Blood drives are scheduled today in Brookfield and Braymer and Tuesday near Jamesport as the Community Blood Center sets up at each location. At Brookfield, the blood drive is at Trinity United Methodist Church on South Main Street this afternoon from 1 o’clock until 6 o’clock. At Braymer, the blood drive is to be held […]
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Trick-or-Treat night at the Rock Barn begins at 6 o’clock tonight
The Trenton Rock Barn will be filled with booths and tables tonight for the annual community trick-or-treat night activity. Numerous businesses and organizations will be participating to provide a safe trick-or-treat environment. The Halloween event is scheduled from 6 o’clock until 7:30 tonight. Trick-or-treat night is sponsored by the Trenton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Kidder man seriously hurt in Saturday UTV crash
The Highway Patrol reports a Kidder couple sustained injuries when their UTV overturned three miles southeast of Polo Saturday afternoon. Thirty-three-year-old Dustin Pittsenbarger drove east on Route V when he lost control of the vehicle, and it ran off the north side of the road. He then struck a small tree and traveled down an […]
Many Missouri counties will not be reimbursed for housing state prisoners
Many Missouri counties will not be reimbursed for state prisoners housed in their jails until 2018. The Joplin Globe reports the Legislature set aside about $40,000,000 for the reimbursement program this year, but Karen Pojmann with the Department of Corrections says the state ran out of the allocated money catching up with back payments before […]
September unemployment in Grundy County lowest in 10 years
The latest statistics from the state show Grundy County’s unemployment rate has fallen to three point one percent for September, the most recent month available for county by county ratings from the division of employment security. The three-point-one percent for Grundy County is based on 149 individuals unemployed out of a civilian labor force of […]
Grundy County Commission to meet Tuesday
The Grundy County Commission will meet at the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton Tuesday from 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon. The agenda includes Ron Koehly with Lifestyles Insurance mid-morning, Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 o’clock, and Jan Nissen with Employees Committed to Control Health Insurance Costs Insurance at 2:30.
Livingston County Health Center to hold flu shot clinics in November
The Livingston County Health Center in Chillicothe will hold two flu shot clinics next month. Livingston County residents at least 19 years old can receive influenza vaccines during a walk-in clinic at the health center the morning of November 3rd from 8 o’clock to noon. Another walk-in flu shot clinic will be held at the […]
“Treasure Your Chest” event a resounding success at Carroll County Memorial Hospital
The Carroll County Memorial Hospital Treasure Your Chest Committee reports it was pleased with the turnout and overall participation in the second annual event. Results from the mammograms, DEXA, and labs have been mailed to attendees who took advantage of the discounted services offered during the event. Attendees could donate a luminary in honor or […]
Livingston County Commission to meet Tuesday and Thursday of next week
The Livingston County Commission will meet at the Livingston County Courthouse in Chillicothe twice next week. The meetings will start Tuesday, October 31 and Thursday, November 2 in the morning at 9:30 with Tuesday’s agenda to include Commissioner Dave Mapel attending the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting at the Green Hills Regional Planning Committee Meeting in […]
Chillicothe City Council has lengthy agenda for Monday meeting
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting at the Chillicothe City Hall next week. The workshop will start Monday evening at 5:30 and the agenda includes discussion regarding the refinancing of the Build America Bonds fire station expansion project, health insurance, and city finances. The regular meeting will be held Monday […]
North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director speaks at Trenton Rotary
North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director Micah Landes spoke during the Trenton Rotary Club meeting Thursday. Landes began her duties earlier this year and said she has been busy getting to know community leaders and identifying the priorities of the alliance. She noted the alliance considers the community and economic development efforts for Grundy […]
FFDD annual banquet and awards to be held November 6
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled’s annual banquet, awards, and monthly meeting will be held November 6th. The event will be held at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton starting with the banquet at 6 o’clock that evening. Community Service Honor Awards, as well as the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled Educational/Vocational […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter to hold chili supper
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold an All You Can Eat Chili Supper next month. The supper will be served at the First Christian Church Activity Center in Trenton the night of November 11th from 6 to 8 o’clock. Six types of chili will be featured: traditional, shredded beef, turkey, meatless, taco, […]
Bright Futures shares results from needs assessment of Grundy County
The North Central Missouri Community Action Partnership donated $3,000 in April for the Trenton R-9 School District to implement the Bright Futures framework. During the Bright Futures Trenton Community Kickoff Breakfast at the Trenton High School Friday morning, Community Action Executive Director Aaron Franklin shared the results from a recent needs assessment of Grundy County. […]
Ridgeway man dies in fatal crash east of Bethany
The Highway Patrol reports a Ridgeway man died as the result of a one-vehicle accident nine miles east of Bethany Friday afternoon. Sixty-five-year-old Mike Sherer traveled north on East 312 Lane when his pickup truck ran off the east side of the road, struck a fence and a tree, and caught on fire. The Harrison […]
Road closure scheduled for Route D in Ludlow
Crews working with Canadian Pacific Railroad plan to close Route D in Ludlow next week. Route D will close for routine maintenance of the railroad crossing in Ludlow. The road will close at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017, and will remain closed until approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 1. During the closure, […]
Planned road work from MoDOT for week of October 30, 2017
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri planned for the week of October 30 through November 5 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, mowing, guardrail repairs and other road […]
NCMC Student Senate to sponsor blood drive
North Central Missouri College Student Senate in partner with American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on NCMC campus November 8, 2017, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Alexander Student Center Meeting Room-lower level, 1204 Main Street. The drive is open to all students, staff and the public. No appointment is necessary but […]
THS team places 5th nationally at FFA Convention
At the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, the Trenton high School meats evaluation team placed fifth in the judging contest out of 42 teams from across the country. That’s according to Advisor Kabel Oaks from the Trenton FFA who notified KTTN once the announcement was made at the National FFA Convention. Members of the team […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to Trenton man’s burning vehicle
Chillicothe fire department reports a vehicle burned last night that belonged to a Trenton resident. Fire Chief Darrell Wright listed the owner as Jon Phillips of Trenton. The department arrived at the parking lot of a business at 612 Washington Street in Chillicothe. The report noted a 1990 Ford Bronco was fully involved with fire. […]