Bright Futures Trenton has set a date for its Community-Wide Back to School Event. School supplies, backpacks, shoes, haircuts, and hygiene items will be available for Grundy County students on August 13th from noon to 7 o’clock. Specific locations have not been announced. Bright Futures is collecting gently used Trenton Bulldog apparel for Pass the […]
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services receives shipment of experimental drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has received initial shipments of remdesivir, an experimental drug being used to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Working closely with the Missouri Hospital Association, which has been querying hospitals daily in order to compile and analyze COVID-19-related hospital utilization data, DHSS officials were able to determine where critically […]
Trenton Park Board tackles lengthy agenda at Wednesday meeting
The Trenton Park Board on Wednesday evening discussed the potential of the Trenton Family Aquatic Center opening for the season. Board President Duane Helmandollar reported that about the latest the pool could open would be June 15th. The opening would be based on if the Grundy County Health Department and state guidelines are loosened. He […]
Local organizations holding drive for back to school event
Bright Futures Trenton is collecting gently worn, outgrown tennis shoes to recycle and offer to others at its back to school event in August. The Trenton First Baptist Church is also collecting clean, new, or gently worn clothing to make available at the Bright Futures back to school event. Tennis shoes can be donated to […]
Governor Parson, Lt. Governor Kehoe highlight importance of supporting Missouri businesses
Governor Parson encouraged Missourians to shop local and support Missouri-based businesses, which will be critical to stimulating the state’s economy moving forward. “We are on the road to recovery, and we must continue taking steps to protect ourselves and others. With that said, we encourage Missourians to safely re-engage in the economy,” Governor Parson said. “Now more […]
Missouri Department of Conservation confirms 46 new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease
The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed 46 new cases of chronic wasting disease from its monitoring and testing efforts for the 2019-2020 CWD surveillance year. The new cases include eight each in Linn and Macon counties and three in Adair County. The new findings bring the total number of cases in Missouri to 162. […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackle busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
Multiple faculty and staff members submitted written reports for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. One report was from Vice President of Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley. She said votes were taken on End of the Year Awards, and Student Senate elections were held. Student Senate officers for 2020-2021 will […]
Trenton resident creates “Blessing Box” to assist with needs of others
A box with canned goods, food, and other items donated by local residents is available in Trenton to anyone in need. The “Blessing Box” is located in the parking lot of the Senior Benefit Services at 1039 Oklahoma Avenue and is accessible at any time. Individuals can take items they need from the blue box […]
Grundy County Health Department cancels Wellness Challenge
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Grundy County Health Department announces the 2020 Green Hills Wellness Challenge is canceled and no prize money will be awarded. Grundy County Health Department would like to congratulate all the participants that have made it this far and encourage them to continue on their wellness journey. Participant’s entry […]
Pleasant View R-6 to hold Annual Extravaganza on March 21, 2020
Pleasant View R-6 will hold its Annual Extravaganza next week to support field trips as well as school and faculty needs. This year’s event will be a dodgeball tournament instead of basketball as in past years. Doors and a silent auction will open the evening of March 21st at 5 o’clock, followed by Pleasant View […]
Trenton R-9 Special Education Department to host silent auction and bake sale
The Trenton R-9 Special Education Department will host a silent basket auction and bake sale during spring parent-teacher conferences to support a trip for special education students. Bids for donated baskets with various items will be accepted the March 13th online in the morning and at Trenton High School/Middle School at parent-teacher conferences from 2 […]
Audio: Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton to exhibit quilts involving musician Prince
An exhibit featuring quilts involving the musical artist Prince will be on display at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton. Museum Director Dakota Redford says the Prince Challenge Exhibition from Cherrywood Fabrics is made up of 75 two by two-foot art quilts designed by contestants from all over the world. The quilt will hang in […]
Audio: Trenton Quarterback Club to raise funds for new equipment
The Trenton Quarterback Club helps with the financial needs of the Trenton High School football program and supports the program. The club wants to purchase 60 new home and 60 new away jerseys this year as well as 48 helmets for high school football players. The total estimated cost of those items is $25,000. Head […]
North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center to hold Champagne and DIamonds Masquerade
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center will hold its Annual Champagne and Diamonds Masquerade Event in April. The event at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge will feature diamond jewelry with a retail value of $2,000 donated by Lauhoff Jewelry. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served the evening of April 18th beginning at 5 […]
Planning underway for 2020 Piccadilly Ladies Night Out Auction & Gala
Planning is underway for the 2020 Piccadilly Ladies Night Out Auction & Gala. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 5:30 pm at the Celebrations Event Hall located at the south end of The Fast Lane Entertainment Center. “We have some wonderful and exciting things in store for our eleventh annual […]
Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group to hold raffle for handcrafted wall hanging
The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group will hold a raffle for a quilted wall hanging at Winter Pink Out events to benefit the support group. Tickets for the three-by-three-feet wall hanging, donated by Cyndi Johnson, will be available at the Trenton R-9 basketball games on February 4th and wrestling meet February 6th. The tickets […]
NCMC Foundation receives donation from Harrison County Community Hospital Foundation
The Harrison County Community Hospital Foundation recently donated $5000 to the North Central Missouri College Foundation to assist in the upgrade of the Senator Christopher S. Bond Sciences Lab on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton. The Senator Christopher S. Bond Sciences Lab on the first floor of the Cross Allied Health […]
Tri-County Board of Education offers contract to Superintendent
The Tri-County Board of Education has offered a new contract to Superintendent David Probasco covering the 2020 to 2022 years. The salary for the next fiscal year at the Jamesport school was set at $89,000. Bids will be sought by the Jamesport school board for an eight-month Certificate of deposit in the amount of $150,000. […]
Tina-Avalon FFA to host “Critter Hunt”
Tina-Avalon FFA will host a critter hunt as a fundraiser for the Washington Leadership Conference. Teams of three members should register at the Tina Community Hall on the evening of January 24th from 4 to 7 o’clock. Rules and points per critter will be texted that night at 7 o’clock. The critter hunt will be […]
NCMC Criminal Justice students donate to Green Hills Women’s Shelter
North Central Missouri College Criminal Justice Club recently donated $150.00 to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter through money collected by their holiday gift wrapping fundraiser. The club wrapped presents for individuals in exchange for a free-will donation with all proceeds being donated to the shelter. “The Criminal Justice Club is grateful for the opportunity to […]