The second annual Linn County Extreme Bull Ride held June 1 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Brookfield brought in an even bigger crowd than last year. Keenan Switzer, Linn County Fair Board President, said there was an estimated 1,500 people at this year's event, topping the 1,300 from last year.
Eleven people died in traffic crashes over the 2022 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 27, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 30. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated 304 traffic crashes, with 115 injuries, 121 driving while intoxicated arrests were made along with 79 drug arrests.
American Red Cross Blood Drive June 6 An American Red Cross Blood drive is being held from 1:30-5:30 p.m., June 6 at the Walsworth Community Center, 124 E Ritchie St., Marceline. Wright Funeral Home 75th Anniversary Wright Funeral Home 75th Anniversary Celebration Wright Funeral Home, Brookfield, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a community celebration.
The Missouri FFA Association conducted officer-training workshops on the North Central Missouri College (NCMC) campus in Trenton on Wednesday, June 1. Approximately 200 Chapter FFA officers and advisors from high schools across northwest Missouri participated in the workshops.
Most producers in northwest Missouri never had the opportunity to work with or meet Eldon Cole. Eldon was a Livestock Specialist for University of Missouri Extension in southwest Missouri for 58 years. Eldon passed away in April of this year. He had tremendous impact on the beef industry of Missouri and will be greatly missed. In his last newsletter, he included an article on surviving tough times. I thought it was fitting to share his nuggets of wisdom.
Complete Family Medicine, a division of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, has acquired Advanced Medical Express Clinic (AMEC), located at 624 W Lockling Ave., in Brookfield. Mike Holtz, FNP-C, Vivian Hall, FNP-C, and the full team from AMEC will continue to serve the community where they have been providing care since 2014.
The True Blue Club met Thursday, May 19, in the home of Dorothy Crookshanks with Cheryl Maggart as assistant hostess. Devotion was several items about mothers. Roll call was "my most memorable time with my mother." Hostess gift and game prizes were won by Janet Meek. A card was sent to Connie Sallee. Next meeting will be lunch at a Chillicothe restaurant on June 16.
For the month of May 2022, Governor Mike Parson granted 18 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. Families have been or are in the process of being notified.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A suspected serial killer already charged in six killings in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas has been charged with first-degree murder in a seventh death. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced the new murder charge Friday against Perez Deshay Reed. Baker also charged Reed with one count of armed criminal action and two counts of fraud involving a credit or debit device.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance (MSA) invite anglers to test their fishing skills and pursue a “Smallmouth Slam” by fishing MDC’s 12 Special Management Areas for bass to receive related pins and medallions.