Royals Charities is partnering with KCP&L to create Kansas City Royals Topps baseball cards to improve relationships in the community. The Trenton Police Department is participating in the program, called Cops are Topps, which will also provide safety tips for children. Children are encouraged to ask Trenton Police officers for baseball cards when emergency lights […]
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Distribution of school supplies set for August 10, 2019 in Chillicothe
Grace Episcopal Church and the Livingston County Food Pantry, both of Chillicothe, will provide school supplies to students from area schools in all grades, with a focus on high school students. Distribution of supplies will be held at the food pantry at 403 Locust Street August 10th from 10 to 2 o’clock. A portion of […]
Missouri moves to expand Disaster Declaration to Include FEMA Assistance for residents in 21 additional counties
The state of Missouri requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expand last week’s federal disaster declaration for the state in two ways: consider making FEMA assistance available to residents and businesses in 21 additional counties; and provide assistance to public agencies in 68 counties to help with repairs to roads, bridges, and other […]
MU Extension in Harrison County to celebrate 100-years with 5K Fun Run and other activities
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, Harrison County Extension Council members are inviting people of all ages to help celebrate 100 years of extension service in Harrison County. Events planned for the day will provide an opportunity for the public to get a closer look at programming available through MU Extension, as well as help raise […]
State Auditor requests Governor Parson take action with Department of Revenue on Missouri tax refunds
In a letter sent today to Gov. Mike Parson, State Auditor Nicole Galloway asked the Governor to take action to help thousands of Missourians who are still waiting for their tax refunds, often after months of delay. Auditor Galloway referenced recent media reports in which the Department of Revenue stated more than 70,000 Missourians are waiting […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen approve purchase of water billing software
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved various actions at its meeting on Wednesday night. The purchase of Missouri Rural Water Association water billing software and a package of postcard paper for $360. Bills went out late this month, but tax was not included. The tax that should have been applied will be calculated and shared […]
“Coffee With a Cop” slated for Friday at Comfort Inn and Suites in Chillicothe
Community members can join the Chillicothe Police Department for food, coffee, and conversation at the department’s quarterly Coffee with A Cop. The event will be at the Comfort Inn and Suites of Chillicothe Friday morning, July 12, 2019, from 9 to 11 o’clock. The Chillicothe Police Department will discuss with the public current events in […]
Disaster Declaration allows for unemployment benefits if job was lost due to disaster
When President Donald Trump granted a major disaster declaration in 20 Missouri counties, including Livingston, Carroll, and Chariton in the northern Missouri area, that decision allows residents whose jobs were lost or interrupted to apply for up to 36 weeks of disaster unemployment assistance. The declaration spans from severe storms and flooding from April 29 […]
Next “Coffee With a Cop” set for July 24, in Trenton
Residents can meet and visit with members of the Trenton Police Department during its next Coffee with a Cop program. The event will be held at Hy-Vee on the morning of July 24, 2019, from 8 to 10 o’clock. The Trenton Police Department encourages residents to attend and ask questions about the department, special programs, or […]
Veterans needing assistance can receive help on these dates
Assistance with veterans benefits will be available July 8th and 12th in Trenton. On Monday, July 8th, a Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton Hy-Vee from 9 am to 1 pm to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. Those attending are to bring a copy of their DD-214. On Friday, July 12th, […]
Bucklin woman killed, another life-flighted to Columbia after crash on Highway 129
One Bucklin resident was killed and another was injured in the collision on Thursday of two vehicles on Highway 129 in eastern Linn County one mile north of Bucklin. Authorities report a van had crossed the center line and entered the path of an approaching pickup truck. The driver of the van, 76-year-old Charlotte Copple […]
Missouri business owner sentenced to 25-years for leading methamphetamine conspiracy
A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine. Christopher A. Jefferson, 46, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 25 years in federal prison without parole. Jefferson, who has two prior state convictions for distribution/delivery of a controlled substance, was sentenced […]
BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation’s “Fore the Kids Golf Tournament” raises over $20,000
The BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation’s “Fore the Kids Golf Tournament” recently raised $20,152.00 to benefit area youth. BTC Bank Marketing Assistant Ashley Woody says the money was raised through sponsorships, golfing teams, a silent auction, a raffle, and hole contests. There were four levels of sponsors and Copeland Development and Construction Company, Incorporated was […]
Princeton Board of Education approves quote from LifeFlight Eagle
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a quote from LifeFlight Eagle to provide family memberships at a meeting Monday evening. The price for annual membership to the non-profit medical helicopter program will be $45.00 per employee and will cover the employee’s household. The total estimated cost to the Princeton School District is $3,300. The […]
Trenton Police Department announces date for next “Coffee with a Cop”
The Trenton Police Department has announced the date and location of the next “Coffee with a Cop.” The public event is slated for Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the McDonald’s restaurant in Trenton. The public can visit between 8 and 10 o’clock that morning with officers of the Trenton Police Department.
Trenton Police Department reports counterfeit money at area banks
The Trenton Police Department reports counterfeit money has been discovered at two banks in the last couple of weeks. Detective Jerry Smith says two $100 counterfeit bills found last week were copies of real bills. He notes two $100 counterfeit bills reported this week had a waxy feel and said “Motion Picture Purposes” and “In […]
Missouri requests joint Federal, State, and local damage assessments in preparation for 2nd Federal Disaster Declaration
Governor Mike Parson has announced Missouri has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments across a total of 56 counties – almost half the 114 counties in the state – in response to tornadoes, severe storms, and worsening flooding. The joint teams will survey the damage that began with […]
Fifty one take part in 7th annual “Cops-N-Bobbers” event
The Trenton Police Department reports 51 local children participated in the seventh annual cops and bobbers fishing event last Saturday in Trenton. Police say despite the threat of rain and another fishing event in the area, the Trenton event was considered a success. Area kids spent Saturday morning of June 1st fishing with the men […]
Service events to assist Veterans scheduled for June 2019
Several veterans benefits events will be held in Trenton during the month of June 2019. A Vet Center counselor and veterans service officer will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 June 7th. The Vet Center counselor will help discharged and active military with post-traumatic stress disorder and readjustment counseling from 8 to 1 o’clock. The […]
King City woman life-flighted to hospital after pickup strikes lawn mower
The operator of a lawn mower was taken to a hospital after being ejected from the machine when it was hit by a pickup truck Thursday afternoon in King City. The highway patrol reports 69-year-old Cindy Anders of King City was flown by LifeNet Eagle medical helicopter to Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph with […]