Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri has announced that the Centerville branch is the winner of the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Scare Away Cancer – Battle of the Branches scarecrow contest. Centerville earned the most points based on the dollar amount of the donations collected plus the number of likes, comments, and shares on the […]
An announcement has been made that the North 65 Center in Trenton will be closed this week as a precautionary measure. There will be no daytime activities or congregate meals will be available through Friday. Grab and Go meals will be offered. Home delivery of meals will continue on a daily basis. To order a […]
“Plans for the 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion Week-end are off and running,” said Alumni Association Secretary Steve Maxey following a planning meeting held on Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Trenton. “Despite the cancellation of many of the 2020 reunions, lots of graduating classes are planning to host reunions in 2021 to coincide with […]
This year’s Jamesport Community Association-sponsored Christmas Festival and Craft Show will be held at four locations. Activities will be held at the Spillman Event Center, Kramer Contracting, the old fire station, and the Jamesport City Park Building on November 27th and 28th from 9 to 4 o’clock both days. Santa will put in an appearance […]
Procedures will be determined via communication with local county health departments and department staff. Four procedure levels are available for 2020. All party leaders will be required to wear a mask while in a draw room facility and use hand sanitizer upon entry. Only party leaders will be allowed in the building and must have […]
Seattle-based Amazon has announced that it will open its first fulfillment center in one of the fastest-growing towns in southwest Missouri. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement Thursday afternoon while briefing Capitol reporters in Jefferson City. The governor says the facility will be located in Republic. “The new fulfillment center, which is expected to launch […]
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri announces the formation of a special fund to honor the late Howie Lynch of Trenton. At the request of his family, a fund has been created to support the Ebbe Sports Complex in Trenton with planning for a new permanent concession stand, a wish made by Howie for many […]
The Grundy County Health Department announces another COVID-19-related death, bringing the total to 17. Twenty-five new COVID-19 cases were added November 2nd through 4th for a total of 388. Ten of the cases were added on November 4th. Two hundred ninety cases have been confirmed, and 98 are probable. Forty-eight are active. The Princeton R-5 […]
Trenton Park Board President Duane Helmandollar appointed members to committees on Tuesday evening, November 3rd at an unofficial meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Only four members were in attendance, including Helmandollar. Others were Vice President Andy Cox, Curtis Crawford, and John Hamilton. Pool Committee members are Cox, Beth Mack, and Derek Miller. […]
A BTC Bank non-profit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation, has announced the launch of the Funding Futures fundraising campaign. The pandemic has limited the corporation’s ability to host its typical fundraising events this year. The corporation hopes to raise $20,000 during Funding Futures, so it can continue to fulfill the financial needs of youth […]
Hy-Vee announced the start of Homefront Round-Up, its annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. The fundraiser will be held November 1–15 at more than 275 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region. In its eighth year, Hy-Vee Homefront Round Up […]
There will be no changes in the operation of Trenton’s Modine Manufacturing plant following the announcement this week that Modine has sold the majority of its light automotive business to Dana, Inc. for $1.00 and assumption of liabilities. The transaction affects the liquid-cooled portion of Modine’s business which involves lighter vehicles. “We don’t have any […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation recently announced dual credit scholarships to 22 students in counties that fall within NCMC’s service area. Each student was given a one-time $300 scholarship to use toward tuition. The college reports over 100 applications were received. Winners were selected by the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Committee. This is an annual scholarship […]
An announcement was made on Monday regarding the rescheduled “Plow Day” in Princeton including a new date and location that’s northwest of Princeton. Organizers report Plow Day is now scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020, starting at 9 o’clock in the morning. The location is two miles west of Princeton on Highway 136 to Route […]
Grundy County’s eight polling places on Tuesday will be the same as those used for the August primary election. Each polling place has either two of the rural Townships or a Trenton Ward plus a Township. Changes made earlier this year due to the closing of the Tindall location include Lincoln Township voters joining those […]
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office has filed 24 criminal charges and civil action against unlicensed dog breeder Marlisa McAlmond of Cedar Ridge Australians, located in Oregon County. A criminal complaint, filed Wednesday afternoon, details the 24 criminal charges filed against McAlmond, which includes 21 counts of animal abuse, two counts of […]
There were 80 people who voted absentee for Tuesday’s General Election during special hours on Saturday morning at the Grundy County Clerk’s office in Trenton. Another 20 people voted absentee early Saturday afternoon after making reservations with the Grundy County Clerk’s Office to vote at curbside. The clerk’s office previously had announced it would allow […]
Trenton High School has announced the Students of the First Quarter. Those selected are freshman Aubrey Dalrymple, sophomore Tucker Otto, junior Jonathan Dryer, and senior Emily Owen.
Plans are being made for what’s likely to be the only “community parade” in Trenton this year. The route has been lengthened for the annual Christmas parade and includes more streets and neighborhoods than before. A committee has announced that entries are being accepted for night time Christmas parade on December 4th. The parade route […]
Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri has been recognized as a national leader in digital technology best practices. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) released its 2020 Digital States Survey, which showed that Missouri received a grade of “A,” one of the top grades among all 50 states. The grade A demonstrates very strong innovation […]
