The Grundy County Health Department reports 241 total COVID-19 cases, which is an increase of eight since Monday, September 28th. One hundred eighty-six cases have been confirmed, and 55 are probable. Sixty-four cases are active. Seven COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for the county. The Grundy County Health Department notes the antigen test is becoming […]
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Princeton Chamber to hold event on Saturday to celebrate “Queen of the Cowgirls”
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an open-air event to celebrate Queen of the Cowgirls, Miss Calamity Jane Kyla Coffman, and her court. A cowgirl horse ride about town will go through Princeton the afternoon of Saturday, October 3rd at 4 o’clock. Amy Cool with the chamber says the parade will start at the […]
North Central Missouri College LPN Program ranks #1 in the Midwest
The North Central Missouri College LPN program at all three locations (Trenton, Maryville, Bethany) has recently ranked #1 in the Midwest for the year 2020 by the online resource the Nursing Process. NCMC earned the top spot after Nursing Process evaluated 660 LPN programs across the region. To learn more about the ranking, visit THIS […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities continues flushing of water system south of Crowder Road
Trenton Municipal Utilities staff will continue flushing the distribution system this week in the area south of Crowder Road to the south City limits beginning at Main Street and working east to the railroad tracks. The utility will continue flushing various areas inside the city limit during the month of October. This is a semi-annual […]
Northern Missouri school district declares teachers as essential workers
Green City School District teachers in northern Missouri have been declared as essential workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Superintendent Tenille Banner tells Missourinet affiliate KWIX in Moberly the declaration gives its teachers three options. “They can choose to teach from home using a video conferencing method. If they’re not comfortable coming in, they can go […]
Grundy County Democrats cancel September meeting due to COVID-19
The September meeting of the Grundy County Democrats has been canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19. With no meeting and the Missouri Days Festival being canceled, presidential and gubernatorial campaign signs will be available on Thursday evening, October 1st, from 5:30-6:00, at the Eastside Park parking lot just south of the football stadium. Anyone […]
Audio: American Legion membership drive now underway
Major Dale Stepp American Legion Post 31 of Trenton is seeking new members. Adjutant Arnie Arneson says Congress changed American Legion membership eligibility last year to include anyone who was in the military and had an honorable discharge. Veterans previously had to be in the service during wartime to belong. Arneson believes anyone who gave […]
Livingston County Health Center to hold curbside flu shot clinic
The Livingston County Health Center has received its children’s flu vaccine, including Flu Mist and injectible. Spots are open for children and adults at the health center’s curbside family flu shot clinic Monday, September 28th from 9 to 5 o’clock. Vaccinations will be available for anyone at least six months old. Contact the Livingston County […]
Harrison County officials release joint statement on COVID-19
Harrison County Health Department Administrator Courtney Cross, Harrison County Community Hospital Chief Executive Officer Tina Gillespie, Bethany Mayor Jonne Slemmons, and Harrison County Presiding Commissioner Jack Hodge have provided a joint statement regarding COVID-19. They report 106 school individuals have had to isolate or quarantine since Harrison County schools reopened for the academic year. Two […]
Suicidal man surrenders to police after hour-long impasse
Chillicothe Police report it took one hour of negotiating on Thursday afternoon but an armed man eventually surrendered peacefully to officers and was taken into protective custody. Police responded at 3:30 pm to a residence in the 1200 block of Third Street where officers were told a person had a handgun and allegedly was considered […]
Annual Pleasant Hill Horse Sale Consignment Auction slated for October 3rd
The 11th Annual Pleasant Hill Horse Sale Consignment Auction will be held next week to raise money for general costs for the school. The event will be at the David T. Gingerich Farm at 789 Southwest 68th Avenue of Jamesport on October 3, 2020, starting at 9 o’clock in the morning. All breeds will be accepted. […]
Park board accepting bids for rubber mulch
The Trenton Park Department is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of rubber mulch material at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of October 13th at 2 o’clock. Contact Park Superintendent David Shockley for more information and specifications at 660-359-2004. The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or […]
Flu shot clinic in Princeton on September 28 has no room for further appointments
The Mercer County Health Department reports the appointment times are full for its flu shot clinic Monday, September 28th. The next clinic will be held at the health department in Princeton on the afternoon of October 1st from 2 to 4 o’clock by appointment. Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles, and staff will […]
Serve Mercer County to offer classes on life skills
Serve Mercer County will offer six classes on life skills in partnership with the Third Judicial Circuit Treatment Court. Life Ventures will be in the basement of the Princeton United Methodist Church Friday evenings at 6 o’clock October 16th through November 20th. Every other week will be a cooking class. Participants will cook a meal […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities provides revenue projections as to what rate increases will generate annually
Trenton Municipal Utilities has provided numbers on how much additional revenue can be generated with proposed increases in water and sewer rates. According to Utility Director Ron Urton, the proposed 15 percent water rate increase is estimated to generate about $303,000 annually. The money would be used to pay for equipment repairs and replacements at […]
Hunter education class to be held in Chillicothe
The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a hunter education skills class in two sessions at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center of Chillicothe. Participants will be able to complete requirements for their hunter education certificate during the sessions the afternoon and evening of October 13th from 4 to 8 o’clock and 5:30 to 9:30. The […]
Adult education classes to be offered in Trenton
High school equivalency classes are being provided in the Trenton community. Trenton Adult Education offers tuition-free high school equivalency preparation; skills brush up to enter college; studying for reading, math, and language; and career planning. Classes are held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8 o’clock. Participants are required to attend six hours weekly […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address lengthy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved informational technology purchases on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. One purchase was for replacement data centers, wired/wireless/firewall networking equipment, video surveillance equipment, and professional services from CDWG for $1,184,899 as part of an IT Infrastructure Refresh project. Proposals were received from four vendors. Chief Information Officer Jennifer […]
Department of Conservation will to offer free cane pole workshop at Spencer Lake in Lancaster
The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free outdoor cane pole fishing workshop at Spencer Lake in Lancaster. Participants will learn how to make and use cane poles at the event on the afternoon of Thursday, September 24th at 4 o’clock. The workshop is open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by […]
Sunnyview reports eight new cases of COVID-19
Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments of Trenton completed more COVID-19 testing on residents Monday, September 21st. Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reports there were eight new positive cases of COVID-19, which gives the facility a total of 19 positives. Four residents are in isolation due to contact tracing.