A Missouri, teenager has been charged in federal court with drug trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm after selling a stolen handgun to an undercover federal agent. Antonio Johnson, 18, of Raytown, Missouri, was charged in a two-count complaint filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 3, 2020. […]
A Polo woman was arrested Thursday, September 10th on felony charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia—amphetamine or methamphetamine and driving while revoked or suspended. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports bond for 37-year-old Julie Mae Ledford is $7,000 cash only, and she is scheduled for the Associate Divison of Grundy County Circuit Court September […]
Darrion Cockrell, a physical education teacher at Lindbergh Schools’ Crestwood Elementary (St. Louis), was selected by a committee of his peers and education partners across the state as the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. He becomes the 52nd Missouri Teacher of the Year since the program’s inception in 1957, is the second recipient from the […]
Governor Mike Parson announced three county office vacancies that were filled earlier this week. Karlin Breshears, of Blackburn, was appointed as Saline County Auditor. Ms. Breshears previously served as probate clerk for the Saline County Probate Court, a position she held since 2000. As probate clerk, she audited incoming and outgoing monies of estates to ensure […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education the evening of Tuesday, September 8th discussed various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the school district. Some of the discussions focused on employee status during the pandemic as related to classification as essential employees. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the federal government lists teachers as essential, and he believes […]
A former captain in the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to illegally selling 77 firearms over a five-year period, and to selling firearms to convicted felons. “Our gun laws exist to make it hard for violent criminals to obtain the tools of their trade,” Garrison said. “Felons, […]
The Chillicothe Police department will have additional officers on the force. Officer Seth Rorebeck was born and raised in the Trenton, Missouri area, graduating from Trenton High School in 1998. In 1999 Officer Rorebeck joined the US Military and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a special operations soldier as a US Army Airborne Ranger […]
Various topics were discussed on Thursday, August 20th at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting. The club sponsors the Missouri Day Festival Parade. A final decision about holding the parade is to be made at the September 10th meeting. The marching festival held in conjunction with the Missouri Day Festival is still planned, but the final format […]
Trenton Middle School virtual open house videos will be posted online on the evening of Thursday, August 20th. Video links will be available at 5 o’clock on the TMS Facebook page, Twitter, and TMS page of the Trenton R-9 website. Links will also be sent to parent and student emails. A virtual open house will […]
Officials on Wednesday evening, August 19, were at the scene of the building collapse in downtown Jamesport that included much of the post office. This included Postal Service inspectors and deputies of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department. It’s still unknown what caused most of the brick building to collapse at the intersection of Broadway Street […]
The Caldwell County Health Department reports one new case of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 47. Thirty-seven of the cases have been confirmed, and 10 are probable. Five are active, and 41 have recovered. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Caldwell County. The Caldwell County Health Department office is closed to foot traffic […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities reports water service will be interrupted for part of Trenton Thursday, August 20, 2020, due to tying in a new water main. Water is expected to be off from 8 o’clock to noon for East 17th Street from Chicago Street to Princeton Road, Princeton Road from East 17th to East 20th Street, Pleasant […]
A one-day bench trial has been set for a Kansas City man who reportedly escaped from the Mercer County Jail twice in August 2019. The Mercer County Circuit Clerk’s Office reports 28-year-old Drake Andrew Kately’s trial is scheduled to begin December 22nd. Kately has been charged in multiple Mercer County cases with two felony counts […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Galt man Thursday, August 13th on felony non-support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments under an order of support. An alternate address for 33-year-old Brian Christopher Southers is listed at Green City. His bond is $1,500 cash only and is scheduled for the […]
Three purchases were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. A purchase for fencing to surround the new fire training tower, along with another purchase that involves a specialized camera for the sewer department to inspect underground mains, and the third item is the purchase of shirts for council members to wear. […]
The State Historical Society of Missouri’s Bicentennial Commission has introduced two poster contests: one for youth grades 3-6 and one for 7-12th graders. The theme for these contests is “Sharing Missouri’s Stories” – past, present, and future. Detailed rules can be found on the State Historical Society of Missouri website. A free class will be held […]
Missouri 4-H has announced the development of a new Innovation Grant initiative to reward and encourage programs, ideas and partnerships that will advance the national 4-H goal of embracing and meeting the diverse needs of our country’s youth by the year 2025. Starting this fall, Missouri 4-H faculty will be eligible to apply for grants […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved an amendment to the attendance policy the evening of Thursday, August 6th after discussion of COVID-19 planning. All student absences will be excused with parent notification. The change was made so families would use the symptom checklist to screen students at home without fear of running out of […]
Be aware of some new health requirements for exhibiting swine at the 2020 Missouri State Fair. Your animals will require health examinations by personnel prior to being housed in the Swine Pavilion. To facilitate examinations in an efficient manner, vets at the fair want to make you aware of the allowable entry periods: Market Hogs […]
For the ninth consecutive year the American Red Cross is teaming up with family and friends and Marceline Fire and Rescue to host a blood drive in memory of Zach Cupp on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walsworth Community Center, 124 Ritchie, in Marceline. In August 2012, Zach Cupp was […]
