Trenton City Council last night adopted eight ordinances, four of them passing by way of split votes and two police officers were hired by the city council. On a vote of six in favor and one opposed, the council adopted a change in zoning for 132 West 4th Street, changing it from one and two […]
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Trenton City Council to consider 8 ordinances at Monday meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider eight ordinances regarding a change in zoning, several agreements, and amending city code during its meeting next week. The meeting will be held at the Trenton City Hall Monday night at 7 o’clock. One ordinance to be considered would change the zoning of property at 132 West Fourth Street […]
Audio: Chillicothe to showcase history of sliced bread during Sliced Bread Day on Saturday
(Missourinet) – On July 7, 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company in northwest Missouri became the first commercial bakery in recorded history to have bread mechanically cut into uniform slices. The invention, developed by Otto Rohwedder of Iowa, revolutionized the baking world. To celebrate the 90-year milestone, the town of Chillicothe is gearing up for its […]
Cainsville 4th of July Celebration to kick off tonight
The 12th Annual Cainsville 4th of July Celebration starts at the Cainsville Ball Park Friday evening, July 6th. The Farmers Bank will sponsor an appreciation supper at 5 o’clock featuring pulled pork, chips, baked beans, and drinks will be served for free will donations. Entertainment will be provided by Jordan Crouse and Lifeline from 6 […]
Fireworks in the Park set for tonight in Jamesport
The Second Annual Fireworks in the Park will be held at the Jamesport City Park tonight. Activities will start at 6:30 with free face painting and balloons until 8:30 with the Battle in the Park for Kids and Adults starting at 6:30. The event will include an egg toss, three-legged race, and a watermelon eating […]
Fireworks shows on tap tonight in Trenton and Milan
Public displays of fireworks are on tap at dusk tonight in Trenton and Milan. The community fireworks display in Trenton will be shot from the grassy area near the Rock Barn. Donations were made to finance the fireworks and to pay the licensed pyrotechnician. The display is to begin when its dark enough tonight. Trenton […]
Grundy County Health Department to offer free skin cancer screenings
The Grundy County Health Department is partnering with Cleaver Dermatology to offer free skin cancer screenings to the community of Trenton. The free screenings will take place on Wednesday, July 11th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grundy County Health Department located at 1716 Lincoln Street in Trenton. This is a screening procedure […]
Bright Futures Trenton Community to sponsor multiple “Back to School” events
Plans continued to be made for the Bright Futures Trenton Community Back to School event next month which is described as a benefit for students and families of the Trenton R-9 School District who need assistance with back to school needs. This is a community event with Bright Futures, the Grundy County Health Department and […]
Missouri Highway Patrol assigns four graduates to Northwest Missouri
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, has announced the assignment of four new troopers to Northwest Missouri. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 105th Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 29, 2018. The new troopers will report for duty on July 16, 2018. Trooper […]
NCMC Ketcham Center receives new fitness equipment; membership prices increase slightly
The Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton saw a slight increase in its membership prices this year. Ketcham Center Director Nathan Gamet explains the increase comes out to less than $2.00 per month for the annual memberships. The new rate for a single membership costs $240 with a […]
Donation goal nears as Trenton community fireworks display set for July 3rd
With the Trenton community fireworks display just five days away, committee members report donations are nearing the fund-raising goal of $4,000. The July 3rd fireworks display will take place at dusk, with Brian Coursey of Galt as the pyrotechnics technician. The fireworks show will begin at dusk from a grassy area near the Rock Barn. […]
Fair Queens to be crowned Friday night in Milan
The Sullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Fair Queen will be crowned Friday night, June 29th with the pageant being held at the Milan Community Building at 7 o’clock. Contestants for the Sullivan County Fair Queen are Kenna Michael and Katlynn Sylvester. Contestants for the Junior Miss Fair Queen are Gracey Gordon, Mia Salas, Lillian […]
Winner announced in Bethany versus Albany blood drive contest
The Community Blood Center has announced the winner of the Bethany Versus Albany Blood Drive. The Bethany community won the recent contest by having 76 registered donors and collecting 74 units of blood. The Community Blood Center says the blood collected from the Bethany blood drive will help up to 134 hospital patients who need […]
Northern Missouri counties to be recipients in portion of $237M from USDA funding
The United States Department of Agriculture is investing $237,000,000 in 119 rural community service facilities in 29 states with some of that money is going to recipients in northern Missouri. The Sunnyview Foundation, Incorporated will receive a $36,500 loan and a $19,400 grant to be used to purchase an accessible lift van for the Grundy […]
Annual food drive in Trenton to be held Thursday
The Trenton Ambassadors and Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host their annual food drive this Thursday, June 28 at the Hy-Vee Food Store and Chelsea’s Food Market. Members will be at the two stores from 4 to 7 pm collecting non- perishable food items that will then be donated to the Community Food […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital receives new accreditation
Carroll County Memorial Hospital recently became an accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home or PCMH. Accreditation for PCMH came through The Compliance Team, which requires extensive patient-centered research, discussion, and process improvement. Protocols and processes were developed to ensure that the Jefferson Medical Group staff were treating patients with equal care and importance. Access to care and […]
Walgreens building purchased by Livingston County Library Charitable Trust
The Livingston County Library Charitable Trust Board of Directors has announced that it has purchased the commercial building at 917 Washington Street, formerly a Walgreens store. The building will be renovated and will become the new home for a branch of the Livingston County Library that will serve as the Children’s and Teen Library. “After […]
“Fireworks in the Park” set for July 5th in Jamesport
The Jamesport Community Association and Lil’ Red Shed Fireworks Stand will sponsor the Second Annual Fireworks in the Park in Jamesport City Park. The schedule for the event the night of July 5th includes free face painting and balloons from 6:30 to 8:30. The Battle in the Park with Kids and Adults will begin at […]
Vehicle show set for Saturday in Jamesport
The Jamesport Community Association will present the 15th Annual Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show in downtown Jamesport Saturday, June 23rd. Registration for stock, modified, and open classes will be from 8 to 10 o’clock that morning. Judging will start at 10:30, and awards will be presented at 3 o’clock. Trophies will be awarded for […]