It’s all about fun this Friday night when Trenton’s Downtown Christmas kicks off with something a bit different. A scavenger hunt will take place, so grab you Sherlock Holmes cap and cape, a couple of team members and head off around town with a list of goodies that you and your team will need to find. […]
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Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers talks about Winter school cancellations
Winter is almost upon us, and with that, the Trenton R-9 School District has made plans on how to handle school cancellations and days that start late. With information on how the district will hand Winter situations, Superintendent Dan Wiebers tells listeners how announcements will be made.
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve down payment on bucket truck
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a down payment on a bucket truck at its meeting Monday evening. The payment for the vehicle will be $12,932 with the truck owned by the Friends of Gallatin. The board also approved a resolution appointing a director and alternate director to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission. […]
NCMC Board of Trustees hires 3, accepts 1 resignation
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the employment of three and one resignation at its meeting Tuesday evening. The board hired Kristina Hannon of Saint Joseph as an adjunct sociology instructor for the North Belt Center in Country Club to begin Spring 2018. The board also hired Ashley Stuedle of Cameron as […]
Fatal crash in April results in manslaughter charge against Chillicothe man
A fatality accident seven months ago in Livingston County has resulted in the filing of a felony charge against one of the drivers. Online court information shows 23-year-old Benjamin Wesley Davis of Chillicothe has been named in a warrant accusing him of involuntary manslaughter in the second degree. On April 17th, the Highway Patrol listed […]
3 from Trenton arrested on Monday
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three individuals from Trenton Monday The Trenton Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jazimine Marie McCallum and 21 year old Matthew Scott Kangas for felony unlawful use of a weapon—exhibiting. The bond for each is $5,000 cash or corporate surety only. Court documents accuse them of exhibiting a […]
Filing dates for Trenton City Council announced
Filing dates for the April 3rd election for the Trenton City Council have been set. Those interested can file December 12th through January 16th for the election of one council member from each of the four wards. Candidates can file at City Clerk Cindy Simpson’s office at the Trenton City Hall Monday through Friday from […]
Trenton Police Department reports nuisance violations up 46%
The Trenton Police Department’s Nuisance Enforcement Report released Monday shows 246 nuisance violations have been filed so far this year. It also shows there were 168 violations filed at this time last year which is an increase of more 46.43%. The greatest number of violations were for grass and weeds with 137. The category with […]
5 hurt in crash at Novinger intersection
The Highway Patrol reports five individuals from Novinger sustained injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Novinger Tuesday morning. A sports utility vehicle driven by 37-year-old Anika Downing was stopped at a crosswalk to unload passengers at the intersection of Missouri 149 and Missouri Avenue when 72-year-old Gary Millhouse’s SUV hit Downing’s in the rear. The […]
Video: Chillicothe Fire Department uses high-tech tool to teach fire safety
The Chillicothe Fire Department used Fire Grant funds to help purchase a tool to help teach the community proper use of a fire extinguisher. The grant paid for $19,000 of the BullsEye Fire Extinguisher Training System, which cost $19,306.47. The City of Chillicothe paid about $900. Assistant Fire Chief Eric Reeter reports the department did […]
Two employees receive raises during Executive Session of Trenton City Council meeting
The Trenton City Council has authorized pay raises for two employees who have assumed additional duties following the death in August of Electric Plant Supervisor Steve Sims. City Administrator Ron Urton said Kyle Sharp will receive a raise of $2,341 making his annual salary $33,000. Sharp will continue in the title of electric plant operator. […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board advance three locations to dangerous building status
Several properties of concern were evaluated last night during a meeting of the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board. Five members present voted to declare as a nuisance, 2002 Chicago Street in Trenton. Four locations that last month were declared a nuisance have been advanced to public hearings. Those addresses are 509 Jackson, 511 East 9th […]
Cameron Regional Medical Center awards NCMC student scholarships
The Board of Directors of Cameron Regional Medical Center recently announced North Central Missouri College scholarship recipients at the college in Trenton. To qualify, students have to be sophomores in their second year of study in NCMC’s allied health program, with a history of strong academic accomplishments. Those who are focusing their studies in specific […]
Portions of Sullivan County placed under boil advisory
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to maintenance on a water main. The advisory affects Sullivan Rural Water customers on Highway C between Highway T and Forest Drive, Elm Drive, Highway CC, Rodeo Road, and Fountain Drive. The precautionary boil advisory will go until further notice.
Visitation set for 17-year-old Maysell Crossland
Arrangements have been set for a Marceline teenager who died Friday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Linn County. 17-year-old Maysell E. Crossland was a senior at Marceline high school and is survived by her parents, Richard and Florence Crossland and brother Mason, of the home in Marceline. Visitation will be held from 4 […]
One dead in crash on Highway 36 east of Macon
A northeast Missouri accident early last evening claimed the life of an elderly resident from Shelbyville. 84-year-old Albin Covington was taken to the Samaritan Hospital in Macon where he was pronounced dead some 90 minutes after the time of the wreck in Macon County. The highway patrol said Covington was driving a pickup, eastbound on […]
Escaped murder suspect in southwest Missouri returned to custody
A first-degree murder suspect in southwest Missouri is back behind bars making a sudden escape. Michael Jones eluded officers while being loaded into a van to be transported from Lawrence to Vernon County after a court appearance. Lawrence County Sheriff Brad Delay says numerous agencies quickly mobilized using various resources in pursuit of the inmate, […]
Crash on I-35 kills Kansas City woman
A crash on southbound Interstate 35 in Clinton County Monday afternoon has claimed the life of a Kansas City woman. The highway patrol reports 61-year-old Debra Armstrong was pronounced dead just minutes after the accident happened one mile north of Holt at 1:20 Monday afternoon. Armstrong’s SUV was in the driving lane and attempted to […]
Community Blood Center comes up short
The Community Blood Center came up short on its blood drive goal during a visit yesterday to Trenton. They report 53 units of blood were collected, however, the goal was set at 70. There were 68 people who registered. The Community Blood Center recognized the assistance given to blood drive officials by the Lions Club, […]
Missouri legislator: A lot of unnecessary force was used at Black Friday protest
State Rep. Bruce Franks Junior, who was one of seven protesters arrested at the St. Louis Galleria on Black Friday, says the fight will continue for racial equality. He was an active protester in Ferguson and after a judge’s ruling in September that freed a former St. Louis police officer of a first-degree murder charge […]