The Grundy County Health Department and Health Officer Elizabeth Gibson have issued a Public Health Order requiring face coverings or masks to be worn to prevent or limit the spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect on December 11th. Gibson notes the intent of the order is to create safer environments for all residents […]
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Early Childhood Development Program donates to FosterAdopt Connect of Northwest Missouri
North Central Missouri College’s Early Childhood Development program partners with regional non-profit organizations whose missions are to support, protect, and serve children and families in our area. This year, the money collected through program t-shirt sales was used to provide Christmas presents for three children in foster care through the FosterAdopt Connect of Northwest Missouri. […]
Phi Mu Epsilon Sorority and PEO Chapter MN donates to Green Hills Women’s Shelter
For the 3rd year, North Central Missouri College’s Phi Mu Epsilon sorority has partnered with Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Chapter MN to hold a feminine product drive for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. “We are grateful that PEO Chapter MN chose to collaborate with Phi for another year to help support vulnerable women.”- Shellee Castanada […]
Second Harvest Community Food Bank mobile pantry to visit Trenton
The fresh mobile pantry of the Second Harvest Community Food Bank of Saint Joseph is scheduled to come to Trenton on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. The food bank and volunteers will distribute food to the general public at the First Baptist Church on those days from 10 o’clock to noon or […]
Grundy County Commission to consider mask order after meeting with numerous health professionals
Representatives from Wright Memorial Hospital, the Grundy County Health Department, and Grundy County Ambulance discussed a possible mask order with the Grundy County Commission the morning of December 8th. Wright Memorial Chief Nursing Officer Catherine Hamilton said she does not think communities understand the stresses on hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. She explained there […]
Missouri Department of Corrections implements technology to cut COVID-19 infection rate within prisons
Implementation of three technological innovations in the Missouri Department of Corrections aims to cut COVID-19 infection rates in Missouri state prisons and other facilities. These strategies: Kill the virus in the air Kill the virus on surfaces Detect the virus in wastewater The department now has ionization generators — air purifying devices that destroy 99.4% […]
Garland Joseph Nelson pleads “not guilty” to stealing during court appearance
Braymer resident Garland Joseph Nelson appeared via Polycom video on Monday in Caldwell County Circuit Court where he waived formal arraignment and pleaded NOT guilty to a felony stealing charge. At the request of the defendants’ attorney, Circuit Court Judge Brent Elliott continued this case until February 9th. A law enforcement officers’ probable cause statement […]
Nine Missouri state parks to temporarily close for managed deer hunts
To safely and effectively manage the deer population in some state parks, managed deer hunts are held in a coordinated effort between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The following parks may be temporarily closed on the specified dates listed below. Bennett Spring State Park […]
Executive Session added to Trenton City Council agenda; Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to meet on Wednesday
Tonight’s Trenton City Council agenda has been amended to include an Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting still begins at 7:30. When it’s over, the council plans to meet in closed session regarding a legal matter. Trenton also has announced this month’s meeting of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will be held on […]
Santa to visit children in Princeton
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce reports an appearance by Santa Claus is scheduled for the Princeton square on Saturday evening, December 12th. Kids are being invited to tell Santa what they want for Christmas from 5 o’clock until 6:30. Holiday musical performances are scheduled by the Princeton high school band and the choir. The Princeton […]
EPA releases draft biological evaluation for Glyphosate
EPA is taking the next step in its regulatory review of glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the United States, which is used to control a variety of grasses and broadleaf weeds. Glyphosate is used on about 298 million acres of agricultural cropland every year and is effective and affordable. Building on EPA’s January […]
Audio: Two people face criminal charges after malnourishment of 6 year old girl
Two people accused in a Wright County child abuse investigation in southern Missouri now face criminal charges. Twenty-eight-year-old LaTisha Cantrell, and 27-year-old Joey Moore, of Mountain Grove, are accused of the malnourishment of a six-year-old girl. The girl required hospitalization in St. Louis in August 2020 due to her health condition and weighed […]
Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center announce DAISY Award winners
Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe recognized four nurses this week with the DAISY Award. Winners were Jordain Oshel and Hailey Smith of Wright Memorial, Brooke Ruoff of Hedrick, and Ashley Ewing of both hospitals. Others nominated were Susie Folkert, Nichole Stout, and Shelby Sutton with Hedrick, and Stephanie Muck […]
Christmas celebration activities announced for Cainsville on December 6th
Various activities will be held in Cainsville on December 6th to celebrate Christmas. Cainsville Community Betterment will have a remembrance tree and a craft at the former Nelson’s Heating and Cooling Building starting that evening at 5 o’clock. Sugar cookie decorating at city hall will also begin at 5 o’clock. The Christmas Tree Lighting will […]
Audio: Governor Parson reacts to investigative report into recent COVID deaths at Missouri veterans homes
Missouri’s governor said Thursday in Jefferson City that he wants some answers, after reading a 53-page independent investigation into recent COVID deaths at Missouri veterans homes. Governor Mike Parson ordered the investigation, which was conducted by St. Louis-based Armstrong Teasdale. The governor emphasizes that he’s limited in what he can say because he doesn’t know […]
Wright Memorial Physicians Group to open Sunday clinic
The Wright Memorial Physicians Group in Trenton will open its seasonal Sunday clinic on December 6th. The clinic will be available from 8 o’clock to noon for acute care visits by appointment only. It will be open through the winter months. Call the clinic to schedule an appointment at 358-5750.
Applications now available for 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers. “With this class, the […]
Nelson denied confidential attorney visits during latest court appearance
A motion hearing was held in Johnson County on Tuesday for a Braymer man charged with two counts of murder in the first degree in the deaths of two Wisconsin men. The court denied a motion for confidential contact visits between the defense counsel and 26-year-old Garland Joseph Nelson until a judge hears from Caldwell […]
Santa to visit Chillicothe on Saturday
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and BTC Bank will provide an opportunity for children to visit Santa. Vehicles can go through the drive-through at the BTC Bank in Chillicothe on Saturday afternoon, December 5th from 3 to 5 o’clock. Children can bring their Santa letters, talk to Santa, and receive a special treat.