Multiple activities are planned during the 15th Annual Gooseberry Festival in Trenton June 13th through 16th. Activities begin with a youth tennis tournament at the Trenton High School tennis courts. David Sager is in charge of the tennis tournament and says the tournament for players 14 through 18 years old will be June 13th and […]
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Free meals will be served to low-income children at hundreds of locations in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services offers an online map that can help low-income families in Missouri find out where their children can receive free meals this summer. The interactive map pinpoints hundreds of locations in Missouri where meals will be provided through the state health department’s Summer Food Service Program. Community organizations […]
VFW Post 919 in Trenton to present Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Rifle Salute
VFW Post 919 of Trenton will present a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Rifle Salute in Trenton Monday morning. Retired veteran and Princeton VFW Commander Ruth Ann Shipps will give patriotic comments at the ceremony at the Grundy County Museum Baker School at 10 o’clock. Seating will be provided for the flag raising ceremony […]
Several events canceled at Milan Old Timers Reunion
Several events have been canceled at the Milan Old Timers Reunion this weekend due to anticipated inclement weather. The Milan Old Timers Facebook page says the Lucas Oil Pro Tractor Pull and Red Brush Band performance Friday night have been canceled and will not be rescheduled. “Taste of Italy” Saturday night will now be held […]
Grand River Technical School to graduate 51 on Friday, May 17, 2019
Grand River Technical School’s Post High Graduation will be held this Friday evening, May 17, 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of Chillicothe High School located at 2801 Hornet Road. Fifty-one students will receive certificates from their technical programs, representing 1,080 hours of course work. Dr. Roger Barnes, retiring superintendent, will be the speaker. […]
Funeral services set for Joel McCulley of Trenton
Joel Martin McCulley, loving husband, son, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, May 14th, 2019. Joel was born on January 14, 1956, in Trenton, Missouri to Lloyd and Roberta (Allen) McCulley. Joel was married to Sonya Marie Griffin on October 13th, 1983. Joel attended Trenton Schools when he was younger […]
Old Timers Reunion in Milan kicks off Saturday, May 18th, 2019
This month’s Old Timers Reunion in Milan offers two events this coming Saturday, May 18th. The jackpot sheep and goat show will be held at the expo show barn located on top of the hill at the new fairgrounds. Entry fee is $20.00 a head per ring. Registration is for the two hours beginning at […]
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri set to begin May 18, 2019
The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) 32 years ago, will begin on May 18, and continue through Friday, May 31. Law Enforcement officers from around the state will be running the torch to raise awareness for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) and the […]
Trenton High School choirs to present Spring Concert
Trenton High School choirs will present their Spring Concert on Friday, May 10th at 7 o’clock at the First Baptist Church. Performing groups will include State Solo and Ensemble Qualifiers, Concert Choir, and Gold Rush. Year-End Awards will be presented near the conclusion of the concert and includes the Ann Brinser and Ruth Risser awards.
Audio: Missouri House Committee to hear Sexual Orientation Bill on Wednesday
Legislation that adds sexual orientation and gender identity to Missouri’s Human Rights statute is scheduled to be heard Wednesday by a House committee in Jefferson City. GOP House Speaker Elijah Haahr has referred the bill to the House General Laws Committee. The Kansas City lawmaker, who is gay, is calling on Missouri House […]
Trenton High School seniors to graduate on May 12, 2019
Several activities are planned for Trenton High School seniors leading up to their graduation May 12th with seniors will taking finals May 6th and 7th with grades finalized May 8th. Franklin invites parents and the community to the Senior Awards Night in the high school gym on the evening of May 8th at 6 o’clock. […]
National Day of Prayer event set for Thursday, May 2nd at courthouse in Trenton
The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will sponsor the observance of the National Day of Prayer at the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton. Ministerial Alliance spokesperson Dan Wilford of Laredo invites everyone to gather on the west side of the courthouse Thursday, May 2nd at noon. He says he will provide an introduction and welcome prior […]
Teresa Yoder of Jamesport wins the Missouri FFA Agricultural Processing Proficiency Award
Teresa K Yoder of Jamesport won the Missouri FFA Agricultural Processing Proficiency Award at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention. Yoder is a senior at Trenton High School and is a member of the Trenton FFA chapter. Her parents are Levi Jr. and Mattie Yoder. Her advisors are Kabel Oaks and Brook Kreatz. Yoder’s supervised agricultural […]
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 […]
Two From Grundy Electric Presented Awards
One current employee and one retired employee of Grundy Electric Cooperative have received the Northwest Missouri Electric Cooperative Service Award. Office Manager Cathy McCay and retired Area Supervisor Howard Moffitt were presented the award at the Northwest Electric Power Cooperative’s Annual Meeting in Kansas City. McKay began at Grundy Electric Cooperative in May 1979 as […]
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to Feature High School Jazz Band and Hornet Stinger Choir
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will feature the Chillicothe High School Jazz Band and Central School Hornet Stinger Choir at its traditional Spring Cultural Luncheon and Concert. The free event will be at the Silver Moon Plaza in Downtown Chillicothe May 2nd from noon to 1 o’clock. Sarah Cavanah directs the jazz band, and Alyssa […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled attend cooking class
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled-Grundy County held their monthly cooking class at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. The April cooking class was made up of 17 students, and FFDD volunteers. The students learned how to make editable Easter Bird Nests and Easter Bunny Trail Mix. Marcia Gutshall along with several volunteers from […]
United Methodist Church of Chillicothe to host fundraiser for Community Resource Center
Volunteers from the United Methodist Church of Chillicothe have brought dinner to the Community Resource Center each Wednesday night for several years. In the month of May, the church will host a meal at the church to benefit the Resource Center. Pork loin, green beans, cheesy potato casserole, green salad, cake, and drinks will be […]
Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance invites community to Good Friday service
The community is invited to hear area ministers speak on Jesus’s journey to the cross at the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance’s Good Friday Service. The service will be at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton Friday night at 7 o’clock. Ministerial Alliance Vice President Josh Gottman says the goal is to leave attendees anticipating Jesus’s […]