Farmer Standing in a Field

The “Silent Crisis” for America’s farmers

We rarely think of those in the farming community dealing with the silent crisis, however, farming is a crap shoot.  There are no guarantees in farming, with daily costs to run a farm continually on the rise, add to the mix weather that is unpredictable and the stress at times can be almost insurmountable.  With […]

Saddle Club Arena

North Missouri Saddle Club to hold fundraiser

The North Missouri Saddle Club will hold a consignment auction and dinner at the Trenton Rock Barn Saturday to raise money for the operation of the club. The Rock Barn will open for consignments at 9 o’clock that day. The eat and pay what you want dinner will begin at 4:30 that afternoon with a […]

Students attend old time harvest days

Milan Old Timers Reunion set to kick off May 24

This year’s Milan Old Timers Reunion will include many activities to be held at various locations in Milan. The event will run May 24th to May 28th with activities that will feature the Jones and Company Carnival that Thursday through Sunday, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Friday, Crowbar the Mechanical Bull Friday through Sunday, the […]

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Milan Elks hold Thanksgiving dinner today

The Milan Elks will hold a Thanksgiving Dinner at their lodge today. Turkey, ham, potatoes, noodles, green beans, rolls, and desserts will be served starting at 11 o’clock this morning. The meal is free, and no reservations are needed to attend and delivery will also be available. Call Patty Foster at 660-216-9752 for more information.

Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts hold area recognition dinner

Awards were presented during a leader recognition dinner for the MaHasKah district within the Boy Scouts of America. Approximately 50 scout leaders and guests represented Bethany Eagleville, Chillicothe, and Trenton. District lifetime achievement awards went to Trenton scout leaders: Dean Sager and Kevin Bailey. Years of service awards were given to Jeff Spencer for 35 […]

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Homecoming activities at Hale set for this weekend

The organization of parents, teachers and students in Hale host homecoming activities tonight through Sunday. Activities this evening include a chili and vegetable soup dinner at the school cafeteria at 5 o’clock. Alumni basketball games are tonight at 6:30 in the Hale school gymnasium with two women’s games and Two men’s contests were planned based […]

Farmers Electric Cooperative

Farmers’ Electric Youth Benefit annual fundraising events net $38,000

The twenty-fourth annual dinner-auction and golf tournament for the Farmers’ Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund raised approximately $38,000 this year. The monies raised included $5,700 from more than 1,000 Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Members who participate in Operation Round Up each month. The main auction raised $11,095. The highest bid item of the evening, the use […]