A fundraising event, that included the sampling of food items that contained chocolate, has generated more than $5,000 for the Green Hills Animal Shelter. That was described as the most money raised from this event when compared to those it held over the past 11 years at Trenton. Besides admissions, funds were raised from a […]
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Hunter Hayes and RaeLynn to perform in Kirksville
Grammy-nominated artist Hunter Hayes, with special guest RaeLynn, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in Truman State University’s Pershing Arena. Hayes first debuted his self-titled album in 2011, and since then has released popular hits such as “Invincible,” “I Want Crazy,” “Wanted,” “Dear God” and “One Shot.” RaeLynn was the highest-selling female country artist […]
Annual gun and knife show set for weekend of February 8th in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Elks Lodge Number 656 will hold the 17th Annual Gun and Knife Sports Show to benefit area youth and veteran activities. Attendees can buy, sell, and trade at the show to feature a mixture of guns, knives, ammunition, and accessories. Show hours are February 8th from 5 to 8 o’clock in the evening, February […]
Plans underway for Trenton Chamber of Commerce annual banquet
Planning is underway for the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. The “Enchanting Evening at the Emerald Isle” themed event will be at the New Hope Training Center on Pleasant Plain in Trenton the evening of March 15th. Social hour will begin at 5:30, and the meal will be served at 6 o’clock. Chamber President […]
Trenton woman selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Brandy Wilson from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student. Brandy, an online student, is pursuing her Associate in Arts degree in Business Management. Brandy is able to obtain her entire Associates degree in Business Management online if she so chooses. Brandy is involved in Business Club, Student Support Services, […]
Trenton’s Got Talent slated for February 9th
Grundy County youth in kindergarten through college are invited to take part in Trenton’s Got Talent in February. The Trenton Rotary Club and Trenton R-9 Vocal and Instrumental Music departments present the event to raise funds for the music departments. More than 20 acts are expected to perform at the program in the Trenton High […]
NCMC students attend Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum
North Central Missouri College recently sent two students, Mariah Fox from Laredo, MO and Jamee Scearce from Gower, MO to attend the Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum held in Jefferson City. The Governor’s Student Leadership Forum brings together students from all over the state with various backgrounds, to discuss influential leadership ideals, provide leadership-training opportunities, and […]
Sam Graves announces nominations to United States military academies
Representative Sam Graves, has announced the United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies. “North Missouri year in and year out has produced impressive candidates for our nation’s military […]
Northwest Missouri State University theater fraternity staging annual children’s show December 15th and 16th
Alpha Psi Omega, Northwest Missouri State University’s honorary theater fraternity, is taking a show on the road again this winter and will present “Sunny Days” for area children. The fraternity will tour to schools throughout the region during the University’s winter break. Additionally, the ensemble will stage two performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, December […]
Audio: Mercer County native and Milan rancher to be honored at Missouri Livestock Symposium
A Mercer County native and a Milan rancher will be honored during the Missouri Livestock Symposium this weekend in Kirksville. University of Missouri Extension Specialist Valerie Tate of Linn County talks about recognition for Duane Dailey of Columbia and Oscar Mensa of Milan. The Kirksville Middle School is the location for the Missouri […]
Chillicothe Elks Lodge Gun, Knife and Sports Show slated for this weekend
Interested parties can buy, sell, and trade at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge Gun, Knife, and Sports Show this weekend to benefit area youth and veteran activities. The show emphasizing shooting and sportsmen will be at the lodge at 401 Harvester Road Friday evening December 30 from 5 to 8 o’clock, Saturday from 9 o’clock in […]
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to present classical pianist
A classical pianist will perform at the next Chillicothe Area Arts Council season show. Mark Laverty will play a combination of classical and popular Christmas songs at the First Christian Church at 900 Jackson Street in Chillicothe the afternoon of December 9th at 3 o’clock. Admission costs $10 for adults and $5 for students with […]
3rd annual “Canned Food Game” to be held at North Central Missouri College
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Residence Hall Association at North Central Missouri College will host the Third Annual Canned Food Game next week. In lieu of normal admission for the home NCMC basketball games November 27th, fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to be donated to help feed Christmas meals to […]
North Central Missouri College waiving application fees until end of November
The admissions department at North Central Missouri College has announced: “No-Fee November” for the remainder of the month. Future students may submit their NCMC application free of charge for the following upcoming terms: Spring 2019, Summer 2019, or Fall 2019. Those interested in applying during “No Fee November” simply need to email the admissions department for […]
North Central Missouri College collecting items for Food Pantry
Beginning November 1 through November 30, North Central Missouri College will be helping stock the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County by collecting canned and non-perishable food items, paper products, and plastic grocery bags. On November 6, for the home NCMC Men and Women’s Pirate Basketball game, individuals can bring donated items for the food […]
Audio: Thirty Two schools to participate in Trenton Marching Festival
The 32 schools participating in the Trenton Marching Festival Saturday will be judged in various events. Three judges will evaluate the 19 bands competing in the parade competition in the Missouri Day Festival Parade, which begins at Main and Crowder at 8:30 that morning. Co-manager Roy Maxwell says the parade judges are strategically placed. […]
Sports historian to speak at Grundy County Museum on Saturday
Adam Criblez, a sports historian, will present a program titled Why Sports History Matters: Tales from the Heartland at 3:30 on Saturday at the Grundy County Museum. Dr. Criblez is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and Sports History is a specialty. One […]
Beef Producers Seminar to be held in Stanberry
Management and recovery of drought will be discussed during the Beef Producers Seminar in Stanberry during the month of November. Registration begins at the Parish Hall of the Saint Peter Catholic Church on the evening of November 8th at 5 o’clock with the seminar beginning at 6:30. State Extension Beef Nutritionist Eric Bailey will talk […]
Entry deadlines for Missouri Day Festival contests are today and Thursday
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting entries for Missouri Day Festival contests. Entries are due to the chamber by 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, October 16th for the yard and porch decorating contest as well as the window decorating contest. Entries for the pumpkin decorating contest are due Thursday, October 18th between 3 and 6 […]
Missouri Day Festival kicks off Thursday, October 18th with opening ceremonies
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Festival begins with a soup supper and open ceremonies Thursday evening, October 18, 2018. The supper will be at the First Baptist Church of Trenton from 5 to 7 o’clock with opening ceremonies to follow at 7 o’clock. Winners of the yard and porch, pumpkin, and window […]