A Trenton resident, 31-year old Ryan Trombley, has been charged in Grundy county with possessing methamphetamine. Trombley was being held in the Grundy County Detention Center in lieu of 15-thousand dollar cash only bond. He’s to appear in Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court May 10th. A Spickard resident, 29-year old Corey Hines, has been […]
Three Union Pacific railroad crossings in Mercer County and one in Grundy County are to receive lights and gates. That’s according to the Missouri Department of Transportation which says the locations are just north of Trenton at northwest 27th Street, Route D at Mill Grove, Main Street at Mercer, and Bison Street north of Mercer. […]
Eighteen year-old Shawn Ward of Cameron waived a preliminary hearing and was bound over to Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on charges accusing possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, both on April 8th. A Jamesport resident, Jayson Husky, pleaded guilty to an amended charge accusing misdemeanor passing bad […]
Several routes have closed in North Missouri due to high water. Remember, situations can change quickly, especially during flooding. Motorists are reminded to stay alert and to not drive through any water over the roadway. It only takes six inches of water (or less!) to lose control of your vehicle and possibly be swept into […]
(St. Joseph News Press) – After listening to some five hour of testimony, Circuit Judge Patrick Robb sentenced Joseph Johnson, 16, to life in prison for the murder of James Johnson, his grandfather and adopted father. For the murder of Beverly Johnson, his grandmother and adopted mother, Johnson received a second life sentence to be […]
Severe thunderstorms are possible this evening up until the 10 PM hour. Severe storms are already forming in a line north to south along the Kansas/Missouri border. Severe thunderstorm warnings are already being issued by the National weather service. The National Weather Service indicates primary hazards associated with the storms include large hail, up to […]
The Chillicothe Police department is reporting on recent calls for service. CPD officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Graves St. for shoplifting. As a result, Officers arrested Jade Marie Mock of Trenton for possession of a controlled substance and stealing. Mock was processed at the Police Department. She was then transferred to the […]
A report on the Cupola building was given at this weeks’ meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen. City Administrator Tony Stonecypher said a committee will be advertising for roof bids. Responding to a question from the Cupola building committee, aldermen stated the committees’ purpose is to provide ideas and plans to preserve the building; […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting recent arrests in the north Missouri area. Walker Estes, 20 of Bethany, Missouri was arrested in Harrison County for a misdemeanor warrant on property damage. Ruthie King, 56 of Detroit, Michigan was arrested in Daviess County on charges of exceeding the speed limit by traveling 97 in a […]
An 18-year-old Galt resident, Ricky Young, has been charged in Grundy County with first degree sodomy between December of last year and this month. Young was being held in the Grundy County Detention Center in lieu of 25-thousand dollars cash only bond. He’s to appear in Associate Division of Grundy County circuit court May 10th. […]
Four resignations were accepted, five employments were approved including two new instructors, and returning instructors were re-employed at last evening’s meeting of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees. Resigning were Lynda Snuffer as early childhood development coordinator effective May 12th, Doctor Stephanie Blaine, nursing site coordinator in Maryville effective May 7th; nursing instructor […]
Natural disasters, like tornadoes and severe storms, are things we don’t like to think about until necessary. But in Missouri, being prepared for spring storm and tornado season is a necessity, according to a University of Missouri Extension emergency management specialist. Missouri ranks tenth in the number of major disaster declarations. “Missourians need to understand […]
Trenton Junior College/NCMC Alumni Jack Derry will be honored as a Distinguished Alumni on Thursday, April 28. In the mid 80’s, while working part-time at NCMC, Jack helped establish many of the Dual Credit arrangements with area high schools that are still currently in place. Mr. Derry later developed NCMC’s first Lady Pirates Softball team, […]
(Columbia Daily Tribune) – A man was taken to University Hospital with serious injuries Monday morning after he traded gunshots with Randolph County deputies. The 34-year-old Moberly resident fired toward two Randolph County deputies at Route C and Highway 24 after a vehicle chase that started at about 11 a.m., according to a Missouri State Highway […]
The Trenton High School Key Club is offering its “Kiss the Seniors Goodbye” fundraiser. At a charge of $6.00, a 16 ounce commemorative cup filled with Hershey’s candy kisses and “best wishes for a successful future” can be sent to a THS senior. Key Club members will deliver the “Kiss ‘Em Goodbye” cups on Thursday, […]
The Trenton City Council met in regular session on Monday night, with an update on the milling work that began earlier in the day. That work, on Trenton’s streets, is anticipated to be completed on Tuesday, according to Trenton Street Supervisor Martin Schieb. Originally, the work was planned for Monday through Wednesday. However, the contractor […]
The Livingston County Library at Chillicothe is sponsoring a presentation by professional chalk artist Joan Finn of Kansas City, April 29th at 6 o’clock. Ms. Finn is to do sidewalk drawings at the corner of Jackson and Locust streets, where she’s to present a program. She specializes in 3D, or anamorphic chalk painting, and is […]
The Chillicothe Police Department remains busy with calls for service over the last week. Service call highlights include officers responding to a two vehicle non-injury accident at Third Street and Walnut Street. Officers reported a vehicle driven by Mary Harper struck a vehicle driven by Mary Murphy causing minor damage to the vehicles. David Corbin […]
Trenton Firemen responded to motor vehicle fires Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:37 pm Monday to a car on fire in the parking lot near Hy-Vee. Fire was contained to the engine compartment, and quickly knocked out. The car, a 2014 Pontiac Grand Prix, is owned by Kim Miller […]
A Spickard resident, 36-year old Jesse Richmond, has been accused in Grundy County of violating his parole. Richmond was to be transported to the department of corrections. A 39-year-old Wheeling resident, Patrick Oyler, has been charged in Grundy County with non-support of three children. Oyler was being held at the Grundy County Detention Center in […]
