Santa is coming to Princeton Saturday, December 1st from 5 to 7 when the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and Mothers Club present Winter Wonderland on the Princeton Square. Events on Saturday, December 1st include a Christmas parade starting at 5 o’clock with Santa arriving in the fire truck. The Princeton Bandstand will feature the singing […]
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Chillicothe Holiday Parade boasts over 70 entries
The 72nd annual Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade had over 70 entries Saturday morning. The Avalon Busy Bees 4-H club won the Grand Marshal trophy and the club also placed first in the Youth Division of float entries. Others winning trophies were Chillicothe Strength and Conditioning among businesses and organizations, and the Bishop Hogan […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves change to school calendar
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a change to the 2018-2019 school calendar Tuesday evening. The district will make up the day of school canceled so students and staff could attend the state softball tournament May 16th. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said that would be the final day of school. Wieber noted putting the make […]
Chillicothe Holiday Parade set for 10:00 am start time Saturday, November 17th
The 72nd Annual Holiday Parade, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored again this year by Hedrick Medical Center, HyVee and Midwest Gloves & Gear with a theme of “The Sounds of Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 17th and will include floats and entries from many […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce announces Grand Marshal of holiday parade
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grand Marshal for the 72nd Annual Holiday Parade in Chillicothe. The Holiday Parade Committee selected Kelly Poling and his family to receive the honor. Committee member Ronni Clark says Poling has been a major part in creating the murals in Chillicothe. “The Sounds of Christmas” themed […]
Over 500 attend Modine Open House
Modine Manufacturing of Trenton reports over 500 persons attended the Open House on Saturday. Modine also reported the Trenton Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and issued Modine, a certificate recognizing 50 years in business for the Trenton facility.
NCMC Board of Trustees approves IT purchases and new hires
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved information technology purchases at its meeting Tuesday night. One of the IT purchases was cybersecurity protection through Network Technology Partners of Saint Louis for $54,000 annually and a one-time setup fee of $12,500. It was the lowest of two bids for the services. The services included […]
Trenton Rock Barn hosts almost 500 at Halloween event
The Trenton Rock Barn was the location last evening for a large group of trick or treaters visiting Halloween booths set up by many businesses and organizations. The estimate was that around 500 trick or treaters attended the activity. The Trenton Ambassadors of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce held a contest for Halloween decorated […]
Trick or Treat Night set for October 29th at Rock Barn in Trenton
As many as 35 businesses and organizations will participate in the Trick or Treat Night hosted by the Trenton Ambassadors of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual event will be at the Trenton Rock Barn next Monday, October 29th evening from 6 o’clock to 7:30. Participating youth are asked to line up at […]
Winners announced in Chamber of Commerce Yard, Porch and Window Decorating Contest
The winners of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Yard and Porch Decorating Contest were announced at the festival’s opening ceremony. In the business category, GFG received first place, and Sunnyview placed second. In the residential category, Pam Klaver placed first for the decorating at 2306 Fisherman Road. Barb Hawkins placed second for her […]
Audio: Missouri Day Festival opening ceremony is tonight at First Baptist Church in Trenton
The 34th annual Missouri Day Festival begins this evening with a soup supper, recognition and awards program, and vocal music – all at First Baptist Church in Trenton. Debbie Carman is president of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and discusses the opening ceremony. While entry deadlines have passed for some of the […]
Audio: Governor Mike Parson promotes gas tax hike proposal
Governor Mike Parson is traveling the state this week to focus on infrastructure needs. Tuesday morning he made a stop in the St. Louis-area. The Governor spoke at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Workforce 2030 Conference. His speech centered around Prop D, which will be on the November ballot. If approved, […]
Entry deadlines for Missouri Day Festival contests are today and Thursday
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting entries for Missouri Day Festival contests. Entries are due to the chamber by 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, October 16th for the yard and porch decorating contest as well as the window decorating contest. Entries for the pumpkin decorating contest are due Thursday, October 18th between 3 and 6 […]
Audio: Minimum wage ballot measure among the big contests in upcoming election
Proposition B, the minimum wage ballot measure will be one of the big contests in the upcoming election. Tony Wyche is with Raise Up Missouri, the campaign committee supporting Proposition B. He says Missouri’s minimum wage, which adds up to $314 for a 40-hour work week, is unsustainable for most people. Proposition B, […]
Missouri Day Festival kicks off Thursday, October 18th with opening ceremonies
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Festival begins with a soup supper and open ceremonies Thursday evening, October 18, 2018. The supper will be at the First Baptist Church of Trenton from 5 to 7 o’clock with opening ceremonies to follow at 7 o’clock. Winners of the yard and porch, pumpkin, and window […]
Missouri Day Festival to feature Baby Show and Little Miss and Mister competition
One of many activities at the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton will be a Baby Show and Little Mister and Miss Missouri Day Contest. Moms of Preschoolers of Green Hills will sponsor the event at the Rock Barn Pavilion show area the evening of October 19th. Registration begins at 5:30, and the show starts at […]
First Baptist Church of Trenton to provide shuttle service during Missouri Day Festival
The First Baptist Church of Trenton will provide shuttle service for the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton October 20th. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman explains vehicles can park in the church’s parking lot, and the shuttle will transport persons to the fairgrounds. When those festival-goers want to return to their vehicles, the […]
Audio: Trenton Rotary Club offering flag sponsorships along Missouri Day Parade route
The Trenton Rotary Club has sponsorships available for American and Missouri flags that line the Missouri Day Parade route and the Ninth Street Bridge. Rotary Club member Brian Upton says businesses or individuals can sponsor a four by six-foot flag to commemorate or memorialize someone for three years for $50.00 with proceeds going to the […]
Princeton City Council approves service contracts
The Princeton City Council approved three service contracts at its meeting Monday evening. Two of the contracts were for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce including one for $350 for the Life Line band of Cainsville to perform at the event to honor Loren Hickman. The other contract was for $150 for the Princeton School band […]
Missouri Day Festival to kick off October 18, 2018
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Festival will be held October 18th through 21st this year. The festival will begin with a soup supper and opening ceremonies at the First Baptist Church of Trenton that Thursday evening. The soup supper will be from 5 to 7 o’clock, with the opening ceremonies following. Friday […]