Trenton VFW Post 919 has held and continues to hold fundraisers for a building renovation project. Commander Tony Ralston explains what the post is planning with the renovation of the post’s building. Quartermaster Sam Smith says the Trenton VFW would like to have a full-time psychologist to work with veterans. He notes multiple […]
Organizers call it “The Walk Against Hunger” and it is scheduled in Trenton two weeks from now. The event is scheduled for late in the afternoon on April 25th at CF Russell Stadium. The walk on the stadium track is scheduled from 5 until 6 pm. The public can stop by the stadium and make […]
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled will discuss background check information next week. A meeting will be at the east entrance of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton on April 11th at 6:30 pm. Other items on the agenda include policy and procedure, a transportation report, The Gifted Disability Team of Grundy County, […]
Foundation Board Member and Distinguished Alumna Phyllis Jackson of Trenton, MO, and Dr. Amy Patel, Medical Director of The Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital and Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, will give the commencement addresses at North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri, on May 7, […]
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled will hold an election of officers next week. A meeting will be at the east entrance of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton on March 14th at 6:30 in the evening. Other new business on the agenda includes Indian Creek Therapeutic Equine, OATS transportation, Developmental Disability Awareness […]
A Missouri man appeared before United States District Court Judge Stephen R. Clark late Friday afternoon and was sentenced to 179 months in prison for carjacking a Domino’s Pizza driver in February 2021. According to the plea agreement, on or about February 5, 2021, Ryan McDaniel, 25, of St. Louis, approached the victim who was […]
(Missouri Independent) – This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News. The Biden administration and state officials are bracing for a great unwinding: Millions of people losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends. Some might sign up for different insurance. Many others are bound to get lost in the transition. State Medicaid […]
The Grundy County Commission on February 8th voted to proceed with ordering a 911 radio console from Command 1 for $269,767. This is instead of building a whole radio system, which was allowed in the request for proposals. The commission also accepted a quote from Command 1 for a radio for a new ambulance for […]
(Missouri Independent) – A Cole County judge kept intact most of the ballot summary Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wrote for an initiative petition seeking to bar public funds from going to private schools. On Wednesday, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem ruled that Ashcroft was correct to say in the summary that the […]
A Missouri, woman who led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase at night with no headlights pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking methamphetamine. Gina N. Nunez, 43, of Nixa, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. By pleading guilty, Nunez […]
A man who conspired with others to control construction businesses that received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal government contracts was sentenced in federal court for defrauding the government with respect to contracts set aside for service-disabled veterans and certified minorities. “This contractor not only defrauded the government but cheated to get contracts that […]
The Princeton City Council January 5th approved selling old street signs that have been taken down. City Clerk Cory Willett reports the signs will be sold for $10 each. The council also addressed complaints regarding parking on Main Street and disabled vehicles on U. S. Highway 65. Letters are to be sent to property owners […]
A Suspect was arrested and charged after an officer-involved shooting Friday night that injured a Missouri State Trooper in Greene County. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near Republic Road on the south side of Springfield. The driver of the vehicle failed to yield and a […]
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County will consider 2022 budget approval next week. A meeting will be held at the east entrance of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton on December 6, 2021, at 6 pm. Other new business on the agenda includes the 2022 insurance and accounting bid review […]
Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two-county office vacancies. Robert Connell, of Troy, was appointed to the Amber Alert System Oversight Committee. Mr. Connell has been with the City of St. John Police Department since 2002 and has continuously advanced through the ranks to his current position as Police Chief. […]
Faith View Ministries will sponsor a free Christmas dinner in Jamesport. Everyone is welcome to the meal at the A. V. Spillman Event Center on Christmas Day, with serving to start at 11 am. The menu will include mashed potatoes and gravy, brisket, vegetables, dinner rolls, and pie. Delivery will be available to senior citizens […]
The Trenton Police Department reports 104 total nuisance incidents had been filed for the year so far as of November 22nd. The greatest number of complaints involved grass and weeds with 48. There were 42 involving trash and debris. There were also 13 involving unregistered vehicles and one involving the open storage of a disabled […]
Plans have been announced for the 13th annual “Festival of Trees” in Trenton held during the Thanksgiving weekend. The fundraiser is scheduled for November 27, 2021, at the Trenton Rock Barn. Activities include a 5:30 Christmas parade, beginning in the Eastside Park parking lot and ending at the backside of the Rock Barn. Music and […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heat-related utility bills, begins on November 1, 2021. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2022. It has been a part of the Commission’s rules and regulations since 1977. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric utilities […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy Co-Senate Bill 40 is seeking bids for Accounting Service and Insurance Coverage to start FY2022. All bids must be submitted by Friday, December 3, 2021, by 4:00 PM. The FFDD Board of Directors will review all bids at the December 2021 meeting. Contact Executive Director, Kayla […]
