A Carrollton, Mo., woman was convicted in federal court of a $185,000 bank fraud scheme. Carol Joyce Noble, 65, of Carrollton, was found guilty of two counts of bank fraud contained in an Aug. 27, 2014, federal indictment. Evidence introduced during the trial indicated that Noble defrauded Central Trust Bank in Jefferson City, Mo., in […]
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Trenton High School announces “Students of the Quarter”
Trenton High School has announced the selection of four young ladies as the “Students of the Quarter.” The choices are made by the school faculty based on criteria involving citizenship, leadership, participation, and academics. Recognized for the third quarter at THS are freshman Mackenzie McAtee, daughter of Lyn and Angie McAtee; sophomore Saedee Jackson, whose […]
Semi-trailer truck crash closes Highway 36 west of Brookfield
Those traveling Highway 36 west are in for traffic delays and backups as the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms as of Noon today, that a tractor trailer truck crash has closed part of westbound Highway 36 in Linn County, west of Brookfield. A highway patrol spokesperson from the Troop B Headquarters in Macon says the truck […]
Dairyland Donkey Ball set for Breckrenridge
Dairyland Donkey Ball will be in the Breckenridge R-1 School gym the night of April 5 at 7 o’clock. Attendees can ride donkeys while playing basketball. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door and Preschool age children are free. No video cameras are allowed. Call the school at 660-644-5715 for more information.
Agriculture tech update meeting using drones to be held at Bucklin
The University of Missouri Extension will hold an Ag Technology Update discussing drones and mobile technology use in agriculture and farm management decisions at the Bucklin R-2 School Vo-Ag Classroom the night of April 10th from 6:30 to 9 o’clock. Topics to be covered include the potential uses of unmanned aerial vehicle technology in agriculture; […]
Elegible voter numbers increase in Grundy County
There are 6,346 eligible voters in Grundy County for the April 4th election. That is 38 more eligible voters than in November and 181 more than last April. There are nine voting precincts for Grundy County, which are the same as in recent years.
Trenton man turns himself in at law enforcement center
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Trenton man surrendered himself for violating his parole. Forty-four year old William Griffin surrendered at the Law Enforcement Center. He posted his bond, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court April 25. Griffin was originally charged with third-degree assault and DWI with alcohol.
Area students selected for Grand River Conference Scholar Bowl
High school students from Trenton and Milan have been selected for the Grand River Conference Scholar Bowl first time team. Selections include Aidan Clark, a senior at Trenton high school and Kelvin Vieyra, a sophomore at Milan high school who are among five students chosen for the first team. Second team selections from this area […]
Livingston and Grundy County teens attend Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Summit
Livingston and Grundy County teens and adults were among 160 leaders of all ages who participated in the 2017 Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Summit, “More Than MAGIC!” at Windermere Conference Center, March 3-5, near Camdenton. The weekend summit brought together students and adult leaders representing 4-H clubs and community betterment programs from 24 Missouri counties. […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to Chillicothe Correctional Center
Chillicothe firefighters responded early today to the Chillicothe Correctional Center, and upon arrival, moderate smoke was coming from the south side of the north service building where they discovered a fire in a large clothes dryer. A report by Fire Chief Darrell Wright says a pressurized water can was used to extinguish the fire. Materials in the […]
North Mercer School District to hold open meeting tonight on Prop C rollback
The North Mercer School District has announced an information meeting is scheduled tonight pertaining to an April 4th ballot issue. Patrons of the North Mercer district will be voting on waiving the annual Proposition C rollback. Information will be available from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock tonight, March 28, at Robinson’s Service Station in Mercer. […]
Missouri 4-H Foundation honors Daviess County 4-H volunteer
The Missouri 4-H Foundation awarded a Daviess County 4-H volunteer with the Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award in Columbia March 17. Alicia Endicott was one of 40 volunteer leaders honored for their commitment to helping 4-H youth and communities thrive. Missouri 4-H Foundation Chairperson Marla Tobin says that volunteers play a vital role in […]
Princeton Chamber of Commerce banquet set for Thursday evening
On Thursday night, March 30th, the Princeton Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Chamber Banquet and membership drive. The 6 o’clock event will be held at the Hal England meeting room in Princeton. The banquet is to include a dessert and salad contest. Prizes will be awarded include first and second salad and dessert […]
Father/Daughter dance to be held at North 65 Center in Trenton
The Trenton area Chamber of Commerce has announced the date next month for the annual Father Daughter Dance. The dance will be held on Friday, April 21st at the North 65 Center in Trenton with events to include the Grand March at 6 o’clock with the dance until 8 o’clock. Tiara’s and Ties will be the […]
16 authors to be in attendance at Livingston County Library’s “Local Author Expo”
Local authors are gathering at the Livingston County Library, April 1st from 10am-1pm to discuss their writing process, explain how they became published and offer their works for sale. This is a come and go event and the public is welcome to ask questions of the authors. “Our hope is that our community will come […]
MoDOT changes road closure schedule for work in Harrison and Sullivan Counties
Due to weather, two planned closures in Harrison County this week have been changed. Route Y was set to close today between E. 322nd Avenue and W. Main Street in Mt. Moriah. That closure has been moved to Wednesday, March 29, at the same location, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. The closure […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board discusses several properties
During a meeting of the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board last evening, members voted to advance property at 1913 Lulu Street from declaration of a nuisance to the next phase – the scheduling of a public hearing. The owner of the property is listed as John Hansen. After a presentation from building inspector Donnie Vandevender, […]
Trenton City Council adopts budgets for city and TMU
On votes of seven in favor and one opposed, the Trenton City Council last night approved ordinances adopting budgets for the city and municipal utilities effective with the fiscal year that begins May 1st. Councilman Brad Chumbley cast the only nay vote when the council members were polled individually. The two budgets do not include […]
Browning woman arrested in theft of $4,287 at Casey’s General Store in Trenton
An arrest has been made in the alleged theft of money from a Trenton business over a five month period. 49-year-old Missy Lynn Obey of Browning is charged with felony stealing. Bond is five thousand dollars cash and she’s to appear Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Arrest information accuses her […]
Three arrested by Gallatin Police Department
The Gallatin Police Department is reporting the arrest of three individuals. Jacob P McClane was arrested by members of the department on a parole violation warrant for escape from custody and now faces charges of resisting arrest. Gallatin officers were conducting a suspicious activity check on a vehicle when McClane fled from the vehicle on […]