GRM Networks

Scholarships for students available through GRM Networks

GRM Networks places great importance on the opportunity for higher education. In an effort to support local students who wish to pursue further learning, GRM Networks offers a scholarship program for high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are members of GRM Networks. Numerous scholarships are available through the program. They include six GRM […]

Trenton High School

THS Winter Concert set for Monday evening

The Trenton High School Concert Band and THS Jazz Band will perform at a Winter Concert next week. The event will be held in the THS gym on Monday night December 16 at 7 o’clock. Director of Bands Ethan Stewart reports the Concert Band will play Ed Huckeby’s “Abingtonton Ridge,” Steven Reineke’s “Heaven’s Light,” “Sweet […]

Flu Season

First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri

The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. It is […]

Tractor mowing hemp on hemp farm

Missouri Industrial Hemp Program establishes path forward for 2020 growing season

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced how producers can apply for a registration to grow industrial hemp in Missouri during the 2020 growing season. Interested producers must complete a written application, create parcel maps and complete a fingerprint criminal history background check within 30 days of submitting their application. Starting Dec. 16, 2019, producers will […]

Community Emergency Response Team CERT

Free CERT training in Newtown rescheduled to December 11th

The Community Emergency Response Team training which was to begin in Newtown this Wednesday evening (December 4th) has been postponed due to what Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency Director Dennis Goldsmith calls “unforeseen circumstances.” The free class will now begin at the Newtown-Harris School on December 11, 2019. Questions regarding the change should be directed […]

Pictured left to right: Trager Leeper, Connor Campbell, Mari Atup, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, and Amanda Parrack

THS students participate in Honor Bands

Five Trenton High School students participated in two area Honor Bands. The 22nd Annual Truman State University Honor Band held on November 18, junior Amanda Parrack was second chair tenor saxophone, sophomore Mari Atup was fifth chair flute, sophomore Trager Leeper was fifth chair trumpet, freshman Connor Campbell was 12th chair clarinet, and senior Mackenzie […]

New Medicare Card

Medicare open enrollment ends December 7th

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is reminding seniors that MEDICARE open enrollment ends on Saturday, Dec. 7. Seniors who have not yet made their plan selections for 2020 are encouraged to contact CLAIM. CLAIM provides seniors and their caregivers free and unbiased help from certified counselors. Seniors can ask questions by phone or […]