A Happy Birthday is wished for Andrea Meyers, Hank Parks on May 22, Haylee Howe, Easton Alexander on May 23, Lindsay Lightle, Rhonda Ackley, Karen Muck on May 24, Ethan Burnett, Nathaniel Finck, Betty Tharp, Makena Martin, Evelyn Solise Samenus on May 25, Tierann Dennis, Rick Evan Hammond, Kevin Holcer on May 26, Susan McLain, Gary Cooper on May 27.
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced recently that net general revenue collections for April 2023 declined 14.2% compared to those for April 2022, from $1.34 billion last year to $1.15 billion this year.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft recently announced the launch of a new County and Municipal Records Database created by the Missouri State Archives, a division within his office. Already containing more than 21,000 PDF images, this online resource now offers the public unprecedented access to 5,800 volumes and individual records from 87 of Missouri’s 114 counties, with more being added every week.
MaKayla Ratliff of Hale, was among a record number of students presenting scholarly work at Missouri Valley College’s Student Research Symposium on May 1. The twice annual event was held in MVC’s Malcolm Center.
Recently, Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox released public information about incidents, arrests and more as reported by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). INCIDENT REPORTS April 12 LCSO began an investigation on alleged stalking, harassment and violation of a protection order.
The Grand River Technical School hosted a mock accident twice on Tuesday, April 18 complete with a fly-in from a Life Flight helicopter. This event, which also includes roll-over and seat belt simulators, is designed to remind students of the consequences of driving while impaired.
While at Casey’s, 114 N. Pearl St.
Every spring one of my favorite things to do is walk the gardens and see how the plants faired the winter weather. I wasn’t disappointed with what I found this year.
Hometown Heroes is a way to honor our local Veterans of Livingston County. Banners featuring Veterans names, pictures and titles will be displayed on Washington street from mid-May to mid-November for two years. These banners are sponsored by local businesses and individuals. Whether the Veterans did war time or not, they are eligible for this program, with the only qualifications being the individual must be a Livingston County resident, or live here during their time of enlistment, or at least 5 years prior to time of filling out the program application. The program is ongoing, and applications are available on a first come first serve basis for those interested in being a featured Hometown Hero.
GRM Networks places great importance on the opportunity for higher education for rural youth. Each year, the company offers six scholarships to area high school students in Missouri and Iowa through the GRM Networks Scholarship Program. A combined total of $8,000 in scholarships was awarded this year.