A crash occurred on Highway 11, approximately three miles west of Troy Mills, Missouri, on March 18, 2024, at 1:39 p.m. Alan B. Davis, a 72-year-old man from Kirksville, Missouri, was involved in a single-vehicle incident when his 2003 Toyota Camry veered off the road due to a medical event, leading to a collision with […]
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January unemployment figures rise across north Missouri counties
January unemployment rates are higher for several counties in this area. Grundy County’s rate is 4.2 percent, based on 166 persons receiving unemployment out of a civilian labor force of 3,960. December’s jobless rate for Grundy County was 2.9 percent. January 2023 had a rate of 3.2 percent. January rates in area counties range from […]
Chillicothe woman injured in southwest Missouri rollover crash
A rollover accident on Highway A, three miles south of Golden City, Missouri, resulted in minor injuries for a Chillicothe woman on the afternoon of March 17, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. when a 2011 Dodge Ram, driven by 40-year-old Cailin R. Dixon, swerved to […]
Trenton resident arrested in Adair County for probation violation
In a recent development, Brett Woolsey, a 29-year-old resident of Trenton, Missouri, was arrested by law enforcement authorities in Adair County on Saturday. Woolsey is currently facing a probation violation accusation and is expected to be returned to Grundy County on Monday, where he will be held in lieu of a $15,000 bond. Woolsey’s legal […]
Law enforcement finds missing woman in Trenton area
A woman reported as missing, and who was the subject of a law enforcement search Sunday afternoon, was located Sunday night according to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. It was 1:48 Sunday afternoon when the sheriff’s Department, Trenton Police, and Department of Conservation were searching the Thompson River area along the Mocking Bird Hill River […]
15-year-old teenager injured in Macon County car crash
In an incident reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a car crash occurred on the evening of March 17, 2024, leaving a teenager injured. The crash happened at approximately 7:55 p.m., two miles west of Clarence on Vine Street Road, within the jurisdiction of Macon County. A 2009 GMC Acadia, driven by 19-year-old Elijah […]
Two Injured in Highway 69 collision near Altamont
An accident involving two vehicles occurred on Highway 69 near Altamont, leaving two people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 10:08 a.m. on March 17, 2024, just west of Altamont near the ramp at 3600, approximately four miles from town. The collision involved a 2021 Subaru Impreza driven by […]
2024 Democratic Primary voting at Grundy County Courthouse on March 23
The 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary is set for Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. Voting will be held in the Grundy County Courthouse, 1st Floor Conference Room. Any registered voter is eligible to participate unless they are registered with another political party or voted in the Republican primary earlier in March. Voters must […]
Patrol reports 18 arrests in north Missouri between March 13 and March 17, 2024
In an enforcement effort spanning March 13 to March 17, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported a total of eighteen arrests across northern Missouri. Reasons for the arrests by the patrol include felony possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated (DWI) – alcohol, operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid […]
Two-car crash on Highway 6 sends 17-year-old Milan girl to hospital
A crash on Highway 6 in Novinger, in Adair County, resulted in the hospitalization of a 17-year-old girl from Milan, Missouri, on March 15, 2024, at around 4:50 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the incident involved a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu driven by the juvenile and a 1997 Dodge Pickup driven by 61-year-old […]
Driver from Bevier injured after swerving to avoid deer on Highway 63
In the early hours of March 17, 2024, a single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 63, approximately a quarter mile south of Excello, resulting in minor injuries to a 20-year-old woman from Bevier, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Patricia H. Watkins was driving a 2008 Saturn Aura southbound when she attempted to swerve […]
Outstanding recognition for Trenton’s music talents this weekend
In high school district music judging Saturday at St. Joseph, Trenton entries earning exemplary ratings included vocal solos by Isaac Bonta, Caleb Campbell, Sofia Currie, and Garrison Otto; and instrumental solos by Caleb Campbell, Shayla Chapman, Victor Markell, and Josh Truitt. A men’s double quartet from Trenton also received an exemplary rating. Trenton entries receiving […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of March 18, 2024
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of March 18-24. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned […]
Easter Egg hunts Set for Princeton and Jamesport
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will hold an Easter Egg-stravaganza next week. Activities will be at Levi Lowry Memorial Park on March 23. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 3 p.m. Three Easter egg hunts will follow. One for children four years old and younger will be at the tennis court at 3:15 p.m. One […]
Grundy County offers no-excuse absentee voting starting March 19
Grundy County Clerk Courtney Campbell reports no-excuse absentee voting will start March 19 for the April 2 Election. Absentee voting will be held at the county clerk’s office in the courthouse in Trenton during regular hours. The Grundy County Clerk’s Office will be open on March 30 from 8 a.m. to noon for absentee voting […]
Kansas City man faces charge of vehicle theft in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Kansas City man in Buchanan County on March 14 for a probation violation. Forty-seven-year-old Bevan James Bohm was returned to Grundy County. His original charges in Grundy County were the felonies of stealing a motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft and stealing $750 or more. His […]
NCMC Scholarship Program topic of Trenton Rotary Club meeting
The North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Scholarship Program was discussed at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on March 14. Alicia Endicott, NCMC Director of Development, and Kristi Varner, Scholarship Coordinator/Grant Writer, presented the program. NCMC has a scholarship endowment of more than $6 million. Last year, the endowment allowed the college to award 255 Foundation […]
A statement from the Livingston County Library
The Mission of the Livingston County Library is to provide quality materials and services that fulfill the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and comfortable. The Livingston County Library and the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library, as a branch location, wish to provide additional information […]
Court news for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court for Thursday, March 14, 2024
Among cases processed in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court: Spickard resident Amos Slabaugh pleaded guilty to two counts of 1st-degree assault or attempt, allegedly involving minor children last October. Judge Steve Hudson sentenced Slabaugh to consecutive terms of ten years on each count with the Department of Corrections. The prison time was suspended, […]
Missing Chillicothe teen found safe by local police
Chillicothe police report a missing teenage girl has been found and is safe. Authorities were seeking the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Kaileena Marie Brown, who had last been seen at 1420 Clay Street in Chillicothe Wednesday evening. When police announced the request for help, they described the girl as a “runaway” juvenile. In an […]