A new date has been announced for public hearings on requests for zoning variances at several locations within Trenton. The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings beginning at 7 o’clock the night of June 4th at Trenton City Hall. Three requests were previously scheduled to be considered May 7th but could not be held […]
Probation has been suspended for a defendant when he missed an appearance May 10th in Division One of Grundy County circuit court. Paul Burstert of Hale was arrested in Callaway County and has been returned to Grundy County. His bond has been set at $15,000. Burstert had been on probation on a felony charge of […]
The Missouri Senate has passed a resolution that would move up the date on a ballot referendum with the hope voters will pass right to work into law. A ballot measure to make right to work a constitutional amendment was soundly defeated in 1978. But Republican Senator Mike Kehoe thinks the business and work environment […]
With Summer weather approaching, the staff at the center and Trenton Park Department have been diligently working to prepare The Trenton Family Aquatic Center to open for the season May 26th. The pool’s hours and admission passes will remain the same as last year and the center will be open from 1 o’clock in the […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 salary schedules as presented by administration Wednesday evening. The certified and non-certified salaries were increased by one percent and the board then approved a sports cooperative agreement with North Daviess of Jameson for Fall baseball for 2018-2019. A fundraising request for softball equipment was approved along […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will discuss health insurance at its meeting next week. The meeting will be in the conference room of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Other items on the agenda include bids for trash, hay, and propane; a preliminary budget; and the […]
Of all the factors that led to the off-target movement of dicamba in 2017, volatility remains the most controversial. Older formulations, such as Banvel and Clarity, have long been known to volatilize when sprayed under certain environmental conditions. Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax were all marketed as dicamba formulations substantially lower in volatility than previous formulations. […]
Five defendants Tuesday waived preliminary hearings in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Each of the cases was bound over to future dates for arraignments in Division One of the circuit court. Matthew John Woody of Trenton has six felony counts. These include two counts for unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a […]
Two requests were heard last night by the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission which held public hearings at city hall. Earl Nance, in care of Justin Collins, sought a change in zoning and a conditional use permit that could lead to operation of a food business at 1115 Shanklin Avenue in Trenton. Planning and Zoning […]
Chillicothe Police have announced streets with “no parking” restrictions to accommodate what’s expected to be a large crowd tonight for the funeral of longtime Chillicothe Mayor and civic leader Chuck Haney. A shuttle service also has been arranged. Chillicothe Police are asking vehicles be moved by 4 o’clock this afternoon and remain off the street until approximately […]
Jobs fairs in Trenton will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Missouri Career Center, located at 1104 Main Street downtown. Manpower will have a hiring event on Wednesday at 1 o’clock. Applicants will need to complete a profile before meeting with a Manpower representative. Those applying will need to provide a photo ID and […]
The Mercer Community Homecoming committee has revised announcements regarding their ATV horseshoe race. First, the event will not be held this Saturday, May 12th due to track conditions at the Mercer Homecoming Park. Rescheduled dates were announced this morning for June 9th; then it was changed to the 16th. Neither can be held on those dates […]
A new date has been announced for the Jamesport Community Association’s Fish Fry to raise money for the Spillman Event Center and other projects in Jamesport. Fish, potatoes, hush puppies, and slaw will be served at the Spillman Event Center starting the evening of May 18th at 5 o’clock. Free will donations will be accepted […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class with the application deadline of April 26, 2018. Testing for prospective troopers will be administered in the following areas: Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO ─ Tentatively scheduled for 04/27/2018 Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO ─ April 18, 2018 Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO ─ To be determined […]
A candidate has filed for Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney for the August primary election. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports incumbent Carrie Lamm Clark filed as a Republican. County candidates may file for the primary election at their respective courthouses until the evening of March 27th at 5 o’clock.
Candidate filings began Tuesday for multi-county districts in this area. A 7th district state representative race is shaping up between Republican Rusty Black of Chillicothe and Democrat Dennis VanDyke of Marceline. Both have to be nominated by their parties in the August primary election. After the first day of filings, Republican Danny Busick of Newtown […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]
More district-level candidates have filed for the August Primary election. Henry Robert Martin of Kansas City and Winston Apple of Independence have filed as Democrats for Sixth District U. S. Representative. Republican Sam Graves of Tarkio filed for re-election for the Representative position. Republican Dan Hegeman of Cosby filed for reelection for 12th District State […]
Candidate filing begins today subject to the August primary election in Missouri with county candidates filing at their respective courthouses beginning at 8 o’clock this morning. As of just before 6:30 this morning, waiting to file for a Grundy County office were four incumbents: Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull, County Clerk Betty Spickard, Associate Circuit Court […]
North Central Missouri College of Trenton will host a career fair Wednesday, February 28. Over 30 businesses are expected to be represented in what college officials are calling Career Exploration Day. The event is to be held from 9 to 11 o’clock on at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus in Trenton. Morgan Purdun, […]
