The Sullivan County Second District Commissioner and a former candidate for First District Commissioner have been charged with misdemeanor committing class four election offenses after a political advertisement was published in the Milan Standard in July. Michael Todd Williams of Browning and Colin Norman Sorhus of Green Castle are scheduled for arraignment on February 4th. […]
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Missouri 4-H continues the fight against hunger
Missouri 4-H continues its partnership with Feeding Missouri and the Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids. To date, efforts have raised more than 400,000 meals to feed Missourians. The third annual food drive runs January through April to allow plenty of time for clubs to plan and carry out their activities, says Anne Reeder, […]
Audio: Under new legislation, dentists could volunteer as vaccinators during times of emergencies
Missouri could let dentists volunteer as vaccinators during emergencies. State Representative Danny Busick, a Republican from northern Missouri’s Newtown, has filed legislation that would add dentists to the list of professionals allowed to help in the fight against COVID-19. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports other states are also considering whether dentists should be allowed to […]
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission announces new Executive Director
The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors announces the next Executive Director of the commission. Corrine Watts plans to assume her duties in the first week of March. She is currently the Director of Workforce Services for the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council in Olympia, Washington. She will replace Randy Railsback who was […]
Milan Elks deliver 197 Christmas meals; 400 participate in Chillicothe Community Christmas Dinner
The Milan Elks Lodge reports it delivered 197 meals for its Christmas dinner on December 25th. One hundred twelve other meals were picked up. The Elks collected $1,603 in donations that will go to the senior center in Milan. More than 30 teams of drivers delivered nearly 150 meals in Chillicothe as part of the […]
Audio: Changes coming to Church Women United Thrift Store in Trenton
Several changes are coming for the Church Women United Thrift Store at 1703 Harris Avenue in Trenton. Treasurer Cathie Bowe says when the store reopens on January 8th and 9th, there will be a different floor layout. The Salvation Army of Chillicothe donated shelving and racks to Church Women United when the Salvation […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees presented various reports, approve audit and purchases
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees heard various reports the evening of December 22nd. Multiple reports involved information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder filled in for Vice President of Academic Affairs Doctor Tristan Londre. Holder reported students were appreciative of the on-campus experience during the fall semester. He is […]
Missouri families face added pressure to meet basic needs
The ability to meet basic needs is out-of-reach for many Missouri families because of the pandemic. The challenges facing households with children are detailed in a new national report. This week, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released findings for all states, using weekly Census survey data on such topics as food insecurity and housing instability. One […]
Bright Futures Trenton Advisory Board selects Champions and Partner of the Year
The Bright Futures Trenton Advisory Board has selected its Champions and Partner of the Year. Fred and Sara Stipkovits were selected as the Champions of the Year. The couple has sent backpacks, clothing, and school supplies. The couple also helped secure child-sized masks for Trenton R-9’s younger students. The Partner of the Year is the […]
Volunteer firefighter with Bethany Fire Department charged with arson and animal abuse
A volunteer firefighter with the Bethany Fire Department accused of intentionally setting a fire at a house rented and occupied by his mother and two brothers on December 15th has been charged with second-degree felony arson. Nineteen-year-old Dakota Sean Cox has also been charged with misdemeanor animal abuse. His bond was set at $25,000 cash only, […]
Sixth Annual Chillicothe Community Christmas Dinner to be held via drive-through
The Sixth Annual Chillicothe Community Christmas Dinner will be held via drive-through and delivery due to the pandemic. Pick up at the Calvary Baptist Church at 206 Locust Street in Chillicothe will be Christmas Day from 11 to 1 o’clock. Anyone can pick up meals, but deliveries are limited to Chillicothe. Christmas Dinner Committee Member […]
Missouri 4-H’ers warm state with handmade blankets
Missouri 4-H’ers have been hard at work making blankets since the State 4-H Fashion Revue in October. Fifty 4-H’ers from 19 counties donated 72 handmade blankets to Project Linus as a result of a philanthropy challenge at the event. Project Linus is a national nonprofit that facilitates the donation of handmade blankets and afghans to […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
Salvation Army provides update on Christmas assistance needs and bell ringers in Trenton and Chillicothe
The Salvation Army office in Chillicothe has provided an update regarding Christmas assistance and bell ringing in Trenton and Chillicothe. Caseworker Lynda Snuffer reports all “angel trees” have been placed at selected businesses in both towns. Shoppers can select a card with gift ideas for children. She also is asking for additional food donations to […]
Audio: Coon Creek Baptist Church serves almost 1000 meals for Thanksgiving 2020
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton served almost 1,000 meals for its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th. The pastor’s wife, Dianna Crawford, says things were “a little rough at the beginning” on November 26th because the church did things differently this year. One hundred forty (140) meals were picked […]
Audio: Final preparations underway for Thanksgiving meal from Coon Creek Baptist Church
Preparations are underway for the Thanksgiving Dinner at the Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton. The pastor’s wife, Dianna Crawford, says things are going well. Crawford says more than 650 meals have been ordered so far for the meal to be delivered or picked up on November 26th. The church has purchased some […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital joins nationwide observance of National Rural Health Day
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize the innovation, quality of care, and dedication of health professionals and volunteers in our community during National Rural Health Day 2020. National Rural Health Day was founded as a way to showcase rural America; increase awareness of rural health-related challenges; and promote the efforts of National Organization […]
Applications being accepted for vacancy on Chillicothe Board of Public Works
Applications are being accepted to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Chillicothe Board of Public Works. Lynn Leopard’s term expires in December. Qualifications include being a resident of Chillicothe for at least two years preceding the appointment. City code also states no more than two members of the board can belong to the same political […]