Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays at Crowder State Park December 20 and 21 where you can relax with a Christmas story, snacks, and a hike. At 2 p.m., December 20, children of any age are invited to the park’s Camp Grand River Recreation Hall for a Christmas nature story […]
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Restricted use pesticide applicator training to be held in Trenton
In order for farmers to purchase or apply restricted use pesticides on property owned or rented by them, they must have a private pesticide applicator’s license. Obtaining a private pesticide applicator’s license or renewing a license, requires attending a training class or viewing the training video. A program for first-time certification, and to renew certification, […]
THS students participate in Honor Bands
Five Trenton High School students participated in two area Honor Bands. The 22nd Annual Truman State University Honor Band held on November 18, junior Amanda Parrack was second chair tenor saxophone, sophomore Mari Atup was fifth chair flute, sophomore Trager Leeper was fifth chair trumpet, freshman Connor Campbell was 12th chair clarinet, and senior Mackenzie […]
Great Plains Growers Conference set to begin January 9, 2020 in Saint Joseph
The Annual Great Plains Growers Conference in Saint Joseph will offer updates on technology, production, and safety in commercial fruit and vegetable production. The event will be held at the Fulkerson Center on the Missouri Western State University campus on January 9th through 11th. Workshop topics will include food safety grower training, honeybees, drip irrigation, […]
Students from Chillicothe FFA Chapter part of National FFA Courtesy Corps
The 92nd National FFA Convention included everything from arena stage events to the Day of Service and workshops for nearly 65,000 attendees. It takes many volunteers to help make a convention of this magnitude a positive experience for all of its guests. This year approximately 900 FFA members, including students from the Chillicothe FFA Chapter, […]
Chillicothe FFA students participate in Fall Speaking Contest
Chillicothe FFA students recently participated in the Area II Fall Speaking Contest in Gallatin. Rachel Holt competed in the Missouri Farm Bureau Contest, Madelyn Wilford competed in the Missouri Pork Producers Contest, Abbey Hayen competed in the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives, Seth Hansen competed in the Missouri Teach Ag, Josh Eckert competed in the Missouri […]
Coach Melissa Spencer announces formation of Dance Wave Crew at NCMC
From Cheerleaders to Pom Squads to Dance Crews, you will be seeing a new group adding spirit to the NCMC campus. The Dance Wave Crew consists of 12 students from the surrounding areas, all seeking degrees at NCMC. These girls bring with them cheer, pom, dance, and gymnastics backgrounds. The DWC will be performing at […]
Campaign launches to oppose wind turbines in Buchanan County
A citizen’s group has kicked off a campaign aimed at heavily restricting wind turbines from being built in northwest Missouri’s Buchanan County. Turbines have not gone up in Buchanan County, but some companies have shown interest.Anita Simon with the group ‘Friends of Buchanan County’ says a petition gathered asks County Commissioners to require a one-mile […]
Volunteers sought for upcoming Holiday Hoops event
Volunteers are being sought for the 15th Annual High School Holiday Hoops at the Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton. Director Steve Maxey says more than 250 volunteers regularly assist in the multi-day event sponsored by the NCMC Foundation. This year’s event will include nearly 70 games, beginning December […]
NCMC Board of Trustees tackles lengthy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Homecoming candidates were announced during the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday evening. Vice President for Student Affairs Kristen Alley said the king candidates are Andrew George of Canton from the Baptist Student Union, Cash Miller of Warsaw from Phi Theta Kappa, Gregoor Moesker of Curacao from the International […]
Audio: Doctor Lenny Klaver, President of North Central Missouri College, offers remarks on Veterans Day
During an event at Cross Hall on the campus of North Central Missouri College, Doctor Lenny Klaver offered some remarks in recognition of Veterans Day. NCMC President Lenny Klaver. The mid-day event also included NCMC student leaders reading the names of Missouri’s fallen heroes.
NCMC to honor and recognize Veterans Day with National Roll Call Event
In honor of Veterans Day, North Central Missouri College will participate in the National Roll Call Event which is taking place on college campuses across the nation. Members of the public are invited to attend. The National Roll Call, which is set for noon on Monday, November 11 will be in front of Geyer Hall […]
Prai Beauty to cover adoption fees at Green Hills Animal Shelter during special event
A cruelty-free skincare and beauty company has chosen the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton for its National Free the Shelters Program. Terri Webb with the animal shelter says an animal shelter supporter nominated it for the event hosted by Prai Beauty. The company’s products are featured on the Home Shopping Network and are available […]
Trenton students to participate in All-District Band
Several Trenton High School and Middle School students were selected for the All-District Bands following auditions in Saint Joseph Saturday. Trenton Director of Bands Ethan Stewart reports sophomore trumpet player Trager Leeper was named as 11th chair and freshman clarinet Connor Campbell 13th chair for the All-District Honor Band. Senior clarinet player Mackenzie Klinginsmith and […]
Slate of activities announced for Festival of Trees event
A multitude of activities are planned for the 12th Annual Festival of Trees at Trenton to raise money to provide individuals with special needs opportunities to participate in various activities. Santa will arrive on a fire truck in the parade near the Red Barn the afternoon of November 29th at 4:30. Entries will line up […]
Missouri college student dead, another student arrested in on-campus shooting
A University of Central Missouri college student in western Missouri’s Warrensburg has died from getting shot Monday afternoon at an on-campus apartment building. The school’s Twitter page says campus police responded to a report Monday afternoon of a gun accidentally firing. Stephon Abron of eastern Missouri’s St. Charles was killed. Jeremy Manley is accused of […]
Trenton to host regional meeting of Missouri Municipal League
Trenton will host the Missouri Municipal League Northwest Regional Meeting Thursday. The meeting at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus at 6 o’clock will feature Attorney Ivan Schraeder with the Schraeder Law Firm of Saint Louis presenting on Medical Marijuana Implications for Employment. Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks, Councilmembers Cathie Smith and Larry Crawford, […]
Green Hills Recreation Association now accepting registration for Winter basketball program
Registration forms are available for the Green Hills Recreation Association’s Winter Basketball program for participants four years old to sixth grade. A basketball camp for all Green Hills Recreation Association players will be held on December 7th. Teams will be at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton during the North Central Missouri College Lady Pirates […]
Area students to receive American FFA Degree at convention in Indianapolis
The National FFA convention Thursday through Saturday in Indianapolis. Many students from Trenton and the surrounding area will be presented with the American FFA Degree on Saturday which is the highest individual honor for members. The Trenton FFA chapter will have six recipients: Paydn Gibson, Jasper Hansen, Emily Kasinger, Tyler Kidd, Hannah Persell, and Jayden […]
Trenton City Council votes to select “On-Call” engineering company for city projects
The Trenton City Council Monday night voted to select an engineering company to be “on-call” for city projects, then voted for the company to work on a project that includes a bank that’s eroding at Muddy Creek. On a vote of seven in favor and one against Howe Engineering of Macon was selected as needed […]