Two men were seriously injured in an accident Wednesday afternoon in Grundy County, near Brimson. The crash occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Route CC, about two miles west of Brimson. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2013 Freightliner trash truck, driven by Preston C. Ramsey, 71, of Trenton, Missouri, was heading south […]
The Trenton R-9 Bulldog Mascot Team is set to host its End-of-Year Carnival Fun Fair at C.F. Russell Stadium in Trenton on May 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ten carnival games will be available for attendees to enjoy. Additional attractions include a bounce house, a super slide, and Bingo. Game tickets are priced […]
A Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail inmate faces a felony charge in Daviess County after he allegedly assaulted another individual multiple times on April 14. Thirty-two-year-old Jaccob Spencer of Raytown has been charged with second-degree attempted assault. His bond was denied. Spencer is accused of attempting to inflict physical injury by striking the victim in the […]
The Galt Fire Protection District and Milan Rural Fire Department provided mutual aid to the Medicine Creek Fire Protection District for a grass fire on April 24. According to Galt Firefighter Brian Smiley, the fire consumed approximately 10 acres along Highway ZZ in Sullivan County. Smiley reported that firefighters used leaf blowers and rakes to […]
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson engaged with students, employees, and community members at North Central Missouri College in Trenton on April 24, signing copies of the biography “No Turnin’ Back,” which chronicles Governor Parson’s life. Governor Parson shared that his visit to the college was to observe the impact of state […]
Master Sergeant Douglas P. Little, Zone Supervisor for Troop H, Zone 4, is set to retire on May 1, 2024, concluding a distinguished 31-year, 5-month tenure in law enforcement. Little joined the Patrol on January 1, 1993, as part of the 65th recruit class. Following his training at the Patrol’s law enforcement academy, he was […]
Trenton High School Gilded will present a spoof of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” on April 27. The play, titled “And Then There Was One,” will be staged at the Trenton Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. The synopsis provided by the play’s publisher describes it as a story where ten individuals are […]
Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery invites the public to view their latest exhibit, “All Media,” which showcases over 150 pieces from 43 artists across Missouri. The exhibit spans an array of media including watercolor, stained glass, woodcarving, sculptures, wire wrapping, fiber arts, pen and ink drawings, acrylic paintings, handmade ceramics, oil paintings, photography, and […]
Recipients in the area will receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture for clean energy projects, as part of an initiative to promote the use of renewable energy sources and enhance energy efficiency in agricultural settings. The funding is channeled through two main programs. Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, the Eagleville […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Lloyd Wayne Shaver, a 35-year-old resident of Trenton, on a capias warrant due to a probation violation and a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court. The arrest was made by Probation and Parole on April 23. Shaver is accused of violating his probation which stemmed […]
In recent proceedings within the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court: Judge Carrie Lamm Clark revoked probation for Ashley Nichole Wilson from Trenton and mandated a 60-day incarceration at the Grundy County Jail. Wilson was credited with four days already served. Originally charged with misdemeanor violation of an order of protection for an […]
A ceremony is scheduled for early next month in Sullivan County to initiate the deployment of fiber optics in rural Milan. NEMR, a telephone company based in Green City, received federal funding through the ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant. The event will take place on May 3 at 10 a.m. at a location on Highway 5, […]
The Highway Patrol has announced that it responded to a request for assistance following the discovery of human remains in a northeast Mercer County location. The Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control was called upon by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office to aid in the investigation. This request came shortly after 3 p.m. on […]
An accident occurred on Highway 24 west of County Road 285 in Carroll County, Missouri, on the morning of April 23, 2024. Gary L. Jacobs, 85, of Bosworth, Missouri, was seriously injured when his 2010 Buick Lucerne left the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, rotated, and ultimately rolled over. The Missouri State Highway Patrol […]
From April 20 to April 23, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported ten arrests across several counties in north Missouri. The individuals were apprehended on a variety of charges including driving while intoxicated, driving without a license, and failing to maintain lane discipline. Jason M. Smith of Oskaloosa, KS, was arrested on April […]
North Central Missouri College Trio Director Janet Pultz reported on Trio programs at the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting on April 23. She reported that NCMC’s Trio has 50 students from six high schools in the Upward Bound program. There are 160 college students from Trenton, Savannah, and online in Student Support Services. Additionally, there […]
Mayor Jackie Soptic of Trenton has officially proclaimed May 5-11, 2024, as Local Government Week. This week is dedicated to acknowledging the role played by local governments in enhancing community life throughout Missouri. During Local Government Week, Mayor Soptic encourages Missourians to join in activities and initiatives that highlight the importance of local governance and […]
A road accident on southbound Route-A near High Point Drive, about 4 miles south of Breckenridge, resulted in minor injuries to a woman and a juvenile on April 23, 2024, at around 1:50 p.m. Shirley M. Perry, 27, of Braymer, Missouri, was driving a 2012 Honda Odyssey when she became distracted by a passenger. The […]
The City of Gallatin is set to begin the process of hiring a new city administrator following the resignation of Lance Rains. Rains submitted his resignation to the Gallatin Board of Aldermen on April 22, citing his new role with the City of Cameron as the economic developer and planning and zoning coordinator, which he […]
Gatekeepers Grundy County will conduct its next prayer service on May 5, beginning at the gazebo in Sesquicentennial Park, Trenton, at 5 p.m. Participants will convene at the park before splitting into two groups, with one heading to Trenton City Hall and the other to the Grundy County Courthouse. The service will focus on prayers […]
