The City of Trenton is accepting bids for about 10,000 plus tons of aggregate and about 3,000 tons plus of asphalt sand. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of November 30th at 1 o’clock. Bids should be marked “Sealed Bid for Asphalt Rock” or “Sealed Bid for Asphalt Sand”. […]
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Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled to hold Recognition Banquet
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County will hold its Recognition Banquet and monthly meeting next week. The banquet starts at the Hodge Presbyterian Church of Trenton the evening of November 12th at 5:30. Anyone who participated in a Family and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled event is invited to attend. […]
Grundy County Commission receives no bids for snow removal
Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the Grundy County Commission did not receive any bids for snow removal and ice melt application for the courthouse, former jail, and Law Enforcement Center in Trenton. Spickard says Danny and Chris Gott agreed to the work for the 2018-2019 winter season. Snow and ice removal will cost $500, […]
FCCLA students participate in Animal Shelter Bingo
The Trenton Middle School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America played Animal Shelter Bingo the past two weeks. FCCLA Adviser Suzi Beck explains students were invited to pick up a Bingo sheet listing items the Animal Shelter needs. Students who brought an item received a sticker to put over the item on their Bingo […]
Jamesport man sentenced to six months in county jail
A Jamesport man pleads guilty in DeKalb County Circuit Court Tuesday to misdemeanor charges stemming from a motorcycle accident earlier this year. Online court information indicates 43-year-old Joshua VerHagen entered a guilty plea on charges of operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license, first offense, owner operating a motor vehicle without maintaining […]
Chillicothe man caught speeding 115 mph on Highway 36
A Chillicothe man was processed at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office after he was stopped for speeding. Sheriff Steve Cox reports he checked a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Christian Shane Stretch traveling east on U. S. Highway 36 near the airport going 115 miles per hour in a 65 zone Monday morning. Stretch posted his […]
Galt man accused of using stun gun on children
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Galt man turned himself in Monday on a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child, no sexual contact. Bond for 39-year-old Michael Lee King is $15,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court November 13th. Court documents accuse him of […]
Audio: Alicia Endicott on estate planning seminar hosted at NCMC
A presentation and Information on estate planning along with a question and answer session will be held Wednesday evening at North Central Missouri College. North Central Missouri College Development Officer Alicia Endicott elaborates on the session. Endicott was asked if the estate planning seminar is being held to encourage giving to the NCMC […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to 1703 Webster
The Chillicothe Fire Department on Monday responded to a report of smoke in a residence at 1703 Webster. Firefighters were told the furnace had been started and smoke had filled the home. A fire department report noted a slight haze was seen inside. The investigation led to the downstairs where an inductor motor had frozen […]
61 absentee ballots cast on Monday at Grundy County courthouse
An additional 61 absentee ballots were cast Monday at the Grundy County Clerks’ office in advance of today’s general election bringing the total to 383 absentee ballots to be counted. Another 19 absentees were requested but had not yet been returned to the clerks’ office at the courthouse in Trenton. The total number of Grundy […]
Hy-Vee to provide free A1C screenings
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will conduct […]
Grundy County R-V announces Students of the Quarter
Grundy County R-V High School held an awards assembly to honor students who were chosen Students of the Quarter by the R-V Faculty and Staff. Selected were, left to right front row 7th Grade, Nicholas Mann-Smiley, 8th Grade, Avianna Nemo, and 9th Grade, Logan Foster. Back row left to right are Sophomore Abigail Mathews, Junior […]
Hy-Vee Homefront teams up with customers to serve our nation’s Veterans
This November, Hy-Vee is encouraging customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative for the sixth consecutive year in honor of our nation’s veterans. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative consists of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round-Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and veterans and military member employee […]
Trenton R-9 Band Boosters to hold scavenger hunt and baked potato bar fundraiser
The Trenton R-9 Band Boosters are having a scavenger hunt and baked potato bar fundraiser Friday, November 9th. The potato bar will start at 6 o’clock and the scavenger hunt begins at 7 pm with awards at 8:45 pm. The cost of the potato bar is a free will donation and includes a baked potato, […]
Vanessa Olivo selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Vanessa Olivo from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Vanessa is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and plans to continue to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse. After she graduates from NCMC, Vanessa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to obtain her Bachelors […]
General Election: A preview of candidates and issues in north Missouri as well as issues statewide
Polls are open until 7 o’clock tonight across Missouri as candidates are elected to office and local and statewide issues are decided by the voters. There are no countywide races in Grundy, Mercer, Sullivan, Harrison, and Livingston counties. Within the rest of the Green Hills, there are only a handful of races for county office. […]
Over 1500 pounds of food collected in “Scouting for Food” drive
Boy and Girl Scouts from Trenton completed their scouting for food drive on Saturday involving the residential areas of Trenton. Scout Master Dean Sager reported collections of 1,560 pounds of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal hygiene products, all to be donated to the Grundy county food pantry. Sager said the total is slightly […]
Bright Futures Trenton to hold training sessions
Bright Futures Trenton will offer two training sessions for those interested in volunteering as a Bright Futures mentor in the Trenton R-9 School District. Superintendent Dan Wiebers will provide the training Monday, November 12 at 7 pm and Friday, November 16 at 5 pm both at the THS Media Center. Those interested in volunteering need to […]
Patrol arrests two in Daviess and DeKalb counties
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports separate arrests this weekend in Daviess and DeKalb counties. Early Saturday evening, 46-year-old Jeffery Rylander of Seabeck, Washington was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Online court information shows Rylander faces a felony count of driving while intoxicated persistent offender as well as three misdemeanor counts including careless and imprudent […]
“Christmas Around the Square” set for November 17th in Gallatin
A variety of activities are planned for Gallatin Saturday, November 17th when the holiday promotion is presented “Christmas Around the Square.” There will be various food court vendors, a craft and vendors fair, a baking contest includes a fundraiser for the Patrick McBroom scholarship fund, and Midwest Dance Synergy will have a dance performance. Other […]