Access II Independent Living Center of Gallatin has a transportation program available for individuals in need of a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. Marketing and Development Director Jessica Adkins says two wheelchair accessible vans may be rented to transport individuals or groups to doctors appointments or recreational activities. Renters would need to provide their own […]
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Trenton alumni band members invited to perform prior to football game
Trenton High School Golden Bulldog Marching Band Alumni members are invited to join the current high school band before the home football game during Alumni Weekend. Band director Timothy Gilham says alumni band members can practice with the current band at the high school the evening of August 31st at 6 o’clock and march to […]
Pleasant View Board of Education approves annual tax rate
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved its annual tax rate at a hearing recently prior to its regular meeting. The rate was set at $4.7616. During the regular meeting, the board approved the renewal of the 403B compliance plan with Forrest T. Jones and increased the value contents insurance with Missouri United School […]
New law changing age requirements for marriage become effective August 28th
Age requirements for marriage licenses in Missouri will change next week due to legislation passed by the Missouri Legislature and recently signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. Senate Bill 655 prohibits marriage licenses from being issued if either party is younger than 16 years of age. The legislation also bars the marriage of anyone […]
GRM Networks board of directors re-elected
Several GRM Networks directors were re-elected at an annual meeting Wednesday morning. Those directors were John McCloud of Spickard, Allan Mulnix of Bethany, and Kyle Kelso of Weldon, Iowa all who will serve three-year terms. The board also elected officers including Gregg Davis of Chula elected as president; Mark Yungeberg of Princeton as vice president; […]
Princeton Board of Education names new track after coach
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the proposed tax rate for the 2018-2019 school year at a hearing Monday evening prior to its regular board meeting. The total tax rate was set at $507.48 cents per $100 assessed value, which is an increase of .33 cents from last year. The total tax rate includes […]
Jamee Scearce chosen as NCMC “Outstanding Student” for August
Jamee Scearce from Gower, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for August. Jamee is an A+ student, receiving her Associate in Arts degree and Agriculture Business Certificate. After Jamee graduates from NCMC, she will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business Management. Jamee […]
Gilman City Board of Education approves tax rate, sets lunch prices
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education approved the district’s tax rate and meal prices at a recent meeting. The tax rate was set at $5.0274 which is up 92.86 cents from last year. The total assessed valuation is $12,090,875, which is up $292,043 compared to last year. Breakfast and lunch prices were increased by […]
Grundy County Republican Central Committee elects officers
The Grundy County Republican Central Committee elected officers and appointed individuals to fill vacancies at its biannual reorganization meeting Tuesday evening. Joe Brinser was elected as Chairman who replaces Gary Black. Jill Eaton was elected as secretary, who replaced Diane Lowrey. Black and Lowrey did not file for re-election to the committee. Becky McDonald recognized Black […]
Area schools report first-day student enrollment totals
Several area school districts began classes for students on Wednesday. Pleasant View R-6 reports total opening day enrollment of 115 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade which is an increase of one student from the first day last year. Eighteen students are enrolled in prekindergarten at Pleasant View with third and fourth grades both reporting […]
BTC Bank to open location in Trenton by mid to late September
BTC Bank based in Bethany has filed an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to establish a branch facility in Trenton. Bank President Doug Fish says the bank plans to move into a temporary facility on empty space to the north of KFC/Taco Bell. A modular-type facility will be constructed off-site and […]
Main Street Chillicothe named Great American Main Street Award Semifinalist
The National Main Street Center has named Main Street Chillicothe a 2019 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalist. The award recognizes Main Street America programs whose successes serve as a model for comprehensive, historic preservation-based commercial district revitalization. A national jury selected this year’s 10 semifinalists from a nationwide pool of accredited applicants based on […]
Trenton brush dump moved to new location to accommodate asphalt plant
Trenton’s site to dispose of brush is open weekdays at a new location on the north side of Northwest 27th Street and west of the trap and skeet range. City Administrator Ron Urton said the brush dump was moved from the street department area at the end of East 16th Street to accommodate placement this […]
“Dueling Pianos” to be featured entertainment in Chillicothe
Spanky Entertainment of Saint Louis will provide live entertainment during an event hosted by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Chamber. “Dueling Pianos” will be featured at the Bishop Hogan School Gym the night of September 22nd. Doors will open at 6 o’clock, a catered dinner will start at 7 o’clock, and […]
“Creatures of the Night” to be featured at Crowder State Park
Park staff at Crowder State Park of Trenton will present information about animals that can be seen and heard at night during a hike at the park. The Creatures of the Night Hike will be held September 1st from 8:30 to 9:30. Participants are asked to meet staff at the Shelter 3 parking lot. Those […]
Unionville woman hurt in crash east of Centralia
The Highway Patrol reports one woman from Unionville and another from Mexico, Missouri both sustained moderate injuries in a one-car accident east of Centralia Tuesday afternoon. Sixty-eight-year-old Marilyn Smith of Mexico traveled east on Highway 22 when the car she drove ran off the right side of the road, she overcorrected, with the vehicle crossing […]
Vehicle stop in Livingston County results in arrest of driver on multiple allegations
A vehicle stop in Livingston County Monday afternoon resulted in the driver’s arrest on multiple allegations of drug violations. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a speeding vehicle passed Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter on U. S. Highway 36 who then attempted to stop the vehicle. Cox notes it took the driver a while to stop, but […]
Trenton Utility Committee ponders upgrades to power generators
The three-member Utility Committee last night looked at information and a cost projection regarding a potential upgrade for the program controls on the diesel generators at the south substation in Trenton. Dennis Robb and Mark Newton of TMU met with committee members David Mlika, Travis Elbert, and Jen Hottes as well as City Administrator/Utility Director […]
Trenton Administrative Committee fails to meet with a quorum
Trenton’s Administrative Committee did not have a quorum for a meeting Tuesday evening when just two of the four members were present. However, a discussion was held with information to be forwarded to the city council without a recommendation. Council members present were Dave Mlika and Jenn Hottes. Advancing to the city council is the […]
Three injured in crash at intersection of Highway 6 and NN near Jamesport
The Highway Patrol reports three individuals sustained minor injuries as a result of a three-vehicle accident in Jamesport Tuesday morning. Forty-year-old Amelia Rick of Cameron drove a van east on Route NN, attempted to cross Highway 6 to continue east on Route F, and reportedly crossed in front of another eastbound car driven by 47-year-old […]