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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Missouri Department of Corrections has announced the death of an inmate at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron. Terry Turner died Monday night, at approximately 11:00 p.m., at the prison. The 55-year-old offender was serving a 15-year sentence for first-degree child molestation and first degree burglary. Turner had been in the custody of the Department of […]
The Hundley-Whaley Research Center of Albany has a new Superintendent. Jennifer Miller of King City takes over the position from Bruce Burdick who retired in December. Miller has worked as a research specialist at the Hundley-Whaley Research Center for the past four years. She says corn and soybean row crop research will continue at the […]
The Livingston County Health Center in Chillicothe will hold a Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Class starting next month. The class will be for seniors age 60 and older and individuals living with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other conditions that cause balance problems and joint pain. Instructors Mary Taylor and Ann Burchett will hold […]
The Princeton City Council approved the budget at a special meeting Monday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the budget shows projected revenues of $1,596,458 with expenditures projected at $1,592,072. Snapp says the fund balance at the end of the current year is estimated to be $1,761,121. The city council approved renewing its contract with […]
The Northwest Missouri office of the non-profit organization FosterAdopt Connect moved to Chillicothe recently. Program Director Garni Churan explains FosterAdopt Connect connects foster children with families and families with services. She says the organization focuses on finding the best ways to support and foster love and secure home relationships with safety for families and children. […]
The final informational meeting for Trenton Middle School students traveling on this year’s Washington D. C. trip will be held next week. Travel details, packing tips, and the trip itinerary will be discussed during the meeting in the middle school library media center the evening of May 1st at 6 o’clock. There will also be […]
Trenton High School “After Prom” activities are planned from midnight to 6 in the morning following the Saturday, April 28 Prom. All juniors, seniors and their dates are invited to attend. The after prom activities are held at Trenton middle school while the prom itself will be held at Trenton High School. After prom activities […]
