A 36-year old Dawn man, David Hughes, has been accused of Second Degree Assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with shots being fired last Wednesday night (September 5th) in Dawn.

The Trenton girl's tennis team continues to play superbly early in its 2012 season, rolling through the first full week of September in dominating fashion.

Green Hills Community Action Agency's womens health services program is planning to host their third annual women’s expo in Trenton.

A Brimson man was injured early Monday evening in a single vehicle accident at the western edge of Trenton. The Highway Patrol said 24 year old Rodney Hughs received MODERATE injuries.

Governor Jay Nixon today extended for 45 days, until November 15th, the state of emergency for Missouri he declared in July because of the heat, fire risk and prolonged drought impacting the state.

The Princeton City Council has lifted a ban on outdoor watering that had been in effect because of dry conditions.

Topics included a grant for a farmer's market structure; financial pledges for the transportable bleachers; creation of an ordinance protecting protesters and the public; a development company seeking tax credits for a proposed housing project renovation; two new businesses; and requests for information from prospective businesses.

The Foundation Trust for Trenton High School, Incorporated held its annual meeting on Sunday and re-elected officers, made plans for the 2013 reunion and approved a request for equipment.

Just before midnight, Livingston County received a 9-1-1 call from a Dawn resident about a shooting that had just taken place in Dawn. A deputy (Chris Mueller) and a Highway Patrol Trooper responded along with Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services.

Four separate traffic accidents during the day Wednesday resulted in eight persons injured. Each was investigated by the Highway Patrol with two in Livingston County, one in Mercer County, and one in Clinton County.

Attorney General Chris Koster announced on Monday that "The Conversion Doctor" and its owner, Eric Graham of Gallatin, will pay over $37,000 ($37,829) to settle allegations that it sold business improvement products to consumers but failed to provide the products.

The Trenton Middle School softball team won the Hamilton Tournament played on Saturday. The girls defeated Gallatin 7-1, Cameron 16-1, and beat the host team, the Hamilton Lady Hornets, 6-5 for the championship. Ashten Whitaker was the winning pitcher in all three games.

The Trenton Bulldogs scored early and often to overwhelm Putnam County on Friday night at C.F. Russell Stadium, winning by a final score of 56-18.

A Harrison County woman is facing charges of second-degree murder and felony child abuse in connection with the death of her young daughter.

The Trenton Lady Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the season but were still able to win the championship of the Lexington Tournament on Saturday.

A 37 year old man has been charged in Livingston County with second degree assault and possession of controlled substances following incidents at an area cemetery. Donald Walker is being held in custody on $50,000 cash bond. The Livingston County Sheriff's Department said other charges may be pending.

The Trenton Rotary Club has announced plans to pay tribute to the theme of the 2012 Missouri Day Festival by displaying American flags alongside the festival parade route on parade day.

Make plans to attend the annual Ducks Unlimited "Green-Wing" Day at Swan Lake near Sumner. It is that time of year again, when the ducks and geese are gearing up for migration and the hunters are getting their blinds and waders ready.

Green Hills Community Action Agency is seeking Ameren customer homes to weatherize for free in their nine county service area. Persons falling at 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines or below qualify for this program.

Six pupils at Spickard Elementary School have been named as candidates to serve as royalty at this weekend's Spickard Fall Festival.