The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County will provide transportation and supervision for fishing activities as an educational/vocational program. The fishing event will be held at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus of Trenton June 3rd from 4:30 in the afternoon to 7:30 at night. The event will include […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved increases in salaries, salary schedules, and stipends for 2018-2019 at a meeting Tuesday evening. The base will increase by one percent for faculty salary schedules for regular and nursing. A movement of one vertical step will also be allowed. The base will increase by two percent […]
The Livingston County Library will kick off its Summer reading program next month. The “Libraries Rock”-themed program will start with a special event in Simpson Park in Chillicothe the morning of June 6th from 10 to 11 o’clock. There will be a signup booth and information about summer reading available. There will also be games […]
Trenton High School recognized underclassmen with awards Friday for various academic and athletic achievements. Eighth through 10th-grade counselor Brooklyn Stevens presented several of the awards. Among awards presented, Jadan Whitney and Ainsley Tolson received the “I Dare You” Award. Weston Otto was named as a delegate for Missouri Boys State. Werthen Gass was named as […]
The Wright Memorial Physicians Group partnered with the Grundy County Health Department recently to offer area student-athletes an opportunity to receive free sports physical exams. About 168 physicals were provided during the two days they were offered with Physicians Group physicians Jennifer Bowe and Jessica Treece as well as family nurse practitioners Syndney Arnold, Elle […]
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will host a series of Summer Explorer Hour events starting next week and going through September. Park staff will assist participants with a nature activity during each Explorer Hour Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 o’clock May 26th through September 1st. The activities will start at the campground amphitheater […]
In the month of May, Carroll County Memorial Hospital Foundation awarded six scholarships to local high school graduates. The recipients include graduates of Carrollton High School, Norborne High School, and Santa Fe High School. The Carroll County Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship Committee awards two different scholarships; the Jack Tindle Healthcare Scholarship in the amount of […]
The Milan Old Timers Reunion will be held May 24th through 28th this year. The Old Timers will host “Taste of Italy” as part of the Memorial Day weekend activities. The event will include an Italian meal, a glass of wine, and musical selections by Doctor Victor Marquez Barrios under the tent on the west […]
The Chillicothe Salvation Army will offer homeless respite care, a cooling station, and a food pantry to residents of Livingston and Grundy counties this summer. Case Manager Lynda Snuffer tells that the Homeless Respite Center will be offered the second and fourth Fridays of the month to provide a breakfast, sack lunch, and other services […]
Trenton Bright Futures will hold a one-day community Back to School event in August for all grade levels in the Trenton R-9 School District. The event will include several activities involving a number of school and local organizations as well as the business community. The Trenton R-9 Back to School Event will be held August […]
This year’s Milan Old Timers Reunion will include many activities to be held at various locations in Milan. The event will run May 24th to May 28th with activities that will feature the Jones and Company Carnival that Thursday through Sunday, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Friday, Crowbar the Mechanical Bull Friday through Sunday, the […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved several employees for next school year at its meeting Monday evening. Rachael Spence will be the kindergarten through 12th-grade counselor. She has worked with the Missouri Division of Family Services for 10 years, primarily in Sullivan and Linn counties. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from […]
Pharon Pilgrim from Curacao-Willemstad has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for May. Pharon is receiving his Associate in Arts from NCMC. After Pharon graduates from NCMC, he is looking to pursue his music or a career in baseball full-time. Pharon is involved on campus with several groups including baseball, Student Senate, […]
Youth are invited to sign up for the “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton this weekend. Newborns to those entering 12th grade in the fall may register for the reading program at Sign Up Day Saturday from 10 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the […]
Graduation took place Sunday for seventy-seven Seniors at Trenton High School with Emily Kasinger named as Valedictorian and Jayden Roeder the Salutatorian of this years graduating class. High school Principal Ron Franklin announced the top ten academic students during commencement exercises. Franklin also recognized addition students for their academic achievement. The […]
For many, the peace and quiet of country living is the American dream. But that dream can turn into a nightmare for those who become isolated and disconnected from their communities, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch. May is Mental Health Month. It is a good time to talk with […]
A Trenton High School senior has been named the school’s Key Club Member of the Year. Claire Utley was recognized at the Key Club’s Fine Art/Practical Art Recognition Night Monday evening. The Member of the Year is an award on the district level with each club asked to select one individual from their club to […]
Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers announced the resignation of a Board of Education member at a meeting Tuesday evening. Wiebers read Brooke McAtee’s letter of resignation which will be effective June 12th. Wiebers told the board it did not need to vote to approve McAtee’s resignation, it only needed to be announced to the board. […]
A motorcycle ride and other fundraising activities generated over $1,700 for the Trenton Fire Department fire prevention and safety efforts. Sunday’s group left from Chumbley’s in Trenton and rode to the Chula Bar and Grill. Activities also included a meal and music. The total amount raised was reported as $1,732. According to the organizer of […]
Multiple activities are planned for youth during the Sixth Annual Cops and Kids Fishing Event next month. The free event titled “Cops ‘N’ Bobbers” will be held at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus Pond June 2nd from 9 o’clock to Noon and Lieutenant Police Chief Rex Ross discusses the activities that are […]
