The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri has a new fund to provide disaster relief, particularly to flood victims in Northwest Missouri. The fund was seeded by an out-of-state donor looking for a community foundation to disperse the funds, as the person is familiar with community foundations and has given to them in different parts of […]
Bright Futures Trenton is seeking donations for its Community Back to School event. The free needs-based event for Trenton R-9 families will include activities at multiple locations on August 6, 2019. Items being sought include gently used Trenton Bulldog apparel to be shared through Pass the Pride and gently used gym shoes for elementary school […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of June 17 – 23. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen took action on several matters at a meeting this week. One action was paying Robert Payne for three and a half hours at $10 per hour for time previously worked checking pumps and making repairs. Payne was approved to perform future sewer repairs as needed at a rate of $10 […]
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 31 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 21, 2019. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium. The 107th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on […]
Trenton Elks Lodge Number 801 and Cub Scouts will hold a Flag Day Ceremony Friday evening, June 14, 2019. The annual event will be in front of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton at 5 o’clock. Elks member Harry Kately says each flag flown over the United States will be flown during the ceremony, and […]
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, spoke on the Senate floor to reiterate his call for Congress to provide the Department of Health and Human Services the funding it needs to get the humanitarian crisis at the southern border under […]
Mosaic Life Care has named Matt Baker, PhD., vice president of student affairs from Northwest Missouri State University, to the Mosaic Life Care Board of Trustees. “Dr. Baker brings with him an exceptional viewpoint from our northwest Missouri area,” says Mark Laney, MD, CEO, Mosaic Life Care. “We are pleased to welcome him to our […]
Legislation that prevents Missouri counties from imposing regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that are stricter than state regulations has been signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. The bill is backed by many of the state’s commodity groups, including the Missouri Farm Bureau and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Critics include St. […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved student handbooks at a meeting Tuesday evening, with the exception of 90% attendance for trips, assemblies, and dances in the Trenton High School and Middle School handbooks, on a split vote. Board member David Whitaker moved, and Dorothy Taul seconded the motion, which passed three to two. Board […]
House of Prayer of Chillicothe will present God and Country later this month. Patriotic and gospel music and speaking will be held at the Jaycee Shelter House, which is near the Country Club Drive entrance at Simpson Park of Chillicothe, the afternoon of June 30th at 3 o’clock. Those attending should bring lawn chairs for […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education accepted bids for propane, fuel, and milk Monday evening. Secretary Robin Griswold reports the propane bid was from Ferrellgas for 98 cents per gallon and the fuel was from Landes Oil at a five cent discount per gallon. Central Dairy was accepted for milk. The board approved voluntary student […]
The Gilman City Fair will be held at the fairgrounds Thursday, June 13 through Saturday, June 15, 2019. Activities will include a sheep and goat show Thursday, hog show Friday, and rabbit and cattle shows Saturday. A barbecue supper will be served Friday and Saturday, and homemade ice cream will be available all three days. […]
The Sullivan County Public Water Supply District has announced a precautionary boil advisory following repairs yesterday to a flood-damaged water main. Rural water customers in Sullivan County included in the boil advisory are those along Highway 139, north of 90th Nest Road to Mohawk Road. This also includes Autumn Road. The boil advisory continues until […]
Among about 300 Missouri Department of Corrections workers, Governor Parson has signed into law a 29.7 billion dollar state budget. At the Jefferson City Correctional Center, Parson says the plan gives corrections staff a pay raise of at least three percent for new workers and as much as 13 percent for 20-year veterans. […]
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is reminding amateur photographers across the state to enter the 2019 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14. The contest is an opportunity to submit their best images of life on the farm to help tell the story of Missouri agriculture. That image may […]
The Trenton High School Class of 1967 celebrated this weekend with a 70th birthday party for classmates at Moberly Park in Trenton. Over 60 class members and guests attend the Saturday occasion. During the business meeting, officers were elected for the coming year: Phyllis Jackson, Chairman; George Moore, Vice Chair, Dorothy Taul, Secretary and Linda […]
The city of Trenton has reported a $325,000 estimate on preliminary damage due to recent flooding on May 25 and May 28, 2019. The estimate is based on damage at ten sites. The report compiled by City Administrator Ron Urton has been submitted to the City Council for tonight’s meeting. The process involves a request […]
Two hiring events will be held at the Trenton Job Center at 1104 Main Street next week. A job fair for the Department of Corrections will be held Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019, from 8:30 to 11:30. Individuals interested in joining the Western Missouri Correctional Team should contact Recruiter Samona Kosfeld at 573-526-6477. Manpower will […]
The Princeton City Council approved three service contracts at a meeting Thursday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports Mike Homedale received a $1,000 service contract for the band Hired Gun to perform at the Calamity Jane Days Car Show September 22nd. A $500 service contract was approved for Gina Finney and the Quarterback Club for […]
