The Highway Patrol reports three individuals sustained injuries in three separate accidents in Harrison County Tuesday morning. Fifty-year-old Lori Croley of Trenton traveled west on Route H three miles west of Gilman City when her vehicle crossed the center of the road and ran off the south side. Then the vehicle overturned before coming to rest […]
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Trenton High School FFA participates in community service projects
The Trenton High School FFA participates in multiple community service projects each year. Trenton FFA President Jayden Roeder says one of those is volunteering at the Church Women United Thrift Store in Trenton Saturdays in January through March. She explains all club members volunteer at the store by checking out customers, picking up hangers and […]
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. […]
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to feature choirs in upcoming performance
Three choirs will be featured in the Chillicothe Area Arts Council’s next performance. The William Jewell Bell Choir, the First Baptist Church of Chillicothe Children’s Choir, and the Chillicothe Community Choir will perform at the First Christian Church of Chillicothe Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The box office will open Sunday at 2:30 with immediate […]
Absentee ballots for April 3rd election now available in Livingston County
Absentee ballots are now available for the April 3rd municipal election at the Livingston County Clerk’s Office. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon as well as Saturday, March 31st from 8:30 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon. Anyone needing to vote absentee in Livingston […]
Ambulance stolen at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton
A man seeking medical treatment at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton was arrested Tuesday after stealing an ambulance. Police Chief Tommy Wright of the Trenton Police Department says that at approximately 12:30 Tuesday afternoon February 20, 2018, a Grundy County ambulance was stolen while parked at Wright Memorial Hospital when a man who was seeking […]
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 […]
9-year-old girl struck and killed by train in Marceline
The name of a girl struck and killed by a train in Marceline Monday night has been released. Highway Patrol Troop B Public Information Officer Eric Brown reports nine-year-old Katawna Clay was alone on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks near Lake Street when she was struck by the train around 7:30 Clay was […]
Cameron teen hurt in rollover crash on Interstate 35
A Cameron teenager was injured Monday when a pickup she was driving went out of control and traveled off Interstate 35. The highway patrol quoted 17-year-old Hannah Wilson as saying she was attempting to remove a pet from her lap when the southbound pickup went off the west side of the highway, up a hill, […]
Four vehicles involved in chain reaction crash North of Kirksville
A rear end accident created a chain reaction five miles north of Kirksville yesterday afternoon. Four vehicles were involved with two drivers receiving minor injuries. Taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville was 23-year-old Abbey Wheeler of Downing. Planning to seek her own medical attention was 82-year-old Ruth Brown of Lancaster. The highway patrol […]
Ag school to host Agriculture and Food Literacy Summit March 14
In an effort aimed at helping middle-school-aged students better understand and appreciate the food system, Northwest Missouri State University invites the public to its 2018 Agriculture and Food Literacy Summit at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Conference Center at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. Registration is $25 and due by Thursday, March 1. Registration […]
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 […]
Chillicothe FFA members hold annual bowling party
Earlier this month the Chillicothe FFA held their annual Bowling Party at the Fast Lane in Chillicothe. FFA members have been busy during the school year with classes and events, and this party represented a reward for members as well as a time for fellowship. There were approximately 73 FFA members present. BEST BOWLERS […]
Executive Director of Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled resigns
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled will be looking for an executive director. The board recently accepted the resignation of the current director, Sam Day. Day has served as the Grundy County director since June of 2006. A news release states Mrs. Day has agreed to continue serving as the director until June 30th […]
High-speed pursuit that started in Carroll County ends in Livingston County with arrest of St. Louis man
Authorities say a law enforcement pursuit of a utility truck stolen Saturday morning in Marshall ended near Chillicothe after spike strips flattened tires on the vehicle and a 20-year-old St. Louis man was taken into custody. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox said the vehicle came to a stop near U.S. 36 and Route CC where the […]
Two from Kirksville hurt in crash west of Milan
Two Kirksville residents were hurt Saturday afternoon west of Milan when a car ran off a lettered road hitting a sign and a fence. The patrol reports 32-year old Gisele Asuza and 15-year old Noel Nputu were taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan with minor injuries. They were passengers in a car driven by […]
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 […]
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, […]
Gallatin Theater League to present “Church Basement Ladies”
The Gallatin Theater League will present their performance of “Church Basement Ladies” at the Courter Theater in Gallatin next month. The musical comedy will be performed March 15th through 17th at 7 o’clock each night with the tickets cost set at $10. Advanced tickets will go on sale at Eileine’s Beauty Shop in Gallatin Tuesday. […]
Search for missing Centerville, Iowa man in Mercer County yields no results
Missouri Region H Hazmat based out of Saint Joseph assisted law enforcement in a confined space search in Mercer County Thursday to look for a missing Centerville, Iowa man. Mercer County Sheriff Stephen Stockman reports an area near a hog barn was drained Wednesday in preparation for Thursday’s search for Sebastian Husted, who has been […]