More than 190 segments of Missouri rivers, streams and lakes are impaired because of pollution from crop fertilizer, livestock waste and urban runoff. And without action, two University of Missouri professors say, more drinking water utilities might have to spend considerable sums to keep their water supplies healthy, raising rates for customers.
CHS stops accepting clothing donations temporarily The Brookfield High School StuCo has temporarily halted the collection of clothing donations while they move and reorganize the clothing supply room. They will notify the public when ready to start accepting donations.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to tighten oversight of projects that benefitted from Trump-era loosened water protections, but some projects including a controversial Georgia mine will likely be able to escape new scrutiny.
Kelly Jane Frazier, Chillicothe, has been charged with third-degree assault, third-degree assault involving a special victim, and resisting arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing. Frazier, 49, faces the charges after she allegedly pushed a man to the ground on Jan.
Marceline’s new Dollar General Market is said to be the largest in the state with approximately 12,480 square feet and will sell a variety of items including fresh produce and a larger selection of grocery and household items. Plans are for the store to open on Highway 5 just inside the Marceline City Limits in February. (Angie Talken/LINN COUNTY LEADER)
On Jan. 5, several weeks fate construction began the City of Brookfield officially announced a Fed Ex Distribution Center is coming to Brookfield. In Fall of 2021, the Brookfield City Council voted to annex the property located off of South Highway 11, just southwest of Walmart. City officials said “more information will follow, but we are very happy to inform the residents and surrounding area of this great news!” (Angie Talken/LINN COUNTY LEADER)
The Brookfield Post 4557 VFW Auxiliary held their quilt raffle drawing, Dec. 21, at the VFW Christmas party. Wendy Drummond Morris was the winner of the winter designed quilt. The auxiliary thanks all who bought a raffle ticket. Wendy Drummond Morris, center, is pictured with her new quilt and VFW Auxiliary members. (COURTESY)
Ongoing Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
The winners of the 2021 Patriots Pen Essay contest at Fr. McCartan School entitled “How Can I be a Good American?” instructed by Ms Rhonda McKenzie are: 1st Kylee Krumpelman; 2nd Molly Cross and 3rd Owen Thomas.
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers information about water assistance. What is LIHWAP and how can it help me? LIHWAP provides a one-time payment of up to $750 from October 1 through September 30, to help eligible households pay for their current or past due water and/or wastewater (sewer) bills, and disconnection and reconnection fees.