Weed problems may explode this year thanks to the drought of 2018 and residual problems associated with overgrazing in parched pastures, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Valerie Tate. Last year’s extreme weather conditions created a forage shortage. As a result, many pastures were overgrazed. When pastures are overgrazed, there is little green leaf material […]
The Princeton City Council will hold a public meeting regarding its four million dollar bond issue for water distribution upgrades to be on the ballot April 2nd. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the public can ask any questions they have regarding the bond issue at the Princeton City Hall the evening of March 27th at […]
Two years of abnormal weather changed plant growth, which changes livestock digestion and in the end, cows die. The words “it’s very complex” kept popping up in a University of Missouri emergency teleconference of state and regional MU Extension specialists. This winter farmers find groups of cows dead, often falling on newly unrolled baled hay. […]
Jamesport Tri-County School will not be in session Wednesday, March 6th due to repairs to a water leak. A representative from the school says Auberry Grove will be closed Wednesday to repair the leak. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports Route F/Auberry Grove will be closed from Highway 6 to Highway 190 from 8 o’clock […]
The finance committee at a meeting Tuesday night decided to recommend to the full city council that money be borrowed from one department of Trenton Municipal Utilities to assist another department in paying costs of a major project. Such action is being recommended after the committee and council members were discouraged from doing so by […]
Route F in Jamesport will close Wednesday, March 6th for work by the town of Jamesport. Missouri Department of Transportation reports the road will close between Highways 6 and 190 from approximately 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, weather permitting. During the closure, motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The […]
Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Grundy, Harrison, and Mercer Counties are planning annual meetings and recognition. Grundy County’s soil and water conservation meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at the Barton Farm Campus in Trenton. The meeting includes a free luncheon from 11 to 1, recognition of the Conservationist of the Year and […]
Some Sullivan county rural water customers south of Milan have been placed on a precautionary boil advisory following repairs to a water main break. According to the water district office announcement, affected are rural water customers on Route T from Route C south to Tiger Road, including Tiger Road from Route T to Texas. Sumter, […]
A street closing has been announced in Jamesport. As of 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, March 6th Auberry Grove from Callison Street to Vine Street will be closed. A water service line is to be repaired that runs under the street. It’s unknown what time the street can re-open at Jamesport.
The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will once again open to the public on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 6 AM. The Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Once spring arrives the place becomes a Refuge […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen held a public hearing Monday evening and later approved an ordinance during a regular meeting adopting and enacting new codification of the city’s ordinance book. The ordinance conformed with State Statute and updated various zoning regulations. City Clerk Hattie Rains says no major changes were made to Gallatin City Code. […]
Discussion on several topics dominated a 90-minute meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. Action was taken on just two items and approval was given by the seven council members present to a resolution for reimbursement to the city of over $54,000 in expenditures made since July on the new asphalt plant project. The […]
The date has been set for the annual customer appreciation luncheon offered by the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District. The March 8th event at Trenton also includes recognition of the cooperator and soil health steward of the year plus an election of board supervisors. Events will be held at the Barton farm campus […]
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources submitted the 2018 Drought Response Report to Governor Parson today. The report provides detailed information about 2018 drought conditions and the state’s response to the drought. “Shortly after taking office, we witnessed one of the worst droughts we have experienced in many years,” said Governor Mike Parson. “As a […]
Five Points Alive will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a dinner. Those attending may choose between corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, and carrots or brisket with cheese grits and baked beans. Dessert includes pistachio or apple cake. Soda and cornbread, honey butter, coffee, tea, and water are included. A donation of $20.00 per person, which […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department provided mutual aid for a structure fire Friday morning that Captain Derrick Allen says left a home a total loss. Allen reports the Hale Fire Protection District requested a tanker and personnel to help control the fully involved fire at 22124 U. S. Highway 65. Chillicothe firefighters observed heavy fire throughout […]
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education approved revisions for this year’s school calendar as well as next year’s school calendar this week. Makeup days were approved for this year, and the last day of school for Spickard is now scheduled for May 23rd. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze reports the district has missed 12 days due to […]
In a paper to be released soon, researchers tell how they used drones to track migration patterns of pests. “This research will help us quickly determine habitat preference and dispersal patterns for newly detected invasive insect species,” says University of Missouri Extension field crops entomologist Kevin Rice. That information can help farmers decide how to […]
Chillicothe’s Fire Chief provided his news release on their mutual aid efforts in fighting the fire last night in the 600 block of Main Street in Trenton. In part, Chief Darrell Wright credits a firewall between the middle building and the north building which slowed the spread of the fire. That would be the firewall between […]
Multiple fire departments responded Monday afternoon to a fire that caused most of two buildings to collapse in the 600 block of Main street. A west wall remained upright. A third building remains standing but the extent of damage is unknown. The location is across from the Law Enforcement Center in downtown Trenton. Destroyed were […]
