The physical education program at S.M. Rissler has started hosting its annual Jump Rope for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association. Donations fund lifesaving heart and stroke research as well as community and educational programs for youth. According to Instructor David Sager: Jump Rope for Heart teaches students how physical fitness […]
The Livingston County Library is partnering with Saint Luke’s Health System to bring the community a program called “Being Mortal.” The documentary follows surgeon Dr. Atul Gawande as he shares the stories of people and families facing a terminal illness, including his own father. After the screening, participants can join in a guided conversation with […]
The Grundy County Community Food Pantry has received a large supply of milk and bread products which will be available for distribution Tuesday, January 30 from 9 to 11 o’clock in the morning. The gallons of milk, as well as loaves of bread and packages of buns, will be distributed to individuals with a valid pantry […]
Students from the Ag Science I and Animal Science classes at the Litton Agriculture Education Center received a hands-on learning experience at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center during January. The students were learning about animal reproduction in class and then were getting to experience the “real thing” in person. While at the Litton Ag Campus, […]
Students from Mrs. Howe’s leadership class at Central Elementary School in Chillicothe received a hands-on learning experience Friday, January 26, 2018. The leadership group is the nature/agriculture group, the students get to meet once a week to learn how leadership connects with nature and agriculture. The Litton Crusaders assisted the class this week with planting, […]
On Friday evening, Jan. 19, Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a banquet, highlighting moments throughout 2017. “As 2017 has been an outstanding year, it brings me such joy to be able to honor the individuals who made it so special,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to those who are […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department was called Sunday afternoon to an automatic fire alarm sounding at the Strand Apartments located at 716 Clay Street. A report indicates firefighters found smoke in an apartment resulting from burned food in the oven. The report noted windows were opened and a fan was turned on to help remove smoke […]
Chillicothe and Lock Springs firefighters Saturday afternoon extinguished a grass fire in a pasture at 6093 Livingston County Road 516. The fire extended into a wooded area and burned approximately 15 acres. Chillicothe Fire Chief Darrell Wright said the landowner remained on the scene to monitor some smoldering trees.
The drug drop off program at the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center in Trenton yielded nine pounds of prescription and over the counter medications during the month of December. The yearly total for 2017 is 264 pounds, and Trenton police say since August of 2013, the amount is more than 1,052 pounds of prescription and […]
A St. Joseph resident was hurt late Friday afternoon West of Osborn when the car she was driving veered off Highway 36 in an attempt to avoid another vehicle. 26-year old Brooke Rogers was transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph with moderate injuries. The accident happened three miles west of Osborn on Highway 36 […]
The highway patrol reports a Trenton resident was arrested early Saturday. 21-year old Jacob Hamilton was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of fewer than ten grams of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, exceeding the posted speed limit, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Hamilton was taken to the Grundy County […]
Trenton High School has announced Students of the Quarter based on citizenship, leadership, participation, and academics. Those achieving the honor are Freshman Chase Otto, Sophomore Camryn Willey, Junior Salem Croy, and Senior Emily Kasinger. Students of the quarter are chosen by the Trenton High School faculty and students may receive the honor just once during their […]
The highway patrol reports a Michigan man was arrested Friday afternoon in Caldwell County. 21-year-old Hunter Kaatz of Saginaw, Michigan was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, speeding, and misdemeanor counts of possessing marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Caldwell County Detention Center.
This event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters of Lake Viking. The event is set for February 24, 2018, at the Lake Viking Clubhouse. Registration is at 11 a.m. with the traditional parade of costumes at […]
The City of Trenton is preparing for the next round of obtaining water samples to determine the level of lead in the lines to selected residential locations of Trenton. City Administrator Ron Urton explained Trenton is required by Department of Natural Resources to announce results of the previous testing as well as plans for additional […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri region planned for the week of January 29 through February 4 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 and other […]
A former paramedic with two northwest Missouri ambulance districts was sentenced in federal court for stealing pain-killing drugs and replacing the vials with water. Joseph L. Comstock, 31, of Bethany, Mo., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to two years and six months in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 12, 2017, Comstock […]
Emily Jones, radiology technologist II at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for fourth quarter 2017. Gary Jordan, chief executive officer, presented the award to Jones at a ceremony held in her honor on January 25. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, […]
A man from Albany was injured in a two-vehicle accident last night in Andrew County of northwest Missouri. The highway patrol said 76-year-old Kenneth Gillespie of Albany received moderate injuries the driver of another vehicle, 24-year-old Kaitlyn Vang of Union City had minor injuries. Both were taken to Mosiac Life Cafe of St. Joseph. The […]
The Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School FCCLA Chapters participated in Region II STAR Events held at the Trenton First Baptist Church, Missouri on Thursday, January 25, 2018, hosted by the Trenton High School FCCLA Chapter. The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that […]
