North Central Missouri College reports that its Pharmacy Technician program has been ranked 2nd among ten of the United States best online associate programs for prospective pharmacy students. This information comes from a poll conducted by BestColleges.com. NCMC quotes the site as saying “each school is ranked according to academic strengths, learning positive student outcomes, […]
A section of Highway 190 in Daviess County will be closed for five hours on Friday for a culvert replacement. The closure on Highway 190 is between Route V and Reel Avenue. The hours on Friday are from 8 o’clock in the morning and 1 o’clock that afternoon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has postponed […]
Information from a drinking water rate study has been presented to the Laredo Board of Aldermen. City Clerk Ashley Boren said there was some discussion on restructing the city’s current waterrate, but a decision was tabled until the next meeting. Customers are encouraged to attend that meeting to ask questions and express any concerns before […]
Grundy County Commissioners have agreed to use L.J. Hart and Company of St. Louis to refinance bonds used to pay construction costs on the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center. The estimated savings over the final 14 years of bond payments is more than $818,000, based on current rates. A credit rating assessment on Grundy County […]
In the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court, a charge accusing 28-year old Johnathan Goodman of Trenton with misdemeanor second-degree endangering the welfare of two children (in January) was dismissed by the prosecution. A charge accused 34-year old Justin Reeter of Chula with misdemeanor second-degree endangering the welfare of two children, in February, […]
The Princeton Board of Education has agreed to combine two incoming 3rd grade classes for next school year. The combination will result in 23 students in the class. Superintendent Jerry Girdner reports the decision will not result in a reduction in the workforce, with a re-assignment planned for grade level duties. Natalie Stiles has […]
Four resignations and a retirement were accepted last evening during a meeting of the Trenton R-9 board of education. An election of officers was held. The retirement is from 8th grade science teacher Ruby Walker. Resignations are from Rissler librarian Lora Carmack; speech instructor Farah Minnick; 2nd grade teacher Mackenzie Weldon; and high school paraprofessional Bonnie Yates. Employee health […]
At approximately 4:15 today, Tuesday, April 12, Chillicothe police dispatch received an emergency call of an alleged, attempted residential burglary and attempted robbery in the 1500 block of Bryan Street in Chillicothe. The male resident greeted a man at the door described as a white male, approximately thirty to thirty two years of age, six […]
The “Church Women United” organization in Trenton has donated profits from its thrift shop to Allied Health students at North Central Missouri College. Eleven students have been awarded $300.00 each. Recipients are Lamanda Baucom, Mele Patterson, Emily Vandever, Kristen Hoffman, and Bailey Eaton (all from Trenton); Heydy Paiz, Kirsten Tharp and Miranda Brittain (from Milan); […]
North Central Missouri College President Neil Nuttall will be the featured speaker at both the morning and afternoon commencement programs at the Ketcham Community Center on Saturday, May 7th. The morning program is at 9 o’clock for students in non-allied health areas, including those in Associate of Arts, Associate in General Studies, Associate of Arts […]
Plans have been announced for “Trivia Night” competition to be held in Princeton. Teams of five people each will be challenged to answer trivia questions on Saturday night, April 23rd. There is a $50.00 entry fee per team. Desserts and soft drinks will be available for purchase. It begins at 7 o’clock that evening in […]
Residents of Independence and Sugar Creek have been charged in Daviess County with burglary, with the 20-year old man involved in the case, Adam Miller, accused of resisting arrest, a felony. The charges stem from incidents occurring in rural Jamesport and ending after a short chase in Trenton. Miller (of Independence) and 19-year old Malia […]
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department says numerous human bones recovered near Pattonsburg will be receiving DNA testing by a Kansas City crime lab. On Monday afternoon, the department responded to the area of Interstate 35 and Granite Avenue near Pattonsburg, where a local farmer discovered a shotgun and possible human bones in his field. The […]
Winners in the 53rd annual Farmers Electric Cooperative essay contest. Two area junior won all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. Three sophomores won all-expense paid trips to the Cooperative Youth Conference & Leadership Experience (CYCLE) conference in Jefferson City. Gallatin High School junior Mattison Ishmael has won the annual youth tour to Washington essay contest. […]
The Livingston County Sheriff is reporting that on April 7th, staff were at a location in Utica following up on an investigation. At that time, staff member(s) noticed the smell of burning marijuana prior to being greeted by the property owner. Two other adults were present and subsequent search of the property resulted in the seizure […]
The Chillicothe Police Department is reporting that several calls have been received in reference to phone solicitation from people claiming to be selling ads for Chillicothe schools and Chillicothe sports. Upon contacting Chillicothe School Resource Officer Mike Lewis, CPD indicates the calls are scams. The callers are attempting to sell business ads, and Mike Lewis […]
At Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton City Council, Fire Chief Rick Morris and Training Officer Doug Franklin offered appreciation for the passage of a city sales tax for training and equipment. Morris spoke on how “Trenton citizens spoke on their feelings for firefighters”, and added that “his department will not let those […]
North Mercer’s Board of Education last night approved increases to the teacher salary schedule and for other staff members; decided on having a baseball team next year; and elected officers. Five teachers will be recognized for years of service during an awards ceremony on the last day of school at Mercer. Information provided by the […]
Entries are being accepted for a fund raiser showcasing the talent of local and area youth, called “Trenton’s Got Talent.” The Trenton Rotary Club sponsors the event scheduled the night of Saturday April 23rd at Trenton High School. Proceeds are earmarked for the Trenton vocal and instrumental music departments. Featured on KTTN’s Open Line, two […]
A Cameron woman was injured Monday afternoon April 11, in an accident one mile to the north of Cameron. The highway patrol listed injuries as minor for 42 year old Toosdhi Abner who was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Two sports utility vehicles were northbound on U-S Highway 69 when a vehicle driven by Ms. […]
