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A Message From the Tri-County Weekly Team

As members of Daviess, Grundy, and Livingston counties, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

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DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system

August 12, 2020

DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), partnered with the Office of Administration’s...

City Sets Tax Levy

August 12, 2020

The Jamesport City Council met in regular session Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Jamesport City Hall. Members in attendance were: Brandon Robb, Gary Alexander and Rob...

Printed Paper Online

Agriculture & Farming

USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic...

August 12, 2020

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic...

USDA Offers Annual Installment Deferral Option for FSFL Borrowers

August 12, 2020

To assist Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers experiencing financial hardship from the pandemic and other challenges in production agriculture, USDA’s Farm Service...

Jottings From North Missouri Produce Auction

August 12, 2020

Monday, August 10, 2020 8 1/2 bu. green beans; avg. $27, high $30; 2 1/2 bu. red beets; $8; 813 dozen sweet corn; avgt. $3.33, high $4.50; 62 1/2 bu. cucumbers...

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Births & Birthdays

August 12, 2020

AUGUST Jessica R. Romesburg, 13 Mike Randall, 13 Libby Fewins, 14 Mrs. Shirley Montague, 15 Shelley Page, 15 Spur Hughs, 15 Amanda Miller Wilson, 16 E. L. Reed,...

Breckenn Robert Murphy

Kyle Murphy and Lanae Johnson are the proud parents of a baby boy born July 24, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. He weighed 5 lbs and 13 oz, and was 18...

Benson Lee Koehn

Kent and Regina Koehn of Jamesport would like to welcome the arrival of Benson Lee, born August 3, 2020 at Hedrick Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 inches...

Sunday School Lesson

August 12, 2020

Saul’s Attempts on David’s Life Lesson: I Samuel 19:8-17 Read: I Samuel 18:1-19:24; Psalms 34:19-22; 59:1-17 Time: around 1021 B.C. Place: Gibeah “Many are the...

Sunday School Lesson

David Against Goliath Lesson: I Samuel 17:40-51 Read: I Samuel 17:1-58; I Corinthians 1:26-31; Psalms 18:30-41; 44:1-8 Time: around 1023 B.C. Place: Valley of...

Clubs & Organizations

Active Aging Resource Center

August 12, 2020

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of August 10-14. Monday - Pork Tenderloin sandwich, twice baked potato, California blend beggies, mandarin...

Young at Heart Resources Board of Directors Elections to be held...

Every year Young at Heart Resources (formerly the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging) holds regional elections to its Board of Directors. The board is comprised of 9...

THS Alumni Reunion Changes Plans

Changes in plans for next month’s Trenton High School Alumni Reunion have been announced. Following a Special Meeting of the Foundation Trust for THS/THS Alumni Association...

The Outdoor Journal

August 12, 2020

BLUE TAILED SKINKS by Kyle Carroll, Outdoor Specialist Most of us have seen these guys from time to time sunning on a rock, concrete or brick...

August 12, 2020

By Ivan Ray & Anna May Miller August 11, 2020 Today is the last day of the dog days and usually during the dog days it is hot and dry. But for the most part this...

The Eggleston Report

August 12, 2020

by Representative J. Eggleston, District 2 THE HALL OF FAMOUS MISSOURIANS If you get a chance to go to Jefferson City and play tourist, you definitely have to stop...

Daviess County Court News (Last Week)

August 12, 2020

COUNTY COMMISSION The Honorable Daviess County Commission met this 5th day of August 2020 at 8:15 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order....

Daviess County Court News (Last Week)

COUNTY COMMISSION The Honorable Daviess County Commission met this 29th day of July 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order. David...

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Daviess County News

Daviess County Court News (Last Week)

August 12, 2020

COUNTY COMMISSION The Honorable Daviess County Commission met this 5th day of August 2020 at 8:15 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order....

Active Aging Resource Center

August 12, 2020

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of August 10-14. Monday - Pork Tenderloin sandwich, twice baked potato, California blend beggies, mandarin...

Daviess County Sheriffs Office Incident Report

August 12, 2020

8/4/2020 9:00 a.m. – Court in session. 3:28 p.m. – Gallatin investigation. 8/5/2020 9:00 a.m. – Court in session. 7:12 p.m. – Pursuit on HWY 6. 8:50 p.m. –...

USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic...

August 12, 2020

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic...

Farm, Family & ME Conference, Sept. 3

August 12, 2020

The third annual Farm, Family & ME Summit for Women focuses on resilience, financial and farm stress, self-care, and mental well-being. The free virtual event is 9...

Imagine Your Story Reaches The ‘Happily Ever After’

This summer’s reading program comes to the end of the story next week. Big plans for a week-long extravaganza full of crafts, games, food and fun were the plan, but, as...

Grundy County News

Resurfacing on Route 6 delayed

Resurfacing on Route 6 from U.S. Route 69 to the Muddy Creek Bridge just east of U.S. Route 65 in Trenton was delayed and will move into the city of Trenton beginning next...

Grundy County Public Housing Agency Board to Meet

The Grundy County PHA Board will meet on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 at 8:30 am. This meeting will be held at the Area Office of Community Action Partnership of North...

DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system

August 12, 2020

DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), partnered with the Office of Administration’s...

Law Enforcement

Daviess County Sheriffs Office Incident Report

August 12, 2020

8/4/2020 9:00 a.m. – Court in session. 3:28 p.m. – Gallatin investigation. 8/5/2020 9:00 a.m. – Court in session. 7:12 p.m. – Pursuit on HWY 6. 8:50 p.m. –...

Lent Held on Charges

A Jamesport woman is being held without bond after police say she struck a victim and stole a vehicle. Colynn Lent, 40, faces felony charges for resisting arrest,...

Daviess County Sheriffs Office Incident Report

7/28/2020 8:05 a.m. - Jamesport investigation. Jordon Edwards, 28, of Cameron, MO arrested and taken to DDCRJ for a DWI - 12-hour hold. Colynn Lent, 40, of...

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Letter to the Editor

In an article printed July 23, there was a report of the number of COVID-19 cases in Daviess County. Cheryl Alexander, county health department administrator, would like to...

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor, After reading last week’s Letter in this newspaper, I realized that there are people in this community who may not have the opportunity to follow the news...

Local Community News

Pictured above is the five generation family of Iris Boyle.
From left to right are: Breckenn Robert Murphy, born on July 24th, became the fifth generation member of his family. Holding Breckenn is his mother, Lanae Johnson of Trenton. Also pictured is (seated on the right) Iris Boyle of Jamesport, Breckenn’s great great grandmother.
Standing are Breckenn’s grandmother, Jessica Johnson of Leisure Lake and great grandfather, Harry Dale Boyle of rural Trenton.

Five Generation Family

August 12, 2020

JCA Elects Officers

August 12, 2020

Secretary’s Minutes: by Amanda Riley Jamesport Community Association met on Monday, August 10th. Wayne & Misty Scott, Roger Hansen, Vicki Harding, Amanda Riley,...

August 12, 2020

By Ivan Ray & Anna May Miller August 11, 2020 Today is the last day of the dog days and usually during the dog days it is hot and dry. But for the most part this...

MO Dept. of Conservation

MDC reminds hunters and others of new CWD regulations for cervid...

August 12, 2020

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters, meat processors, taxidermists, and others of new regulations now in effect regarding transporting deer, elk,...

Bobwhite quail need habitat with a mix of grasses, wildflowers, and shrubby thickets to provide the food and shelter they need to thrive. Good brood rearing cover with insects to feed on and open ground for movement are especially important for brood rearing.

MDC Suggests Evaluating Late-Summer Habitat to Help Quail

August 12, 2020

MDC SUGGESTS EVALUATING LATE-SUMMER HABITAT TO HELP QUAIL Bobwhite quail need quality places to feed, rear young, and hide from predators. The...

MDC Announces Changes to Waterfowl Managed Hunts Due to COVID-19...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has modified the 2020-2021 waterfowl managed hunt process to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19...

MO Dept. of Natural Resources

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site hosts public...

August 12, 2020

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site invites the public to attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. The meeting will take place at...

Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 111th Recruit...

August 12, 2020

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to...

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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site hosts public...

August 12, 2020

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site invites the public to attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. The meeting will take place at...

St. Joseph Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography

August 12, 2020

A St. Joseph, Missouri, man was charged in federal court today with producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography. Tyler Bradley Wirth, 31, was charged in a...

Resurfacing on Route 6 delayed

Resurfacing on Route 6 from U.S. Route 69 to the Muddy Creek Bridge just east of U.S. Route 65 in Trenton was delayed and will move into the city of Trenton beginning next...

Was Your Operation Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic? Apply...

Farmers and ranchers feed our state, our nation, and in fact, our world. You work long hours to provide essential resources for us all, and in these challenging times, I...

Colene (Lynch) Davis

Colene (Lynch) Davis, 91 of Chillicothe, MO passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m.,...

Brian Lee Cook, age 60, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 9th, 2020. Burial is in the Jamesport Memorial Cemetery, Jamesport. Arrangements are under the care and...

Gary Dewayne Holley

Gary Dewayne Holley passed away July 31, 2020 at his home. Funeral Services were held Monday, August 3, 2020 at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville, burial followed...

August 12, 2020

taken from The Flagler News The Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to do about their raccoon infestation. After much prayer and consideration, they...

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The Eggleston Report

August 12, 2020

by Representative J. Eggleston, District 2 THE HALL OF FAMOUS MISSOURIANS If you get a chance to go to Jefferson City and play tourist, you definitely have to stop...

Highlights with Hegeman

August 12, 2020

by Senator Dan Hegeman, District 12 CONTINUING TO FIND COMMON GROUND AGAINST VIOLENT CRIME The Missouri General Assembly is working toward solutions that may help curb...

THINKING OF YOU SHOWER

August 12, 2020

THINKING OF YOU SHOWER A “thinking of you” shower has been suggested for Leona Beechy who is taking treatments for cancer in Arizona. She will be there for...

Tri-C School Board Tax Rate Hearing August 20th

August 12, 2020

A tax rate hearing will be held on August 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the old gym at the school. The agenda is as follows: Call meeting to order; public comment; review tax...

Recipes From The Heartland

August 12, 2020

PIZZA SAUCE 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped finely 1/2 cup chicken broth Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes...

Recipes From The Heartland

GRILLED TENDERLOIN 1 whole beef tenderloin 2 sticks salted butter, melted and slightly cooled 3 tbsp. seasoned salt, more to taste 3 tbsp. lemon & pepper...

Tri-County R-VII School Menu

August 12, 2020

The Tri-County R-VII School Menu Summer Menu for the week of August 17-21. Breakfast: Monday-Breakfast pizza, fruit; Tuesday - Cereal, yogurt, fruit; Wednesday -...

Tri-C School Board Tax Rate Hearing August 20th

August 12, 2020

A tax rate hearing will be held on August 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the old gym at the school. The agenda is as follows: Call meeting to order; public comment; review tax...

Tri-C Board Sets Tuition Rate

August 12, 2020

The Tri-County School Board met in regular session last Thursday, August 6th in the old gym. Reports were given from the superintendent and principals. Under old...

Sports & Recreation

The Outdoor Journal

August 12, 2020

BLUE TAILED SKINKS by Kyle Carroll, Outdoor Specialist Most of us have seen these guys from time to time sunning on a rock, concrete or brick...

Bobwhite quail need habitat with a mix of grasses, wildflowers, and shrubby thickets to provide the food and shelter they need to thrive. Good brood rearing cover with insects to feed on and open ground for movement are especially important for brood rearing.

MDC Suggests Evaluating Late-Summer Habitat to Help Quail

August 12, 2020

MDC SUGGESTS EVALUATING LATE-SUMMER HABITAT TO HELP QUAIL Bobwhite quail need quality places to feed, rear young, and hide from predators. The...

The Outdoor Journal

THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT by Kyle Carroll, Outdoor Specialist You may not have heard of the Great American Outdoors Act, but congress...

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University & College News

NCMC Offering Free Dual Credit to Qualifying High School Students

August 12, 2020

Beginning Fall 2020, North Central Missouri College is offering up to six free dual credit hours of tuition per semester to students who qualify and meet eligibility for...

North Central Missouri College Return to Fall Guidance

North Central Missouri College recently announced their guidance for the Fall 2020 semester regarding COVID-19 prevention and exposure. Return to fall plans include...

NCMC Organization Fair

North Central Missouri College’s annual Organization Fair will be held on Monday, August 17th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19...

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