Trenton High School Homecoming attendants have been announced. Senior attendants are Quincy Griffin, Canyon VonBury, Payden McCullough, Jessa Shipley, Emily Owen, and Carly Spencer. Others are juniors Harley Hall and Connor Crawford, sophomores Eliana Cowling and Coleman Griffin, and freshmen Kate Clark and Gabe Novak. The THS Homecoming game is scheduled against Milan on September […]
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Planning and Zoning Commission postpones meeting regarding proposed outdoor theater
A postponement by one month has been announced for the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a hearing on a request for a conditional use permit. The hearing had been announced for Tuesday, September 8th, and Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports the meeting tomorrow night has been postponed until October 5th due to […]
Milan woman injured in crash south of Madison; arrested on drug-related DWI
The Highway Patrol reports a Milan woman sustained moderate injuries as the result of the sport utility vehicle she drove overturning eight miles south of Madison the evening of Friday, September 4th. The woman was later arrested on several allegations. An ambulance transported 34-year-old Holly McCabe to the University Hospital of Columbia. The SUV traveled […]
Trenton Rotary Club hears presentation on COVID-19; finalizes plans for annual fish fry
Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson provided an update on COVID-19 at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting Thursday, September 3rd. She spoke to the club via teleconference. She reported there has been a spike in case numbers in the last week, but there is not any single event that can be attributed to the […]
Eleven contestants vie for crown at Calamity Jane Queen Contest
Eleven young women have been announced for the Calamity Jane Queen Contest scheduled in Princeton on September 12th. The event begins at 7 o’clock Saturday evening, September 12, 2020, at the Princeton United Methodist Church. The winner reigns over Calamity Jane Day activities on September 18th through the 20th. Each contestant has a sponsor which […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments to hold public hearings
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit to build an outdoor theater. The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing involving variances to allow for an accessory structure to be built. Requests will be heard at the Trenton City Hall on the night of September […]
Grundy County Commission reports on CARES Act funding distribution
The Grundy County Commission accepted CARES Act funding applications from 14 entities the morning of Tuesday, August 11th. Allocated funds totaled $961,512.72. There are $194,092.90 in unallocated funds that will be distributed on an as-needed basis to the 14 entities. Grundy County, the Grundy County Nursing Home District, the Grundy County Health Department, the Grundy County Library, the Families […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments approve request
The Trenton Board of Adjustment approved a request the night of Monday, August 3rd regarding a variance to allow for the construction of a 30 by 40-foot building on the property at 402 Linn Street. Deputy City Clerk Tracy Maberry says the request from Zach Scott will not go on to the city council. The […]
Audio: Grundy County Health Department administrator on wearing masks
Elizabeth Gibson with the Grundy County Health Department encourages the public to wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. She says face coverings are important when individuals are in close contact with others, and social distancing may be difficult. A mask keeps someone’s respiratory droplets inside the material and from spreading […]
Missouri primary election spotlight: Can the state afford to expand Medicaid?
A Medicaid expansion measure is one of the hot items at the ballot box in Tuesday’s primary election. Missouri voters will be asked whether to expand Medicaid to another 230,000 low-income adults. Currently, about 950,000 Missourians get government-funded healthcare. Under Amendment 2, Missouri adults earning up to $18,000 annually could qualify. The clash between those […]
Audio: Coronavirus versus Flu, similar, but different
The Coronavirus and influenza are similar in that they are respiratory illnesses, spread in similar ways, and caused by viruses. However, Elizabeth Gibson with the Grundy County Health Department says they are different in other respects. One difference is that there is a vaccine for the flu, but there is not currently for the Coronavirus. […]
Missouri Department of Agriculture asks residents to report unsolicited seed shipments
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has received reports from residents of unsolicited seeds being delivered from foreign countries such as China and the surrounding areas. Missouri’s announcement follows several states who have also reported packages of these seeds being delivered across the United States. Consistent with nationwide reports, the packages were labeled as jewelry, specifically […]
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announces Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced the 2021 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year, with the 34 selected teachers now under consideration to be named the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Committees comprised of education peers and key stakeholders from each Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) in Missouri selected the 2021 […]
Grundy County Health Department reports new case of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports an additional positive case of COVID-19 in the county. That brings the case count to 23 of which one case is active, and there has been one death related to the virus in Grundy County. Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson says the state has incorrectly reported 24 cases for […]
What’s coming to Netflix in August of 2020
August is typically a slow month for TV series and a dumping ground for movies, and Netflix Inc. doesn’t seem to be immune from that trend. Notable additions include new seasons of international series such as Denmark’s post-apocalyptic drama “Rain” (Aug. 6), Spain’s period drama “High Seas” (Aug. 7), and Brazil’s dystopian thriller “3%” (Aug. […]
Governor Parson signs huge megabill with partial motorcycle helmet repeal
Governor Mike Parson has signed into law today a bill with a component that lets some motorcyclists cruise without a helmet. Under House Bill 1963, a massive state transportation proposal, motorcycle riders can go helmetless if they are at least 26 years old, have medical insurance, and have proof of financial responsibility. The wide-ranging bill […]
Chillicothe woman arrested in Caldwell County
A Chillicothe woman arrested by the Highway Patrol in Caldwell County Thursday, July 9th on multiple violations has been charged in Caldwell County. Twenty-six-year-old Elizabeth Wyrick faces two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance as well as misdemeanors of exceeded posted speed limit, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or […]
Changes made to Trenton FFA’s cookshack signup procedure
Changes have been made to this year’s Trenton FFA North Central Missouri Fair Cookshack sign up. FFA members and parents can sign up for shifts in the Ag Room during an open house-style event on July 14th from 8 to 3 o’clock. Questions regarding Trenton FFA North Central Missouri Fair Cookshack sign up can be […]
Grundy County Health Department announces first death due to COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department has been notified of the first death due to COVID-19 for a Grundy County resident. No personal information was provided. “We are saddened by this news,” said Grundy County Health Department Administrator, Elizabeth Gibson “Our sincere condolences go out to the family.” The Health Department urges the public to continue […]
2020 Sullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss announced
A good-sized crowd was on hand for the 2020 Sullivan County Fair Queen & Junior Miss Pageant on Monday, July 6, 2020. There were 5 young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and 4 ladies vying for the Fair Queen title. Selected as queen was Miss Allysen Jones. She is the daughter of Lynn […]