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Single-vehicle accident on Highway 13 injures Gallatin woman
On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:19 p.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 13, three miles south of Jameson, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident involved a 2015 Ford Edge driven by 34-year-old Marjorie J. Holcomb of Gallatin, Missouri. Holcomb was traveling southbound when her vehicle ran off the east side of the roadway, crossed a creek, and struck a tree. The Ford Edge came to rest upright on its wheels, facing south.
Trenton Mayor signs proclamation for National Police Week
Trenton Mayor Jackie Soptic, on Thursday morning, signed a proclamation for National Police Week. The proclamation honored the service of the Trenton Police Department. It also recognized the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty while protecting communities. National Police Week...
Former Rock Island Railroad Depot in Trenton demolished
The former Rock Island Railroad Depot in Trenton was demolished on May 14. Rob Maloney’s family worked for the Rock Island Railroad and reports the building was erected in 1961 and was originally used as a dispatch office. It became a depot in 1968 when the previous depot was torn down. The rear of the depot served as the passenger waiting area.
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves staffing changes for 2024-25 school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education took the following actions during the executive session of the monthly meeting. Retirement Announcement – end of the current school year. Alicyn Studyvin – THS/TMS Library Media Specialist / THS English Teacher. Tristan Dugan – Rissler Special Education Teacher. Chelsea Coe...
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Ed approves meal prices and tuition rates
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education on May 14 approved meal prices and set tuition rates for the next school year. The lunch price will increase from $2.85 to $3. The breakfast price will increase from $1.45 to $1.50. The tuition rate for Abby Richman’s preschool will be $4,050...
Two injured in crash at North Washington and Park Lane in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Police Captain Curtis Hays reports that two drivers sustained moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident at North Washington Street and Park Lane on Monday afternoon, May 13. The drivers were taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center. One vehicle failed to stop for a red light and collided with...
Pattonsburg native qualifies for 2024 Olympics
(FORT MOORE, Ga.) A Pattonsburg, Mo. woman has qualified for the 2024 Olympics. Staff Sergeant Rachel Tozier, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris for trap shooting. Missouri Governor Mike Parson recognized Tozier and her family on Monday. Parson said in a social...
Chillicothe Police Department activity report for Monday, May 13, 2024
12:25 a.m. – Officers transported a 30-year-old woman to the Caldwell County Detention Center after she turned herself in on an active Livingston County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. 3:26 a.m. – An officer was flagged down by a citizen in the 1000 block of Graves St....
Laredo Board of Education approves Career Ladder District Plan
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education on May 15th approved the Career Ladder District Plan up to Stage 3. Ninety percent will be tutoring, and 10% will be professional development. Track coach pay was increased by $50 to $250. Bus trips will be paid $15 per hour. The remaining extra...
Serve Link introduces new social worker to Trenton community
Serve Link Home Care introduces Social Worker Karson Keithley to Trenton. She will serve as a resource for government benefit programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA. She is available to help with obtaining financial resources and directing patients to community and organizational resources, including food assistance and housing. She can help with a durable power of attorney and health care directives.
Torch run routes for Special Olympics set in Chillicothe and Gallatin
Special Olympics Missouri has released information on routes for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri. Area routes will be run on May 22. In Chillicothe, the route will run from Simpson Park to the fire station, starting at 9 a.m. The Gallatin route will begin at the courthouse at 11:30 a.m. and proceed down Main Street. The Cameron route will start at the police department on May 22 at 1 p.m.
Rapid Removal Disposal to close at noon on May 17
Rapid Removal Disposal of Trenton will close its office at noon on May 17. The reason for the closure is so the crew can pay respects and attend the funeral of team member Preston Ramsey, who died on May 12. The business asks that customers who have trash collected on...
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approves bid for BTC Center engineering services
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on May 14 accepted a bid on behalf of the Friends of Gallatin Downtown for engineering and architectural services for the BTC Center. The bid was from Crockett Engineering Consultants of Columbia and was the only bid received. The board approved the closure of Grand...
Jamesport City Council plans street work, sets up CD for funds
The Jamesport City Council on May 13 approved creating a certificate of deposit (CD) for money left in the celebration account created for the Sesquicentennial. City Clerk Shelly Page reported there were no outstanding bills for the celebration account. She discussed with members of the group that hosted the Sesquicentennial that funds were still available, and it was decided to create a CD. The CD will ensure that when the next anniversary occurs, there will be money available to start preparations.
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