May 18, 2013 | Regional News
JAMESPORT, MO — The 118th Annual Jamesport Tri-County High School Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. The location of the banquet this year is at the A.V. Spillman Building in Jamesport. The classes to be recognized are 2013, 2003,...
May 16, 2013 | Regional News
NORTHWEST MISSOURI — As summer heats up, so does safety belt enforcement. Law enforcement officers are cracking down on unbelted drivers May 20-June 2 for an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety...
May 12, 2013 | Regional News
TARKIO, MO — The Black Iron Grill’s 77-oz. steak challenge has had people stretching the limits of their stomach capacity since the restaurant opened in December, 2007. Recently a 120-pound woman from Bellevue, NE, won the overall and pound-for-pound...
May 12, 2013 | Regional News
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MO — The Livingston County Ambulance Board and Chillicothe Fire Department are ready to unveil the first change in ambulance design in over 30 years. The Mercedes Sprinter, an emergency vehicle commonly used in Europe, is expected to yield...
May 12, 2013 | Regional News
JAMESPORT, MO — Every two years, University of Missouri Extension holds a horticulture tour in Northwest Missouri, usually highlighting sites of interest to vegetable producers. This year, the tour focuses on vegetable-producing greenhouses in the Jamesport and...
May 12, 2013 | Regional News
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — State Representative Mike Lair (R-Chillicothe) has been elected to chair the Joint House/Senate Education Committee for 2013-14. This committee is charged with studying and implementing aspects of Missouri’s education establishment,...
May 12, 2013 | Regional News
BETHANY, MO — South Harrison R-2 Board members again have expressed support for a proposal to build a new middle school, using their balance to partially fund the building expansion. Purchasing additional land adjoining the high school campus is also being...
May 12, 2013 | Regional News
CAMERON, MO — Recreational opportunity and its impact on economic development and quality of life was the focus of discussions held recently at a workshop in Cameron. Engineers from Olsson Associates presented a general overview of what would be included in a...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — The Trenton Police Department, North Central Missouri College, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wildlife Turkey Federation are teaming up to hold their first-ever “Cops and Bobbers” fishing event on Saturday, June 1. The...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
ATCHISON COUNTY, MO — Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) has created a 50/50 matching grant program designed to encourage and assist businesses in Atchison County. The purpose is to improve aesthetics, safety and/or function of existing businesses....
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
ALBANY, MO — The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments has prepared a new comprehensive economic development strategy for a 5-county region. The plan will be on public display from May 20 through June 20 at the county clerk’s office in the...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
PLATTSBURG, MO — The prosecuting attorney for Clinton County, Bill Burris, is resigning. Burris submitted his letter of resignation to Gov. Jay Nixon in a letter dated May 2, 2013, and delivered it to the Clinton County Commission that same day. He has served...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
CHILLICOTHE, MO — The 2013 season opener of the Chillicothe Farmers’ Market is in the books with an asterisk that could be mistaken for a little snowflake. That’s appropriate as the market’s 27th season downtown on the courthouse square started...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — The Grundy County Museum is seeking photos of old time farming operations and manufacturing businesses and production operations to use in two exhibits during the 2013 museum season. All photos will be scanned and returned. Persons having photos...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
PRINCETON, MO — The Princeton city council approved a service contract for $1,400 for the Princeton Fair Board to help pay the costs of two bands that will be providing entertainment during the Mercer County Fair. A $600 service contract with the Mercer County...
May 11, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — More than 400 students will receive diplomas and certificates during graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, at the Ketcham Community Center. Chief Executive Officer of the Missouri Community College Association, Zora Mulligan of Jefferson City,...
May 10, 2013 | Regional News
ST. JOSEPH, MO — A Buchanan County jury found Tony King guilty of first-degree murder, arson and child abuse in the death of his 7-year-old son, Jeremiah, a first grader at South Harrison Elementary School at Bethany. Authorities say the boy may have died...
May 10, 2013 | Regional News
LACLEDE, MO — A man was taken into custody by authorities after a reported incident where a motorist allegedly shot at a tractor-trailer truck as both vehicles traveled in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 36. The alleged incident occurred east of Laclede in...
May 5, 2013 | Regional News
NORTHWEST MISSOURI — The hills are bursting with color as spring unfolds, including the beautiful purple tinge due to a weed commonly called “henbit,” a member of the mint family. The presence of henbit is particularly prevalent due to the late...
May 5, 2013 | Regional News
CHILLICOTHE, MO — The Grand River Historical Society Museum recently added three new exhibits. The first is a collection of artwork by Chillicothe native Fred Irvin, an accomplished cartoonist having once worked alongside Walt Disney. He also worked at the...
