Special elections regarding tax levies were held in Sullivan County and the Rich Hill Township of Livingston County on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The proposed 50 cent levy on the $100 of assessed valuation for Sullivan County Road and Bridge purposes did not pass. There were 312 yes votes and 331 no votes. Absentees accounted […]
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Disaster unemployment benefits available to flood and tornado victims in six additional Missouri counties
An additional six counties have been added to the list of 20 Missouri counties already declared as major disasters. The declaration and yesterday’s amendment allow Missourians in those 26 counties whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 29, 2019, and continuing, to apply for up to […]
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority helps bring a dream to reality
Behind the eyes of every farmer, producer and agribusiness owner is a dream to do more with what they have and add value to their business. The agriculture industry is always growing and changing to meet new demands, new markets, and new supply chains. The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) offers programs […]
Three hurt in two-vehicle crash in Stewartsville
Three individuals sustained injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Stewartsville on Friday evening. The Patrol reports an ambulance transported 35-year-old Brandon Beam of Saint Joseph to Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph with moderate injuries. Twenty-seven-year-old Kaleigh Hayes of Saint Joseph reportedly did not seek immediate medical treatment, and 76-year-old Lane Killgore of Stewartsville refused […]
Trenton City Council approves development of plans for new hangars at airport
On a split vote, the Trenton City Council approved a motion last night to develop plans that could ultimately lead to the possible construction of new hangars to replace aging facilities at the airport. City Administrator Ron Urton told the council Trenton has $118,000 in Federal Aviation Administration credits that need to be committed or […]
Four from Kansas City plead guilty to armed robberies
Four Kansas City, Missouri, residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a series of armed robberies. Brion L. McDonald, 30, and Felicia D. Green, 42, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough. McDonald pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. Green pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to […]
Woman who hid heroin to appear pregnant pleads guilty to drug trafficking
A woman who hid heroin around her waist and pretended to be pregnant pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking. Perla E. Murillo, 18, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth to possessing heroin with the intent to distribute. Law enforcement officers were conducting interdiction activities at a local bus station […]
Trenton City Council hashes out financing of sewer system improvements, approves ordinances
Financing sewer system improvements at Trenton will now be divided into two loan documents rather than one. That was the advice delivered last night to the Trenton City Council by Toni Stegeman of the Gilmore and Bell law firm. But she pointed out the city will still get a favorable interest rate of three point […]
Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments to host open house
Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments reports it will host a blood drive next week and then an open house two weeks later. The community blood center will set up Wednesday, June 26th at Sunnyview. The blood drive hours are from 2 until 6 o’clock and appointments can be made online. Those signing up online are […]
Trenton Park Board has split vote on purchase of new lawn mower
On a split vote Wednesday evening, the Trenton Park Board did not approve a lawn mower bid. Board member Gary Schuett moved to purchase a Dixie Chopper XCaliber 3574 mower from Landmark Lawn Equipment, LLC of Trenton for $11,500. Gary Berry seconded the motion, which ended with a vote of two in favor, three opposed, […]
Portion of Sullivan County placed under boil advisory
The Sullivan County Public Water Supply District has announced a precautionary boil advisory following repairs yesterday to a flood-damaged water main. Rural water customers in Sullivan County included in the boil advisory are those along Highway 139, north of 90th Nest Road to Mohawk Road. This also includes Autumn Road. The boil advisory continues until […]
Judge faces busy docket in Division One of Grundy County court
In was a busy docket in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday. Lexington resident Duane Lee Shiner pleaded guilty to four felony counts and was sentenced to prison. He received seven years for assault on a special victim; plus three years each on two separate counts of resisting or interfering with an […]
NCMC Shooting Sports competes against State Fair Community College
NCMC’s top five shooters had a total of 221/250 from the 16-yard line and 421/500 overall. State Fair’s top five shooters had a total of 207/250 from the 16-yard line and 373/500 overall. NCMC’s top shooter was Seth McMullin with 48/50 (including a perfect round of 25) and 92/100 overall. “After hosting Hannibal-LaGrange University at […]
Conception resident demolishes vehicle in Nodaway County crash
A resident of Conception was injured in a rollover Tuesday afternoon in Nodaway County. Forty-nine-year-old Christi Bradshaw received serious injuries and was transported to Mosiac Life Care of St. Joseph. A sports utility vehicle was southbound on Highway 136 when it traveled off the west side of the road, became airborne over a drainage ditch, […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to 25 Herriman Street
Chillicothe Police dispatch alerted firefighters to a porch fire late Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival at 25 Herriman, Chillicothe firefighters found two neighbors in front of the porch who had noticed smoke coming from the front of the house and went to check on it. They used buckets of water to throw on the flames. The […]
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car in Milan
A pedestrian was hurt Friday morning in Milan when she was hit by a car that was being backed from an alley onto Second Street. Forty-six-year-old Tammy Wilkins of Milan was taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan with moderate injuries. After the backing car hit the pedestrian, the car continued backing striking a […]
Two public water supply districts issue boil advisories
Two water district offices of the area have separate boil advisories for rural water customers. One advisory is in Mercer County and the other is in Putnam County. Due to repairs yesterday to a water line, the Mercer County Public Water Supply District requested a precautionary boil advisory for customers within the boundaries of Route […]
April 2, 2019 election results for northern Missouri
Linda Crooks will be the next Mayor for the city of Trenton and there will be three new members of the city council to join one who won re-election Tuesday. The Trenton R-9 school levy question received a super majority and passed, and Trenton Township will have a new trustee. There was a 32% voter […]
Audio: Grain Belt Express debate now in House Committee
The public service commission has approved a high voltage, wind energy transmission line to run through private property along Northern Missouri, and *some* landowners and farmers want the legislature to stop that from happening. Missouri House members heard both sides of the argument: That the lines are in public interest and the company can claim […]
Absentee ballots cast in Grundy County double compared to last election
A surge yesterday in absentee voting at the county clerks’ office significantly increased the total for Grundy County in this election. A total of 40 absentee ballots were cast Monday between the office hours of 8:30 and 5 o’clock. That raises the total number of absentees cast to 183. Another dozen absentees have been requested […]