Over 1200 local Chapter FFA Officers, 186 advisors from 138 chapters attended annual LEAD training. LEAD (Learn, Educate, Advance, and Develop) training is designed to help prepare each officer team for their term of service for the 2019-2020 school year. There were 15 members of the Chillicothe FFA Assistant and Chapter officer teams that attended. […]
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Chillicothe FFA members attend HYMAX Academy
One hundred members from across Missouri attended the Annual HYMAX Academy from June 14 – June 16, 2019. HYMAX, Helping Youth Maximize their Agricultural eXperience, is a prestigious State Leadership Academy sponsored by the Missouri FFA Association and held at Camp Rising Sun, located within the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The 2019 HYMAX […]
Grand River Technical School administrator receives national award
An administrator at Grand River Technical School of Chillicothe has received a national award. School Director Jayme Caughron received the Family, Career, and Community Leaders National Outstanding Administrator Award at the National Leadership Conference last week. Caughron was one of two winners who received the Missouri Outstanding Administrator Award at the State FCCLA Conference in […]
Flags ordered at half-staff on Monday, July 1, in honor of officer Michael Langsdorf
Acting on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings across the state on Monday, July 1, to honor North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf. On June 23, Officer Langsdorf was shot and killed after responding to a complaint at […]
Missouri business owner sentenced to 25-years for leading methamphetamine conspiracy
A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine. Christopher A. Jefferson, 46, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 25 years in federal prison without parole. Jefferson, who has two prior state convictions for distribution/delivery of a controlled substance, was sentenced […]
North Central Missouri College to offer Short-term Manufacturing Technician course
North Central Missouri College will be hosting a three-week Manufacturing Technician I training course for individuals interested in taking the first step toward a career in manufacturing. Many local employers are currently seeking people who enjoy problem-solving, working in teams, and mastering technical skills. The Manufacturing Technician I program is a three-week course set for […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education reviews 2019-2020 budget
Trenton R-9 School Superintendent Dan Wiebers discussed the 2019-2020 proposed budget with the Trenton Board of Education Tuesday evening. The proposed budget estimates revenues of $19,702,468 which includes $11,783,666 for the incidental and teacher funds, $906,301 for debt service, and $4,012,500 for capital projects. Estimated expenditures include $4,701,830 for incidental, $7,243,346 for the teacher’s, $727,915 […]
North Central Missouri College Criminal Justice Degree ranked among best in the nation
The North Central Missouri College Online Associates degree in Criminal Justice was recently featured as one of the top fifty online Associates in Criminal Justice degree programs in the nation by The Best Schools website for 2019. To see the full listing, visit THIS LINK. “We are extremely grateful for the recognition, said Jenna Vandel, […]
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 […]
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, […]
After lengthy debate, Trenton Board of Education chooses health insurance carrier
The Trenton School Board selected a health insurance carrier for next school year at a special meeting Monday. The board approved board member David Whitaker’s amended motion to select United Healthcare for coverage with a cap of $602 per month per employee. Board member Marcie Cutsinger was the only no vote and said she was […]
Funeral services set for Joel McCulley of Trenton
Joel Martin McCulley, loving husband, son, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, May 14th, 2019. Joel was born on January 14, 1956, in Trenton, Missouri to Lloyd and Roberta (Allen) McCulley. Joel was married to Sonya Marie Griffin on October 13th, 1983. Joel attended Trenton Schools when he was younger […]
NCMC Ag Club elects officers for 2019-2020
The North Central Missouri College AG Club/PAS chapter has elected officers for the 2019-20 school year. President Andrew George Canton, MO Secretary Katie Blanchard Lucerne, MO 1st VP Stetson Klise New London, MO VP – Recruiting Jacob Butler Cameron, MO VP – Activities Cole Wolf Mooresville, Mo The National PAS Organization […]
United States Postal Service honors the USS Missouri, “Mighty Mo,” with stamp
The USS Missouri, affectionately nicknamed the “Mighty Mo” was the third U.S. Navy ship to be named after the Show Me state and the fourth American warship* to bear the name – there was a Confederate Missouri that was captured by Union forces during the Civil War but never commissioned as a United States Ship (USS). Today, a […]
Anna Hui to speak at Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce luncheon
On Wednesday, May 15th, the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome Director Anna Hui of the Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations as their featured speaker for their monthly luncheon series. Director Hui will speak on a variety of topics related to ongoing workforce trends and future plans within our state in addition […]
Senator Roy Blunt now accepting applications to military service academies
United States Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri is accepting applications to service academies from interested Missourians. Nominations to the U. S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Naval academies are available for qualified applicants. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 23, U. S. citizens, and legal residents of Missouri. A committee of Missouri […]
Director of the Grand River Technical School to receive National School Administrator Award
Director of the Grand River Technical School of Chillicothe Jayme Caughron has been selected to receive the National School Administrator Award sponsored by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Caughron will receive the award during the National Leadership Conference this summer and was one of two administrators who received the State Administrator of […]
County R-V FFA member Rylee Johnson to attend Missouri Agribusiness Academy
Gundy County R-V FFA member Rylee Johnson receives a Missouri Agribusiness Academy certificate during the 91st Missouri FFA Convention, April 25-26, in Columbia, Missouri. Johnson is pictured with Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. Johnson will attend the academy, which is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, this summer. The academy is a […]
Ada Fox selected to participate in agribusiness academy
Grundy County FFA member Ada Fox receives a Missouri Agribusiness Academy certificate during the 91st Missouri FFA Convention, April 25-26, in Columbia, Missouri. Fox is pictured with Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. Fox will attend the academy, which is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, this summer. The academy is a youth […]