Support for the upcoming “Transforming Lives, Empowering People” major gifts campaign at North Central Missouri College continues as the estate of the late Charles and Twila Collins is recognized for their contribution. As residents of Trenton since 2002, Charles and Twila have supported several projects in the region, including the previous NCMC Invest in the […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri continues to offer opportunities to lead, connect and grow within the Northwest Missouri region. The organization is looking for the right men and women to fill its 2023 class, promising those who join an experience they’ll never forget. Eight days over a seven-month period is the commitment. The deadline to apply is […]
A truck driver from Kirksville was injured Wednesday in a rollover accident in Adair County four miles east of Kirksville. Sixty-nine-year-old Stephen Cody received serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center. The Peterbilt truck was eastbound when it went off the left side of Highway 6, struck an embankment, and […]
State Representative Ron Hicks is refiling his Marijuana Freedom Act. The legalization of recreational marijuana may be back on the table before Missourians get a chance to make that decision on Amendment 3 in November. Despite Governor Mike Parson’s indication that it will not be a subject for the current special session, State […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Biden administration plans to distribute more than $3 billion to fund projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon in agriculture and forestry — a tripling of its initial commitment in February. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was set to publicly announce the expansion of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart […]
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri officials said Wednesday that Medicaid applications are now being processed within the federally-mandated timeline of 45 days, a step towards bringing the state into compliance with a mitigation plan to address a backlog of applications. Robert Knodell, the acting director of the Department of Social Services, broke the news to lawmakers […]
Twenty-five alleged drug traffickers have been charged in “Operation Papercheck Fresh,” announced DEA Dallas Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez. During a large-scale operation last Thursday – which involved eight law enforcement agencies targeting nine locations, including a recording studio in Dallas’ Bryan Place neighborhood – officers and agents also seized cocaine, methamphetamine, THC, […]
A man from Hawaii appeared in U.S. District Court in St. Louis Wednesday to face charges accusing him of stalking teens online and distributing child pornography. Gerardo Javier Montes, 31, was indicted on July 27 on one count of distribution of child pornography, one count of attempted production of child pornography, and one count of cyberstalking. […]
A man from Georgia appeared in court Wednesday on a felon in possession of ammunition charge connected to a fatal St. Louis shooting in July. Darius T. Griffin, 31, was indicted on August 3 on the charge and arrested on August 10 in Georgia. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday in St. Louis. The indictment alleges […]
To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in six counties in the Northeast region. Each site has a freezer that will preserve the samples, which will be picked up later by MDC staff for CWD testing. To […]
This harvest season, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to keep a watchful eye for slow-moving farm vehicles. Being patient, driving carefully, and respecting boundaries are all equally important when driving around farm vehicles. “It can be easy to forget that farmers are simply doing their jobs when moving equipment from field […]
The Livingston County Steam and Gas Association will start its Old-Time Harvest Days next week. The 35th annual event will be at the Livingston County Fairgrounds of Chillicothe September 23rd through 25th. A contest will be held for pre-1960 toys of all kinds. Cash prizes will be awarded for most original, most unique, and the […]
Gallatin Public Works Director Mark Morey discussed an example water meter damage ordinance at the Gallatin Baord of Aldermen meeting September 12th. He reported that, in the last two weeks, the city had four water meter sets destroyed. The water meter sets cost hundreds of dollars to replace, and he said the responsibility of the […]
The Trenton Park Board September 14th approved adding on to the press box at Griffin Field. North Central Missouri College Athletic Director Nate Gamet reported a Region 16 National Junior College Athletic Association Tournament will be held in Trenton. He wanted to build on top of the current press box to make it bigger and […]
The grand marshals have been announced for the Calamity Jane Days Parade September 17th. The grand marshals are emergency crews. Princeton Chamber of Commerce President Amy Cool: Christian Church Pastor Gary Watkins will pray at the bandstand at 1 o’clock before the parade. Felisha Bertrand will then sing the National Anthem. The parade […]
The Green Hills Animal Shelter will hold the Fourth Annual Barktoberfest in October. The fundraiser will be held at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton on October 8th. Social time will start at 5 pm and a rib dinner will be served at 6 pm. An auction will run from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. […]
Decorating contests will be held as part of the Missouri Day Festival next month. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri sponsors a window decorating contest, and Citizens Bank and Trust sponsors a yard and porch decorating contest. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in the window decorating contest. Painted and classic decorations are eligible. Cash […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved stage one of the career ladder for the 2022-2023 school year September 13th. If requirements are met, a teacher with two or more years of experience may earn an additional $1,500. The board approved allowing the sixth through eighth graders to go to the Barton Farm October […]
An announcement has been made following an executive session of the Trenton R-9 Board of Education on September 13th. A resignation was accepted from Trenton Middle School Counselor Melissa VanDusseldorp, effective December 31st. The board approved the hiring of new employees which included Kim Foster for extra duty as TMS Student Council Advisor, Scotlin Hurley […]
A Chillicothe man sustained serious injuries when a Kenworth truck overturned in Carroll County on Wednesday morning, September 14th. An air ambulance life-flighted 72-year-old Danny Baxter to Liberty Hospital. The truck traveled east on Route U before running off the road at Highway 65 and overturning. The truck was totaled and Baxter wore a seat […]
