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Social networking scammers working Livingston County

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox warns of a scam involving messages on a social networking site about a nonexistent grant. Cox reports the sheriff’s office began an investigation Sunday into a rural resident falling for a scam believing a relative was sending the messages about a grant from a Worldwide Promotion of International Monetary Funds. […]

Domestic Violence

Spickard man arrested on domestic assault charge

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Spickard man for domestic assault. The sheriff’s office arrested 24-year-old Timothy Paul Persell Sunday, and he was charged Monday with felony fourth-degree domestic assault. He posted his bond of $5,000 cash or corporate surety, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court […]

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Two from Trenton arrested on separate charges

Two Trenton residents, arrested on separate charges over the weekend, are to appear February 27 in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. 39-year-old Robert Dewayne Casebolt faces two counts of fourth-degree domestic assault – a misdemeanor. 60-year-old Timothy Glen Waters was arrested by the Highway Patrol and charged with driving while intoxicated and operating […]

Sunnyview Nursing Home

Sunnyview announces Employee of the Month

Sunnyview Foundation, Incorporated has announced the February employee of the month. Janet Hamby was chosen based on resident and family nominations. She has worked at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments in Trenton for 26 years and works in the laundry department. Hamby received an employee of the month parking spot and a $25 check from […]

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Livingston County R-3 school PTO seeking donations

The Parents and Teachers Organization at Livingston County R-3 School in Chula is collecting items for its carnival and silent auction. Donations will be on display throughout the event March 23 and all donations are tax-deductible and help support students, families, and teachers. Past carnivals provided funds for landscaping at the school, new stage curtains, […]