A Kirksville High School student was selected as a semifinalist for the United States Presidential Scholars. Richard Ma was one of nine Missouri students selected as a semifinalist. U. S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s office announced two other Missouri students as members of the 54th class of the U. S. Presidential Scholars. Interim Commissioner […]
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Charlie Bacon is guest speaker at Baccalaureate held for Trenton High School students
Trenton High School instructor and coach Charlie Bacon was the guest speaker Wednesday night for the senior class Baccalaureate held at First Baptist Church in Trenton. Bacon is a 2002 graduate of Trenton High School and has been teaching 11-years. In portions of his remarks, Bacon reflected on memories of individual members of the class of […]
Free parenting classes to be held in Trenton
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center will offer six weeks of parenting classes starting next week. The free classes will be held at the Mental Health Center in Trenton Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 o’clock from May 15th through June 19th. Topics to be covered include parenting 101 and building relationships, infants and […]
NCMC students honored by Missouri Community College Association
North Central Missouri College students were recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for their outstanding leadership or participation in Phi Theta Kappa. Four students attended MCCA’s spring luncheon to receive recognition for their success. Janelle Popish was the selected recipient of the Student Leadership Award for North Central Missouri College. This award is […]
Senior class in Jamesport expands skills by learning CPR
Wright Memorial Hospital and Grundy County EMS worked together to provide a free “Hands-Only CPR class with AED instruction” to the senior class in Jamesport. “We are dedicated to working together to provide education to our communities,” said Bev Shaul, Clinical Director of Patient Care Services, Wright Memorial Hospital. “We had a great time interacting […]
Audio: Jay Ashcroft featured speaker at NCMC morning graduation
North Central Missouri College graduates at Saturday’s commencement ceremony received degrees in several areas of study. They included associate degrees in arts, applied science, arts in teaching, and general studies as well as certificates. Student Senate President Katelyn Galloway welcomed everyone and told a story. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver noted that the first […]
Lathrop man sentenced to prison for $1.7M fraud scheme
A Lathrop, man was sentenced in federal court for a $1.7 million fraud scheme related to the sale of his business. Todd Edwin Rood, 53, of Lathrop, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to four years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Rood to pay $1,347,608 in restitution and […]
ATV race to be held at Mercer May 12
Mercer Homecoming will hold an ATV/horseshoe race next week. The race will be at Mercer Homecoming Park on Highway 65 North the afternoon of May 12 with registration starting at 2 o’clock, and the race beginning at 4 o’clock. Registration costs $10 per class, and a tether switch is required for entries. Admission costs $5 […]
Summer school enrollment deadline is May 4th in Trenton
The deadline is Friday, May 4th for enrollment at Trenton R-9 Summer School. Enrollment forms are available at Trenton middle school and the S.M. Rissler offices. The form also may be downloaded from the Trenton R-9 school website. Completed applications may be returned to any Trenton R-9 school office. Summer School at Trenton will be […]
Missouri Highway Patrol extends testing process for next recruitment class
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class with the application deadline of April 26, 2018. Testing for prospective troopers will be administered in the following areas: Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO ─ Tentatively scheduled for 04/27/2018 Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO ─ April 18, 2018 Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO ─ To be determined […]
Free women’s self-defense class to be held in Cameron
The 43rd Circuit Victim Advocates and Probation and Parole will hold a women’s self-defense class in celebration of Victim Rights Week. The class will be in the gym of the YMCA in Cameron the afternoon of April 15th from 2 to 4 o’clock and is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol opens applications for next recruiting class
The Highway Patrol is seeking applicants for its 107th Recruit Class. Candidates must have a minimum of 30 college credits, two years of federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge, or two years of full-time Peace Officer Standards and Training-certified experience. The selection process includes a written exam, physical fitness for duty assessment, […]
North Central Missouri College site opening on North Belt Highway
North Central Missouri College will be opening a site in Country Club, Missouri on the North Belt Highway beginning March 1, 2018. The NCMC-North Belt Center will be an extension of North Central Missouri College and will offer the same level of professional attention, quality instruction, and affordability as Main and Barton campus and other […]
Trenton High School to offer Summer driver’s education class
Trenton High School will be offering a driver’s education class this Summer June 4-29, 2018 to students who qualify. Students must be 15 years of age with a valid driver’s permit and the driver’s ed instruction is scheduled June 4th to the 29th. Teenagers interested are to sign the driver’s ed class list available in […]
Livingston County Health Center announces “It’s Happening” events
Livingston County Health Center announces two upcoming “It’s Happening” victimization awareness presentations on Wednesday, March 7th in their classroom, located at 800 Adam Drive. The first presentation will be held from 10-11 a.m. and the second at 1:30-2:30 p.m., with an opportunity for questions, discussion, and networking after each presentation. Those interested should call the […]
“Boost Your Brain and Memory” class to be offered in Chillicothe
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a class to help individuals control and improve brain health. The Boost Your Brain and Memory: Brain Fitness Class will be held at the Grand River MultiPurpose Center in Chillicothe starting next month. The class will run for eight consecutive Wednesday afternoons from November 1st to December 20th […]
Funeral Services: Saige Boswell
A funeral service for Lineville, Iowa resident Saige Boswell will be held at the Roberson Funeral Home in Lineville Friday morning at 10:30 with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville. Visitation for Saige Boswell will be held at the funeral home Thursday night from 6 to 8 o’clock. Saige Boswell, who died Sunday […]
Missouri Farm Leases Program to be held September 21
Issues such as when should my tenant pay me part of the rent, how and when can my current lease be terminated, who pays for fertilizer or lime and how much rent should I receive for my farm are some of the questions that will be discussed at the Missouri Farm Leases Program. The program […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer Tai Chi class for seniors
The Livingston County Health Center in Chillicothe will hold a Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention class for seniors next month. Mary Taylor and Ann Burchett will lead the free demonstration class the morning of September 8th in the Health Center classroom. The class is for individuals age 60 and older or those living […]
Livingston County Sheriff to offer self-defense class for women
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Power Up to provide a self-defense and rape aggression defense class later this month. The class will be held in Chillicothe the night of July 28th from 6 to 9 o’clock and July 29th from 8 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the evening. The […]