County unemployment rates are at their lowest levels in a number of years. According to the Division of Employment Security, the Grundy County rate for October was two point one percent. That’s a full percent lower than the rate noted in September (3.1%). And the latest rate is down almost two percentage points from a […]
Two people have been arraigned in circuit court at Kirksville regarding alleged actions they have been accused of when they were officers of a truck and tractor pulling association. Arrests were made this week by the Kirksville Police Department following an investigation of suspicious activity involving money that is believed to belong to the Iowa-Missouri […]
Two veteran benefits events will be held in Trenton in the next week. A Vet Center counselor will be at the VFW Hall in Trenton Friday from 8 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The counselor will provide free confidential help to veterans and family of active military as well as […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a follow-up report on Sullivan County, which received a rating of “poor” in a December 2016 audit. The report shows the county is making progress in addressing the issues reported in December. “My initial review revealed concerns with accountability and transparency across multiple county offices,” Auditor Galloway said. […]
The Sullivan County Community Center in Milan will hold a Christmas Kick-Off Saturday, December 2. Food will be served from 11 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon with a menu that includes soups, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks. Attendees can eat and pay what they want. Santa will arrive at […]
The Chillicothe Arts Council will present Saint Mark’s Square next month. The stringed quartet from Springfield, Missouri will perform at the First Christian Church in Chillicothe the afternoon of December 10th at 3 o’clock. The box office will be open at 2 o’clock with seating at 2:30. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for […]
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present their annual Winter Concert on Saturday, December 9, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal. The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra are pleased to present a spirit-filled […]
A Marceline man has announced plans to file for Seventh District State Representative on the Democratic ticket for the Primary Election August 7th, 2018. Dennis Van Dyke graduated from the University of Missouri in 1976 with an Agricultural Mechanization degree with an emphasis on Ag Economics. He worked as an Ag Loan Representative at AmeriBank […]
Jeff Crowley, Executive Director of Serve Link Home Care of Trenton, recently presented scholarships to three allied health students at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Crowley remarked, “Serve Link is committed to serving the residents of the Green Hills Region with quality in-home care. The awarding of these scholarships for students who are training […]
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is joining with federal officials in a new campaign to help seniors protect their identity and help prevent health care fraud by guarding their Medicare cards like they would credit cards. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, identity theft from stolen Medicare numbers is becoming more common. […]
A Trenton man yesterday waived a preliminary hearing in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. David Willey faces three felony counts: domestic assault, first-degree assault or attempt, and property damage. The cases were bound over to the January 11th docket in Division One of Circuit Court. Among other cases processed in the associate […]
It’s all about fun this Friday night when Trenton’s Downtown Christmas kicks off with something a bit different. A scavenger hunt will take place, so grab you Sherlock Holmes cap and cape, a couple of team members and head off around town with a list of goodies that you and your team will need to find. […]
Winter is almost upon us, and with that, the Trenton R-9 School District has made plans on how to handle school cancellations and days that start late. With information on how the district will hand Winter situations, Superintendent Dan Wiebers tells listeners how announcements will be made.
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a down payment on a bucket truck at its meeting Monday evening. The payment for the vehicle will be $12,932 with the truck owned by the Friends of Gallatin. The board also approved a resolution appointing a director and alternate director to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission. […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the employment of three and one resignation at its meeting Tuesday evening. The board hired Kristina Hannon of Saint Joseph as an adjunct sociology instructor for the North Belt Center in Country Club to begin Spring 2018. The board also hired Ashley Stuedle of Cameron as […]
A fatality accident seven months ago in Livingston County has resulted in the filing of a felony charge against one of the drivers. Online court information shows 23-year-old Benjamin Wesley Davis of Chillicothe has been named in a warrant accusing him of involuntary manslaughter in the second degree. On April 17th, the Highway Patrol listed […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three individuals from Trenton Monday The Trenton Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jazimine Marie McCallum and 21 year old Matthew Scott Kangas for felony unlawful use of a weapon—exhibiting. The bond for each is $5,000 cash or corporate surety only. Court documents accuse them of exhibiting a […]
Filing dates for the April 3rd election for the Trenton City Council have been set. Those interested can file December 12th through January 16th for the election of one council member from each of the four wards. Candidates can file at City Clerk Cindy Simpson’s office at the Trenton City Hall Monday through Friday from […]
The Trenton Police Department’s Nuisance Enforcement Report released Monday shows 246 nuisance violations have been filed so far this year. It also shows there were 168 violations filed at this time last year which is an increase of more 46.43%. The greatest number of violations were for grass and weeds with 137. The category with […]
The Highway Patrol reports five individuals from Novinger sustained injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Novinger Tuesday morning. A sports utility vehicle driven by 37-year-old Anika Downing was stopped at a crosswalk to unload passengers at the intersection of Missouri 149 and Missouri Avenue when 72-year-old Gary Millhouse’s SUV hit Downing’s in the rear. The […]
