Grundy County’s unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1% according to the most recent report from the Division of Employment Security. July is the most recent month available with the county by county statistics, and it’s noted that most area counties have rates above the state unemployment level of 3.4%. Grundy County’s rate shows 227 on […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first five months of the fiscal year are up nearly four percent for general purposes, capital projects, and fire department purposes. City sales tax revenue is up nearly three-and-one-half percent for parks. The receipts are compared to the same period a year ago which is May through September. […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports two individuals were arrested and suspected methamphetamine, methamphetamine paraphernalia, and marijuana paraphernalia were seized, after responding to a Friday call of a suspicious activity. The suspicious activity took place near the community of Dawn, however, the vehicle soon left that area and was located by deputies at fuel pumps […]
Four girls from a Milan family received minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident early Thursday evening in western Schuyler County. Sixteen-year-old Tahli Salgado-Gray was driving eastbound on Highway 136 when according to the highway patrol, she lost control of the car after the drivers’ side tire blew out. The car struck a bridge before coming […]
Harley Naumann, an assistant professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, has a research and teaching appointment in forage physiology. His research focuses on understanding the critical physiological components of warm- and cool-season forages that lead to improved forage-livestock production systems. Naumann has been working with a unique forage since he arrived at Mizzou in […]
Large supplies of meat and dairy, possibly record-setting tons, are coming to U.S. consumers. For consumers, this can be good news with lower prices at grocery cases. For producers of beef, pork, chicken, and milk it doesn’t bode so well. In a mid-year baseline update for livestock and dairy, University of Missouri economist Scott Brown […]
Two Mexican nationals were charged in federal court for their roles in a Daviess County, Mo., marijuana-growing operation where law enforcement officers seized nearly $10 million worth of plants. Sergio Medina-Perez, also known as “Chapo,” 44, and Miguel Pulido-Maldonado, also known as “Mona,” 27, were charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District […]
Next week is Homecoming week for Trenton High School and multiple activities are on tap. Paul Cox will be the guest speaker at the traditional pep rally at the C. F. Russell Stadium the night of Wednesday, September 12th at 7 o’clock. Fall sports teams will be introduced and the coronation of the Homecoming king, […]
The Jamesport Community Association sponsors two upcoming annual events. A craft show, retail market, and flea market will be part of Heritage Days at the Spillman Events Center September 28th and 29th. Those activities, as well as kettle corn, fall décor, food, and antiques, will be available both days from 9 o’clock in the morning […]
The Trenton Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America and the Future Teachers of America will host a tailgate meal to raise money for the organizations. The Homecoming Tailgate will be held at the shelter behind C. F. Russell Stadium the evening of September 14th. Food will be served from 5 o’clock until halftime of […]
Bridge inspection crews based in North Missouri work to inspect the bridges in the area. This program of inspection, repair, and maintenance of the more than 10,000 bridges across the state ensures the bridges are kept in the best possible condition for as long as possible for all those that travel across Missouri’s roadways. But […]
Two drivers were taken to the Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph after their vehicles were involved in an accident three mile south of King City. The highway patrol listed injuries as moderate for both drivers, 52-year-old Kindra Workman of King City and for 55-year-old Rodney Vantellman of Bethany. The crash occurred as the car […]
The Trenton High School Homecoming candidates have been announced. Senior Queen candidates are Elle Neal, Carissa Brock, and Teresa Yoder. Senior King candidates are Nick Wattenbarger, Jaden Whitney, and Carson Radcliff. Junior attendants are Kendall Crowley and Jerrick Stotts with Sophomore attendants Chloe Harris and Beau (Bo) Ireland and Freshman attendants Shay Westerhoff and Trager […]
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports he approved the street closure for the Chillicothe Homecoming Parade. The parade route will be closed the afternoon of September 14th at 2:20. Maples says the parade route is from behind the middle school on Polk Street to Washington Street, south to Ann Street, to Locust, and back to […]
A Kansas City production company owned by a former Trenton resident has been nominated for three awards at the Mid-America Emmys. Blue Coffee Pictures is nominated for Editor-Short Film (Promo, PSA, Commercial), Commercial Campaign, and Branded Content Program. Owner Michael Ransdell says a film for Visit Kansas City received two of the nominations, and the […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Darlington man sustained moderate injuries as the result of an accident involving two vehicles two miles south of Stanberry Friday afternoon. Seventeen-year-old Mateo Messner of Stanberry drove south on U. S. Highway 169 when he attempted to make a left turn onto a county road but allegedly failed to yield […]
Governor Mike Parson appointed Judge Thomas Chapman of Chillicothe to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District Thursday. Chapman will succeed Judge James Welsh who retired in March. Parson said he believes the judge’s rural perspective will add additional balance to the court adding that he has confidence that Chapman will continue to be a […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Milan resident sustained moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident one mile west of Chillicothe Thursday morning. Thirty-one-year-old Lynsey Wyant of Milan traveled east on U. S. Highway 36 when the pickup truck she drove ran off the north side of the road, struck a guardrail end, traveled across both lanes […]
The Mercer Homecoming Quilt Show and Craft Sale will be held this weekend. Entries will be accepted at the Mercer United Methodist Church Friday from 3:30 in the afternoon to 7 o’clock that night with participants able to enter as many items as they want at no cost. The quilt show will be held Saturday […]
The Trenton Fire Department reports fire caused moderate damage to a small portion of the attic at 2111 Haddox Street Wednesday morning. Firefighter Derek Hert reports crews saw light smoke coming from the attic access inside the garage when they arrived at the property owned by Jason Lovett. Firefighters found moderate smoke in the attic […]
