At the May 1 meeting of the Pickering City Council, discussion was held on the $6,000 water bill of the Pickering Christian Church parsonage. The council waived the sewer fee on the almost 400,000 gallons of water. Public Water Supply District No. 1 waived $3,700 of the $6,000 bill. City Clerk Milt Sovereign said he
The NFL draft concluded this past weekend after 253 players representing 37 states and two countries were picked during seven rounds. This per-capita map displays the Pigskin Cult or Deep South producing the greatest number of elite football players. Two conferences, the ACC and SEC, accounted for 38 percent of the players drafted. The New
Nodaway County law enforcement officers have been busy conducting arrest warrant service after a grand jury handed down 11 indictments against persons alleged to have distributed drugs during a multi-agency investigation that started in the fall of 2016. The sales allegedly involved marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription drugs. The investigation involved an undercover operative who
A letter of understanding was signed by new City Attorney Taryn Henry and the City of Hopkins at the May 1 council meeting. Henry attended the meeting and several ongoing legal matters were discussed. City Clerk Dee O’Riley is going to email Henry a copy of the city ordinances. One of the first matters Henry
Deryk Jon Degase, 8, Maryville, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at SSM Hospital, Maryville. Funeral services will be 10 am, Thursday, May 4 at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial will follow at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, also of Maryville. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, May 3, at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials can be directed
Mary Alice Coleman, 77, Savannah, died Monday, May 1, 2017, at her home. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am, Thursday, May 4 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Wednesday, May 3 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials may be sent to
James “Jimmy” L. Kochenderfer Jr., 56, died Wednesday, April 24, 2017. A celebration of life will be held from 5-7 pm, Saturday, May 13 at UCP, 3303 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph. Donations go towards a memorial brick wall being built within UCP. Online condolences may be made to pricefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of
The second annual Art, Rhythm and Brews (ARB) will be from 7 to 11 pm, Friday, May 19 on the Maryville Downtown Square. Sponsored by the Maryville Public Arts Committee (MPAC), the festivities include three stages of live music with at least six performers and bands. Attendees will be able to sample food from local
The Memory Cafe will be held from 10 to 11 am, Thursday, May 11 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. The cafe is open to people with memory loss and their care partners to enjoy a social outing. Reservations are welcome, but are not required. To register or for more
The Burlington Jct. citywide cleanup will begin with door-to-door pickup at 7 am, Thursday, May 11. The cleanup is for household items, white goods and other trash that isn’t included in the weekly-generated trash category. If in need of assistance, call 660.725.4514 by Tuesday, May 9. Citizens are asked to call 800.638.8492 prior to May
