State Representative Adam Schnelting of eastern Missouri’s St. Charles wants to change the legal definition of marriage to a domestic union. During a Missouri House committee hearing today, Schnelting, a licensed minister and former pastor, says he’s sponsoring a bill because he says marriage is not the government’s business. Speaking on behalf of […]
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Chillicothe City Council announces hiring of two firefighters
The Chillicothe City Council hired two firefighters during an executive session at the last meeting. Mathew Chaney was hired as a full-time emergency medical technician/firefighter, and Mathew Gabrielson was hired as a firefighter paid-by-call. The vote on each was five to zero.
Missouri House gives initial approval to bill creating statewide prescription drug monitoring program
The Missouri House has given preliminary approval to a bill that would require the creation of a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. Representatives voted 95-56 in favor of the legislation. The GOP House Speaker and the House Democratic Leader both voted in favor of the bill. Missouri is the only state in the nation without […]
Audio: Missouri medical marijuana director to testify at Missouri Capitol again next week
The state’s medical marijuana director will be back to testify at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City next Wednesday. Director Lyndall Fraker delivered a presentation to the House Special Committee on Government Oversight yesterday. House Speaker Elijah Haahr tells Capitol reporters that lawmakers are trying to learn more about how the program works. […]
Audio: Medical marijuana program director to appear before House Committee
State medical marijuana program director Lyndall Fraker will answer questions in a House Committee hearing today (Wednesday) about how the state has awarded licenses to grow or distribute the drug. State Senator Doug Libla of Poplar Bluff says his constituents are complaining about the scoring. The state health department says four […]
Audio: Missouri House considers whether to strengthen charge against suspects who fuel high-speed chase
The Missouri Legislature is being asked to strengthen the charge against suspects who fuel a high-speed chase with law enforcement. During a House committee hearing, Van Buren Police Chief Alonzo Bradwell says his department has experienced an increase in pursuits in southeast Missouri. Under Poplar Bluff State Representative Jeff Shawan’s bill, suspects would […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves Student/Parent Handbook
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the summer school student/parent and staff handbooks on Tuesday evening. The handbooks say that students will be allowed one morning and one-afternoon bus stop. Parents may not call the school office to ask for a student to ride a different bus than what is listed as his or […]
Trenton City Council Administrative Committee hears request from fire department on inspections
Members of the Trenton City Council Administrative Committee Monday evening heard a request for the fire department to stop doing inspections of rental properties and resume with the commercial inspections or surveys. The committee on a split vote involving a motion will recommend to the city council that more of the residential inspections be handled […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen tackle busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved recommending the Friends of Gallatin financing a five-year note with the United States Department of Agriculture at two and three-quarters percent to purchase a vacuum trailer from Ditch Witch. The vote was taken after Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the lowest bid for the vacuum trailer came from […]
State of Missouri awards 192 licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries
More than 1,100 applications were submitted to the state from companies interested in selling medical marijuana inside highly-secured retail sites. Of those applicants, only 192 will get licenses. A 2018 ballot measure passed by Missouri voters allows 24 licensed dispensary locations in each of the state’s eight congressional districts. The state says the dispensaries chosen […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter to hold annual chocolate contest in February
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold its annual chocolate contest next month to support the shelter. Contestants can begin setting up at the First Christian Church Activity Center of Trenton the afternoon of February 11th at 4 o’clock. A public sampling of chocolate items will continue from 5 to 7 o’clock. The […]
Filing deadline for August Primary Election is March 31st
Filing for the August Primary Election will be held on February 25th through March 31st. Seven Grundy County offices are required to file this year for new terms in 2021: First and Second District commissioners, assessor, collector/treasurer, coroner, public administrator, and sheriff. Candidates will need to fill out a Form 5120, have it notarized, and […]
Jamesport City Council approves water rate increase
The Jamesport City Council voted Monday evening to raise Jamesport water company rates. The base rate for zero to 1,000 gallons of water will increase from $23.00 per month to $24.00 per month. Each additional 1,000 gallons will increase from $11.00 to $11.75. The increase in water rates will take effect on the April 2020 billing […]
Trenton City Council approves ordinance regarding development of land for new Orscheln Farm and Home location
All ordinances on the agenda were approved during Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. One ordinance begins the process that ultimately involves the re-development of land at the southwest corner of 28th street and Highway 65 as the future location for a new Orscheln Farm and Home store. A funding agreement was unanimously […]
Audio: Candidate for Missouri Governor has Medicaid expansion on her mind
Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway says she would support expanding the number of people eligible for Medicaid if she’s elected governor. A statement by Galloway praised a bipartisan plan to expand state health coverage in Kansas. She said she would follow suit in advocating to grow Missouri’s health care program if she’s elected governor. […]
Community of Spickard to pay more for water but customers rates to remain the same
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved several actions Monday evening regarding loan applications. One involved looking into a loan from the National Rural Water Association to repair the existing pump station. That vote was taken following discussion of a small borrowers loan for wastewater and drinking water needs. City Clerk Amy Chapman reports the city […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education reviews insurance coverage
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education reviewed the Missouri United School Insurance Council umbrella insurance options for the district on Wednesday evening. A purchase was approved for an additional umbrella policy of $4,000,000 costing $1,133. The 2018-2019 audit was approved, with no concerns expressed by the auditor. The board reviewed prices to replace copiers […]
Amendments to Summer School Handbook tops discussion at Trenton Board of Education meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the final draft of the 2018-2019 school audit on Tuesday evening. Bob Conrad with Conrad and Higgins said the district was “in good shape.” Information presented included that the district’s retirement is 84% funded, which Conrad called “excellent” and “healthy.” The district has more than 11 hundred students, […]
Trenton City Council to write letter to MoDOT expressing need for resurfacing of 9th Street
Three ordinances were routinely approved at last nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. The council requested a letter be written to the Missouri Department of Transportation emphasizing a need to have Highway 6 resurfaced through Trenton next year. All votes were unanimous among six councilmen present. One ordinance amends the schedule of fees to […]
Trenton Park Board approves bids for fencing and playground border material
The Trenton Park Board approved bids for chain link fence and playground border material on Wednesday evening. Grundy County Lumber’s bid was approved for the fencing material for $1,395. It was the lowest of two, as Jim’s Building Supplies submitted a bid of $1,950.40. The approved bid for the playground fall material border was from […]