Volunteers in the Clean Missouri Initiative recently submitted nearly 347,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office – more than double the amount needed to get their issues on a statewide ballot in November. The initiative’s goal is to rid the state of corruption by giving voters the power to decide on limits to campaign contribution and […]
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Audio: Dr. Albert Cross speaks at NCMC Graduation
North Central Missouri College in Trenton this year graduated 420 students earning 440 degrees and certificates. Among his commencement remarks Saturday, North Central President Lenny Klaver reviewed where the graduates are from. The college had two commencement programs Saturday with retired medical doctor Albert Cross the featured speaker during the afternoon graduation for nursing […]
Services set for Chuck Haney of Chillicothe
Chillicothe Mayor Chuck Haney died Saturday at Hedrick medical center in Chillicothe, he was 81. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday evening at 5:30 at St. Columban’s Catholic Church in Chillicothe with burial in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Wheeling. A parish rosary is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 5:30 at Lindley Funeral […]
Several attend first meeting to discuss formation of Christian school in Trenton
Several interested parents attended a meeting Saturday about possibly starting a non-denominational Christian school in Trenton. Socha Osborn tells that the meeting covered topics such as a location, student ages, dress code, curriculum, and a school board. A location has yet to be determined, but she hopes someone will sell, rent, or donate a building […]
Chillicothe FFA chapter observes FFA Week
For FFA members around the country, this past week is one that many look forward to during the school year. This year there are approximately 649,355 members enrolled in FFA from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FFA Week is the perfect opportunity for FFA students to show their community the […]
Funeral services for former State Representative Mike Lair set for Tuesday, September 12
Services for former State Representative Mike Lair, of Jefferson City and formerly of Chillicothe, have been announced. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Jefferson City Tuesday, September 12 at Noon. A rosary will be held at the church Monday afternoon at 3:15 with visitation scheduled at the […]
Funeral service for Jeffrey Bowman set for Wednesday
A Funeral service for 27-year-old Jeffrey Carl Bowman of Chillicothe will be Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Calvary Baptist Church of Chillicothe with burial in the Plainview Cemetery of Chula. A scheduled family visitation will be Tuesday night from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock at the Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe. Survivors of […]
Funeral service for Trey Shaw announced
The funeral service for 20-year-old Trey Shaw will be at the Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton Monday morning at 11 o’clock with burial in Coon Creek Cemetery. Visitation is at the First Baptist Church in Trenton Saturday evening from 5 to 7 o’clock. Survivors for Trey Shaw include his father and step-mother […]
Better Woman Conference slated for February 24 and 25 in Trenton
Organizers say this years’ Better Woman Conference at Trenton will provide a hometown feeling. The 8th annual conference is February 24th and 25th at the First Assembly of God Church sanctuary and activities building in Trenton. Hours Friday, February 24 are evening: 6 to 9:30; and the morning of Saturday, February 25 9 to 11:45. […]
Obituary for Cynthia “Cindy” Gott
A Resident of Galt, Cynthia Lynn Gott, died late Saturday night at the University of Kansas medical center in Kansas City. She was 55 years old, had operated the Galt Cafe since 1995 and was an EMT with the Galt Fire Protection District. Surviving relatives include her father Bob Gott of Galt; brothers Ben and […]
Obituary for Keith Warren of Trenton
Keith Warren, a 50-year-old resident of Trenton, MO, passed away at 7:03 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the First Christian Church in Trenton. A scheduled visitation will be held from 5 to […]
Coon Creek Baptist Church serves 859 meals on Thanksgiving
It was a busy day serving up 859 meals when the Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton held its 21st annual free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Diana Crawford said 250 people ate at the church and 609 meals were delivered. Those eating at the church added to that menu by providing vegetables, salads, and […]
“Helping Hands” a success at Trenton First Baptist Church
The Trenton First Baptist Church held a “Helping Hands” project Saturday to help area youth get ready for school. The project provided clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant. Although a count was not kept on the number of persons served during the two-hour period, it was estimated […]
Milan Methodist Church holding fourth annual “Porktacular”
The Milan United Methodist Church is offering music and food the night of August 21st at the corner of First and Market Streets. It’s the fourth annual “Porktacular” from 6 until 8 o’clock with food that includes pulled pork, tater twisters, homemade slaw, and kettle corn. The band “Just Friends” is to perform, encompassing a […]
David Manus Jr. receives 7-year prison sentence
A Trenton man, David Wayne Manus Jr. received a seven-year sentence to the Department of Corrections in connection with the abduction of a 9-year-old Trenton girl in October of 2015. Manus pleaded guilty in court on Thursday, June 23 to charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child as well as sexual misconduct by […]
Princeton/Mercer Churches announce new full-time Pastor
The Princeton and Mercer United Methodist Churches are excited to announce they will once again have full-time pastoral leadership. Pastor Sean Hammond has been appointed by the Missouri United Methodist Conference to serve as full-time pastor beginning July 1, 2016. The two churches have only had part-time pastoral support since the unexpected death of Pastor […]
Meeting for those wanting to be foster parents to be held in Brookfield
Brookfield will be the site next week for a public meeting to hear information about foster parenting. The Healthy Families organization will present an introduction to foster parenting Thursday, June 23rd at 6 o’clock that evening. The meeting will be at First Christian Church, 1416 North Main, in Brookfield. Organizers say the meeting will focus […]
UPDATE: Services set for Barbara Mock
A Trenton resident, Barbara Mock, died this morning at Wright Memorial Hospital at the age of 71. She was employed for 30 years by KTTN, working in the accounting and office areas of the radio station. Survivors are her husband Tom Mock and daughter Pam Hattesohl of Trenton. Services for Mrs. Barbara Mock will be […]
Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton appoints new minister
Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton will have a change in ministers next month. The current minister for the past year, Linda Pagel informed KTTN she has accepted appointment to a church in her hometown of St. Charles, and will be moving from Trenton. The new pastor will start Sunday June 26th at Wesley United […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]