Several area FFA members including Jacob Wilson, Macie McNeely and Bethany Bailey who are members of the Gallatin FFA chapter will be on stage and in the spotlight October 24 through the 27th during the 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Wilson, a senior and the son of Jason and Abbey Wilson, has […]
The Hamilton and Cameron police departments were involved in a pursuit Saturday night that resulted in two arrests. The Cameron Police Department officers overheard radio traffic from Hamilton about the pursuit of a pickup truck, including a description of the vehicle, that was later discovered stolen from Saint Joseph. Hamilton discontinued the pursuit, and Cameron […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday morning selected an architectural firm for a possible upcoming building project to include building a performing arts center and renovations to district buildings. The board voted for Ellison-Auxier of Saint Joseph after some discussion. Board member Cliff Roeder originally moved to choose Ellison-Auxier, but the motion died for […]
Beginning Wednesday, October 17th, and continuing through Thursday, October 18th, 2018, Trenton Municipal Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants. Work will begin in the area located west of the railroad tracks between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Customers can expect some discolored water and air in their house services and are advised […]
For the first time in five years, the Grundy County Health Department will hold a drive-through, flu shot clinic Wednesday, October 17th from 10 to 1 o’clock. Motor vehicles will follow a course from southbound Princeton Road, turning onto 17th Street, turning into the lot of First Christian Church where paperwork is checked, exiting onto 18th, […]
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 Community Betterment (MCB) honored 19 communities, nine youth groups and 10 community leaders at their 55th Annual Conference held in Columbia, Mo. on Oct. 15, 2018. Nearly 200 volunteers, community leaders and youth from across the state were in attendance to celebrate community and economic development efforts, network with each other and connect with […]
The governor has proclaimed October as Missouri Pork Month, to recognize the commitment of the state’s pork producers. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story. Governor Mike Parson presented the proclamation at the state Department of Agriculture (MDA) in Jefferson City on Monday. Missouri Pork Association (MPA) Executive Vice President Don Nikodim tells […]
North Central Missouri College’s Student Senate Officers for the 2018-2019 year have been announced. Student Senate is the governing council for the NCMC student body and oversees student organizations and clubs. They represent the student population and provide input on regulation, change, and future planning. “I am very excited to see what Senate will do […]
Wallace State Park near Cameron holds its annual Fall Fun Event on Saturday, October 27th with park programs free and open to the public. The Find the Pumpkin trail hiking adventure begins at 3 pm with hikers who find the hidden pumpkins on the trails winning a prize. Meet at the campground amphitheater. At 5 […]
A fire was reported early today at the KCP&L substation in Spickard and while details were not available, the fire led to customers being without electricity. Grundy County Emergency Management reports KCP&L was working on restoring power and hoped to have all customers back in service by late afternoon. The Emergency Manager reports messages were sent to […]
Three consecutive nights in November will see the Gallatin Theater League feature performances showcasing local and area talent. A”Doublewide Texas Christmas” is a comedy written by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope. Performances are in the Courter Theater of Gallatin at 7:00 pm the night of November 15, 16 and 17th. Advanced tickets are […]
The Trenton Job Center at 1104 Main Street will be locations of job fairs on two separate days this week. Manpower employment will have a hiring event Wednesday at 1 o’clock. Applicants will need to complete a profile before meeting with the Manpower representative. They also need to provide a picture ID and one other […]
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 […]
The Missouri Department of Insurance is encouraging consumers who are eligible for Medicare to review their plan options and costs during this year’s open enrollment. The open enrollment period, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, presents Missourians with the opportunity to change their Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage plans. To help consumers […]
As of Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, 44 people have lost their lives in traffic crashes across Northwest Missouri. That number is 19 percent higher than the same time last year. Of those fatalities, 71 percent were unbuckled. That is much higher than the statewide rate of 61 percent. But even one death is too many, […]
A resident of New Boston was injured Sunday night when the car he was driving ran off Highway 11 in Linn County, struck a ditch and overturned causing extensive damage to the car. Twenty-four-year-old Kyle Bailey was taken by private vehicle to Pershing Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. He was not using a seat belt […]
A program can determine whether to keep or toss leftovers. The USDA has a mobile app called Food Keeper that can tell if food is still good to eat, based on the contents, when the food was put in the fridge, the fridge temperature and how long the food has been sitting at […]
The First Baptist Church of Trenton will provide shuttle service for the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton October 20th. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman explains vehicles can park in the church’s parking lot, and the shuttle will transport persons to the fairgrounds. When those festival-goers want to return to their vehicles, the […]
With the quail-hunting season starting November 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation advises hunters that overall quail production was about the same as last year, but below the 10-year average. MDC staff note that good hunting can be found in areas with quality habitat in north the and west-central portions of the state. Each August, […]
