Children are now in the school routine and most children look forward to the Halloween holiday. If your daughter has already decided that she is going to be Elsa, and your son is debating between one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then you are on your way to a successful Halloween. For other children, […]
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City of Trenton to begin flushing of fire hydrants
Beginning Tuesday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 25th, Trenton Municipal Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants. Work will begin in the area located from the Railroad tracks east to Hwy 65 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Customers can expect some discolored water and air in their house services and are advised […]
Trenton Marching Festival announces winners in Saturday competition
St. Joseph Central received the top score in the Field Show Competition and Savannah scored the most points in parade judging Saturday in the Trenton Marching Festival. As a result, St. Joseph Central received the Hannaford Trophy with Savannah winning the Festival Staff Award. Entries were divided into classes based on band sizes with St. […]
Winners announced in Cameron Marchfest competition
Platte County was the Grand Champion of the first Cameron Marchfest held on Saturday. The award was based on the highest combined parade and Field show scores with entries divided into classes used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. First place finishers in the parade judging, from the smallest to largest classes, were […]
Pumpkin and coloring contest contest winners announced
Pumpkin decorating contest winners were announced Thursday night at the Missouri Day Festival opening ceremonies. Winning first place was Martha Jackson of Galt, second went to the entry from Delbert Jackson of Galt and third was a pumpkin entered by John Michaels of Trenton. For the business and organization category, first place went to the […]
Audio: Thirty Two schools to participate in Trenton Marching Festival
The 32 schools participating in the Trenton Marching Festival Saturday will be judged in various events. Three judges will evaluate the 19 bands competing in the parade competition in the Missouri Day Festival Parade, which begins at Main and Crowder at 8:30 that morning. Co-manager Roy Maxwell says the parade judges are strategically placed. […]
TMU reports latest tests on drinking water shows 9 of 40 samples above EPA action level for lead
Trenton Municipal Utilities recently received the latest round of official drinking water test results from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. TMU reports the results from samples collected in late July and early August show nine of the 40 sample Tier One locations were above the Environmental Protection Agency’s action level of 15 parts per […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities to flush fire hydrants
Beginning Wednesday, October 17th, and continuing through Thursday, October 18th, 2018, Trenton Municipal Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants. Work will begin in the area located west of the railroad tracks between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Customers can expect some discolored water and air in their house services and are advised […]
Livingston County Library to host Open Sewing Lab
The Livingston County Library is hosting an Open Sewing Lab for adults on Tuesday, October 23 from 3 to 6 pm. The library sewing machines will be set up for public use in a drop-in style program, however, you must bring your own fabric or project to work on, but the library will provide other […]
Livingston County Library to host “The Walking Dead” day
The Livingston County Library will host “The Walking Dead” day on October 13th, which commemorates the world’s favorite, long-running, survival Image/Skybound Entertainment comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. Participants can stop by the front desk during open hours of 9-4 to choose your free The Walking Dead swag, including a Walking Dead Day special giveaway […]
Northwest Missouri State University lecture to feature ‘me too’ movement founder Tarana Burke
Tarana Burke, a social justice activist and the founder of the “me too” movement, will appear at Northwest Missouri State University as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series and deliver the University’s 2017-18 James H. Lemon Lecture. Burke shares the story behind the genesis of last year’s viral and Time magazine Person of the Year-winning […]
DeKalb County Sheriff seeks assistance identifying suspects
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in identifying possible suspects who on Sunday afternoon, broke into a barn and stole 4 wheeler’s and dirt bikes. The sheriff’s office reports that the suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a black in color Chevy pick up truck, last seen by U.S. 36 Auto heading […]
MU Extension receives grant to improve water and nutrient recycling
University of Missouri Extension researchers are among the recipients of a new five-year, $4.34 million grant from USDA to study water and nutrient recycling, says MU Extension agricultural engineer Teng Lim. The grant, “Water and Nutrient Recycling: A Decision Tool and Synergistic Innovative Technology,” includes five universities: MU, University of Arkansas, Colorado School of Mines, […]
Twenty-two bands to compete in Cameron MarchFest
Twenty-two bands will participate in the first ever Cameron MarchFest this month. The event on October 20th will feature parade, field show, indoor drumline, and color guard competitions. The parade competition begins at 9 o’clock in the morning with the parade to travel six blocks through Downtown Cameron, around McCorkle Park, and down Third Street. […]
Livingston County Library to host Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Livingston County Library is hosting its 6th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for children and families. There will be five categories the pumpkin can be entered into: 2 and under, ages 3-5, ages 6-9, ages 10-12, or a family entry. There will be a prize for each category. Pumpkins need to be turned into the […]
Trenton Marching Festival set for October 20th
The 22nd Missouri Day Marching Festival is around the corner with thirty-three schools bands will be gathering in Trenton on October 20th to take part in the evaluative events that are being provided the participating bands in the parade, auxiliary, drumline, and field show. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has sanctioned this event. […]
Trenton Water Treatment Plant to change disinfection process
The Trenton Municipal Utilities Water Treatment Plant will temporarily make changes to water disinfection beginning next week. The plant will start utilizing free chlorine, or a free chlorine conversion, in its water system October 1st. TMU reports the free chlorine will be used instead of chloramines as the disinfectant at the water treatment plant. This […]
Trenton competes in Carrollton Band Day
The Trenton High School Band placed second in their class in the field show, indoor drumline and indoor color guard categories at the Carrollton Band Day held Saturday, September 22nd. Trenton placed third among eleven bands in their class in parade judging. Trenton placed third in the Middle School Division of parade evaluations. Trenton Band […]
Audio: Missouri State University condemns racial slurs at Trump rally
Missouri State University in Springfield is condemning racial slurs that were directed to black students from some President Trump supporters at his rally on Friday. In a tweet, the school said personal attacks and vulgar language were directed towards students of color, which is unacceptable. Student Natalie Berry said she was a target. […]
Audio: Trenton Golden Bulldogs Marching Band field show titled “Internal Combustion”
The theme for the Trenton Golden Bulldog Marching Band’s field show this year is “Internal Combustion” but, Director Tim Gilham says the piece of music was originally entitled “Engines.” The color guard also performs during the field shows which is made up of nine high schoolers and two middle school understudies, and Gilham […]