An attorney at Gallatin and Trenton, as well as longtime Boy Scout leader, Mike Arnold, has been selected to receive the highest form of recognition that can be given to a scouting volunteer. Mike Arnold will be presented with the “Silver Beaver” award during a Sunday, August 15, 2021, ceremony at 2 o’clock in the […]
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George Robert Moore is 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Association Honoree
THS Graduate, Teacher, Coach, Principal, Administrator, and Board of Education Member, and Friend, all are descriptive of this year’s THS Honoree – George Robert Moore. Selected by the THS Class of 1996. George Moore is no stranger to the campuses of the Trenton R-9 School District. George began his educational path at Norton Elementary School, […]
Community Blood Center to visit Trenton for donations at North 65 Center
The next blood drive in Trenton is coming up one week from now. Community Blood Center will set up on Monday, August 16 at the North 65 Center with blood donations accepted from noon to 6 o’clock. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to donate by visiting the Community Blood Center website and choosing […]
Plans underway for 2021 Missouri Days Festival Parade
Plans are underway for the 2021 Missouri Days Festival Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 16, sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club. Endorsed by the Missouri Bicentennial Commission, the parade’s theme will coincide with the celebration of the Bicentennial of Missouri. “Commemorating 200 Years of Missouri History – Past. Present. Future” is the overall theme of […]
Life Options Green Hills Executive Director Rachael Brothers speaks to members of Trenton Rotary
Life Options Green Hills Executive Director Rachael Brothers spoke at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on August 5th. She said the center in Trenton has a goal of being the client’s “first choice for information” regarding pregnancy decisions. The facility opened in July of 2020 and has served 67 women and six men from the […]
Missouri man sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole for illegal firearm following police chase
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm after leading police officers on a high-speed chase. Raymond L. Pierce, 23, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 10 years in federal prison without parole. On Feb. 10, 2021, Pierce pleaded guilty to one count of […]
In conjunction with the Missouri Bicentennial, we list every ice cream social event in northern Missouri
Many locations in the area plan on having community events on the same day next week to recognize the Bicentennial for Missouri by offering ice cream. All events posted to the Missouri 2021website are on Tuesday, August 10th. Among those holding ice cream socials are Crowder State Park west of Trenton offers ice cream at […]
Fire destroys pickup on Rural Street in Trenton
Fire Friday evening destroyed a pickup truck at 603 Rural Street in Trenton and damaged the siding of a house near the pickup. Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler said the pickup was fully involved when firefighters arrived. The owners of the vehicle were listed as Robert Frisk and Hailey Clubine. The owner of the house […]
Six from Missouri indicted for kidnapping and murder
Six southwest Missouri residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a kidnapping conspiracy that resulted in the death of the victim. Freddie Lewis Tilton, also known as “Ol’ Boy,” 48, and Carla Jo Ward, 47, both of Joplin, Mo.; Amy Kay Thomas, 38, of Webb City, Mo.; James B. […]
North Central Missouri College Athletic Director, Nathan Gamet, presents program at Rotary meeting
North Central Missouri College Athletic Director and Ketcham Community Center Director, Nathan Gamet, presented the program at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on July 29. Gamet talked about his work as a college basketball referee, which was a job he got after leaving college coaching while in Oklahoma. Gamet currently works games in NCAA Division 2 […]
Video: Car, truck and bike show set for September 25 in Jamesport
The date has been announced for the car, truck, and bike show this fall in Jamesport. The show will be held on September 25 and begins with registration at 8 o’clock that morning in the city park. A dash plaque will be given to the first 100 who register. The event also includes trophies and door […]
Bands to have opportunity to win $500 cash prize at Missouri Days Marching Festival
The sounds of high school marching bands will return to Trenton for the Missouri Days Marching Festival after a year’s absence. Following a virtual competition in 2020 due to COVID, the big Missouri Day Marching Festival returns live on October 16th to Trenton, and officials expect a tremendous showing. Sharing the celebration of Missouri’s Bicentennial […]
NCMC Athletic Director/KCC Director Nate Gamet presents program at Trenton Rotary Club meeting
NCMC Athletic Director/KCC Director Nate Gamet presented the program at the Thursday, July 15 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Joe McDonald gave the prayer, and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms. Gamet is a native of Trenton, and he and his wife are the parents of three […]
Kansas man sentenced in Missouri to 12-years in prison for Payday Loan fraud and tax evasion
A Kansas man was sentenced in federal court for engaging in two separate fraud schemes related to millions of dollars in false payday loan debt and for tax evasion totaling more than $8 million. “After raking in millions of dollars from the victims of his fraud scheme, the defendant lied repeatedly and used every trick […]
Chillicothe Lions Club to host cruise night and car show this weekend
The Chillicothe Lions Club will host a cruise night and car show this weekend. Line up for Cruise Night will start at the courthouse in Chillicothe July 16th at 5 o’clock in the evening. Car Show Committee Member Bette Atwell says the cruise will begin around 7:15, go past nursing homes, and come back to […]
Missouri 4-H shooting teams place third at national championships
The Missouri 4-H shooting sports teams won third-place honors at the 2021 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, June 20-25 in Grand Island, Neb. More than 590 participants from 32 states competed in nine disciplines, demonstrating excellence in marksmanship, safety, responsibility, and teamwork, said Jim Sappington, University of Missouri Extension state 4-H shooting sports coordinator. “It […]
130th Jameson Picnic set to run August 5th through 7th
The 130th Annual Jameson Picnic will be held at the Jameson City Park from August 5 through 7, 2021. Activities will begin that Thursday evening at 6 o’clock with an open mic. Mixology will perform country and rock music at 7:30. That Friday evening will include a baby show at 6:30 and Hammertoe and The […]
Steve Maxey gives presentation on Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City at Rotary meeting
Former Trenton resident Steve Maxey spoke at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on July 1st. He is a sales manager for the Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City, which was previously the Kemper Arena. He gave the history and personal stories of the former Kemper Arena, which hosted events including the 1976 Republican National Convention, the […]
Endangered fish, leaching ash ponds: Environmental groups oppose Missouri coal plant permit
(Missouri Independent) – For years, Lisa Zerbe said she biked, rode horses, and ran near Ameren Missouri’s largest coal-fired power plant in Franklin County because she “naively believed” state environmental regulators were protecting citizens from pollution. Now, she won’t. “It is truly a disheartening feeling of betrayal from an agency in my younger years I […]
Milan Elks Lodge to host fireworks display
The Milan Elks Lodge will have a fireworks display on July 2nd. The fireworks will be set off from the Sullivan County Country Club in Milan at dusk. The country club will serve food starting at 7 o’clock. The Milan Elks and other businesses sponsor the show on July 2nd.