The Chillicothe Police Department reports a suspect was detained in reference to an assault in the 600 block of Saint Louis Street Wednesday afternoon, October 5th. A resident at the location had allegedly assaulted a worker. Emergency services treated the worker for injuries at the scene. The suspect was taken to the Hedrick Medical Center […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident on October 5th on a capias warrant on a probation violation. Thirty-one-year-old Steven Kyle Johnson was extradited from the Algoa Correctional Center on October 5th. His bond was set at $5,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for Division One of Grundy County […]
Homecoming royalty was crowned Wednesday night in Gallatin. The Homecoming Queen is Elle Copple and the King is Ethan Adkison. Both are seniors and the couple will reign over additional Homecoming activities. The parade, which begins at the school, rolls through Gallatin on Friday afternoon beginning at 1:55. Senior night recognition is scheduled for 5:30 […]
The announcement of the Missouri Day Parade Grand Marshal occurred when members of the Trenton Rotary Club were guests on KTTN’s Open Line. Scott Sharp is a member of the parade steering committee: It was recently announced that Trenton R-9 custodian Graham McVay will be retiring at the end of the current school […]
Two residents from South Carolina were injured Wednesday night when an accident involving two semi-trucks occurred three miles east of Chillicothe. One of the truck drivers, 56-year-old Jeffrey Taylor, and his passenger, 52-year-old Corinna Taylor, both of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina were taken by EMS to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe with moderate injuries. The […]
The Grundy County Museum will have a display in the fine arts area near the Rock Barn in Trenton during the Missouri Day Festival on October 14th and 15th. Spokesperson Barb Spencer says the display will be similar to the one at the festival last year. The museum plans to have yearbooks, genealogical records, and […]
The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group started in 2018 to assist county residents who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Spokesperson Cindy Jennings says that since the group began, it has helped more than 45 women and one man. The group’s main focus is to provide emotional support. The Breast Cancer Support […]
A plaque honoring a Rock Island Railroad employee was placed by the former train depot in Cameron nearly 100 years ago, and a sycamore tree was planted. Photographer Ron Tolen will be at the depot on October 10th at 3 pm to explain the significance of the plaque. Tolen says plaques honoring employees were placed […]
Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend informational meetings throughout the state to provide their input and comments and to ask questions about the park and its operations. Team members from both Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home and Locust Creek Covered Bridge state historic sites will be present to answer […]
A Milan man was injured when the motorcycle he drove hit a deer four miles west of Green City on Wednesday morning, October 5th. An ambulance took 40-year-old Jason Howard to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville with minor injuries. The motorcycle traveled east on Route N before striking the deer on the roadway. The […]
The Chillicothe Board of Adjustments meeting to be held Monday, October 3rd, was postponed due to the lack of a quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for October 11th at 5:30 pm. A public hearing will be held to consider a variance application by Cory and Leslie Minnis to build an ag structure with a setback […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Spickard man on a felony charge and a Humphreys woman on a technical probation violation on October 4th. Thirty-two-year-old Charles Lee Duncan has been charged with resisting or interfering with an arrest. His bond was set at $5,000 cash only with supervision by North Missouri […]
A Breckenridge man has been charged in Caldwell County with nine felony counts of third-degree child molestation involving a child less than 14 years of age. Thirty-four-year-old Damion Micah Bergen has also been charged with three counts of felony first-degree sexual abuse. He is to be held on no bond. A probable cause affidavit accuses […]
The Linn County Health Department will hold community flu shot clinics this month. They will be at the Walsworth Community Center of Marceline October 14th from 10 to 1 o’clock, Bucklin Community Center October 14th from 2:30 to 4 o’clock, Meadville Community Center October 19th from 9 o’clock to 10:30, and Purdin Community Center October […]
Linn County Prosecuting Attorney Shiante McMahon reports a man was found guilty on October 4th of two counts of first-degree child molestation in connection with events from 2013. Sentencing for Will Hoskins is scheduled for December 6th. The case was re-investigated by Sergeant Preston Sandner, formerly of the Brookfield Police Department and now with the […]
Grundy County Commissioners on Tuesday met with Ambulance Director Sarah Porter who reported Command One would be upgrading 911 communication equipment in the ambulances. Wiring issues have occurred in two of the ambulances. Porter said she contacted Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles to locate technicians to complete the work. It was noted both vehicles needing repairs were […]
Members of the City Council’s Administrative Committee on Tuesday night discussed potential changes to City of Trenton ordinances governing dangerous dogs and a separate section on confinement of dogs. Present were committee members Danny Brewer, Marvin Humphreys, and Glen Briggs plus City Administrator Ron Urton, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, City Attorney Tara Walker, Police Lieutenant […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education will discuss school improvement on October 6th. The board will meet in the school cafeteria at 6 o’clock that evening. The agenda also includes public comments involving the Community Club and an update by Jen Belvel, employee comments, the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, the career ladder, and field […]
The Spickard Special Road District Board and Spickard Board of Aldermen will meet next week. The Special Road District Board will discuss bids for equipment at its meeting at the Spickard Fire Station on October 10th at 6:30 in the evening. Other items on the agenda include equipment, sign installation, rock, and roads. The Spickard […]
A Fulton man faces two felonies in Livingston County after he allegedly stole a minivan and other items owned by Grand Oaks on October 3rd. Thirty-four-year-old Andrew John Orton has been charged with second-degree burglary and stealing a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $15,000 cash only, with no surety. An initial appearance in court […]
