Chillicothe State Proficiency Awards

Chillicothe Missouri FFA members receive Area 2 Proficiency Award

The following students received first place in the Area 2 proficiency award selection. These students competed at the state level against fifteen other area contestants. Kimberlee Roney – Dairy Production-Placement – Student works in the dairy cattle industry applying the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market dairy cattle and dairy cattle products. […]

THS Band Award Winners

Awards presented to THS band members

Awards were presented last night at Trenton High School during a banquet to conclude the marching band season. Among award winners: Echo VonBurg, outstanding color guard member Amanda Parrack, Outstanding Freshman Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Outstanding Sophomore Karissa Brock, Outstanding Junior Claire Utley, Outstanding Senior  Chase Marsh, Best Marcher Emma Gilham, Most Spirited Travis Gifford, Most Improved  

Family and friends developmentally disabled

FFDD annual banquet and awards to be held November 6

The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled’s annual banquet, awards, and monthly meeting will be held November 6th. The event will be held at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton starting with the banquet at 6 o’clock that evening. Community Service Honor Awards, as well as the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled Educational/Vocational […]

Wright Memorial Hospital

Wright Memorial Hospital honors Don Sipes for years of influence and oversight

Don Sipes, FACHE, Vice President, Regional Services, Saint Luke’s Health System, was recently honored during a Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting. Sipes, who recently stepped down from his position on the Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, has served on the board since 1995, the year Wright Memorial joined Saint Luke’s Health System.  “Don […]

Trenton Marching Band holds annual banquet; Several members recognized

The Trenton Marching Band recognized several students with awards at its banquet recently. Dylan Gilberton received the award for Most Spirited, Rudy Mathews for Most Improved, Madi Cutsinger for Outstanding Freshman, Lawrence Link for Outstanding Sophomore, Chase Marsh for Outstanding Junior and Best Marcher, Aidan Clark for Outstanding Senior, and Bailey Dannatt-Taylor for Outstanding Color […]

NCMC announces Cross Allied Health scholarship awards

The 2016-2017 recipients of the Cross Allied Health Science Scholarships were recognized at North Central Missouri College. The scholarships are provided by Dr. Albert and Carol Cross of Trenton for their desire to help students achieve their higher education dreams in the field of allied health. Dr. and Mrs. Cross met with the students to […]

Family and friends developmentally disabled

Families and Friends holds banquet, presents awards

Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled presented several awards following the annual Thanksgiving meal for clients, family members, and others. Hodge Presbyterian Church of Trenton and Pastor Steve Merrin were honored for hosting the meal and awards ceremony for the fifth consecutive year. Many persons were recognized for participation in at least one activity […]

GEC Foundation awards grants to area schools

The trustees of GEC Community Foundation have awarded grants to area schools through a “round-up” program on utility bills, with combined, the grants totaling nearly $9,300. Grant recipients were Trenton Middle School, Grundy R-5 Elementary at Humphreys, Laredo R-7, Spickard, Gilman City, Cainsville, Ridgeway, South Harrison Elementary at Bethany, North Daviess at Coffey, Princeton, North Mercer […]

Missouri Day Festival

Missouri Day Festival activities get underway Thursday night

Nine local businesses and organizations will be providing cash prizes to the winners of Saturday’s Missouri Day Festival Parade, sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club. According to parade committee member Cara McClellan, cash prizes will range from $50 to $200 for the winning entries. Awards to be presented and their monetary sponsors include Spirit of […]

Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce brings home awards at Missouri Chamber Conference

The Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce wins top honors in two categories and certificates of merit in two others at a state chamber conference. Chillicothe won an award of excellence in the member and communication category for the creation of a chamber university program. The program is offered several times a year to Chillicothe chamber members, […]

Soybeans in a field

Missouri Department of Agriculture now accepting nominations for annual awards

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. As part of the Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture in December, the Missouri Agriculture Awards will be presented to recognize those who stand out for their commitment to innovation, giving back to their communities, committing to good land stewardship and serving […]

Trenton R-9 School District

Awards highlight last day of school at Trenton Middle School

Awards highlighted assemblies today at Trenton middle and high schools on the final day of the school year at Trenton R-9. At Trenton Middle School, “top dawg” awards were presented to one boy and one girl from each grade who demonstrated the best overall qualities of academic success, citizenship, and character education. 5th grade: – Kaylea […]