The September weather summary shows above average temperatures and near normal rainfall in Trenton. Highs in September in Trenton averaged 81 degrees while lows averaged 62 degrees, which represents two degrees above average for highs and six degrees above average for lows. The high occurred on September 24th in Trenton was a record tying 90 […]
Tag: 2016
Everything arriving and leaving Netflix in October 2016
Netflix has become the most popular streaming service available, and a wide selection of titles is coming to the service October 1st, including the blockbuster Titanic. Alas, with the arrival of new titles, Netflix users will also see a plethora of titles leaving the service to make room. Here is a list of everything […]
Annual “Chautauqua in the Park” set for September 10 – 11 in Chillicothe
The 32nd annual “Chautauqua in the Park” will be held September 10-11, 2016 at Simpson Park in Chillicothe, Missouri. This annual event, sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chillicothe Area Arts Council, and presented by Hedrick Medical Center, has a wide variety of entertainment, activities, artists, crafts and food. “We have […]
Missouri Public Service Commission sets intervention deadline for Grain Belt Express
The Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC otherwise known as the Grain Belt Express has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate, and maintain a high voltage, direct current transmission line, and associated facilities within Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe […]
Unemployment number from July for north Missouri
Grundy County’s July unemployment rate climbed to five and a half percent. That’s up from a rate of four point six percent noted in June. The latest rate which is nearly one percentage point higher represents 267 persons on unemployment out of a civilian labor the state lists as 4865. Rates among area counties for July range […]
Missouri Department of Conservation reminds hunters of deer and turkey regulation changes for fall
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer and turkey hunters of regulation changes that apply to hunting this fall. Crossbows have been added as a legal method during archery deer and turkey seasons and also during the fall firearms turkey season. As a result, MDC has removed the “hunting method exemption” requirement for hunters […]
Chillicothe Experimental Aircraft Association fundraiser set for Saturday, August 20
The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 944 of Chillicothe holds a fundraiser to help finance costs of to send young adults to Oshkosh, Wisconsin and learn about careers in aviation. While at the “advanced air academy”, the youth experienced some of the skills needed to build an airplane and viewed thousands of aircraft that had been flown in for the […]
Grundy County R-V school announces enrollment dates for upcoming school year
Grundy County R-V High School has announced enrollment dates for new and returning 7th thru 12th-grade students. Students may pick up their enrollment packets and schedule their classes on August 9th & 10th with office hours being 8-11:30 am and 12:30 – 2:30 pm at the high school in Galt. If new to the district […]
Trenton R-9 School District announces registration dates for upcoming school year
Trenton High School has announced registration and I-Pad orientation schedule for the upcoming school year. The schedule shows Freshmen on Monday night from 6 until 8 o’clock, with Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Tuesday night. Sophomores are scheduled from 5 until 6:30, Juniors 6:30 until 8, and Seniors from 8 until 9:30. All are to report […]
Green Hills unemployment rates for June 2016
Most area counties continue to have unemployment rates that are less than the state average of four and a half percent. Linn County is the highest for this area with a rate of seven and a half percent. Over 400 persons are on unemployment in Linn County as of the month of June – the latest month available Sullivan […]
Funeral services for firefighter Edward “Ed” Cosgrove set for Thursday, July 28
Edward Austin Cosgrove, Jr., age 53, a resident of Utica, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Utica, Missouri. Edward was born the son of Edward Austin and Delaine Marie (Curtis) Cosgrove, on February 2, 1963, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a graduate of Lockport High School, Lockport, Illinois. Edward worked as a […]
Lucerne, Missouri stock show set to begin annual run August 3rd
The 77th annual Lucerne stock show is slated to run from August 3rd through 6th. The schedule includes a community barbecue the evening of August 3rd; a beef show and entering 4-H, FFA, and open projects the evening of August 4th. A swine show, senior games, a kids parade and games, and sheep, goat, and […]
Funeral services for Elizabeth Nicole Lafolette & Shannon Therese Jeannoutot-Lafolette
Elizabeth Nicole Lafolette, 25, of Trenton, Mo. and her daughter, Shannon Therese Jeannoutot-Lafolette, 10 months, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Trenton MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Nicholas Jeannoutot to assist with the funeral expenses and mailed to or left at Heritage Funeral Home 3141N. Washington, Chillicothe MO. 64601. On-line condolences may […]
Adam Baker of Cameron, Missouri found guilty of murder in death of his wife Holly
The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Adam Baker Thursday in the shooting death of his 26-year-old wife Holly Baker in a trial that began Monday, July 11. The Cameron man was convicted of Second Degree Murder and armed criminal action in a trial that lasted just four days in the death of his […]
June temperatures in top 10, lack of rain affects farming
Yes, June in Missouri was hot and dry, excessively so in spots. Preliminary data indicates the monthly average will be eighth- or ninth hottest on record since 1895, says state climatologist Pat Guinan. The temperature will average slightly above 77 degrees, about 4 degrees above normal, says Guinan with the University of Missouri Extension. Columbia […]
Audio: Buzzard Run 2016 Set to Roll Saturday July 9th
A poker run and party are among events for the Buzzard Run scheduled Saturday, July 9th. The activity organized by members of Larry Buzzard family at Trenton with proceeds benefiting the special education program of the Trenton R-9 school district. Those with motorcycles who plan to participate in the poker run register starting at […]
Sullivan County Fair kicks off July 5th
The Sullivan County Fair begins its yearly run July 5th through 10th at the Expo Center and fairgrounds at Milan. Activities July 5th include entering and judging of exhibits, and a trophy presentation for the Sullivan County Shootout. The schedule for July 6th includes a dog show and the Sullivan County Fair Queen pageant, which […]
Princeton Independence Day celebration gets bigger and bigger
Another activity has been announced for the Hometown Independence Day celebration July 3rd in Princeton. There will be a tractor cruise starting at 2 o’clock. The group will leave from the city barn; then return to the Princeton school campus for evening activities. More information on the tractor cruise can be obtained from Dewayne Demoss […]
North Central Missouri Fair gearing up for 2016 run
The North Central Missouri Fair is gearing up for the yearly event in Trenton. The fair parade is scheduled for August 2nd, with entries to be lined up at 5:00, and the parade rolling through Trenton at 5:30. Information concerning the fair parade and entries may be directed to Katie Kinney at by calling 660.359.6463. ATV and […]
Netflix: What’s leaving, and what’s new to watch in June 2016
With a new month approaching, the Netflix catalogue will change a bit as titles leave to make room for the new. It’s bittersweet to know that time is running out to stream some of the titles. These include the cult classic film Wayne’s World, classic romance Ghost and the mama drama movie Losing Isaiah. Make sure […]