A balanced budget has been approved by the Grundy R-5 Board of Education. Meeting Wednesday evening, the board accepted the 2019-20 budget which shows a surplus for the year of nearly $9,800. Anticipated revenues are listed at $2,388,055. Projected expenditures are $10,000 at $2,378,261. A purchase was approved to have three school buses from Masters […]
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Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approves bids
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved several bids at a meeting Monday evening. Approved bids were from Grand River Concrete for a new sidewalk and pad, Ferman Hostetler for window replacement at the high school, and Bill Stevens Backhoe for a new drain line. Bids for custodial services were discussed, but no action was […]
Independence Day Celebration set for July 4, 2019 in Princeton
The band Kattywampus will perform at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day Celebration next month. The band will start playing at the Princeton ball field the evening of July 4th at 6 o’clock. There will be food available as well as free watermelon. Fireworks will start at dusk July 4th in Princeton. In case […]
Princeton Board of Education approves quote from LifeFlight Eagle
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a quote from LifeFlight Eagle to provide family memberships at a meeting Monday evening. The price for annual membership to the non-profit medical helicopter program will be $45.00 per employee and will cover the employee’s household. The total estimated cost to the Princeton School District is $3,300. The […]
Princeton City Council approves three service contracts
The Princeton City Council approved three service contracts at a meeting Thursday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports Mike Homedale received a $1,000 service contract for the band Hired Gun to perform at the Calamity Jane Days Car Show September 22nd. A $500 service contract was approved for Gina Finney and the Quarterback Club for […]
Mercer County Health Department seeking donations for “Back to School” carnival
The Mercer County Health Department and Mercer County Ministerial Alliance are seeking donations from businesses, individuals, and community organizations for a back to school carnival. The donations of money, school supplies, door prizes, or giveaways would help supply Mercer County children with recommended school supplies for next school year. The donations would be used for […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approves 2019-2020 salary schedules and stipends
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved 2019-2020 salary schedules, salaries, and stipends at a meeting Tuesday evening. Faculty salary schedules for regular and nursing will see a one percent increase in the base and allow movement of one vertical step, which is one year of service, with an average three percent total […]
Trenton and Winston graduates to receive Douglas Harper Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Two recent high school graduates have been named the recipients of the first Douglas Harper Memorial Athletic Scholarship. Trenton High School graduate Salem Croy and Winston High School graduate Jacob Lewis were chosen from over 60 applicants for the scholarship established to honor the late Doug Harper. Miss Croy plans to attend North Central Missouri […]
Special Olympics Missouri cancels State Summer Games
We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2019 State Summer Games, scheduled to be held May 31-June 2 in Springfield. “We are heartbroken that we have to cancel State Summer Games,” said Susan Stegeman, SOMO president, and CEO. “The athletes deserve better, but based on the severe tornado damage to SOMO headquarters, the […]
103 attend Grundy County RSVP Banquet
One hundred three Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers attended the Grundy County RSVP Banquet at the North 65 Center of Trenton this week. In the absence of RSVP Director Edna Foster, Terry Toms led the recognition. Service awards were presented to volunteers who have served for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years. […]
Grundy R-5 High School holds award assembly; Students of the Quarter named
Grundy R-V High School held their Award Assembly on May 17th with Randy Huffman, high school principal, presenting Perfect Attendance Awards for the year to the following four students Weston Carver, Logan Foster, Aiden Gann, & Nicholas Mann-Smiley The Principal’s Award was presented to Macy Saul. The Kansas City Royals offers a Royals Honors Program, […]
Pleasant View R-6 School ranks #7 in the state of Missouri
“The Pleasant View R-VI School District has announced it is ranked 7th out of the 1,228 elementary schools in the state of Missouri. This ranking has been awarded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is based on Pleasant View’s academic performance, high school readiness and attendance,” said Rebecca Steinhoff, Pleasant […]
Thirteen absentee ballots cast in today’s special election in Wilson Township
The Grundy County Clerk’s office reports 13 people from Wilson Township have voted absentee for Tuesday’s special election to choose a township board member. Two other requests for absentees were made but not yet returned to the office in the Courthouse. The voting poll Tuesday will be held at the Laredo community building with the […]
Deadline approaches for submission of information to Trenton High School Alumni Association
Alumni of Trenton High School are reminded that news for publication in the newsletter will be due by the end of this month. This includes information regarding class reunions and individual information sheets for alums. Officials say information must be sent to Post Office 185 in Trenton. Trenton High School Alumni Association secretary Steve Maxey […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves software purchase, discusses 4-day school week
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the purchase of accounting and payroll software this week. Principal Dustin Freeman reports the Software Unlimited purchase will cost $7,285 for next school year. The current software the district uses will no longer be available. The board approved sharing the cost of a new refrigerator at the ballpark […]
Chillicothe Mudcats to return to Trenton for game at Burleigh Grimes Field
The Chillicothe Mudcats baseball team will return to Trenton this Summer to play one of its games. The Mudcats are scheduled to play the Nevada Griffons at the Burleigh Grimes Field the night of July 10th at 7:05. Mudcats Operations Manager Daniel Savage says the turnout for last year’s game at Trenton was “tremendous, ”and […]
“Taste of Jazz and Country” benefit to be held in Cameron
The Assistance League for the Veterans Home in Cameron invites the public to attend the first ever Taste of Jazz and Country to benefit Cameron VA nursing home, veteran residents. The event will begin with a jazz group performance at the Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch of Kearney June 7th from 6 to 10 o’clock. The […]
Jamesport City Council approves purchase of storm siren
The Jamesport City Council approved the purchase of a storm siren at its meeting Monday evening. The cost for the siren, pole, and installation will be $12,500. The siren will be able to be remotely operated from Daviess County dispatch. The vote on the siren came after David Roll with the Daviess County Emergency Management […]
Old Timers Reunion in Milan kicks off Saturday, May 18th, 2019
This month’s Old Timers Reunion in Milan offers two events this coming Saturday, May 18th. The jackpot sheep and goat show will be held at the expo show barn located on top of the hill at the new fairgrounds. Entry fee is $20.00 a head per ring. Registration is for the two hours beginning at […]