The Grundy County Commission will convene the Board of Equalization meetings on July 15 at 9 a.m. Individuals wishing to discuss their assessment letters on assessed property values should first contact the Grundy County Assessor’s Office to address valuation concerns. The Assessor’s Office can be reached at 660-359-4040, extension 2. If the issue remains unresolved, […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year during a special meeting held on June 27. The budget anticipates revenues of $2,619,318 and expenditures of $2,846,946, resulting in a projected deficit of $227,628. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the 2023-2024 budget to align with the actual […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has announced several changes to regulations for the upcoming fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. Turkey Hunting Changes Significant updates have been made to turkey hunting permits and regulations. Turkey permits will no longer be included with archery permits. Instead, a new fall turkey-hunting permit has been created. Both […]
The Livingston County Fair will commence on June 30th at the Chillicothe fairgrounds, running through July 20th. The fair will feature a variety of events for all ages, emphasizing 4-H and FFA activities. The 4-H and FFA Horse Show will start the fair on June 30th. On July 1st, the 4-H archery competition will take […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 budget June 27th. The budget estimates total revenues at $14,269,817.49 and expenditures of $16,871,379.41. That leaves an estimated deficit of $2,601,561.92. Superintendent Daniel Gott reported the deficit was be because of the district’s bond issue. The district’s fund balance is projected to be $30,000 in the […]
(Missouri Independent) – Hundreds of earmarked items in the $51.7 billion budget passed by lawmakers this year will be vetoed, Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday, just days before the new fiscal year begins. Speaking with reporters after the groundbreaking for a new multi-agency state laboratory, Parson had two criticisms for the budget plan — it goes overboard […]
(Missouri Independent) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump pitched to undecided voters Thursday night during the first debate of the presidential campaign — trading insults over their policy differences, immigration, and who represents a threat to democracy. During the debate from CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta, the two men argued over who could […]
U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced a St. Louis County, Missouri man to seven years in prison for financially exploiting two elderly women and committing disability fraud. Gino Rives, 36, of Edmundson, was ordered to repay over $1.1 million and agreed to return a house and six vehicles obtained from his victims. Additionally, Judge […]
U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced Joseph D. Najera, 26, of Lincoln, Arkansas, to five years in prison after he exchanged nude pictures with a minor. The sentence was handed down on Thursday, ranging from five to ten years. In 2017, Najera met the victim, who was 12 years old, via Kik Messenger after […]
U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced Christopher Ali Pate to 19 months in prison for mail theft in Chesterfield, Missouri. Pate, 32, pleaded guilty in March in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of mail theft. His co-defendant, Eryk Campbell, 28, pleaded guilty to the same charge in February. The […]
A two-vehicle accident occurred on June 27, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Goodwin Road at Highway 23, resulting in minor injuries to one driver. The Missouri State Highway Patrol provided the details of the incident. Candice M. Cardwell, a 43-year-old woman from Blue Springs, Missouri, was driving a 2014 Chrysler southbound when it overtook […]
A two-vehicle accident occurred on June 27, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Highway 136 in Albany, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved a 2007 Ford Fusion and a 2007 Ford Taurus. According to the report, Michelle L. Teater, 46, of Albany, was driving the Ford Taurus westbound and had […]
A 60-year-old man from Rosendale, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in an accident involving a 2000 Peterbilt truck on Route E, seven miles east of Union Star. The accident occurred at 6:50 a.m. on June 27, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the truck was traveling eastbound on Route E when it veered off […]
A fatal accident occurred on June 27, 2024, at approximately 5:37 p.m. on Highway 61, one mile north of Palmyra in Marion County, Missouri. The crash involved a southbound 2001 Buick LeSabre, driven by Jamie H. Stringer, a 28-year-old woman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The vehicle ran off the roadway, struck an embankment, overturned, and […]
Absentee ballots are now available at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at the courthouse in Trenton for the August 6th Primary Election. Absentee voting will take place at the county clerk’s office during regular office hours. Additionally, the Grundy County Clerk’s Office will be open on August 3rd from 8 a.m. to noon. July 10th […]
The Milan Elks Lodge is set to hold its 11th Annual Fireworks Independence Day Celebration on July 5th. The fireworks display will take place at the Sullivan County Country Club of Milan, offering a festive evening for the community. Food will be available starting at 7 p.m., providing a variety of options for attendees. The […]
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has announced the hiring of John Winder and his K-9 partner, Nico, as a full-time K-9 team in the county. Winder and Nico joined the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office from Buchanan County, where they served as a dual-purpose K-9 team for the past six months. Winder, a native of Harrison […]
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-engine plane crash west of Andover on Thursday, June 27, which left the pilot with minor injuries. The incident occurred in a field just west of 270th Avenue in rural Harrison County. The pilot, Dianna DePaolo, 23, was operating an agricultural plane carrying dry fertilizer. Initial reports […]
As the primary election approaches, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is emphasizing key dates and facts to help ensure Missourians are prepared for the election on August 6, 2024. Ashcroft, as the state’s chief election authority, has been traveling across Missouri, engaging with county clerks and election authorities to discuss election preparedness. Missouri is ranked […]
Bright Futures Trenton will host the Grundy County Back-to-School Event on August 8 at various locations, offering an array of resources and activities for students and their families. Backpacks and supplies will be distributed at the Laredo R-7 School from noon to 3 p.m. From 2 to 6 p.m., the First Christian Church Activity Center […]
