A double-wide trailer home in Tindall is considered a total loss after a fire Thursday morning. Spickard Fire Protection District Training Officer Jesse Richmond reports the home in the 700 block of Northwest 60th Street was completely down on the ground and engulfed in flames when Spickard Fire crews arrived. He says crews were on […]
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Trenton FFA members place 2nd at Public Speaking Contests
Three Trenton FFA members placed second at the FFA Public Speaking District Contests at Cameron Wednesday. Allena Allen placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives. Nick Velazquez placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Sheep Producers. Chase Otto placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Pet Breeders Association. All […]
North Central Missouri College to take part in Veterans Day National Roll Call
In honor of Veterans Day, North Central Missouri College will participate in the National Roll Call Event which is taking place on college campuses across the nation. Members of the public are invited to attend. The National Roll Call, which is set for noon on Friday, November 10 will be in front of Geyer Hall […]
Audio: American Legion Post in Trenton to hold deer hunter’s breakfast
With the re-establishment of the women’s auxiliary to the American Legion Post 31 of Trenton, their first fund-raiser is early this coming Saturday morning November 11, 2017. Brandy Roberts talks with Open Line Moderator John Anthony about the deer hunter’s breakfast. The breakfast, which is open to anyone, will be an eat and pay what […]
Chillicothe Police Department reports 2 arrests
The Chillicothe Police Department remained busy over the last week with a number of calls, some of which we have highlighted. Officers received a report of theft in the 2600 block of North Fair Street and the investigation continues. Officer responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Polk […]
Farming accident kills northwest Missouri man
A northwest Missouri man died Wednesday afternoon as a result of a farm accident in rural Nodaway County. The highway patrol reports 67-year-old Michael Calfee of Elmo was pronounced dead at the scene more than three hours after the accident was believed to have occurred. Calfee was loading brush into a John Deere backhoe loader […]
Hy-Vee Homefront initiative assists those who have served America
To honor our nation’s veterans, Hy-Vee is encouraging its customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative and help the men and women who have served America. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative is comprised of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and […]
Theft discovered in Chariton County Sheriff’s office after state audit
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a report of the Chariton County Sheriff’s Office. The audit, which was initiated by the sheriff after discovering questionable activity, found at least $26,000 was stolen over an almost 2 year period. “When public dollars are abused, my office stands ready to offer resources to assist law enforcement […]
Missouri State Auditor releases closeout report on Highway 36 – I-72 Corridor TDD
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released the closeout audit of the U.S. Highway 36-Interstate 72 Corridor Transportation Development District located in northeast Missouri. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with dissolution. The taxing district was established in 2005 and is located in Macon, Marion, Monroe, and Shelby counties. […]
Canvas and Cookies event to be held in Galt
Canvas and Cookies will be held in the Galt High School cafeteria at the end of the month. Art teacher Trisha Sharp and helper Brenna Littleton will instruct participants on creating one of a kind paintings while Cheyenne Martin’s Food Science class provides cookies the night of November 30th from 6 to 8 o’clock. The […]
Schools receive grants from Grundy Electric Community Foundation
Several area school districts received first-quarter GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated grants. Those schools include Pleasant View R-6 of Trenton, Trenton R-9, Laredo R-7, North Mercer R-3 of Mercer, North Harrison R-3 of Eagleville, Ridgeway R-5, Cainsville R-1, Newtown-Harris R-3 of Newtown, Grundy County R-5 of Humphreys, and South Harrison R-2 Elementary School of Bethany. The […]
Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company receives Missouri Community College Distinguished Business Award
Peter and Nancy Trombley, owners of the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, were recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for their outstanding support of Missouri Community Colleges. Mr. and Mrs. Trombley and the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company received the 2017 Distinguished Business/Industry Award at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson, Missouri. This prominent […]
Chillicothe Elks to hold Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show
The Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656 sponsors the Third Annual Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show next month. Set up for the show to be held at the lodge at 401 Harvester Road will be December 1, 2017, from noon to 5 o’clock. The show will be held the night of December 1, 2017, from 5 […]
Trenton Street Department accepting applications
The Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for full-time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, and electrical experience as well as having a commercial driver’s license is helpful. Applications are available at the Street Maintenance Garage weekdays from 7 o’clock in the morning until 2:30 in the afternoon. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Canine officer Zaki with Livingston County Sheriff’s Department receives body armor
Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Canine Zaki received a bullet and stab protective vest due to a charitable donation from a non-profit organization. Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated of East Taunton, Massachusetts donated the vest, which is embroidered with the words “In memory of K9 Rocco, Pittsburg Bureau of Police”. Sheriff Steve Cox says the 501(c)(3) […]
Trenton Elks to collect deer hides for veteran therapy programs
The Trenton Elks Lodge will collect deer hides starting this weekend. Hunters can bring hides to the lodge at 1012 Tinsman Avenue in Trenton November 11th to 21st from 4 o’clock in the afternoon to 9 o’clock at night. The leather will be used for therapy programs for recovering veterans in VA hospitals as well […]
Portion of Galt placed under boil advisory
A portion of Galt has been placed under a boil advisory due to work on fire hydrants. The advisory affects East Garfield south to 102nd Avenue and South Main east to South Elm until further notice. Water was turned off earlier Wednesday while work was done on fire hydrants in the area but is back […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of 3 individuals
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three men in information released by the department. Twenty-seven-year-old Terry Delauder of Trenton was arrested for a technical probation violation of drugs and special conditions. He is scheduled for Division One of circuit court November 16th. Delauder’s original charge was for unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair, […]
Settlement approved in wrongful death case filed by Michael and Sherry Knapp
A settlement was approved in a wrongful death case in Grundy County Circuit Court Division One. Michael and Sherry Knapp of Trenton filed legal documents September 18th seeking a settlement with the company that insured the sports utility vehicle involved in a four-person fatality accident. Judge Jack Peace found Tuesday that the wrongful death settlement […]
Princeton City Council approves new ordinance
The Princeton City Council approved a new ordinance, a service contract, and a reappointment at its meeting Tuesday evening. The council approved of a gas ordinance with the gas service charge increased from $5.00 to $8.75. The council also approved a $200 service contract for Kelly Bertrand with the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. The contract […]