The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved two bids and a fundraising request at its meeting Monday night. The approved bids were from Westbrook and Company of Richmond for audit services for the 2018-2019 school year as well as from Generational Buildings to construct a bus barn. The fundraising request was from the Booster Club […]
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Jamesport City Council approves water rate increase
Gary Webber from the Missouri Rural Water Association presented water survey findings during the Jamesport City Council’s meeting Monday evening. The findings suggested Jamesport Water Company needed to increase its water rates for its customers and the council approved the suggested increases. The water rate will be raised to $23 for the first 1,000 gallons […]
Grundy County Commission accepts bids
The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for fuel, pipes, and concrete Tuesday morning. The Commission accepted bids from Landes Oil of Trenton and MFA Oil of Trenton for five cents off the pump price per gallon for gasoline and diesel. It accepted the bid from Owens Trenching and Tile of Laredo for polyethylene pipe ranging […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen install new members
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved the results of the April 3rd election at its meeting Monday evening. John Witfield was elected as East Ward Alderman, and Dan Lockridge was elected as West Ward Alderman. The new members were sworn in and the board appointed and approved City Clerk Hattie Bailey as the City of […]
FCCLA fundraiser cancelled
The breakfast to be held in conjunction with the Trenton High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America’s Drive One 4UR School fundraiser Saturday has been canceled. Family and Consumer Science teacher Margaret Mollenhour says the Trenton High School and Middle School FCCLA will still serve lunch Saturday from 10:30 in the morning to […]
Three arrested on unrelated charges
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Monday of three area residents on unrelated charges. Thirty-three year old Cody James Burchett of Trenton was charged with felony first-degree stalking—first offense. His bond is $10,000 cash only, and he was scheduled for Associate Division of Circuit Court Tuesday. Court documents accuse Burchett of purposely disturbing someone […]
US Bank Foundation Awards NCMC Student Support Services Scholarships
US Bank Foundation, Inc. recently presented a grant award to the North Central Missouri College Foundation for Student Support Services Scholarships. The $2,000 grant was awarded to five NCMC Students: Colton Hargrave, Chillicothe, MO; Preston Hayes, Chillicothe, MO; Maggie Schmidt, Maryville, MO; Ashley Weaver, Trenton, MO; and Brandy Wilson, Trenton, MO. To be considered for […]
North Central Missouri College scholarship application deadline is April 15
The North Central Missouri College Scholarship Application Deadline is April 15, 2018. The NCMC Foundation was formed to ensure that our students have access to scholarship funds during their time at NCMC. Scholarships vary in eligibility requirements from financial need, good citizenship, degree specific, to student-athletes The scholarships awarded fit the many needs of our […]
Trenton City Council meets with MoDOT regarding Highway 6
The Trenton City Council had a lengthy discussion with a Missouri Department of Transportation official during Monday nights’ meeting at the city hall. Topics covered details of a MoDOT proposal regarding state Highway 6 through Trenton. During the discussion, MoDOT engineer Austin Hibler revealed resurfacing on Highway 6 will be delayed due to obligating construction funds […]
Livingston County Library seeking art submissions
The Livingston County Library is seeking submissions from artists of all ages to be considered for the Artist’s Alley of the first annual LCL Con on May 5th, 2018. Selected artists will have their work displayed throughout the library for the duration of the LCL Con event. All mediums are welcome –sketches, paintings, photography, woodworking, […]
LifeFlight Helicopter parked at THS until Tuesday due to technical issue
One of the LifeFlight Eagle medical helicopters was parked overnight in front of Trenton High School and will likely be there until early Tuesday afternoon. That’s according to Director of Business Development Matt Daugherty. When it landed at the high school Monday to participate in the mock crash/docudrama, the pilot got a warning light, not unlike […]
Livingston County Library to host children’s book author Donna Keith
The Livingston County Library Children’s Department will be hosting Author Donna Keith on Tuesday, April 24 at 10 a.m. Donna Keith, formerly of Chillicothe, will be reading and selling copies of her children’s books at the April 24th story time. Donna is the author of four published works. Her three board books, I Love You […]
An old scam with a new twist surfaces in North Missouri
Yet another scam is surfacing in the North Missouri, this time involving rental properties. Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office began an investigation after a landlord notified him that an individual was attempting to rent his property. Scammers had obtained photos of the rental property on Facebook and Zillow, which is an online property management […]
Sullivan County Extension to host Show Stock Clinic
Sullivan County Extension is hosting a Show Stock Clinic for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors, and their parents, next month, to learn from experts in the field and gain hands-on experience. The clinic is open to all livestock exhibitors. It will cover beef, market goats, market lambs and market hogs. Participants will learn about selection, […]
AARP Safe Driver Course to be offered in Kirksville
It’s been many years since most Missouri residents got their driver’s license. Yet, the driving experience is significantly different from even a decade ago—changing vehicles, changing technology, changing road rules, and even changing roadways. Area residents can refresh their skills and have the opportunity to save money on their car insurance with the AARP Safe Driver course […]
Nodaway River bridge replacement update
If you regularly travel Interstate 29 near the border of Holt and Andrew counties, you have seen the work going on at the Nodaway River Bridge. Contractors from Emery Sapp and Sons, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, are building crossover lanes in the median just north and south of the bridge, located between […]
NCMC Library to have “Human Book” Program during April
The North Central Missouri College Library will be hosting “Human Book” sessions during April. The goal of these sessions will be to learn more about human beings and overcome stereotypes and prejudices. At each session, individual will have the opportunity to “read” the “human book” followed by a conversation with the group. “Human Book” sessions […]
City budget main topic of Trenton City Council meeting
On split votes Monday night, the Trenton City Council approved budgets for the city of Trenton and for Trenton Municipal Utilities for the fiscal year beginning May 1st. The city of Trenton budget passed seven to one with Councilman Brad Chumbley opposed. The TMU budget was approved five to three. Opposed were Councilmen Chumbley as well […]
Free sports physicals to be offered in Trenton
Wright Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County Health Department are once again working together to offer sports physical exams for all area students planning to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2018-2019 school year. Free sports physical exams will be offered on May 2 and May 9 from 3 – 5:30 p.m., at Wright Memorial […]
Highway 36 motorists to encounter single-lane traffic in various locations
Motorists on U.S. Route 36 will encounter single-lane traffic in various locations beginning next week. James H. Drew Corporation, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close one lane in order to safely work on sections of guardrail both on the roadside and in the median between 1.4 miles east of Route N […]