The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop to discuss city finances Monday prior to its regular meeting. The workshop will be held in the conference room of the Chillicothe City Hall at 5:30 that evening. The council will then consider six ordinances during its regular meeting in the council chambers of the city hall […]
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Highway patrol reports the arrest of Chillicothe woman
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Chillicothe woman in Livingston County just after midnight on four allegations. The Patrol accused 27-year-old Whitney Rinehart of driving while intoxicated, exceeding the posted speed limit, failure to drive on the right side of the road when the road was of sufficient width, and no seat belt. […]
Mid-America Music Festival set for July 27 through 29th in Trenton
Fifteen artists are scheduled to perform at this year’s Mid-America Music Festival at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton. Andrea McKown is helping book talent and is involved with marketing and promoting the event to be held July 27th through 29th. Each day of the festival will be devoted to different genres of music. July […]
Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, April 28
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a Drug Take Back Day April 28th. Unused prescription drugs will be collected at various locations in the area that day from 10 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Missouri locations include the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center in Trenton, the Mercer County […]
No confirmed cases of Measles in Grundy County
With the recent announcement of several cases of exposure to Measles in the Kansas City area, local residents have expressed concerns as to possible exposure to Measles in North Missouri. The Grundy County Health Department of Trenton reports all health departments in the state have disease surveillance systems in place to identify illnesses like the measles. The health […]
75th Laredo alumni banquet set for May 12
All Laredo alumni, as well as former students and teachers, are invited to attend the 75th Annual Laredo Alumni Banquet. Honor classes will be recognized, and the 50-year class will host the roll call. The event will be held in the school gym the night of May 12 with hospitality to begin at 5 o’clock, […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital celebrates diagnostic and therapeutic professionals
To celebrate and recognize their employees, Carroll County Memorial Hospital holds departmental appreciation weeks throughout the year. Employees are categorized into five groups and are recognized during one of these five special weeks. Carroll County Memorial Hospital The first group celebrated was CCMH diagnostic and therapeutic staff. Departments included were Pharmacy, Senior Life Solutions, Cardiopulmonary, […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of April 30
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri region planned for the week of April 30 – May 6 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick […]
Secretary Jay Ashcroft and Dr. Albert Cross are NCMC 2018 Commencement Speakers
Secretary Jay Ashcroft, serving as Secretary of State for Missouri and Dr. Albert Cross, retired medical doctor and former NCMC board trustee will give the commencement addresses at North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri on May 5, 2018. Secretary Ashcroft will speak at the 9:00 a.m. morning ceremony and Dr. Cross will be the […]
Brookfield authorities seeking tips to find missing 13-year-old
UPDATE: As of 9:10 Friday morning, the Brookfield Police Department is reporting that Owen Boley has been found safe. —————————————————– The Brookfield Police Department is asking for assistance in finding a 13-year-old boy who went missing Thursday night. According to authorities, Owen Boley was last seen at his residence in Brookfield Thursday evening. As of […]
NCMC Child Psychology Class visits Children’s Advocacy Center
Students enrolled in Child Psychology at North Central Missouri College learned about the services at the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center of Trenton during a visit to the center Tuesday. The Children’s Advocacy Center offers advocacy, support, case-tracking, and trauma-focused therapy. The center also provides a child-friendly environment for interviewing children who have been […]
Trenton Street Department accepting applications for full-time position
The Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for full-time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, and electrical experience and having a commercial driver’s license are helpful. Applications are available at the Trenton Street Maintenance Garage at 1900 East 16th Street weekdays from 7 o’clock in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. Applications will be accepted until […]
Laredo Board of Education approves health insurance
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved health insurance for next year at a meeting Wednesday evening. The district will pay up to $400 per covered employee with three options. Mike Keith Insurance Agency will continue as the health insurance provider. The board approved adding three more steps on the salary schedule for a master’s […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of two
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two individuals Wednesday on unrelated charges. Thirty-six-year-old Levi Grant Bell of Trenton was arrested on a probation violation on an original felony charge of second-degree burglary. His bond is $25,000 cash only, and his probation was suspended. Bell is scheduled for Division One of Grundy County […]
THS band students participate in activities in Columbia
Three instrumental entries from Trenton High School participated in the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in Columbia Thursday. Instrumental music instructor Tim Gilham reports senior Claire Utley received a silver ranking on her violin solo. He says the saxophone sextet also received a silver. Members of the sextet […]
Missouri Department of Conservation seeking volunteers
The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking experienced anglers to help teach youth and families to fish. MDC will offer a training session at the Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville to prepare new volunteers to lead its Discover Nature—Fishing programs. The training will be the night of May 9th from 6 to 9 o’clock and […]
Princeton earns Silver Outstanding Rating at State Music Festival
The Princeton percussion ensemble earned a silver outstanding rating at the State Music Festival on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia Thursday. Band teacher Mark Knorr says members of the ensemble include Calvin Berwanger, Claton Sweeten, Parker Howsden, Cody Kelly, Preston Thomas, and Austin Kelly.
Teen mother arrested on first-degree murder in death of 2-month-old child
The mother of a two-month-old girl found dead in Rothville last month has been arrested. Sergeant Eric Brown with Troop B of the Highway Patrol reports the Chariton County Circuit Court issued a warrant Thursday for the arrest of 19-year-old Sarah Linebaugh of Rothville for felony first-degree murder in the death of Sophia Linebaugh. The […]
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library to offer Summer Reading Program
The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton will offer a music-influenced Children’s and Young Adult Summer Reading Program this year. Youth from birth to finishing 11th grade can sign up for the free “Libraries Rock”-themed program in the library’s children’s department May 19th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the […]
Portions of Mercer County placed under boil order
Public Water Supply District Number One of Mercer County has issued a precautionary boil order for some of its customers due to the repair of a water main break. The boil order includes the area from the Iowa line to Highway 136 west of Princeton and from the Harrison County line to Route P. The […]