Trenton High School has announced a change in the date for the drama club play next month. According to Principal Kasey Bailey, the play is now scheduled for Thursday night, December 9 at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Trenton High School. Tickets for the play, called “Disorder in the Court”, cost $6.00 […]
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Trenton High School Alumni planning for 2022 moving forward
Plans for the 2022 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion are moving forward following a recent meeting of all classes. Events will kick off on September 2 and conclude on September 4th. Many of the normal events are scheduled including the Friday night Hospitality, the Saturday Open House, and the Sunday Brunch. In addition, the second […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education sets filing dates for Board of Education positions in 2022
Teachers of the first quarter were announced at November 9th’s Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting. They are Rissler Elementary School First Grade Teacher Abby Gott, Trenton Middle School Art Teacher Sheridan Mounce, and Trenton High School American Government Teacher Derek Bloom. Superintendent Mike Stegman noted the board will choose a teacher of the year […]
Area students to receive American FFA Degree at National FFA Convention
Numerous members of area FFA Chapters are to receive the highest FFA individual degree this week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The American FFA Degree awards ceremony is to be held on Saturday morning October 30, 2021. Area recipients by school chapter include: Trenton: Allena Allen Grace Allen McKenna Cox Mackenzie McAtee Matthew […]
2022 THS Alumni Weekend planning is now underway
Planning for the 2022 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend is already underway and, in an effort, to provide information to alums much earlier and as a result, the annual All Class Planning Meeting has been scheduled. Class representatives are invited to attend the annual meeting on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the BTC Bank Meeting […]
Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey is MASC “Administrator of the Year”
Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey was chosen on October 22, 2021, as Administrator of the Year for the Missouri Association of Student Councils for the Northwest Region. Trenton High School Student Council Advisor Brenda Thorne reports Bailey was chosen based on letters of recommendation for the support he has shown for special education staff […]
Hawley demands answers on airlines’ use of pandemic funds, widespread layoffs from Biden vaccine mandate
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, Brian D. Miller, and acting Inspector General Richard K. Delmar urging an investigation into the widespread layoffs of airline workers who declined to submit themselves to President Biden’s vaccine mandate and the potential misuse of CARES Act funds by airlines. “The […]
Lawmakers seethe at Missouri agency over failure to report missing foster kids
(Missouri Independent) – Exasperated lawmakers slammed leaders of the Missouri Department of Social Services on Tuesday, accusing them of passing off blame for a federal review that found the state fails to adequately report missing foster children. Tuesday’s hearing of the House Children and Families Committee was spurred by a report issued last week by the U.S […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees review visit by Higher Learning Commission
Last week’s Higher Learning Commission’s visit was discussed at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting on September 28. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver called it a “good visit” and said sessions were well attended by faculty, staff, and trustees. He also said a “great team” came for the visit, and it was […]
Spickard R-2 Board of Education addresses a number of issues at Monday meeting
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education on September 20, 2021, approved changing the custodian position from part-time to full-time. Paula Fagan was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board. Superintendent Erica Eakes reports the term will go until the election in April. Fagan was the only applicant for the position. Eakes says the position was […]
Officials at Calamity Jane Days in Princeton announce parade results
Officials at the Calamity Jane Days celebration in Princeton held a parade over the weekend, and have announced the winners in various categories. Best Antique Tractor 1st Shawn Vaughn Princeton 1959 John Deere 630 Best Antique Tractor 2nd Parker Behler Princeton 1956 John Deere 70 Tractor Oldest Tractor 1st Travis Tatum Trenton 1938 John Deere […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education hears numerous reports, discuss COVID-19 policy and approve bus routes
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, heard a report on the mentoring program for new teachers in the district. District Instructional Coach Doctor Jill Watkins reported she developed the Trenton program based on what she has implemented in the past. She said teachers have to complete first and second-year tutoring. She […]
Charges filed against Illinois man in Harrison County after stealing vehicle and fleeing from law enforcement
An Antioch, Illinois resident faces multiple charges in Harrison County after he allegedly took a vehicle without permission and fled from law enforcement on September 11. Ninteen-year-old Elkanah Gahima has been charged with the felonies of possession of burglary tools, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing. He […]
Attendance down for a second year as COVID takes it toll on the THS Alumni Reunion
Although numbers were down in attendance, many individuals and classes celebrated THS Alumni Reunion weekend and, as always, had a great time.” Speaking on behalf of the THS Alumni Association, Secretary Steve Maxey reported COVID took its toll for the second straight year with many classes canceling while others shared “good participation.” A Friday night […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports on incidents and arrests
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox has released information on recent incidents involving the sheriff’s office. Cox reports the sheriff’s office assisted a conservation agent at the Grand River Access in Chillicothe on August 28th. A Polo man allegedly attempted to flee from officers, and investigation led to the arrest of that man. Online court information […]
Audio: A multitude of activities are on tap for the annual Trenton High School Alumni Reunion
Activities are planned for September 4th and 5th as part of the Trenton High School Alumni Reunion. The All-Alumni Open House and Registration will be in the THS Commons on September 4th from 9 o’clock to noon. THS Alumni Association and Foundation Trust for THS Spokesperson Kevin Bailey says the free event, hosted by the […]
Trenton High School announces protocol for students in quarantine due to COVID-19
Trenton High School students who are in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure are asked to begin checking Google Classrooms on a daily basis. Principal Kasey Bailey says those students will receive attendance credit when assignments have been submitted. Students who have not received an invite for a Google Classroom should contact their teachers, and the […]
Missouri man pleads guilty to shooting female Z-Trip driver 26 times during robbery
A man pleaded guilty in federal court to the armed robbery of a female Z-Trip driver whom he shot approximately 26 times with a rifle from the back seat. Derron D. Nevels, 20, of Kansas City, Missouri, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to one count of robbery and one count of […]
Trenton Board of Education discusses COVID-19 protocols during lengthy meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on August 10th discussed COVID-19-related matters for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Mike Stegman began by going over a list of protocols. They included staff and students attending school in person and using social distancing. Masks will be optional for staff and students inside district facilities. It is “highly […]
Jamesport Junior Livestock Show results announced
Officials have announced the results of the Jamesport Junior Livestock Show for 2021. Sheep: Grand Champion Ram: Bo Meeker Reserve Champion Ram: none Grand Champion Ewe: Cole Hartschen Reserve Champion Ewe: Harlee Beck Grand Champion Market Lamb: Harlee Beck Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Cole Hartschen Jr Showmanship: Cole Hartschen Reserve Jr. Showmanship: Hadlie Beck Sr. […]