Canvas and Cookies will be held in the Galt High School cafeteria at the end of the month. Art teacher Trisha Sharp and helper Brenna Littleton will instruct participants on creating one of a kind paintings while Cheyenne Martin’s Food Science class provides cookies the night of November 30th from 6 to 8 o’clock. The […]
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Schools receive grants from Grundy Electric Community Foundation
Several area school districts received first-quarter GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated grants. Those schools include Pleasant View R-6 of Trenton, Trenton R-9, Laredo R-7, North Mercer R-3 of Mercer, North Harrison R-3 of Eagleville, Ridgeway R-5, Cainsville R-1, Newtown-Harris R-3 of Newtown, Grundy County R-5 of Humphreys, and South Harrison R-2 Elementary School of Bethany. The […]
Missouri Guard’s Women’s Mentorship Council continues to advocate for change
The Missouri National Guard’s Women’s Mentorship Council celebrated another milestone this week after providing critical input to change a longstanding Army National Guard policy. Members of the council provided National Guard Bureau with a white paper outlining a need to change a regulation preventing pregnant female Soldiers from entering the Active Guard Reserve program, said […]
Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company receives Missouri Community College Distinguished Business Award
Peter and Nancy Trombley, owners of the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, were recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for their outstanding support of Missouri Community Colleges. Mr. and Mrs. Trombley and the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company received the 2017 Distinguished Business/Industry Award at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson, Missouri. This prominent […]
Chillicothe Elks to hold Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show
The Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656 sponsors the Third Annual Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show next month. Set up for the show to be held at the lodge at 401 Harvester Road will be December 1, 2017, from noon to 5 o’clock. The show will be held the night of December 1, 2017, from 5 […]
Trenton Street Department accepting applications
The Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for full-time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, and electrical experience as well as having a commercial driver’s license is helpful. Applications are available at the Street Maintenance Garage weekdays from 7 o’clock in the morning until 2:30 in the afternoon. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Canine officer Zaki with Livingston County Sheriff’s Department receives body armor
Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Canine Zaki received a bullet and stab protective vest due to a charitable donation from a non-profit organization. Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated of East Taunton, Massachusetts donated the vest, which is embroidered with the words “In memory of K9 Rocco, Pittsburg Bureau of Police”. Sheriff Steve Cox says the 501(c)(3) […]
Trenton Elks to collect deer hides for veteran therapy programs
The Trenton Elks Lodge will collect deer hides starting this weekend. Hunters can bring hides to the lodge at 1012 Tinsman Avenue in Trenton November 11th to 21st from 4 o’clock in the afternoon to 9 o’clock at night. The leather will be used for therapy programs for recovering veterans in VA hospitals as well […]
Portion of Galt placed under boil advisory
A portion of Galt has been placed under a boil advisory due to work on fire hydrants. The advisory affects East Garfield south to 102nd Avenue and South Main east to South Elm until further notice. Water was turned off earlier Wednesday while work was done on fire hydrants in the area but is back […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of 3 individuals
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three men in information released by the department. Twenty-seven-year-old Terry Delauder of Trenton was arrested for a technical probation violation of drugs and special conditions. He is scheduled for Division One of circuit court November 16th. Delauder’s original charge was for unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair, […]
Settlement approved in wrongful death case filed by Michael and Sherry Knapp
A settlement was approved in a wrongful death case in Grundy County Circuit Court Division One. Michael and Sherry Knapp of Trenton filed legal documents September 18th seeking a settlement with the company that insured the sports utility vehicle involved in a four-person fatality accident. Judge Jack Peace found Tuesday that the wrongful death settlement […]
Princeton City Council approves new ordinance
The Princeton City Council approved a new ordinance, a service contract, and a reappointment at its meeting Tuesday evening. The council approved of a gas ordinance with the gas service charge increased from $5.00 to $8.75. The council also approved a $200 service contract for Kelly Bertrand with the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. The contract […]
Chillicothe Police Department responds to a multitude of incidents
Chillicothe Police Department officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury traffic crash on Washington Street and Locust Street. A vehicle driven by Connie L. Harris collided with a vehicle driven by Barbara K. Maberry after Harris failed to yield the right-of-way. Minor damage was reported in the collision. In yet another accident report, officers were […]
Trenton woman injured after car hits deer on I-35
The Highway Patrol reports a Trenton woman sustained a minor injury when the car she was a passenger in struck a deer on southbound Interstate 35 Tuesday night in Clinton County. The patrol report noted 21-year-old Felicia Delp was transported by emergency medical services to the Cameron Regional Medical Center. The car was driven by […]
Audio: Airport plan in Kansas City passes by surprising landslide margin
Kansas City voters overwhelmingly approved a $1 billion new single terminal at the city’s international airport last night. The plan won by a stunning 75 percent margin in what was previously cast to be a close vote. The election is seen as a major victory for Mayor Sly James, who’s been one of the airport project’s […]
Audio: Missouri Community College Association President tours NCMC
Missouri Community College Association President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Millner took a tour of the North Central Missouri College campus on Tuesday as part of his tour of all 12 community colleges in the state. An open forum was also held for him to introduce himself and answer questions. One of the main topics […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approves bid for laundry equipment and personnel transfer
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved a bid for laundry equipment, a personnel transfer, a new position, and offering the University of Missouri Extension office space in a special board meeting Tuesday. The board approved the bid from Mid-States Services, LLC of Trenton for laundry equipment at a cost of $13,190. Mid-States […]
Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade to be held December 2
The Kirksville Kiwanis Club will hold the Sixth Annual Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade next month. The theme for the parade this year is “Christmas Around the World” and the route for the parade will run along Franklin Street in downtown Kirksville the evening of December 2, starting at 5 o’clock. The Kiwanis Club asks parade […]
Livingston County “Most Wanted” subject arrested after year-long investigation
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports that a nearly year-long fugitive investigation resulted in the arrest of a Chillicothe man Monday. Thirty-three year old Jeremy James Cunningham was arrested on a Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged two counts non-support. Cox says the sheriff’s office received tips Cunningham was out of state for several months, […]
Planning and Zoning Commission approves request by Head Start program
With a unanimous vote by the four members present Monday evening, the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit sought by the Green Hills Head Start program. The recommendation advances for consideration by the Trenton City Council. Subject to final approval, the permit would allow for the construction of a new Head […]