Among reports given during Monday nights’ Trenton City Council meeting, City administrator Ron Urton said bids are sought for abatement and demolition of three city-owned buildings at 17th and Lulu. Bids are due at city hall by April 3rd. Structures are described as being in the way of the proposed new 17th Street Bridge. Urton […]
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Two elected to Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation Board
Two have been elected to terms on the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Results from Friday’s voting show Ethan Griffin and John Rice were elected to represent areas west of Highway 65. They are to serve four-year terms.
Audio: Missouri House gives final approval to “Sliced Bread Day” legislation
Legislation designating July 7th of each year as “Missouri Sliced Bread Day” has been given final approval by the Missouri House. The bill encourages Missourians to participate in events to commemorate the first sale of sliced bread, which happened in 1928 in northwest Missouri’s Chillicothe. State Representative Rusty Black notes Chillicothe is on Highway 36, […]
Trenton City Council votes “No” on loaning money to wastewater department
The much-discussed financing of the proposed headworks project at the Trenton sewer plant took another turn Monday night. The City Council, on a vote of three in favor and four against, defeated a motion that would have allowed the electric department to loan $2,000,000 to the wastewater department. The motion to make the transfer, with […]
Trenton Middle School music students to hold fundraiser
Vocal music students of Trenton Middle School plan to have a fundraising meal for the public on Friday, March 22nd. The fundraiser is an eat and pay what you want spaghetti dinner with serving in the Trenton High School Commons beginning at 5:30. Director for the Trenton Middle School choir, Tyler Busick, reports all proceeds […]
Central Service and Supply to build manufacturing facility in Macon
Central Service and Supply, Inc., an advanced manufacturer headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, has announced the selection of Macon, Missouri, as the location of their new advanced manufacturing facility citing access to talent and logistical advantages as main reasons for their choice. “We are extremely excited to expand into Missouri,” Adam Nolan, Vice President of […]
North Missouri Saddle Club to sponsor community dance
A community dance is coming up at Trenton as a benefit for the North Missouri Saddle Club. The March 23rd event will be held at the Trenton Rock Barn from 7 until 10 o’clock that night. Admission is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Refreshments also will be sold at what promoters call a […]
Veterans service event to be held in Princeton
A Veterans Service event will be held this Wednesday, March 13 at the Memorial VFW Post #7159 in Princeton. The session will start at 1 o’clock and end by 2 with a District One Service Officer to answer questions. Veterans attending are to take a copy of DD 214 or separation papers. All Veterans and family […]
Audio: Edina school reconsidering four-day week
A rural school district in northeast Missouri’s Edina is having second thoughts about going to a four-day week. The Knox County School Board will have the final say. State education officials say 34 Missouri school districts are on four-day weeks or have reported plans to do so.
Trenton city sales tax revenue down substantially across the board
Trenton City sales tax revenue is down more than two and one-half percent for general purposes and capital projects, down about three and three-quarters percent for fire department purposes, and down four percent for parks. Those figures are for the first eleven months of this fiscal year compared to the same period a year ago. […]
3-year-old hurt in crash on Highway 24; both drivers face charges
Residents of Hale and Moberly were hurt in a collision of a car and a sports utility vehicle in western Randolph County with both drivers facing charges. The driver of the sports utility vehicle, 32-year old Tara Clater of Hale, and the driver of the car, 22-year old Austin Skelton of Moberly, were taken to […]
Livingston County authorities stop driver in stolen car
Chillicothe police report a vehicle was stopped east of Chillicothe by a Livingston County deputy shortly after it was reported stolen Friday night from the 500 block of St. Louis Street. The owner knew the driver and decided not to seek prosecution upon the driver returning the vehicle, however, police report the driver was cited […]
Annual Grandma’s Ride to raise funds for Trenton Fire Department set for May 4th
Plans have been announced for the fourth annual Grandma’s Motorcycle Ride and associated activities to raise money for the Trenton Fire Department. Organizer Cissy Wilcoxson says the event is May 4th beginning and ending at Snappy’s in Trenton with a route that includes Coffey, Jamesport, Chillicothe, and Trenton. The charge is $15.00 for riders and […]
Milan resident arrested by highway patrol
An Overland Park, Kansas resident was arrested Saturday afternoon in Harrison County and accused of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, careless and imprudent driving resulting in an accident, and no proof of insurance. Forty-seven-year-old Jason Camp was taken to the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center. A Milan resident, 38-year old Michael […]
Legal experts to host “Tigers for Troops” event in Bethany
Veterans seeking information and assistance regarding VA disability claims, benefits, and military discharges are invited to attend free events hosted by legal experts from the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic. The events are offered as part of the Clinic’s Tigers for Troops initiative in partnership with the University of Missouri Extension. One […]
Livingston County Sheriff seeks tips on possible fugitive in the area
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips on a fugitive that may be in Livingston County or surrounding counties. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has an active felony arrest warrant for 36-year-old Jason Brodie of Liberal on two felony allegations of first-degree child molestation. Bond for Brodie is listed at […]
Chillicothe City Council to consider ordinances and budget at Monday meeting
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and its regular meeting next week along with the Chillicothe Municipal Airport Advisory Board. The workshop and meetings will be held at the Chillicothe City Hall with the workshop to discuss the 2019-2020 budget will be held Monday evening, March 11th at 5:30. The city council will […]
Grundy County Commission to open bids at Tuesday meeting
The Grundy County Commission will open bids for CART rock and mowing at its weekly meeting at the courthouse in Trenton on Tuesday, March 12th. CART rock bid opening is on the agenda for 9 o’clock, and mowing bid opening is at 9:30. The agenda also includes Meridith Berry with Grundy County Extension at 10 […]
Trenton City Council to address ordinances at Monday meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider five ordinances next week regarding several agreements and one contract at a meeting at Trenton City Hall Monday night, March 11 at 7 o’clock. The ordinances would approve agreements with M and M Utilities for work on the Eighth Street waterlines from Kumler to Rural Street and for work […]