The highway patrol reports three Maysville residents were seriously hurt Saturday night when a car traveled off Highway 33. A passenger in the vehicle, five-year-old Brenton Jestes was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center, then flown by medical helicopter to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Another passenger, three-year-old Alyssandra Jestes, was taken to Cameron […]
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Premium Sale at North Central Missouri Fair raises $54,600
The Premium Sale held Saturday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton raised $54,600 to help with livestock expenses of 23 young people from Grundy County. Each individual was allowed to have one animal in the sale. Those with animals in the sale received money from high bidders as well as others making […]
Beef Show results from the North Central Missouri Fair
Results from the Beef Show held Saturday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton have been announced. Jenna Reeter of Trenton showed the Supreme Champion female and the Supreme Champion market animal. Clayton Walker of Chillicothe exhibited the Reserve Champion female with Claire Walker of Chillicothe exhibiting the Reserve Champion market animal. Cayden Bowe […]
14 vote absentee in Grundy County on Saturday
Fourteen people voted absentee Saturday morning during special hours at the Grundy County Clerk’s office. That brings to 150 number of persons who have voted absentee for Tuesday’s primary election in Grundy County. Another ten ballots have been requested but not yet returned to the Clerk’s office. Absentee balloting continues until Monday Afternoon at 5 […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces winners of Goat and Sheep shows
Results have been announced for the Goat Show at the North Central Missouri Fair which took place on Friday. Montana Plattner of Chillicothe had the Champion and Reserve Meat Doe as well as the Supreme Champion and Reserve Champion Doe and also received Showmanship for 14 and Older. In the bucks division, Jack Henry of […]
Stewartsville man ejected from motorcycle in crash on Route Y
The Highway Patrol reports a Stewartsville man was ejected from a motorcycle early Saturday morning, sustaining serious injuries. Twenty-year-old Riley Flint traveled south on Route Y when he reportedly lost control of the motorcycle he was driving as he rounded a curve. The motorcycle ran off the road, struck an embankment, and came to rest […]
Two from Brookfield killed in Highway 5 crash north of Marceline
Two individuals died and three others sustained injuries when a van and a heavy truck collided three miles north of Marceline Friday morning. The Highway Patrol reports 39-year-old Dennis Allen of Brookfield drove the van south on Missouri 5 when the vehicle crossed the center line. The van struck the driver’s side of the northbound […]
“Owl Prowl” set for August 18th at Crowder State Park
The staff of Crowder State Park west of Trenton will present facts about owls found in Missouri during a free program later this month. Owl Prowl will be held at the park’s campground amphitheater the night of August 18th from 8:30 to 9:30. The program will include a short hike to see and hear owls […]
Des Moines teen totals vehicle in crash south of Cameron
The Highway Patrol reports a Des Moines, Iowa teen sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident seven miles south of Cameron early Friday afternoon. Eighteen-year-old Tyler Burton traveled north on U. S. Highway 69 when the vehicle he drove crossed the center line. He reportedly overcorrected, which caused the vehicle to run off the east […]
Highway patrol reports two arrests
The Highway Patrol has arrested two individuals in the area on allegations of driving while intoxicated. Fifty-six-year-old Murray Walker of Blue Springs was arrested in Linn County Friday night. The Patrol accused him of felony DWI—aggravated offender as well as a lane violation. He was transported to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and released. Thirty-seven-year-old […]
Football camp to be held for Trenton Middle School students
All area fifth and sixth-grade students interested in playing football this fall are invited to attend a camp this week. The camp will be held at the Trenton Middle School practice field Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Questions should be directed to Brandon Boswell or Frank Kinney.
Winners of awards at Rock Barn area announced at the North Central Missouri Fair
Awards have been announced for the Rock Barn area of the North Central Missouri Fair. Several Ball-Kerr Fresh Preserving Awards were handed out to those in the adult division which include Loretta Ray, Marie Clark, Jacob Hall, Pam Johnston. Those receiving the preserving awards in the youth division included Elliana Gaunt and Katelyn Clark. The […]
$25M in grant money sought for roads, bridges and broadband in East Locust Creek Reservoir project
The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission and the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission have applied for a $25,000,000 grant for roads, bridges, and broadband in the area of the East Locust Creek Reservoir project in Sullivan County. The United States Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant would ensure adequate and […]
Grundy and Livingston County Clerks offices to open Saturday for absentee voting
The Grundy and Livingston County Clerks offices will be open Saturday for absentee voting for Tuesday’s Primary Election. Registered Grundy County voters may vote absentee at the courthouse in Trenton from 8 o’clock until noon. Registered Livingston County voters may vote absentee at the courthouse in Chillicothe from 8:30 until 12:30. The deadline for absentee […]
Trenton man arrested on charges of trespassing and property damage
The Trenton Police Department Thursday arrested a Trenton man accused of trespassing and damaging property. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year-old Brendon Ebersold faces misdemeanor charges of one count of first-degree trespassing and two counts of second-degree property damage. Bond was set at $1,500, and he is scheduled for the associate division of circuit […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 6, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of Aug. 6 – 12 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
City of Princeton issues Burn Ban
Princeton Fire Chief Tony Johnson has issued a burn ban for the City of Princeton. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp says the burn ban follows the Mercer County burn ban which was issued by the Mercer County Commission this week. The ban on open outdoor burning continues until further notice.
North Central Missouri Fair announces Flower Show winners
The North Central Missouri Fair Flower Show received a total of 37 participants with 276 entries at this year’s event. Judith Urich operated a help station on flower arranging for youth at the show, helping children arrange and enter items with co-sponsor Hy-Vee donating flowers for the arrangements. The Betty Taul Creative Awards were awarded […]
Crowd of almost 400 attend Grundy Electric Cooperative annual meeting
A large crowd attended Grundy Electric Cooperative’s Annual Membership Meeting held August 2, 2018, at the North Mercer R-III School in Mercer, Missouri. Prior to the business meeting, over 380 members and guests enjoyed the evening meal served by the Mercer County 4-H members. Entertainment was provided by The Marks Family from Jefferson City. Members […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of Dairy, Rabbit and Poultry shows
The results have been announced of the North Central Missouri Fair Dairy Show. Hillary Shahan of Unionville had Champion Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. She also had the Supreme Champion Female and Reserve Bull. Caleb and Abigail Gondringer of Trenton both received blue ribbons in the Dairy Bucket Calf class. Results for the rabbit […]