Camp Rainbow will hold three sessions at Crowder State Park west of Trenton this year after not meeting last year due to the pandemic. The camp for individuals with disabilities will be held at Camp Grand River at the state park from June 18 through 26. Each session will involve a two-night stay. Then there […]
Governor Mike Parson announced fifteen appointments to various boards and commissions. Bryan Atkins, of Rea, was appointed to the Board of Probation and Parole. Mr. Atkins served as the Sheriff of Andrew County from 2009 until his retirement in 2020. Prior to being elected sheriff, he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Andrew County. He also formerly […]
Several weekly events will be held at Crowder State Park west of Trenton this summer. Explorer hikes, nature games, and evening programs will start May 29th and go through Labor Day weekend. Park staff will guide an explorer hike each Saturday at 10 a.m. The hikes will begin at the campground amphitheater and travel a […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities is providing an advance announcement of a planned water outage Tuesday morning, May 11, 2021, followed by a precautionary boil advisory. A new valve is to be installed affecting customers on a short portion of Mable Street, between East 17th and Crowder Road, and part of East Crowder between Main and Lulu. […]
Trenton Rotary Club is participating in the shoe donation project of Rotary International with a total of 152 pairs of shoes collected locally. The shoes are to be presented when the District 6040 caravan makes its stop in Trenton on Saturday, May 15. The presentation is expected to take place at 10:15 am in the […]
The staff of Crowder State Park west of Trenton will host a three-point two-mile moderate hike on May 1st to observe wildflowers and other features. The guided May Day Wildflower Walk on Tall Oaks Trail will begin at the Shelter 3 parking lot at 10 o’clock that morning. Participants are encouraged to bring water and […]
“Learn 2 Paddle” kayaking classes will be offered at selected state parks this summer, including on two different dates at Crowder State Park west of Trenton. The kayak program is for anyone who wants to experience kayaking but is not sure where to start. It is also designed for those who want to get out […]
The on-season begins April 15th at Crowder State Park west of Trenton. The campground shower house and lake restroom have been opened. April 15th is also the first day of camping reservations at Crowder. Reservations can be made one day to 12 months in advance by calling 1-877-422-6766 or going to the Crowder State Park […]
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a request regarding wireless coverage and discuss a proposed Downtown Historic Preservation District. The commission will hold a public hearing at the Trenton City Hall May 3rd at 7 o’clock at night. KGI Wireless, in care of Verizon Wireless, will request a conditional use permit to allow […]
Trenton’s Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday evening approved a resolution as part of the process in setting up a historic district in the downtown area. The document explains the significance of the district as it relates to the criteria for designation and integrity. It also lists types of exterior architectural features that are to be […]
Reports on current and future projects were given during Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Trenton Utility Committee. The information describes preliminary costs for projects involving Trenton’s water treatment plant. This includes piping for the river and reservoir pump stations as well as the contact basins at the plant on West Crowder Road. Altogether, the cost […]
Refinancing three long-term loans with the use of lower interest rates is expected to save the city of Trenton $55,000 per year or as much as $798,000 over the life of the loans. The Trenton City Council on Monday night voted seven to nothing to allow Utility Director City Administrator Ron Urton to sign disclosures […]
A passenger of a sports utility vehicle sustained injuries when it ran off Crowder Road in Trenton and struck a utility pole on Wednesday evening, February 3rd. The Trenton Police Department reports 28-year-old Kayla Grebner complained of pain in her head and right knee. She also advised she struck her head against the windshield, which […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities has re-issued the boil advisory due to samples not meeting water quality standards. The advisory will be in effect until 6 o’clock Saturday evening, January 9th for Main Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, 17th from Main to Mable, Mable from Crowder Road to 18th, and Crowder from Main to Lulu […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities announces a planned water service interruption and boil advisory for part of Trenton on January 7th due to the tying in of a new water main. Water service is expected to be off from 8 o’clock until noon for Main Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, East Crowder Road from Main […]
Crowder State Park reports it is not holding the Winter Hike Challenge originally scheduled from December 18th through 27th. The cancellation is due to COVID-19. The staff of Crowder State Park and other Missouri State Parks also will not offer guided hikes on January 1st as usual. Instead, Missouri State Parks invites the public to […]
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will hold a Winter Hike Challenge to encourage exploration of the park’s trails. Park Resource Manager Anna Persell says the event is like a photo scavenger hunt. The challenge will run from December 18th through 27th. The items will have a Christmas theme and Persell notes participants […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel items at a meeting on November 24th. One was the retirement of English Instructor and Department Chairperson Linda Cowling effective at the end of the summer intercession in 2021. Fourteen of Cowling’s 28 years in education have been at NCMC. The board approved emeritus status […]
Crowder State Park invites the public to join the staff at the equestrian parking lot at 12 p.m. or 3 p.m., Saturday, October 17, or Sunday, October 18 for a guided 2-mile hike to the Thompson Cemetery and Thompson House. Participants will view fall foliage and interesting features along the way. Participants can reach the […]
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 […]
