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Galt man accused of using stun gun on children

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Galt man turned himself in Monday on a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child, no sexual contact. Bond for 39-year-old Michael Lee King is $15,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court November 13th. Court documents accuse him of […]

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Audio: President Trump rallies base in southeast Missouri

President Trump put fourth familiar themes at his Appearance in southeast Missouri’s Cape Girardeau last night. Among other things, he continued to accuse Democrats of being soft on immigration policy while portraying many migrants as criminals.  Trump said Democrats want to give undocumented migrants special privileges.     President Trump was surrounded by a number […]

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Hy-Vee Homefront teams up with customers to serve our nation’s Veterans

This November, Hy-Vee is encouraging customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative for the sixth consecutive year in honor of our nation’s veterans. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative consists of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round-Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and veterans and military member employee […]

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Vanessa Olivo selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student

Vanessa Olivo from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Vanessa is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and plans to continue to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse. After she graduates from NCMC, Vanessa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to obtain her Bachelors […]

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Bright Futures Trenton to hold training sessions

Bright Futures Trenton will offer two training sessions for those interested in volunteering as a Bright Futures mentor in the Trenton R-9 School District. Superintendent Dan Wiebers will provide the training Monday, November 12 at 7 pm and Friday, November 16 at 5 pm both at the THS Media Center. Those interested in volunteering need to […]

Military Veterans

Veterans Day programs scheduled in Mercer County

Veterans Day programs are scheduled Friday at the North Mercer and Princeton schools. The veterans program at North Mercer begins at 10 o’clock at the school with a lunch to follow. The Veteran’s Day assembly in Princeton begins at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the elementary school gym. The Princeton FCCLA chapter will sponsor the […]

Accident

Unionville teen hurt in Sunday rollover crash

A Unionville teenager received minor injuries in a rollover crash Sunday afternoon in Adair County. Seventeen-year-old Jerry Gibson was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The Highway Patrol reports Gibson was southbound when the pickup he was driving went off Highway 63, traveled down an embankment, and overturned. The vehicle was demolished in […]

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Highway patrol arrests Trenton woman

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Trenton woman in Grundy County Friday morning on several allegations. Forty-four year old Kristin Hess was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, failure to register a motor vehicle, and no insurance. Hess was transported to the Grundy County Detention Center for a 24-hour hold.