03-28-2024 Post Telegraph

Lopez out as sheriff

He won election by one vote in the 2020 election, had not filed for a second term.

Spencer named interim sheriff

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo. You can add the word “former” to “Mercer County Sheriff Jose Lopez.”

That’s because Lopez is officially not the sheriff.

Mercer County Clerk Judy Hamilton, in an email Monday

morning, told the Post-Telegraph that the Mercer County Commission received a notice of resignation from Lopez effective Saturday.

After a scheduled closed session during Monday morning’s meeting, commissioners named Jeffrey Spencer as interim sheriff. No information about him was available as of noon Monday.

Lopez, a deputy sheriff, won

election during the November 2020 general election. He defeated the late Jimmy See, then a fellow deputy, by one vote during the August 2020 Republican primary. He had no Democratic opposition in the November election.

Last July, Lopez sued Mercer County and its three commissioners in a salary dispute. He and his attorney dismissed the lawsuit on Feb. 28.

School board races, Mercer city issues highlight ballot

All area school districts have board elections next Tuesday (April 2). Mercer wants to change election rule, impose 5% telecommunications tax. Water district has $3 million bond issue on the ballot

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

All six school districts that have property in Mercer County will have board of education elections, the city of Mercer will have two issues and two city council positions for voters to decide, and Public Water Supply District #1 (PWSD #1)

has a multi-million dollar bond issue on the ballot when Mercer County voters head to the polls next Tuesday (April 2) for the annual spring election.

Boards of education

The Princeton R-5 school board ballot has four men running for two positions. Incumbent Blake Boxley filed for another term, and R-5 residents Chet Ellsworth, Danny Derry and Seth Renfro are running as well.

Five persons are running for two spots on the North Mercer County R-3 school board, in-

FCCLA team second in Missouri

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cluding current members Makella Hagan and Ervin Taff. Montana Holt, Phillip T. Huffman and Amanda Martin also filed for the board.

Three men are on the ballot for two positions on the Cainsville R-1 board - Shane Vaughn, Ed Mercer and Bart Skroh. Two other persons, Andrea Cain and Colton Nelson, have filed as write-in candidates, according to a Facebook post.

Three women have filed for two seats on the Newtown-Har-

See April 2 election, Page 4

Ribbon cutting held for new Princeton business

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Some of the younger kids at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s Easter egg hunt Saturday stayed close to their parents. This little fellow had other ideas, however, and had his own stash of the candy-filled plastic eggs.

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The Princeton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon for the town’s newest business, Allegory Books and Games, located on the northwest corner of the downtown square. Michelle Raymond (center) worked the large ceremonial scissors; she and her husband Emmett own the business.

Princeton High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members Kelsey Goodin (from left), Grace Kelly and Addilyn Henke finished second and received a Gold rating in Chapter in Review Portfolio during the recent State FCCLA Convention.

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Harrison County Central Dispatch is currently accepting applications for Communications Officers! Varying shifts open, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The abilities to multitask and pay attention to detail are a must. We will train the right candidate! Requirements:

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BASEBALL: Princeton plays, defeat first Class 1 foe of the season

Tigers control Newtown-Harris

Thomas, Krohn get two hits each, Holt, Thomas combine for 5 RBI

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo After playing three bigger-class schools to start the season, Princeton baseball faced its first Class 1 opponent last Thursday (March 21), and the Tigers took an 8-2 decision over Newtown-Harris.

Princeton (3-1) scored half its runs in the bottom of the first inning. Kelby Thomas scored on a wild pitch, and later Talan Holt hit a 2-RBI single to make it 3-0. Cooper Boxley hit a sacrifice fly for the

inning’s final tally for a 4-0 Tiger lead.

Newtown-Harris, the host school in a co-op with Grundy County (the schools co-op all their sports, and host diffferent ones), got two unearned runs in the top of the second to cut its deficit in half, but the Tigers got pairs of runs in the third and fourth frames to put the game out of reach.

In the third, Thomas hit a 2-out, 2-RBI double for a 6-2 Princeton lead. In the fourth, Gavin Power hit an RBI triple to make it 7-2, and Talan Holt followed with a sacrifice fly to score courtesy runner Judd

Henke for the final 8-2 margin.

Clay Evans threw the first six innings, giving up two unearned runs and two hits, while striking out seven.

Landon Krohn and Thomas each got two hits for Princeton. Holt finished with three RBI and Thomas had two RBI. Krohn and Henke each scored twice.

The Tigers, in their first three games, played Class 2 teams in Tri-County and Penney (Hamilton) plus Class 3 Mid-Buchanan. Princeton was scheduled to play East

See Tiger baseball, Page 6

Tiger track teams compete in Chillicothe Time Trials

No points awarded in annual outdoor start to the high school track season

PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

CHILLICOTHE, Mo Traditionally, the first outdoor meet for Princeton track and field teams takes place during the annual Chillicothe Time Trials, a non-scoring meet that allows coaches to see what kind of depth they have.

Here are the top-10 finishes Tiger athletes turned in last Tuesday (March 19) during the 2024 Chillicothe Time Trials:

No points for Mercer at Early Bird

Princeton Post-Telegraph

GRANT CITY, Mo Mercer’s track program began the 2024 season with a scoreless day at the Worth County Early Bird last Thursday (March 21).

With the track events held on a 6-lane track, only six places were scored in any event.

Mercer’s girls had three top10 finishes. Gracie Rogers, Makenzie Hagan, Maddi Fisher and Peyton Wells were seventh in the 4x400 relay and ninth in the 4x200.

Sari Rogers finished ninth in the discus.

Mercer’s boys had no top-10 finishes.

GIRLS

100: 4. Alyvia Enright, 13.74 seconds; 5. Mikaylee Henke, 13.94; 7. Kadence Power, 14.14; 10. Danielle Bears, 14.24.

200: 4. Henke, 29.64; 5. Enright, 30.44; 7. Power, 31.84; 10. Riley Clark, 32.54.

400: 6. Power, 1:15.14; 9. Clark, 1:19.34; 10. Henke, 1:20.84.

800: 4. Kassidi Alderson, 3:16.15; 6. Hailee Hein, 3:40.80.

1600: 2. Katie Bauer, 7:03.49.

3200: 2. Bauer, 16:06.31.

100 high hurdles: 2. Bears, 18.14.

300 low hurdles: 2. Bears, 54.74.

Long jump: 8. Power, 13 feet, 111/4 inches; 9. Clark, 13-11/2.

Triple jump: 6. Enright, 27-31/2; 8. Addison Wyatt, 25-73/4.

Discus: 10. Kaydence Stockman, 6111.

Shot put: 8. Starla Bass, 27-8

BOYS

100: 5. Gavin Stockman, 11.94; 7. Corbin Powell, 12.04; 10. Ethan Rhoades, 12.24.

200: 7. Stockman, 25.24; 8. (tie) Rhoades, Powell, 25.44.

400: 4. Powell, 58.44; 5. Caden Weathington, 1:00.64; 6. Stockman, 1:00.94; 7. Rhoades, 1:01.84; 9. Nico Rubio, 1:04.84; 10. Kole Lewis, 1:15.74.

High jump: 3. Powell, 5-3.

Long jump: 3. Rhoades, 17-93/4.

Triple jump: 5. Kolton Schurke, 3211.

Pole vault: 3. (tie) Judd Henke, 9-61/4

Shot put: 8. Hunter Lowrey, 38-71/2

PRESTON COLE/Princeton Post-Telegraph Princeton catcher Gavin Power hit an RBI triple in the fourth inning of the Tigers’ 8-2 win over Newtown-Harris last Thursday (March 21).

OBITUARIES

Nadine Thompson Cainsville, Mo.

Nadine Ruth (Meinecke) Thompson, 95, of Cainsville, Mo., died at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with family at her side.

Nadine will always be remembered for her love, kindness, graciousness, sense of humor, making everyone feel welcome and her beautiful smile.

Nadine was proceeded in death by her mother, Bessie Virginia Meinecke; her father, Robert Burl Meinecke; and her husband of 50plus years, Robert Cordle Thompson.

Nadine is survived by her daughters, Dianna Morehouse (fiancé, Bob Washburn), Cainsville, Norma Thompson (husband, John Thompson), Branson, Mo., Linda Mattinson (husband, Les Mattinson), Cainsville and Sandra Benak (husband. Tom Benak), Cedar Falls, Iowa.

She is survived by two grandchildren, Marissa Mattinson (fiancé, Kodie Smith), Cainsville and Jeremy Mattinson, Athens, Mich.; and four great-grandchildren.

Kyler Vail, Karly Bennett, Karson Bennett and MacKenzie Bennett of Cainsville.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, March 16 at Cainsville First Christian Church. Interment was at Zoar Cemetery, Cainsville.

Donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or a charity of your choice, sent to Bethany Memorial Chapel, 1000 N. 25th Street, Bethany, MO 64632.

Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchapel.com.

CAINSVILLE

MELANIE CHANEY

Herman and Melanie Chaney took their granddaughters Lakelynn and Lilah Chaney to their uncle George and aunt Nancy Chaney’s home to celebrate an early Easter on Saturday, March 23.

Isaac and Shyanne Chaney took Shaylynn Begley out for her birthday on March 24 to race go-karts in Chillicothe.

Kenny and Barb McLain met Chris Six at Bethany on Wednesday, March 20 for lunch. Chris was here from Oklahoma visiting her mother, Mina Hickman.

Spring pictures at Cainsville R-1 will be March 27. If anyone is interested let the school know. There is a baseball game st Cainsville on March 28. There will be no school March 29 or April 1.

Please send me some news for next week. Happy Easter and have a great week!

DIVISION II

CIRCUIT COURT

Judge Matthew Krohn

NOTES: Persons listed in this report are Missouri residents unless otherwise noted. Addresses shown are those of the defendants on the day their cases were heard.

Tuesday, March 19

• State vs. Greg D. Bellinger, Centerville, Iowa: Bellinger did not appear for a sentencing hearing involving his conviction for Class A misdemeanor failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. He was represented by his attorney. Sentencing was scheduled for 1 p.m., but due to a conflict for the attorney, a continuance was requested for good cause, and granted. Cause continued to May 7 at 1:15 p.m.

• State vs. Joseph Bellow, Mercer: Bellow appeared on two counts Class D felony stealing ($750 or more). He waived arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for April 16 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status.

• State vs. Joshua Gott, Trenton: Gott appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of violation of order of protection for an adult. The prosecuting attorney spoke with Gott’s attorney by phone. At his request, cause continued to May 7 at 1:30 p.m.

for a plea or trial setting.

• State vs. Wendy Mitchell, Bethany: Mitchell appeared for a payment review hearing on her conviction on charges of Class A misdemeanor delivery or possession of an item at a county or private jail or correctional center which prisoner is prohibited from receiving, and Class B misdemeanors of driving while intoxicated, operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, causing immediate threat of an accident. She paid $600 toward her fines and costs. At her request, cause continued to May 21 at 9 a.m. to check payment.

• State vs. Alva Moore, Mercer: Moore did not appear on a Class A misdemeanor charge of second-degree harassment. On the Court’s motion, cause continued to April 16 at 10 a.m. The circuit clerk sent Moore a letter informing him of his new court date.

• State vs. Jeremy Stamper, Princeton: Stamper appeared in custody for a hearing on a Class A misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance (second or subsequent offenses). He waived arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for April 16 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting. He was ordered to report to the Mercer County Sher-

iff’s Office for fingerprinting before leaving the courthouse.

Stamper also appeared in custody for a motion hearing to revoke his parole for his 2021 convictions for two Class A misdemeanor peace disturbance (second or subsequent offenses). At his request, cause continued to April 16 at 9 a.m. for a probation violation hearing.

April 2 election

From Page 1

ris R-3 school boardHolly Fairley, Katie Ireland and Donna Todd.

Three persons are running for the two open positions on the South Harrison R-2 board - Richard Smith, Kelsey McCall and Terry Daniel.

The Spickard R-2 district is actually holding two board elections.

Two women, Ruth Ann Shipps and Melody Chapman, are running for the two open seats.

But no one filed for a two-year unexpired term, meaning the seat will be filled by write-in votes. That also means the Spickard district has to hold an election for the full terms, even though the number of candidates - Shipps and Chapmanequal the number of open seats.

All the full terms being decided are for three-year terms.

City of Mercer Mercer residents will decide the fate of two is-

sues.

The City Council is asking voters to approve the elimination of elections if the number of candidates matches the number of open positions.

Mercer has two council seats open but only one person, Gage Porter, has filed for a two-year term.

The council has placed another issue on the ballot. It’s a 5% “business license tax” on all telecommunications providers that operate inside the city limits. The 5% tax would apply to the gross receipts received from Mercer businesses.

Water district

PWSD #1 has placed a $3 million bond issue on the ballot. Its purpose, if passed, is to extend and improve the district’s waterworks system. The district has a “Q&A” type of ad in this newspaper; it ran last week and appears on Page 8 of this week’s Post-Telegraph

Two men are running for two, three-year terms on the district’s board in two sub-districts, 1 and 5. Both are running unopposed.

Results of the election will appear on our April 11 edition.

MERCER CO. FOOD PANTRY

Located in the basement of Princeton United Methodist Church.

Second and fourth

Tuesday: 9-10:30 a.m.

Other Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Open house held at Russ Derry Practice Facility

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TRENTON, Mo. The new Russ Derry Practice Facility on the main campus of North Central Missouri College was opened for the community to tour on March 15. Over 150 people came through to see the indoor space where the Pirate baseball and softball teams are able to practice year-round. The 120-foot by 84-foot practice area is turfed with four hitting tunnels and allows for multiple practice stations.

In addition to the practice area are restrooms, locker rooms, front vestibule, and the Russ Derry Memorial Room. Artwork designed by Mike Baugher with Five Points Creative Studio showcasing Derry’s professional baseball career and personal life as a graduate of Princeton High School is on display in the Russ Derry Memorial Room. Derry’s family has also provided memorabilia and artifacts from his illustrious baseball career and time growing up on the family farm in Mercer County. Former NCMC Foundation board member, scholarship donor, and Trenton Junior College faculty Nan Carter is also honored in this room.

NCMC Athletics staff and student athletes were on hand to answer questions about their programs and what this new facility means to them.

“Now that the Lady Pirates are all able to practice together (in the Russ Derry Practice Facility), I have noticed a stronger bond and comradery than in the past,” said softball

coach Sara Van Dyke.

“This facility is already making a positive impact on our season.”

A ribbon cutting was held at 12:30 p.m. with the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. “We thank the Trenton Chamber for being a part of the open house and all that they do for the community,” commented NCMC Foundation executive director Alicia Endicott.

“While this facility is not open to the general public, we did want everyone to see it and celebrate those who helped make it possible, including members of Russ Derry’s family.” Judy Derry Mahoney cut the ribbon for the facility and answered many questions about her father.

The Russ Derry Practice Facility is a dedicated space for NCMC baseball and softball programs and is not available for public use.

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North Central Missouri College softball and baseball players are using the new Russ Derry Practice Facility during bad weather. An open house was held March 15 for the facility that is named after Princeton native and former Major League Baseball player Russ Derry.

SCHOOL FOOD

All menus subject to change.

PRINCETON

Breakfast is available to all students. It is served with a choice of 1% white milk or skim chocolate milk. Cereal is available as an option every day except where noted. Fruit and juice are available every day. Nutri-grain bars are available on select days.

Monday, April 1: no school.

Tuesday, April 2: pancakes, sausage patty.

Wednesday, April 3: breakfast pizza.

Thursday, April 4: scrambled eggs.

Friday, April 5: biscuits, sausage gravy.

Lunch is served with the choice of 1% fat-free white milk or fat-free chocolate milk. Students in grades K-5 have the choice of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or the menu entree. Students in grades 6-12 have the option of a chef salad or the entree every day unless noted. All bakery items are whole wheat or whole grain. Fruit is served with lunch.

Monday, April 1: no school.

Tuesday, April 2: teriyaki chicken or grilled chicken patty, brown rice, egg roll.

Wednesday, April 3:

cooks’ choice soup and sandwich, vegetables.

Thursday, April 4: spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, green beans, cottage cheese, Texas toast.

Friday, April 5: hamburger or hot dog, french fries, macaroni salad, dessert.

MERCER

Breakfast is served with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Cereal is an optional entree.

Mondays: egg entree. Tuesdays: cereal, toast. Wednesdays: breakfast roll. Thursdays: sausage, pancakes. Fridays: biscuits, gravy.

Lunch is served with milk. A salad bar and fruits and vegetables are available every day, except where noted. Students in grades PK-6 will have the choice of option A or a chef salad. Students in

grades 7-12 will have the choice of either option or a chef salad.

Monday, April 1: no school.

Tuesday, April 2: no school.

Wednesday, April 3: a) fish filet; b) tenderloin sandwich with fries.

Thursday, April 4: a) deli sandwich; b) chicken sandwich; chips.

Friday, April 5: a) turkey sandwich; b) Italian sub; sun chips.

CAINSVILLE

Breakfast is served with fruit, juice, and milk.

Mondays: breakfast burrito, cereal, toast. Tuesdays: french toast with syrup and peanut butter, turkey sausage. Wednesdays: cereal, toast, hash brown patty, scrambled eggs. Thursdays: pancake, turkey

sausage. Fridays: biscuits, gravy.

Lunch is served with milk. Fruits and vegetables are available every day, and students are required to have at least one cup of either on their tray.

Monday, April 1: no school.

Tuesday, April 2: burritos, Spanish rice.

Wednesday, April 3: pulled pork sandwich, green beans.

Thursday, April 4: hot ham and cheese, corn.

Friday, April 5: chicken nuggets, french fries.

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Bailey named to FRS board

Special to the Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo. GRM Networks Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Bailey has been appointed to the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Board of Directors. FRS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that was established in 1994 by NTCA - the Rural Broadband Association. FRS acts as its philanthropic arm by supporting rural telecom companies and their communities, consumers and policymakers with educational information, scholarship opportunities and programming.

“Programs administered by the Foundation for Rural Service cover a wide range of areas that are critical to rural commu-

nities,” said Bailey. “FRS programs positively impact rural America through telehealth and economic development as well as engaging and educating our policymakers. GRM Networks partners with FRS to offer leadership experiences and scholarship opportunities to area youth whose parents or legal guardians are members of our cooperative. Our FRS partnership also offers our communities grant opportunities through the FRS Community Grant Program.”

Bailey, along with other board members, will provide leadership and direction shaping these philanthropic and educational programs.

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GRM Networks CEO Mitchell Bailey has been named to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Rural Service.

Lineville council OKs plan for new post office

Town’s library closed, addition sought at Community Building

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

LINEVILLE, Iowa A new post office could be in the town’s future, following action taken by the Lineville City Council during its March 11 meeting.

The five council members who participated in the discussion decided to close the town’s small library, located inside the Lineville Community Building, and build an addition to the building that could house the post office.

City Clerk Brandy Shriver presented the council with the estimate she’d received for an addition to the library if the city decided to try to renovate it in the hope of moving the post office from its current location on the northeast corner of the square. The estimate for labor, concrete and

materials: $25,033.61.

The group voted 5-0 to close the library and proceed with the addition and any other renovations necessary to construct the building. The city will attempt to get a couple more estimates and firm up everything the council wants done so that the project can get started.

In the meantime, the community is invited to visit the library and take any and/or all the books they want through April 30. Persons are asked to bring their own boxes or sackss to take the books home.

Other items

• Shriver presented the monthly fund balance report for March. Income was $13,465.60 in governmental funds and $31,126.95 in utility funds. Expenses were $9,180.28 in governmental funds and $19,869.65 in utility funds. The usual transfers of $1,45 were made.

• Bills totaling $31,561.10 were approved for payment.

• Water/wastewater superintendent Kevin Nickell told the council he’d found a riser in the meter pit at 212 West Third that was shattered when the property owner had her driveway cleared of snow. Shrinkage was reported at 13.01%.

• Shriver explained to the council why construction materials and windows weren’t allowed on “Big Trash Day.” She said the city could always place a roll-off on the square on that day to allow people to put those items only in.

She also said “Big Trash Day” would have to change in 2025, in that instead of big trash being

picked up at each residence, the trash company wants the city to have a roll-off on the square that each resident can fill. Once the roll-off is full, the city would call and have another roll-off brought in, with the full one being picked up.

• Mayor Jack Shields said West Line Street needed gravel. Councilman Tom Shriver said he’d received an estimate for patching the bad spot at the bottom of West Third Street. Including cutting out the asphalt and pouring 6-inch thick concrete on a 19-foot by 80-foot pad with rebar on 2.5 feet, the estimate was for $15,200. Shields said

See Lineville post office, Page 7

MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER

National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: Monday, March 25, 7 a.m.

Thursday, March 28: Sunny, warmer; 62/41

Friday, March 29: Partly sunny, windy; 70/46

Saturday, March 30: Mostly sunny; 67/42

Sunday, March 31: Partly sunny, 30% chance; 64 Forecasts reflect daytime high, followed by overnight low. Weather forecasts change often. Check local radio, weather radio, or the NWS website (www.weather.gov) for updates.

Tiger baseball From Page 3

Harrison, the Cainsville/Ridgeway/Mercer co-op, on Monday (March 25) in Cainsville.

OFFENSE - Hits: Kelby Thomas 2, Landon Krohn 2, Clay Evans, Gavin Power, Talan Holt, Noel Schreffler, Evan Houck, Chase Evans. 2B: Clay Evans, Thomas. 3B: Power. RBI: Holt 3, Thomas 2, Power, Cooper Boxley. Runs scored: Krohn 2, Judd Henke 2, Thomas, Clay Evans, Schreffler, Houck. Walks: Krohn 2, Power 2, Boxley 2, Houck. Hit by pitch: Clay Evans, Houck. Stolen bases: Houck 2, Clay Evans, Schreffler, Holt.

PITCHING - Clay Evans: 6 innings, 2 runs (2 unearned), 2 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts, 3 hit batters; Hunter Lowrey: 1 inning, 0 runs, 0 hits, 2 hit batters. Princeton 7, Tri-County 3 at Jamesport, Mo.

Monday, March 18

Down 3-2 after 6 innings, the Tigers scored 5 runs in the top of the seventh inning against the Tri-County/ Gallatin co-op.

HITTING - Hits: Clay Evans 3, Krohn, Power, Boxley. 2B: Krohn. RBI: Evans 2, Krohn 2, Boxley. Runs scored: Thomas 2, Evans 2, Schreffler, Houck, Henke. Walks: Thomas 2, Schreffler, Evans, Houck. Hit by pitch: Power. Stolen bases: Holt.

PITCHING - Power: 4 innings, 1 run (unearned), 0 hits, 7 walks, 10 strikeouts; Boxley: 3 innings, 2 runs (2 earned), 3 hits, 6 walks, 5 strikeouts.

Mid-Buchanan 4, Princeton 0 at Faucett, Mo.

Tuesday, March 19

OFFENSE - Hits: Thomas, Krohn, Power, Holt. 2B: Krohn. Walks: Boxley. Hit by pitch: Power. Stolen bases: Holt.

PITCHING - Krohn: 5 innings, 3 runs (0 earned), 2 hits, 4 walks, 12 strikeouts, 2 hit batters; Thomas: 1 inning, 1 run (unearned), 1 hit, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts.

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Princeton Junior/Senior HS announces honor rolls for third quarter

Special to the Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo. Princeton R-5 Junior/Senior High School has announced its honor rolls for the third quarter of the 2023-24 academic year.

Seventh Grade “A”

Shayden Berndt, Ainsley Cowan, Brodie Ellsworth, Jozie Estes, Trey Francis, Aalayah Hofius, Annie Martin, Aniston Power, Mary Jane Renfro, Mackenzie Willett.

Seventh Grade “B”

Brooklyn Besco, Ben Campbell, Adysen Girdner, Lucas Girdner, Addi Illg, Brileigh Summers, Ethan VanGenderen. Eighth Grade “A”

Rachel Bass, Emzlie Bauer, Ellie Guilkey, Maryn Illg, Jacob Ormsby, Melody Perez, Coley Power, Maddox

Tipton, Bowe Ussery, Mitchell Walker, Randy Wilson.

Eighth Grade “B”

Shannon Devine, Stephanie Escorcia, Hector Garcia, Alexis Schurke, Gavin Tatum, Max Walkup, Kyle Wright.

Freshmen “A”

Kassidi Alderson, Evan Boxley, Chase Evans, Hailee Hein, Judd Henke, Mikaylee Henke, Kash Holt, Gracie Mitchell, Kaydence Stockman, Loren Stubbs, Caden Weathington, Hudson Wilson. Freshmen “B”

Lincoln Berndt, Riley Clark, AJ Dowling, Remi Lewis, Hunter Lowrey, Sawyer Oesch, Lyle Pollard, Kolton Schurke, Addison Wyatt.

Sophomores “A”

Elijah Bauer, James Bauer, Lauren

Cunningham, Alyvia Enright, Damian Houk, Brekk Illg, Macey Johnson, Kole Lewis, Andrea Lotz, James Mason, Emily Oswalt, Annabelle Otero, Hayes Power, Kadence Power, Celia Stiles, Markus Templeton, Kaylynn Whipple, Aubrea Willett.

Sophomores “B”

Abbey Hullinger, Cypress Johnson, Lance Montgomery.

Juniors “A”

Ryker Allen, Starla Bass, Cooper Boxley, Mia Covey, Clay Evans, Jolena Gibson, Kelsey Goodin, Addy Henke, Maggie Hernandez, Molley Hickman, Caden Ingraham, Macey Lewis, Mercedes Luper, Ethan Rhoades, Randa Shahan, Mady Tipton, Marie Walker, Kara Winsett.

Construction of new arena cancels fair events

Special to the Post-Telegraph SEDALIA, Mo. Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore has announced that all events typically held in the State Fair Arena will be cancelled for 2024. This decision comes as a result of the start on construction of a new indoor facility set to replace the current venue on the fairgrounds.

“It saddens us that we won’t be able to host events like rodeo, bull riding, demolition derby, motocross, TT races and the antique, classic and garden tractor pulls,” Moore said in a statement

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Friday, March 15

last Thursday (March 21). “We value the partnership we have developed over the years with the organizers of these events and appreciate their patience and understanding as we move forward with the new arena build. This project represents a significant investment in the fair’s future, and we can’t wait to welcome these events and more back once construction is complete.”

Construction of the new indoor State Fair Arena marks an exciting chapter for the Missouri State Fair, the city of Sedalia

• Richard Tharp et al to Jacob Wise.

Monday, March 18

• Brandon Hawk to G&L Acres LLC.

• Greg L. Linder et al to Carpenter Family Farms LLC (2 transactions).

• Greg L. Linder et al to J. Montgomery Properties LLC (2 transactions).

• Robert E. Walters Jr. to Carl Maddox.

• Robert E. Walters Jr. to John Babbit.

• Robert E. Walters Jr. to Richard McDonald.

Tuesday, March 19

• Adam Anderson to Grevland LLC.

• Dorian Montgomery to Dorian Montgomery.

• Brandon Casteel to Douglas Edward Biehn.

Thursday, March 21

• Beverly Ann Busby Fields to John McDwyer.

• William Damien Miller et al to William Damien Miller.

Juniors “B”

Hanna Allnutt, Roman Birge, Tyler Coffman, Daniel Hernandez, Malekai Livingston, Noel Schreffler, TJ Stark, Mason Van Gundy.

Seniors “A”

Jay Allen, Gracie Allnutt, Danielle Bears, Aidan Brown, Katie Chapman, Madisyn Clapham, Lauren Girdner, Talan Holt, Evan Houck, Grace Kelly, Landon Krohn, Alexzandrea Lawson, Hannah Meighen, Haley Oesch, Gavin Power, Nico Rubio, Faith Siemer, Kelby Thomas, Emma Walkup.

Seniors “B”

La’Kalynn Galloway, Tristan Girdner, Colby Hagan, Brendon Miller, Kayla Younger.

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and surrounding communities. The state-of-theart complex will provide a modern and versatile space for a wide range of events year-round and during the annual State Fair, from livestock shows to conferences, trade shows and community gatherings, among other multi-purpose uses. The state of Missouri has entered into a contract with Nabholz Construction to build the enclosed, climate-controlled are-

Moose on the loose

na which will measure approximately 140,000 square feet in size.

The new facility is expected to break ground this summer with an anticipated completion some time in 2026. Patrons are encouraged to stay updated on the construction progress after it begins through the Fair’s website and social media.

The Missouri State Fair, themed “Summer’s Best Story,” is Aug. 8-18, in Sedalia.

The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming attracts skiing enthusiasts from all over the world. It occasionally also draws a moose or two as was the case recently and as Ken Rynearson will testify. Ken and a few fellow skiers were pursued on the Jackson Hole slopes for quite a hair-raising moment by a moose who apparently got bored and took a turn for the better. However, a wildlife expert viewed a video tape of the encounter concluded the moose “doesn't really seem to be chasing anybody as much as just trying to kind of get out of the way.”

Lineville post office From Page 6 agreed unanimously to keep the current mowers.

he’d get another estimate before any decision was made.

Shriver also said that Justin Klein wants the donation he’d given to the city to put gravel on specific streets be put on the streets. Shields said he wouldn’t put gravel on the streets until he’s sure the snow is over.

• Councilman Jacob Snow had to leave the meeting for a fire call.

• Brandy Shriver asked the council if they wanted to continue using their current mower or put the work up for bids. They

• Brandy Shriver also told the council they need to set a date and time for the proposed tax levy hearing. The meeting has been scheduled for next Monday, March 25 at City Hall.

Editor’s note: Information for this report was taken from meeting minutes provided by City Clerk Brandy Shriver. All votes were unanimous, except where noted.

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Receives Silver rating at districts

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Seth Weathington, a Princeton High School junior, received a Silver rating for the tuba solo he performed at the MSHSAA District Solo and Small Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 16 at Central High School in St. Joseph.

COMMISSION MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

Monday, March 18

• Lance Stiles attended the meeting.

• Minutes of the March 11 meeting were approved.

• Bills were approved and paid.

• Time sheets and the March 15 payroll were approved.

• Commissioners received the resignation of Ron Hinds from the Mercer County Restitution Board. He has moved out of the county.

• Commissioners approved a retailers county liquor license for Shawn McNelly and Pamela McNelly, dba S&P Smokehouse (South

Lineville) for retail liquor by the drink.

• The 2024 Schedule 13 Miles Report was received from Union Pacific Railroad Company.

• Commissioners received a status report on all bridges from Howe Company LLC.

• Commissioners held the first reading of a petition to vacate Eclipse Place in Harrison Township.

• Fonda Shipley and Amy Cool with Serve Mercer County gave a report on their 2023 projects. They said they already have 20 projects lined up for the April 20 work day.

• Commissioners held a bid opening for BRO 01300281 (42), the Saline bridge in Lindley Township. Shannon Howe with Howe Company LLC was in attendance. Bids: Widel Inc., $582,847; MS Contract-

ing, $499,465; C&C Bridge and Concrete, $498,002; North Central Bridge, $512,339.87; Brookfield Box & Bridge, $447,186.50; MERA Excavating, $453,948.48.

Howe will review the bids and get back to commissioners.

Howe also discussed an easement needed for the next bridge project. There is a holdup with a landowner not wanting to grant an easement. Commissioner Cheston Easter contacted Adam Millburn about it.

• Glenn Miller, trustee for Morgan Township, spoke to commissioners about easements for rural water lines being replaced in township roads.

• Commissioners signed a letter of support for a grant Grundy Electric is seeking.