Recipients in the area will receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture for clean energy projects, as part of an initiative to promote the use of renewable energy sources and enhance energy efficiency in agricultural settings. The funding is channeled through two main programs. Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, the Eagleville […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Lloyd Wayne Shaver, a 35-year-old resident of Trenton, on a capias warrant due to a probation violation and a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court. The arrest was made by Probation and Parole on April 23. Shaver is accused of violating his probation which stemmed […]
In recent proceedings within the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court: Judge Carrie Lamm Clark revoked probation for Ashley Nichole Wilson from Trenton and mandated a 60-day incarceration at the Grundy County Jail. Wilson was credited with four days already served. Originally charged with misdemeanor violation of an order of protection for an […]
A ceremony is scheduled for early next month in Sullivan County to initiate the deployment of fiber optics in rural Milan. NEMR, a telephone company based in Green City, received federal funding through the ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant. The event will take place on May 3 at 10 a.m. at a location on Highway 5, […]
The Highway Patrol has announced that it responded to a request for assistance following the discovery of human remains in a northeast Mercer County location. The Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control was called upon by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office to aid in the investigation. This request came shortly after 3 p.m. on […]
An accident occurred on Highway 24 west of County Road 285 in Carroll County, Missouri, on the morning of April 23, 2024. Gary L. Jacobs, 85, of Bosworth, Missouri, was seriously injured when his 2010 Buick Lucerne left the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, rotated, and ultimately rolled over. The Missouri State Highway Patrol […]
From April 20 to April 23, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported ten arrests across several counties in north Missouri. The individuals were apprehended on a variety of charges including driving while intoxicated, driving without a license, and failing to maintain lane discipline. Jason M. Smith of Oskaloosa, KS, was arrested on April […]
North Central Missouri College Trio Director Janet Pultz reported on Trio programs at the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting on April 23. She reported that NCMC’s Trio has 50 students from six high schools in the Upward Bound program. There are 160 college students from Trenton, Savannah, and online in Student Support Services. Additionally, there […]
Mayor Jackie Soptic of Trenton has officially proclaimed May 5-11, 2024, as Local Government Week. This week is dedicated to acknowledging the role played by local governments in enhancing community life throughout Missouri. During Local Government Week, Mayor Soptic encourages Missourians to join in activities and initiatives that highlight the importance of local governance and […]
A road accident on southbound Route-A near High Point Drive, about 4 miles south of Breckenridge, resulted in minor injuries to a woman and a juvenile on April 23, 2024, at around 1:50 p.m. Shirley M. Perry, 27, of Braymer, Missouri, was driving a 2012 Honda Odyssey when she became distracted by a passenger. The […]
The City of Gallatin is set to begin the process of hiring a new city administrator following the resignation of Lance Rains. Rains submitted his resignation to the Gallatin Board of Aldermen on April 22, citing his new role with the City of Cameron as the economic developer and planning and zoning coordinator, which he […]
Gatekeepers Grundy County will conduct its next prayer service on May 5, beginning at the gazebo in Sesquicentennial Park, Trenton, at 5 p.m. Participants will convene at the park before splitting into two groups, with one heading to Trenton City Hall and the other to the Grundy County Courthouse. The service will focus on prayers […]
The Grundy County Commission is inviting bids for two National Electrical Manufacturers Association 3R Class 250 outdoor communications cabinets, intended for use at county 911 sites. Each cabinet must feature a standard 19-inch rack and measure 78 inches high, 25 inches wide, and 25 inches deep internally. The design should include front and rear access […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two local and area residents on April 22. The Trenton Police Department apprehended Taylor Scott Groves, a 21-year-old from Trenton, for felony resisting arrest. This charge stemmed from an incident where Groves allegedly fled from police, significantly risking serious injury or death to others. Additionally, he […]
North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri, is pleased to announce that Dr. Joanna Anderson and Mike Poore will address the graduates at the commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2024. Dr. Anderson will speak at the morning ceremony at 9:00 a.m., while Mike Poore will take the podium in the afternoon session at 1:00 p.m. […]
From March 19 through April 17, the Building Inspector for Trenton, Wes Barone, conducted twelve building inspections. Of these, eleven were for rental properties, and one addressed a structure deemed dangerous. During this period, the city issued eleven permits, with eight related to building projects and three for right-of-way usage. Enforcement actions included six citations […]
Four addresses were added to the nuisance list during Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board. Declarations of a nuisance were approved for 1413 Main, 2415 Webster, 2418 Fisherman Road, and 2106 Mable. 712 Harris Avenue was moved to a certificate of existence of a dangerous building. It was reported that a […]
The Trenton Police Department reports a total of 25 nuisance incidents filed this year as of April 22, a rise from the 13 reported through March 25, however, this number shows a decrease from the 28 incidents reported from January through April 24, 2023. A detailed summary of nuisance complaints reveals that the majority this […]
The Trenton City Council, by way of a motion and a second, is requesting that the finance committee re-evaluate the recently defeated merit and years of service pay scale along with the employee position table. Councilman Tim Meinecke, who voted “no” at the council meeting two weeks ago, placed the topic on the agenda last […]
A collision on Route W, approximately 5 miles southwest of Lathrop, resulted in injuries on Monday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 11:11 a.m. when a northbound 2015 Ford F150 lost control in a curve and crossed into the southbound lane, colliding with a 2024 RAM 3500. The driver […]
