The Spickard R-2 Board of Education approved a Missouri School Boards Association travel policy update at a meeting Monday evening. Reimbursement rates were changed to $7.00 for breakfast, $10.00 for lunch, and $18.00 for dinner. The 2017-2018 school audit and a building use form for American Gymnastics were approved and bids will be sought for […]
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USDA investing $1.2M to improve rural healthcare in Grundy County
United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced Thursday that the USDA is investing more than $1,200,000 to improve rural healthcare in Grundy County. The Rural Development investment will be used to install a heating and cooling system and energy-efficient windows at the Grundy County Nursing Home District of Trenton. The […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves change to school calendar
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a change to the 2018-2019 school calendar Tuesday evening. The district will make up the day of school canceled so students and staff could attend the state softball tournament May 16th. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said that would be the final day of school. Wieber noted putting the make […]
Chillicothe Holiday Parade set for 10:00 am start time Saturday, November 17th
The 72nd Annual Holiday Parade, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored again this year by Hedrick Medical Center, HyVee and Midwest Gloves & Gear with a theme of “The Sounds of Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 17th and will include floats and entries from many […]
Sam Graves announces intention to pursue “Ranking Member” position of House Transportation Committee
United States Representative Sam Graves of Missouri has officially announced his intention to pursue the Ranking Member position of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Graves says he feels he is qualified for the position and calls himself “an accomplished legislator with a strong conservative record”. Graves is also a professional pilot and user of […]
THS and TMS students to participate in Project Thirst
Trenton High School and Middle School are participating in the Thirst Project. High school student Emma Gilham says the Thirst Project is an organization that sponsors the building of wells to provide safe drinking water to communities in need. Multiple fundraisers will be held this school year to help reach a $12,000 goal to be […]
Smithfield announces nationwide expansion of “Manure to Energy” projects
Smithfield Food Inc. has announced a nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects that are designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025. That is set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund. This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. Smithfield is setting the goal […]
Smithfield Foods announces investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces, through the nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025, which it set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. As part of the expansion of Smithfield […]
Audio: Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson Appointed as State Medicaid Director
Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) Director Steve Corsi has appointed House Speaker Todd Richardson as the MO HealthNet Director, effective November 1. Governor Mike Parson tells Capitol reporters the appointment highlights his priority of bringing stability to state government. Parson made the announcement Monday at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Richardson says […]
Trenton City Council has full agenda; takes action on ordinances and bids
The Trenton City Council took action last night on several ordinances and bids. Approval was given for Advanced Environment Testing and Abatement of Belton to remove asbestos at two locations: 111 West 11th Street and 1502 Day. Combined, the cost of $3,100 comes from demolition money budgeted by the city. The city will purchase properties on […]
Trenton R-9 School District announces cancellation of classes on Friday
The Trenton R-9 School District today announced the cancellation of classes on Friday when the girl’s softball team competes in the final four state tournament at Springfield. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said the cancellation of schools allows an opportunity for R-9 students and staff to attend and not miss classes. The announcement includes the Trenton R-9 […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education sets graduation date
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved the transfer of money from one fund to another at its meeting Wednesday evening for maintenance projects. Seventy-five thousand dollars was transferred from the general fund to the capital projects. The board set graduation for the afternoon of Sunday, May 12th at 2 o’clock with graduation to […]
USDA announces investments to support infrastructure and other essential services for rural Missourians
USDA Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced today that the USDA is investing over $734,000 in eight (8) projects that will build community infrastructure and provide essential services for over 57,000 rural Missourians. “The commitment to improving infrastructure and essential services throughout rural America is a priority of this administration,” said Case. “USDA is […]
Princeton Board of Education approves purchase of copiers
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a purchase and service agreement for copiers at its meeting Monday evening. The agreement was from Pro-Tech of Kirksville which entails a new Toshiba E-Studios costing $7,620 each. The high school will replace an older machine with the purchase, and the elementary school will add a machine for […]
Trenton City Council holds heated discussion on electric rates, ends in vote to reduce rates by 5%
The Trenton City Council last night voted to authorize a 5% reduction in electric rates effective with the bills received in November, and the council ultimately voted to have an electric rate study done, but not until after the Mayor vetoed two separate motions. Last week, the utility committee advanced discussion on having a three-month […]
Clarksdale, in DeKalb County, receives funds to improve water system infrastructure
Clarksdale in DeKalb County is receiving $765,000 in loan and grant funds to improve its water system infrastructure. The U. S. Department of Agriculture funds include a $226,000 loan and a $539,000 grant. The money will be spent to replace water lines, meter equipment, install ten hydrants, and improve water tower equipment, ultimately improving service […]
USDA partners with rural Missouri communities to support opioid prevention, treatment and recovery
The USDA is partnering with rural communities to support opportunities for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery. Among the 85 recipients nationwide receiving funding are four (4) Missouri organizations ready to make an impact in the state’s opioid epidemic. “In 2016, there were 908 opioid overdose deaths in Missouri and it is now estimated that 1 […]
Steve Scheiber named interim CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital
Saint Luke’s Health System announced Thursday that Chief Executive Officer of Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe Steve Schieber has also been named the interim CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton. Saint Luke’s reports the appointment will streamline leadership of the two facilities and consolidate management of the health system’s northern Missouri market. Since Schieber […]
Bids accepted at meeting of Grundy County Nursing Home District Board
Bids were accepted and a tax levy adopted during a recent meeting of the Grundy County Nursing Home District board. Peyton and Roberts were approved for the flat roofing bid with a cost of$38,558. Bill Wilson’s bid was accepted for the rooftop air conditioning unit replacement at a cost of $14,586. The board held a […]
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board to meet tonight
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board will meet Monday night, August 27 at 6 o’clock at Trenton City Hall. The agenda includes a review of 16 properties of concern which are listed in categories of the declaration of a nuisance, public hearings, finding of facts, and certificate of existence of a dangerous building. Other topics include […]