Apr 13, 2013 | Regional News
CONCEPTION JUNCTION, MO — The residents of Conception Jct. said yes, 46-24, on April 2 to an occupation tax. The tax, which will appear on the Empire Gas customer’s monthly statements, will be calculated at five percent of the gross charges of natural gas...
Apr 13, 2013 | Regional News
CHILLICOTHE, MO — Last year 28,000 persons in the Community Blood Center’s service area needed a blood transfusion. This year that demand is expected to increase. According to America’s Blood Centers, 37% of the population is eligible to donate blood...
Apr 13, 2013 | Regional News
GRUNDY COUNTY, MO — Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney Carol Wetherell has resigned her office. According to Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull, the commission received a letter of resignation from Ms. Wetherell stating that she is resigning,...
Apr 13, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — North Central Missouri College has purchased property located at 105 W. Crowder Road for $35,000 from Don and Karen Sager of Trenton. The property is known as the old Scholl and Hamilton heating/cooling business. NCMC has announced no plans for the...
Apr 13, 2013 | Regional News
A Chillicothe man facing a third murder trial in his neighbor’s 1990 death wants Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to testify about his involvement in the case when he was the state’s top prosecutor. Attorneys for Mark Woodworth filed a legal motion Monday seeking...
Apr 9, 2013 | Regional News
CALDWELL COUNTY, MO — The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office received a call on Sunday, April 7, of what was reported to be skeletal remains located in a remote area in the southwest portion of the county. The remains appeared to be human. The Northwest Missouri...
Apr 7, 2013 | Regional News
CAMERON, MO — The Cameron City Council plans to contract with the Cameron Municipal Band for performances scheduled during the summer of 2013. Under the terms of the proposed contract, the band will perform free weekly concerts at McCorkle Park from June 6...
Apr 7, 2013 | Regional News
ALBANY, MO — Recognizing that women are the primary health decision makers for most families, Northwest Medical Center will honor women with its inaugural Women’s Health Expo slated for May 4 at the Albany Community Center. Events kick off with a 5K fun...
Apr 7, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced that the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association has been approved for state tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program. The approved projects are part of approximately $6.6...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
HARRISON COUNTY, MO — C. Jon Hinkle of Bethany, MO, has become something of a celebrity among health officials for his leading role in attempts to identify the source of a mysterious illness that has infected some area residents. Hinkle is a senior...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
MARYVILLE, MO — Northwest Missouri State University will have a surplus property sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Materials Distribution Center, located at the corner of West 16th Street and College Park Drive. The sale is open to the public, including...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
KING CITY, MO — The proposed boundary change between the Union Star R-II and King City R-I school districts failed in Tuesday’s election, with voters in both districts saying “No” to the measure. The vote carried in Andrew County by a simple majority, 33-27. The...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
JAMESPORT, MO — Jamesport Community Association will be hosting an All-American Handcrafted Furniture and Craft Auction on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at the A.V. Spillman Event Center, located near the center of Jamesport....
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — A new business will be locating in Trenton later this year after the Board of Adjustments approved a request for a variance to install a business sign at 1705 E. Ninth St., the former location of Easter’s True Value. Family Dollar Stores has signed...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
MOBERLY, MO — Two men are charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 92-year-old woman. Investigators say that the Moberly woman’s death apparently was part of a 2-day crime spree. Randolph County authorities charged 18-year-old Jeffery Jay Nichols...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
State prosecutors seeking a Chillicothe man’s third murder conviction in his neighbor’s 1990 death will have to pursue the case without vital ballistics evidence. Mark Woodworth was first convicted in 1995 for shooting farm wife Cathy Robertson in her...
Apr 6, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — Nominations for distinguished alumni from North Central Missouri College and Trenton Junior College are being accepted for 2013. The North Central Missouri College Foundation, Inc. will honor the selected alumni who attended either TJC or NCMC with...
