Ben White has resigned as the Executive Director of Main Street Chillicothe and will be taking a position with the state Main Street program, Missouri Main Street Connection. His official last day is November 1st. In his new position, Ben will travel across Missouri and provide training and workshops to new Main Street communities looking […]
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for October 26th
Law enforcement will collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Medications will be collected on October 26th from 10 to 2 o’clock. Area locations in Missouri will include the sheriff’s offices of Mercer County in Princeton, Harrison County in Bethany, and Adair Couty in Kirksville; Bethany […]
FEMA approves state’s request to add 14 additional counties to disaster declaration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Missouri’s request to expand the federal major disaster declaration for Missouri to include assistance for local governments and nonprofit agencies in 14 additional counties and the City of St. Louis. FEMA’s approval means Benton, Boone, Callaway, Clay, Cooper, Dunklin, Gasconade, Howard, Lafayette, Lincoln, Pulaski, Scott, St. Charles, and St. […]
Fordland R-III educator named 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year
The home page of the City of Fordland’s website provides a succinct description of what visitors will find in this quaint community, located in southern Webster County less than 30 miles east of Springfield. However, what the depiction fails to note, the education community in the region already knows: Melissa Grandel symbolizes what a top-flight […]
Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group provides vital services to cancer patients
The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group is in its second year and spokesperson Cindy Jennings says the group helps Grundy County breast cancer patients by providing them with care bags, gas cards, and Visa cards. The group also provides education on breast cancer, participates in parades and fundraising events, and is the sponsor of […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board adds three addresses to nuisance list
Three additional addresses were declared a nuisance when the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening. Those addresses include 1004 Laclede, 1814 Hillcrest Drive, and 213 West 6th Street. Each location will be added to the agenda for the next board meeting on October 28th. That agenda also will include public hearings for 1011 […]
Audio: Small town Hamilton revitalized with the help of Missouri Star Quilt Company
Examples of small towns revitalizing their rural economies were presented when Andrew McCrae spoke Wednesday in Trenton during an event sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. McCrae is one of the board members. McCrae is the host of the American Countryside radio program heard weekdays on KTTN and hundreds of other radio stations. […]
Trenton Golden Bulldog Marching Band to attend a variety of competition events
The Trenton Golden Bulldog Marching Band will perform at several competitions this year as well as home football games. Director of Bands Ethan Stewart reports high school competitions will include Carrollton Band Day September 28th, Monroe City Marching Festival October 5th, Odessa Marching Invitational October 12th, and the Trenton Marching Festival October 19th. The band […]
As harvest time approaches, be patient with farm equipment on public roads
Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity and In the coming weeks, farmers across the state will be harvesting their crops. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to share the road. Expect to see an increase in farm machinery traffic–especially on rural highways. Please obey all traffic laws and remain […]
Beef cattle key topic during Thompson Research Center Field Day
The Thompson Research Center will discuss numerous topics related to beef cattle during its annual Field Day, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Registration for the event begins at 3:30 p.m., with a farm tour scheduled at 4 p.m. Field Day presentations will begin slightly after 5 p.m. The event will feature numerous […]
Several bridges in northern Missouri to benefit from federal money
Several lettered-route bridges within the Green Hills Region are to benefit from federal money that Congressman Sam Graves announced will be forthcoming to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Each of the targeted bridges has a poor condition rating. Graves received notification from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Missouri will receive $20.7 million for the […]
Protect children and communities with back-to-school immunizations
Currently making headlines all over the United States, measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable illness that has made a frightening comeback. Fortunately, Missouri is not home to one of the current outbreaks as just one case has been confirmed so far this year in the state. This is occurring not long after the Centers for […]
Host of “American Countryside” radio program, Andrew McCrea, to speak in Trenton
An expert on revitalizing rural communities will speak at an event in Trenton next month sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Author and speaker Andrew McCrea of Maysville will be featured at Community Strengths: Providing for Your Town Now and Forever at The Space in Downtown Trenton September 18th from 10:30 to noon. […]
Missouri man sentenced to 17 years without parole for meth conspiracy
A Warrensburg, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Stacy A. Lyman, 40, of Warrensburg, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Greg Kays to 17 years and one month in federal prison without parole. Lyman was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his […]
Newly formed “Art’s Alive” group to meet in August
The newly-formed “Art’s Alive” group will have an August 20th meeting when the information will be shared about efforts to revitalize an arts program. The meeting will begin at 7 pm in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College. The meeting is open to the public, […]
The late Kelly Poling of Chillicothe awarded “Volunteer of the Year” award.
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. presented downtown revitalization awards on July 25, 2019, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Missouri Main Street Conference in St. Louis. The ceremony also honored communities, individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state that have completed exemplary work in downtown revitalization. Competitive nominations were submitted for projects, activities, and […]
Outstanding Community Education Campaign award presented to Main Street Chillicothe
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown revitalization awards on July 25, 2019, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Missouri Main Street Conference in St. Louis. The event was hosted at The Westin St. Louis. Missouri Main Street Connection is a non-profit designed to help communities preserve their historic commercial districts through economic revitalization. […]
Missouri continues fight against opioid epidemic with innovative approaches
The widespread opioid epidemic is considered a public health crisis and for years has been an ongoing challenge in Missouri and across the nation. Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) continues to be innovative in its efforts to help people affected by this epidemic. “What we are dealing with in Missouri is an […]
Former bookkeeper misappropriated over $286,000 from the Plattsburg Special Road District
The former bookkeeper of a northwest Missouri road district misappropriated more than $286,000 during the seven years she served as the district’s secretary/treasurer, State Auditor Nicole Galloway said today. The Auditor’s Public Corruption and Fraud Division released the audit of the Plattsburg Special Road District in Clinton County, with the district receiving a rating of “poor.” […]
35 Libraries throughout Missouri receive state aid
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that 35 libraries recently received a total of $173,396 in state aid. “Missouri’s libraries serve a unique and vital role in their communities, acting as a hub of resources for their patrons,” Ashcroft said. “We are proud to have this opportunity to help some of those libraries serving smaller […]