Coronavirus
Hospital foundation starts program to feed caregivers, families
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Finding a way to meet two needs during the COVID-19 health crisis, a new program at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville will serve both caregivers and area restaurants. The Feed Your Family & Support Local Restaurants program started last week by the St. Francis Hospital Foundation will provide fresh meals for hospital…
Read MoreCDC offers face covering guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain such as the grocery store or pharmacy, but especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Not everyone has quilting fabric or a sewing machine and the CDC has taken that…
Read MoreLocal shop shifts gears to make free masks
MARYVILLE, Mo. — On any given day, Holly Kay Cronk and a few other intrepid cutters and sewers can be found at Ferluknat Farm creating free cotton face masks for anyone who wants one during the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of Sew Strong Together, a core group of skilled fabric enthusiasts, had no idea their…
Read MoreMosaic offers pandemic notes
Welcome to the fourth week of my COVID-19-related updates. I want to again thank the Maryville Forum for the opportunity to communicate directly with you, the reader. Consistent with previous messages, this pandemic is unprecedented. Things seem to be changing by the minute and we continue to plan, prepare and adapt for what may come…
Read MoreBearcat coach relates virus battle
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer performed a routine task on Sunday night he hadn’t been able to do in two weeks – getting his daughter, Mary Claire, into bed. The day before, he had received the OK from his doctor to return to normal day-to-day activities after surviving COVID-19…
Read MorePatterson: Restrictions could loosen by May
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Tom Patterson, the administrator of the Nodaway County Health Department, had encouraging words for social distancing efforts Tuesday, and said he could see people going back to work after the governor’s stay-at-home order expires on the 24th. “We’ve done well here in Nodaway County with social distancing, and people staying home as…
Read MoreLiberty Utilities to help communities in service areas
OAKVILLE, On. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp, parent company of Liberty Utilities and Liberty Power has announced a donation of $500,000 to support communities within its service territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liberty Utilities and Liberty Power service area includes some residents in Nodaway County and according to a company news release, the funds…
Read MoreNodaway County confirms third COVID-19 case
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Health Department announced Monday a third confirmed case of COVID-19. According to a release from health department director Tom Patterson, a woman age 30-39 tested positive, and is a household contact of another positive case. She is isolated in her private home. Patterson said in the release that if…
Read MoreMaryville senior builds robot to help hospital staff
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Ethan Stone, a senior at Maryville High School, decided he would put to good use his time out of school and robotics knowledge to create a robot that can help keep hospital staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. He reached out to Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville and met with Dr. Lisa…
Read MoreGov. Parson orders all Missouri schools remain closed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday afternoon an order for all Missouri public and charter schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year. According to a Facebook post from the governor’s office, this recommendation was made by working together with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education…
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