Views: 0A new report says childcare breakdowns have cost Missouri’s economy an estimated 1.35-billion dollars annually. The report, released by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, says the lack of affordable and accessible childcare has driven many Missouri parents to quit their jobs in recent years. It says 61-percent of Missouri parents reported missing […]
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Governor Parson appoints Judge Jennifer Growcock to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District
Views: 0Governor Parson has appointed Judge Jennifer Growcock to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District. Judge Growcock will succeed Judge Nancy Steffen Rahmeyer, who retired in October. Judge Growcock earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in political science and psychology from the University of Iowa. She received a Juris Doctor from […]
Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board to hold public hearing regarding a resident request
Views: 0Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 6, 2021, regarding a request. Michael and Melody Willard have submitted an application for a conditional use permit to operate a meal delivery service from 302 West Harvest Drive in Chillicothe. Another item on the announced agenda is listed as “approval” […]
Winners announced from the “Annual Holiday Parade” in Chillicothe
Views: 0With just over 50 entries, the 75th Annual Holiday Parade with a theme of a “Recipe for a Merry Christmas” and sponsored by HyVee & Sonoco rolled through downtown Chillicothe Saturday morning. The Grand Marshal this year was Francine Davenport of Francine’s Pastry Parlor. The parade was announced live from the Commerce Center location […]
Pajama Party to be held for Santa on the Princeton square
Views: 0The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will hold a pajama party for Santa on the Princeton Square. The event will start on December 4th with the Princeton High School band and choir performing at the bandstand at 5:30 in the evening. Santa will arrive at 5:45 with his elves. Children are invited to wear their […]
Trenton Utility Committee receives information on issues with clarifier basins and pump station
Views: 0Information was presented on several topics during a meeting Monday night of Trenton’s Utility Committee that oversees TMU. Allstate Consultants continues to work on designs for modifications at the water treatment plant clarifier basins as well as the pump station. Utility Director Ron Urton said the crew found pieces of metal in the bottom […]
75th Annual Chillicothe Chamber Holiday Parade rolls through downtown Saturday morning
Views: 0The 75th Annual Holiday Parade “Recipe for a Merry Christmas”, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored this year by Sonoco & Chillicothe Hy-Vee. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 20th, and will include floats and entries from many different organizations, youth groups, churches, businesses, and individuals […]
75th Annual Chillicothe Holiday Parade Grand Marshal announced
Views: 3The 75th Annual Holiday Parade, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Sonoco & HyVee, will boast the festive theme of “Recipe for a Merry Christmas” on Saturday, November 20, 2021 beginning at 10 am in downtown Chillicothe. “It is going to be a great parade for our 75th year,” […]
Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade theme for 2021 is “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.”
Views: 0The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 75th annual Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade with a theme of “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and includes floats, bands, vehicles, animals, favorite characters, and, of course, Santa. The parade is organized by the Chillicothe Area […]
Approximately 400 attend trick-or-treat event at Trenton Rock Barn
Views: 0The Trenton Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors on Monday night played host to the “Community Trick or Treat Night” event. Approximately 400 young people attended the event at the Trenton Rock Barn for the trick-or-treating activity. The event also included judging of best-decorated tables with first place going to “Lots Mo Deals,” second place […]
Trunk or Treat to be held on the Milan Square
Views: 0The Milan Chamber of Commerce will host a trunk or treat on the Milan Square next week. There will be free hot dogs, games, and hayrides on October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. If there is inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Sullivan County Expo Center in Milan.
Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce announces award winners at Annual Awards Banquet
Views: 0Awards were presented for the 2020 year at the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet October 21st. The Outstanding Community Service Award went to David Adams. The Chamber Person of the Year was Larry Wilson. Ed Turner received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Chamber Business of the Year was Ehrhardt Properties, which […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce presents Dueling Pianos at Black Silo Winery
Views: 1The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will present Dueling Pianos at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton. Social hour will start Friday, November 5, 2021, at 7 p.m. The music and entertainment will run from 8 to 11 p.m. Individual tickets cost $30, a table of eight costs $250 and includes a voucher for a […]
Audio: Approximately 135 vendors to be on hand at Missouri Day Festival in Trenton this weekend
Views: 0Approximately 135 vendors will be on hand to ply their wares at the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton this weekend. They will be open in the Trenton Rock Barn, courtyard, pavilion, and flea market area on October 15, 2021, from 10 to 7 o’clock and October 16th from 9 to 7 o’clock. Trenton Area Chamber […]
Contests to be held as part of Missouri Day Festival
Views: 0Decorating contests are being held as part of the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton. The Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri sponsors the window decorating contest. First place will receive $100, and second place will get $50. Citizens Bank and Trust sponsors the yard and porch decorating contest. There are residential and business categories. First […]
Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance to hold soup supper prior to Missouri Day Opening Ceremonies
Views: 0The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will hold a soup supper before the Missouri Day Opening Ceremonies the evening of October 14th. Both events will be at the First Baptist Church of Trenton. The soup supper will go from 5 to 7 o’clock. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman: Retired teacher […]
Audio: Twenty four marching bands expected for Missouri Day Parade next week
Views: 0Twenty-four marching bands and other entries will be in the Missouri Day Parade in Trenton next week. The parade will start at the corner of Crowder Road and Main Street on October 16, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Parade Spokesperson Steve Maxey says the route will go south to Ninth Street, turn east and continue […]
Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce to hold annual Awards Banquet
Views: 0The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce will once again celebrate local business and personal achievement at the Chamber Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Chillicothe Country Club. Awards will be given for the 2020 year for Personal Community Service, Chamber Business of the Year, Chamber Person of the Year, and […]
Audio: Grandson of Missouri Governor to be Grand Marshal of Missouri Day Festival parade
Views: 0In keeping with the Missouri Bicentennial theme, the Missouri Day Festival parade in Trenton Saturday, October 16, 2021, will feature a Grand Marshal who’s a descendant of the late Missouri Governor Arthur Hyde. Hyde was elected as Governor of Missouri in the 1920 election and served one term from 1921 to 1925. The announcement […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce to sponsor “Trick or Treat Night”
Views: 0The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors will sponsor the 18th Annual Trick or Treat Night at the Trenton Rock Barn. Treats will be available on October 25, 2021, from 6 o’clock until 7:30. TL Walker Law, LLC will sponsor a table prize for the best-decorated tables. The prizes will be $25 for […]