Several north-central Missouri counties report more than 100 deer checked this past weekend during the early portion of the youth-only, firearms deer season. The two days of hunting on Saturday and Sunday were for youth ages six through 15. The online report from the Department of Conservation shows 250 deer were taken in Macon County […]
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Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade theme for 2021 is “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.”
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 75th annual Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade with a theme of “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and includes floats, bands, vehicles, animals, favorite characters, and, of course, Santa. The parade is organized by the Chillicothe Area Chamber […]
Young hunters harvest 15,608 deer during early youth portion
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 15,608 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2021 deer hunting season, Oct. 30-31. The top counties were Osage with youth hunters harvesting 359 deer, Franklin with 329, and Howell with 310. Youth hunters harvested 15,854 deer […]
Report confirms disparities in getting behavioral health support
Women and young people have faced increased behavioral health challenges since before the pandemic, according to a new report, which assessed the state of well-being for women and children. The study from the United Health Foundation looked at more than 100 measures, from physical health to emotional, social, and behavioral health determinants. Dr. Ravi Johar, chief […]
Church Women United Thrift Shop and Community Food Pantry topics of Trenton Rotary Club program
The Church Women United Thrift Shop and Community Food Pantry of Grundy County were the topics of a Trenton Rotary Club program October 28th. Barbara Spencer discussed the thrift shop. The store is a 501(c)(3) and provides donations to various organizations in Grundy County, including the women’s shelter, children’s advocacy center, food pantry, ministerial alliance, […]
University of Missouri Extension to hold calving clinics on November 9 and 11
The University of Missouri Extension will hold calving clinics on Nov. 9 in Salisbury and November 11, 2021, in Clark. MU Extension livestock specialist Heather Conrow says the clinics include classroom sessions and hands-on training. She also encourages 4-H and FFA youths ages 12 and up to attend. The clinics teach producers when and how […]
Governor’s Council on Disability seeks nominations for annual recognition awards
The Governor’s Council on Disability is currently accepting nominations for its 2021 annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards. The Governor’s Council on Disability promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly one million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life by educating citizens, businesses, schools, organizations, and others of their rights and responsibilities under […]
Audio: United Way is a diverse organization serving your community in ways you probably didn’t know about
The United Way of Grundy County supports 10 organizations in the area through fundraising. Spokesperson Edna Foster says the local United Way organizations share a view that the way to improve lives is by mobilizing the caring power of communities. When monetary donations are given to the United Way of Grundy County, they […]
Missouri Day Festival Parade officials announce winners
There were approximately 80 entries in the Missouri Day Festival Parade on Saturday in Trenton. The Spirit of Missouri Day award went to the Kirksville High School Marching Band while the Spirit of Missouri Day runner-up was Girl Scout Unit 820, which also garnered the best youth entry. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri had the […]
North Central Missouri College awarded Talent Search grant
North Central Missouri College has been chosen for a Federal TRIO Talent Search grant among 865 total applications submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. The grant provides funding of $277,375 annually. NCMC is partnering with the St. Joseph School District by directing grant activities toward Benton, Central, and Lafayette High School, and Robidoux, Spring […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library to host haunted gingerbread house event
The Teen Department of the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library in Chillicothe will hold a program where individuals 12 to 18 years old can create edible haunted gingerbread houses. The event will be in the teen program room of the youth building on October 28, 2021, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Register by […]
Officials announce winners in the Missouri Day Coloring Contest
Winners have been announced in the Missouri Day Coloring Contest. Youth in several grades will be recognized when awards are presented during Opening Ceremonies Thursday night at 7 pm at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. All coloring pages submitted will be on display at Orscheln’s Farm and Home in Trenton which is the sponsor […]
Three teenagers from Brookfield injured in crash on Jarboe Road
Three teenagers from Brookfield were injured Sunday afternoon when a truck ran off a Linn County road at a curve and overturned two miles east of Brookfield. The youths, ages 16 and 17, were taken by ambulance to the Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield. The driver received minor injuries and the two passengers received moderate […]
Local winners in north Missouri announced in state’s Vaccine Incentive Program
The 6th Congressional District has additional winners of $10,000 cash when their names were drawn from among those who registered with the state lottery following their COVID-19 vaccine shot. According to the list on the Missouri Stops COVID website, the newest recipients of the cash prize include Frederick Suhr of New Boston, Nicole Sewell of […]
Missouri Department of Conservation partners invite youth to outdoor skills day in northeast Missouri
The Missouri Department of Conservation, in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Foundation and other local sponsors, invites youth ages 6–15, and their families, to register for a day of FREE outdoor skills instruction at Union Ridge Conservation Area. The NWTF JAKES program, or Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship, works with MDC to get […]
Lawmakers seethe at Missouri agency over failure to report missing foster kids
(Missouri Independent) – Exasperated lawmakers slammed leaders of the Missouri Department of Social Services on Tuesday, accusing them of passing off blame for a federal review that found the state fails to adequately report missing foster children. Tuesday’s hearing of the House Children and Families Committee was spurred by a report issued last week by the U.S […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library hosting Leaf Silhouette Crafternoons
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is hosting two Leaf Silhouette Crafternoons. The first session, on October 12, is for children ages 5-7. The second, on October 14, is for children ages 8-12. There is no cost for these programs, however, registration is required so that the correct number of supplies can be provided. Registration is […]
Boy riding in field seriously injured when ATV overturns, ejecting him from the vehicle
A 16-year old northwest Missouri boy received serious injuries when the all–terrain vehicle he was operating overturned, ejecting him from the vehicle. The youth, from Faucett, was taken to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. The crash happened early Sunday on private property five miles south of St. Joseph. The boy was riding the ATV […]