Faculty and staff of North Central Missouri College recently held a food drive on campus for non-perishables to donate to the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County. Over 600 pounds of food were collected and taken to the pantry to help with restocking after Thanksgiving and holiday distribution. Also donated to the Community Food Pantry […]
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Longtime Trenton educator and author, Thomas Brown, dies at 94
Longtime Trenton educator and author Thomas Virgil Brown died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Trenton of natural causes. He was 94. Mr. Brown, Tom to his family and many friends, was born Aug. 9, 1924, on his parents’ farmstead just north of Melbourne in Harrison County, the son of Thomas Armfield Brown, a state legislator, […]
Officials release tentative schedule for High School Holiday Hoops
High School Holiday Hoops officials have released the upcoming schedule featuring 115 teams, 63 high schools from Missouri and Iowa and a total of 77 games. Hoops Director Steve Maxey says this year’s event features some of the most outstanding high school basketball programs in all of north Missouri and southern Iowa as well as […]
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to present classical pianist
A classical pianist will perform at the next Chillicothe Area Arts Council season show. Mark Laverty will play a combination of classical and popular Christmas songs at the First Christian Church at 900 Jackson Street in Chillicothe the afternoon of December 9th at 3 o’clock. Admission costs $10 for adults and $5 for students with […]
Missouri Highway Patrol reports 9 fatalities over Thanksgiving holiday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period–from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the following: 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Statistics Crashes ─ 587 Injuries ─ 108 Fatalities ─ 9 DWI ─ 86 Drug Arrests ─ 67 […]
3rd annual “Canned Food Game” to be held at North Central Missouri College
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Residence Hall Association at North Central Missouri College will host the Third Annual Canned Food Game next week. In lieu of normal admission for the home NCMC basketball games November 27th, fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to be donated to help feed Christmas meals to […]
Lee’s Summit couple among 13 indicted for $62 million cocaine conspiracy
A Lee’s Summit, Missouri couple are among 13 defendants who have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a $62 million conspiracy to distribute more than 2,000 kilograms of cocaine, and a money laundering conspiracy. Howard Christian Walters, also known as “Chris,” 41, and his wife, Nina Walter, 37, both of Lee’s […]
Chillicothe man caught speeding 115 mph on Highway 36
A Chillicothe man was processed at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office after he was stopped for speeding. Sheriff Steve Cox reports he checked a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Christian Shane Stretch traveling east on U. S. Highway 36 near the airport going 115 miles per hour in a 65 zone Monday morning. Stretch posted his […]
Audio: Magician Curtis Sneden to perform at Green Hills Animal Shelter chili supper
A magician will provide entertainment at the Green Hills Animal Shelter’s Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser. Curtis Sneden of Topeka plans to perform magic one-on-one with attendees and do a show for the group at the chili supper. The event will be held in the Activity Center of the First Christian Church of Trenton the night […]
Salvation Army to provide assistance through Angel Trees
One of several ways the Salvation Army of Chillicothe provides assistance during the Christmas season is through Angel Trees. Social Services Case Manager Lynda Snuffer explains gifts for children of families that apply for assistance are put on angel cards and placed on trees at each entrance of the Chillicothe Walmart. She says individuals then […]
Salvation Army now accepting applications for Christmas assistance
The Salvation Army of Chillicothe is accepting applications for Christmas assistance. Applications can be submitted at the Salvation Army Office at 621 West Mohawk in Chillicothe weekdays through November 9th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. They can also be submitted in the classrooms on the east side of […]
Audio: Grundy County Health Department drive-through flu shot clinic set for Wednesday, October 17th
For the first time in five years, the Grundy County Health Department will hold a drive-through, flu shot clinic Wednesday, October 17th from 10 to 1 o’clock. Motor vehicles will follow a course from southbound Princeton Road, turning onto 17th Street, turning into the lot of First Christian Church where paperwork is checked, exiting onto 18th, […]
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 […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter to hold chili supper
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold its annual chili supper to next month. The all you can eat meal will be served in the Activity Building of the First Christian Church of Trenton the night of November 10th from 6 to 8 o’clock. Green Hills Animal Shelter spokesperson Carol Ausberger says six […]
First Christian Church of Chillicothe to sponsor fundraiser
The First Christian Church of Chillicothe sponsors a spaghetti supper next week to benefit the Chillicothe Ministerial Alliance’s Operation Help. The fundraiser will be in the church’s Community Room on the evening of October 19th from 4 to 7 o’clock. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, desserts, and drinks with free will donations […]
Audio: Missouri’s oversight to be examined after $1 billion lawsuit alleges sexual assault at nursing home
A Missouri lawmaker wants answers after the family of an 84-year-old woman filed a billion-dollar lawsuit, claiming she was sexually assaulted repeatedly at a nursing home. Democratic Representative Courtney Curtis of Ferguson suspects the state’s Facilities Review Committee could be exercising lax oversight because he was once asked to be a member. Democratic […]
Girl Scout open house set for October 16th in Trenton
An interactive open-house event to teach girls and their families about Girl Scouts will be held in Trenton. The New G. I. R. L. event will be at the First Christian Church on the evening of October 16th from 5:30 to 6:30. G. I. R. L. stands for Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders. Girls will […]
Salvation Army to accept Christmas assistance applications during October and November
The Salvation Army of Chillicothe has announced it will accept applications for Christmas assistance in Trenton and Chillicothe in October and November. Applications will be accepted at the First Christian Church of Trenton October 29th through November 2nd and November 5th through 9th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon […]
Cub Scout Pack 23 to hold registration event
Cub Scout Pack 23 will hold a registration event at the First Christian Church Activity Center next week. Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 7 o’clock. Call 660-654-3077 for more information.
Grundy County Health Department to hold drive-thru flu shot clinic
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic next month in Trenton. Grundy County residents at least 18 years of age can get a flu shot at the clinic October 17th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The drive-thru route will begin on southbound Princeton […]