A community fireworks display to observe Independence Day will be held in Trenton the night of July 3rd. Pyrotechnician Brian Coursey of Galt will shoot off the fireworks in the grassy area north of the Rock Barn at dusk. A volunteer committee made up of community members is organizing the event and helping to collect […]
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Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri celebrates 54-years of service to the community
On August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act which created a variety of programs, including Community Action Agencies, as part of his War on Poverty. He knew then as we know now, that the war against poverty must be won in the field, in every private home, in every public […]
Rhonda Vincent to be featured at Summer concert in Chillicothe
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage will return to Chillicothe this summer to kick off the Chillicothe Area Arts Council’s 2019-2020 Season. A concert will be at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center on the afternoon of July 7th at 3 o’clock. Arts Council Administrator Mary Lou VanDeventer calls Rhonda Vincent and The Rage a “crowd […]
Area Organizations to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer will be celebrated at several area locations. The Mercer County Ministerial Alliance sponsors one event on the steps of the Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton the morning of May 2nd at 7:30. The event will be followed by breakfast at the Princeton United Methodist Church. The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance […]
Aging in Place to hold dedication ceremony at Danner Park in Chillicothe
Aging in Place Livingston County will hold a public dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of new playground equipment for senior citizens at Danner Park of Chillicothe. The community is invited to attend the event on the morning of April 17th at 10 o’clock. The Senior Motion Wellness System is located on […]
Debbie Cribb celebrates 35-years with Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri
Longtime employee Debbie Cribb recently celebrated her 35th anniversary with co-workers at Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri. Debbie began working at CAPNCM on March 12, 1984, and has been with the agency in various roles since the beginning. Co-worker Linda Baugher praised for her fellow employee, “Debbie has been a valued employee […]
Audio: Missouri House gives final approval to “Sliced Bread Day” legislation
Legislation designating July 7th of each year as “Missouri Sliced Bread Day” has been given final approval by the Missouri House. The bill encourages Missourians to participate in events to commemorate the first sale of sliced bread, which happened in 1928 in northwest Missouri’s Chillicothe. State Representative Rusty Black notes Chillicothe is on Highway 36, […]
NCMC Foundation honors donors and alumni
The North Central Missouri College Foundation held its inaugural Voyage Fund Pirates Ball on Saturday, February 23rd at the Red Barn Wedding Venue and Event Center in Trenton, Missouri. During this event, donors to the Voyage Fund, the Foundation’s annual giving campaign, were recognized; the 2018 Lead Gift Contributor and the 2018 Class of Distinguished […]
Date announced for Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District customer appreciation luncheon
The date has been set for the annual customer appreciation luncheon offered by the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District. The March 8th event at Trenton also includes recognition of the cooperator and soil health steward of the year plus an election of board supervisors. Events will be held at the Barton farm campus […]
Five Points Alive to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
Five Points Alive will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a dinner. Those attending may choose between corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, and carrots or brisket with cheese grits and baked beans. Dessert includes pistachio or apple cake. Soda and cornbread, honey butter, coffee, tea, and water are included. A donation of $20.00 per person, which […]
Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire set for March 2nd
An event will be held next month for tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors to show what they made and tell what they learned. Attendees can learn from and interact with a variety of makers at the Heartland Foundation’s Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire at the Restoration […]
NCMC Students Team with Trenton R-IX for World Read Aloud Day
Teacher education students and athletes from North Central Missouri College recently teamed up with the Trenton R-IX School District to help students celebrate World Read Aloud Day. The NCMC students and athletes visited several classrooms at Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle School. NCMC students brought in children’s books to share with Trenton R-IX students in […]
Evelyn Goodrich Trickel to be recognized as NCMC/TJC Distinguished Alumni
Mrs. Evelyn Goodrich Trickel along with two other 2018 Distinguished Alumni, Allan Seidel and Arthur Lawrence (Arnie) Arneson will be honored at the North Central Missouri College Foundation’s 1st Annual Pirates Ball on Saturday, February 23rd at the Red Barn in Trenton. Evelyn Goodrich Trickel was born and raised on a farm in southern Grundy […]
Valentine’s day hike to be held at Crowder State Park
A free guided hike will be held at Crowder State Park west of Trenton Valentine’s Day. Interested individuals can meet park staff at the tennis court parking lot the afternoon of February 14th at 4 o’clock prior to the hike on Red Bud Trail. Park Resource Manager Anna Persell says the hike will be about […]
Planning for THS Alumni Weekend gets underway
Planning is underway for the 2019 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend with an all-class meeting on Sunday, January 13th at 1:30 at Royal Inn Pizza in Trenton. THS classes are encouraged to send representatives; especially the honor classes who celebrate special reunions this fall. Class mailing lists will be distributed in order to begin work […]
Chillicothe author and illustrator debuts new children’s book “Three Little Zombies”
A Chillicothe author and illustrator will celebrate the debut of his new children’s book at the Boji Stone Cafe at 612 Washington Street in Chillicothe. L. David Hesler will debut “Three Little Zombies”, sign books, and answer questions about his work the morning of December 22nd from 9 to 10 o’clock. Hesler says he has […]
Newtown-Harris celebrates Homecoming week
Newtown-Harris R-3 School is celebrating homecoming this week. A spokesperson for the homecoming activities reports candidates includes seniors Brooklyn Middleton and Tim Metcalf, juniors Hannah Garcia and Ryan Metcalf, sophomores Lillian Fordyce and Coy Miller, freshmen Jaden Veatch and Ashton Meyer, eighth graders Louve Rainey and William Guardipe, and seventh graders Landry Oaks and Zack […]
House of Prayer in Chillicothe to hold “Celebrate Christmas” event
The House of Prayer at 144 Herriford Street in Chillicothe will hold “Celebrate Christmas” later this month. The event featuring Christmas carols and songs, inspirational speeches, and a silent Christmas items auction will be the afternoon of December 16th at 3 o’clock. Refreshments will be provided. Call the House of Prayer at 660-646-3450 for more […]
Linda Baugher celebrates 40-years of service with Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri
Longtime employee Linda Baugher recently celebrated her 40th anniversary with co-workers at Green Hill Community Action Agency/Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri (CAPNCM). Linda began working at CAPNCM, December 4th, 1978, and has continuous service since then in the Women’s Health Services Department. Co-worker Debbie Cribb gave a salute saying, “Linda has served CAPNCM […]