600 patient licenses have been issued to applicants who submitted physician certification forms with an unauthorized physician signature. At this time, there is no evidence to indicate the affected […]
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Audio: Telemedicine services to be offered to some Medicaid users at no cost
The Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities has signed a deal with StationMD to offer telemedicine services at no cost to about 15,000 Medicaid Waiver users. The company offers virtual access 24/7 to emergency physicians specifically trained to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is an addition to the current medical care offered […]
North Central Missouri College assists students through CARES Act funding
North Central Missouri College has been assisting students by directly distributing CARES Act funding to eligible students and by providing services that assist students to adapt to the changes revolving around COVID-19. NCMC has distributed $133,860 to 281 students in federal emergency financial aid grants directly to qualifying students through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
Two injured during attempt to avoid deer in roadway near Macon
The Highway Patrol reports two men sustained moderate injuries when a car swerved to avoid a deer and struck an embankment and a building a quarter of a mile south of Macon the morning of Friday, June 19th. Driver 38 year old Danny Frederick of Springfield and passenger 50 year old Leslie Huggins of Branson […]
Tri-County Health Department reports 9th COVID-19 related death in Gentry County
The Tri-County Health Department reports the ninth death of a Gentry County resident related to COVID-19. The resident was a male in his 90s. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported as of the afternoon of Thursday, June 18th that Gentry County had a total of 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Tri-County […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative announces winners of essay contest
The Farmers’ Electric Cooperative of Chillicothe has announced essay contest winners. Two Chillicothe High School juniors initially won all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D. C. First place winner Carter Allen and second place finisher Emma Rule will now receive a $2,500 scholarship. Three Chillicothe High School sophomores would have won all-expense-paid trips to the Cooperative Youth […]
Trenton Police Department receives reports of Medicare fraud
The Trenton Police Department announces it has received several reports of Medicare scams in the area. It shares advice from the Federal Trade Commission to avoid the scams. The advice includes hanging up if someone calls claiming to be from Medicare asking for your social security number or bank information to get you a new […]
Grundy County Sheriff offers new app for Android and Apple platforms
Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring has announced creation of an APP or application for use by the public. It’s free of charge to download from the APP stores for Apple and Google Play. Search for the name Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Herring believes the APP combines the best of all social media sites. By […]
Chillicothe Rotary Club to celebrate a “Century of Service” with fireworks display
Chillicothe’s Rotary Club will celebrate a century of service in Chillicothe with a fireworks display. Fireworks will be set off from a restricted area at the intersection of highways 36 and 65 on the night of July 4th at 9:45 pm. The Rotary Club encourages persons to park and watch the show safely. Those viewing […]
Veteran events announced for July, 2020
A veterans service officer and Vet Center counselor will be at VFW Post 919 July 3rd. The service officer will help with VA paperwork and answer questions from 8 to 2 o’clock. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214 and other VA paperwork. The counselor will help discharged and active military with […]
Anna Milazzo of Grundy County R-V Chapter named State FFA Vice President
The Missouri FFA Association named Anna Milazzo, Galt, a 2020-2021 state FFA vice president. Milazzo is a member of the Grundy County R-V FFA Chapter. Her advisor is Cheyenne Martin. Her parents are Randy and Jennifer Radcliff. Milazzo’s supervised agricultural experience program includes owning a small herd of Angus cattle and a flock of laying […]
Today marks the final day for for Trenton R-9 School District to provide meals to kids
Today (June 18, 2020) is the final day for the Trenton R-9 School District to offer drive-up summer meals to kids of the Trenton area. Orders are to be called in this morning between 8 o’clock and 9:30 at 359 4643. Pickup time is from 11:30 to 12:30 in front of Trenton High School. The […]
Audio: Missouri releases $15 million in additional funding for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
The state Department of Social Services has announced an additional 15-million dollars in funding for the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). DSS Acting Director Jennifer Tidball tells Capitol reporters that the program assists low-income Missourians with payments for their summer cooling bills through September. Tidball says the additional dollars double the maximum […]
First medical marijuana facilities in Missouri complete commencement inspections
Two state-licensed medical marijuana facilities have successfully completed commencement inspections with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), the agency tasked with regulating the state’s new program. Both facilities, which have received authority from DHSS to operate, are cultivation facilities and will be among 60 total facilities in Missouri able to grow medical […]
Trenton Utility Committee reviews reports, continues to address issues with several sewer mains
Reports were presented on several topics during Tuesday evening’s meeting of the committee that oversees Trenton Municipal Utilities. Attending were Councilmembers David Milka and Cathie Smith; four department heads; and other city officials. No action was taken; although there are indications upcoming projects will require city officials to at least consider increasing water and sewer […]
Free COVID-19 antibody testing for first responders to be offered in Gallatin
Free COVID-19 antibody testing will be available for first responders at the Daviess County Health Department of Gallatin later this month. Antibody testing screens the blood for a previous infection or exposure of COVID-19. Testing will be done June 29th from 8 o’clock to noon for doctors, nurses, firefighters, emergency medical services, and police officers. […]
Spickard Board of Education hires new Superintendent/Principal
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education Monday, June 15th hired a new superintendent/principal. Current Superintendent/Principal Jonnie Beavers reports Kristi Weldon of Trenton will hold the position next school year. Weldon will be paid $52,000 for the year. She previously worked at Macon. The board also hired Jason Bears of Princeton for maintenance. He will be […]
Missouri FFA Association awards 26 with Honorary State FFA Degree
Missouri FFA Association has awarded 26 people with honorary state FFA degrees. Four of the recipients are from this area or have ties to the local vicinity. The Missouri FFA Association named Shawn Coats of Braymer, an Honorary State FFA Degree recipient. Coats is a sales representative for Seitz Fundraising, a fundraising organization many FFA […]
Audio: Missouri set to resume food stamp recertification process on July 1, 2020
Missouri is set to restart its food stamp recertification process on July 1. The process was suspended during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Department of Social Services will begin checking again on Missourians getting food stamps to ensure they still qualify for the benefits. More than 16,000 SNAP households in Missouri are […]
Trenton Park Superintendent, Jason Shuler, resigns after more than 20-years of service
Trenton City Clerk Cindy Simpson confirms Park Superintendent Jason Shuler has resigned. The resignation was the topic of a special closed session of the Park Board meeting last week. Simpson says Shuler’s last workday was June 5, 2020, and that he is using the rest of his vacation time. Shuler and will officially conclude his […]