Chillicothe Missouri Police Department

Chillicothe police arrest Kansas City man

Chillicothe police on Friday morning arrested 37-year-old Jeffrey Carroll of Kansas City after receiving a report of suspicious activity in the 1000 block of South Washington Street. Carroll has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and bond was set at $10,000 cash only. Carroll was taken to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail where he awaits […]

City of Trenton Website

Trenton City Council meeting agenda to include electric rate study

Several items are on the agenda for a meeting of the Trenton City Council Monday night, September 24th. Topics include discussion regarding an electric rate study and a policy for Trenton Municipal Utilities operating funds, discussion concerning the Green Hills animal nutrition building, approval of demolition of structures, an asbestos abatement bid, and discussion regarding […]

Stanbury Uniforms Website

Brookfield company adding third production facility

Stanbury Uniforms, Incorporated, headquartered in Brookfield, has announced plans to open a production facility in Warsaw, Missouri. Stanbury Uniforms CEO, Steve Roberts, says the plant will provide additional manufacturing capacity, joining existing Stanbury locations in Brookfield and Milan. ‘We have experienced record growth over the past few years’, Roberts says, ‘this third location will allow […]

Boil Advisory

TMU issues boil advisory for portion of Trenton

Trenton Municipal Utility employees Thursday night repaired a water leak and issued a precautionary boil water advisory for a small area of northwest Trenton. Affected are customers on Carnes between 18th and 20th Streets as well as those on 20th between Carnes and Bolser. The precautionary boil advisory for this specific area is in effect the […]

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Chillicothe FFA holds Mud Volleyball Tournament

The Chillicothe FFA Chapter held its fifth annual Mud Volleyball Tournament. The tournament consisted of 26 teams with a double elimination event. There were 320 members and spectators present at the tournament with pork burgers and chips were provided for all. The team members consisted of FFA members, FFA Alumni, parents, and staff. The tournament […]

Community Emergency Response Team CERT

Community Emergency Response Team to hold new member drive

The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team is seeking volunteers. CERT Coordinator Alan Barnett explains anyone from Grundy County may serve as a volunteer regardless of someone’s physical condition. He notes volunteers are trained to be able to help the community and improve their skills. The training includes disaster preparedness, fire, and basic medical training. […]

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Mission of LEPC is to plan for hazardous materials incidents

The Grundy County Local Emergency Planning Committee plans for hazardous materials incidents. Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says those include agriculture, transportation, rail, and pipeline incidents. The LEPC also provides funding for training. Thirteen individuals are required by law to attend LEPC meetings. Those include representatives of the police, fire, hospital, public health, […]