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Marceline man charged with 20 sex crimes against children
Shane Allen Ware, 48, Marceline, was arrested Nov. 8 and has since been charged with 20 sex crimes against children.
Fuel Adjustment charge to change for Evergy Missouri West customers
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a tariff filed by Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West which will adjust the fuel and purchased power adjustment clause (FAC) charge on the bills of its electric customers.
GRTS awarded $400,000 DESE grant
Grand River Technical School (GRTS) has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded several Missouri Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with a grant to further support the important work that these programs do to ensure all Missouri students are prepared for success upon graduation and further contribute to developing Missouri’s workforce.
Holiday Happenings
GRAND RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST BAZAAR The Grand River Historical Society is hosting a hand-crafted Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on Dec. 3 in the basement of the Bethel AME Church in the Ron Wilder Traditional Arts Center - located directly across from the historical society.
Around Town Chillicothe
PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY A fundraising pancake breakfast is being held today from 7-10 a.m., at Applebee’s. The pancake and sausage breakfast is $7 per person.
Proposed legislation would extend postpartum coverage for moms
As legislative pre-filing opened on Dec. 1, Senator Elaine Gannon again filed legislation to extend postpartum coverage to new moms on Medicaid for one year. Despite broad support in the legislature, a similar proposal sponsored by Gannon hit roadblocks in the final weeks of the 2022 legislative session.
‘Gaslighting’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2022
manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful — is Merriam- Webster’s word of the year. Lookups for the word on merriam-webster.
Is a Roth IRA conversion right for you?
Depending on your situation, it might be appropriate to make some year-end financial moves. But there’s one in particular that may allow you to take advantage of the current investment climate while providing potential benefits far into the future.