This week’s U. S. Drought Monitor map of Missouri shows more abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions in Northern Missouri than last week. Less of the state, as a whole, is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions. This week, 45.62% of the state was abnormally dry or experiencing some degree of drought, which is down […]
An Ottumwa, Iowa man who was arrested in Grundy County in July in connection with a vehicle reported stolen in Adair County has been returned to Grundy County. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports that 38-year-old Kent Jacob Lasley was arrested in Wapello County, Iowa August 31st, and a waiver of extradition was signed. Lasley […]
The Livingston County Library will be hosting a special songwriting workshop followed by a concert with Andy & Judy on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Main Library, 450 Locust Street. Andy & Judy Daigle perform as the folk duo, Andy & Judy. They perform regularly at libraries, coffeehouses, and concert venues throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, […]
FFA Chapters at Chillicothe and Gallatin are among the “sweepstakes” award winners at the Missouri State Fair. According to the Missouri FFA Association, the Chillicothe FFA Chapter won awards in swine and a category called the Governor’s Best Livestock. Gallatin won a sweepstakes award in the “Field Crops” category. Eight other FFA Chapters won sweepstakes […]
Motorcycles, classic cars and trucks, and other vehicles are welcome to participate in the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Jailbreak Poker Run next week. Registration will start September 10th at 9 am on Eighth Street between the courthouse in Trenton and the former Grundy County Jail, which is now the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. […]
Main Street Trenton will hold Brew Fest in September. Registration will start at The Space in Downtown Trenton on September 24th at 5 pm with the event running from 5 to 8 pm. Participants can explore Downtown while sampling beers at businesses. The night will end with music by Cheap Date at Chumbley’s from 9 […]
A Cameron couple faces felonies in Caldwell County after allegedly discarding the belongings of a woman who lived on land the couple owned. Online court information shows 57-year-old Danny Boyd Petifurd and 49-year-old Anita Petifurd have each been charged with stealing $750 or more and first-degree property damage. Each is scheduled for an initial appearance […]
Children in the eighth grade or younger can participate in the Chillicothe Kiwanis Kids Day Parade on September 17th. Check-in for the event will start on the north side of the courthouse in Chillicothe at 9 am, and the parade will begin at 10 am. The Chillicothe Middle School band will march in the parade. […]
United Fiber and United Electric Cooperative announce their investment with the North Central Missouri College Foundation for the NCMC Savannah Campus. In recognition of their investment, the new Savannah campus welcome center will be named the United Fiber & United Electric Cooperative Welcome Center. “United and NCMC are both committed to strategic growth initiatives that […]
The Jamesport Community Association will sponsor a fish fry to raise funds for the upkeep of the Spillman Event Center in Jamesport and other community projects. Attendees can dine in or drive through at the Spillman Center on September 9th, starting at 4 pm. The menu will include fish, potatoes, hush puppies, slaw, beans, and […]
The Annual Hickory Threshing and Tractor Show will be held on September 3rd. The free outdoor event will be from 9 am to 5 pm. Threshing demonstrations will be at 10 and 3 o’clock. There will also be baling and blacksmithing demonstrations, a tractor and auto show, and on-site food vendors. Attendees are asked to […]
One of the activities planned for Calamity Jane Days in Princeton is a tractor cruise. Participants will meet at the Mercer County Fair Barn on September 16th at 7:30 am. Coffee and donuts will be available. Tractors will start their 30-mile ride at 9 o’clock. They will go through Princeton, head west on U. S. […]
Jamesport’s Heritage Days will be held on September 23rd and 24th. Most of the activities will be at the Spillman Event Center. Activities will be available on both days from 9 to 4 o’clock. They will include a craft show, retail market, kettle corn, and other food, fall décor, antiques, and a flea market on […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident on misdemeanor violation of an order of protection for an adult. The Trenton Police Department arrested 50-year-old Gary Lee Riddle on August 30th. His bond was set at $5,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit […]
Eight contestants will compete in the Calamity Jane Pageant in Princeton. The event will be held at the Princeton United Methodist Church on September 10th at 7 pm. The contestants are: High school junior, Michelle Boswell High School Senior, Klaire Buckler High School Senior, Cheyenne Dinsmore High School Sophomore, Jolena Gibson High School Senior, Katelyn […]
The medical director of the Breast Care Center at the Liberty Hospital will speak at the Mercer County Health Department’s breast cancer awareness lunch. Doctor Amy Patel will be at the in-person event at the Straight Line Beef Company of Princeton October 12th at noon. The cost is $15 per plate. Participants who register before […]
The Trenton High School Alumni Association organizes a newsletter before the Reunion Weekend each year. Association Vice President Doctor John Holcomb says THS Alumni News is sent to alumni who pay their dues each year. There were 356 paid members this year. He notes this year’s newsletter was sent in the mail last week, and […]
Homes and businesses can enter into the Mercer County Health Department’s Second Annual Scarecrow Competition to “Scare Away COVID and Flu.” Scarecrows should be done, and registration is due by September 30th. Health department representatives will come by and take pictures of the entries and judge them the first week of October. Prizes will be […]
A Bethany man faces felony charges after he allegedly forced entry into a Bethany residence and drove a pickup truck without permission August 29th. Thirty three year old Douglas Abram Dennis has been charged with second degree burglary and first degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $20,000 cash only, and he […]
More businesses have started moving into the Eastgate Shopping Center in Trenton since a man from Blue Springs purchased the property a few months ago. Owner Jason Lassiter says Pet Central recently moved into a space at the shopping center. Dunkin’s Liquidation has also expanded. Work is being done on a 24/7 laundromat […]
