A series of “Polar Plunge” events will be held in the area to support Special Olympics Missouri. North Area Development Director Melody Prawitz says registration for the Lake Viking Plunge will start the morning of February 15th at 11 o’clock. A Parade of Costumes will be held that afternoon at 1 o’clock, and costume awards […]
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Fundraiser set for Mike and Sue Carrier to assist with medical bills
A soup supper will be held in Mercer next week to help Mike and Sue Carrier with medical bills. The Princeton Rotary Club sponsors the supper in the North Mercer cafeteria on the evening of January 24th from 5 to 7 o’clock. Free will donations will be accepted for chicken noodles, taco, and potato soup, […]
United Way of Grundy County launches fundraising campaign
The United Way of Grundy County has launched its business fundraising campaign to help fund county organizations. Those organizations include the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County, Girl Scouts, Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, Grundy County 4-H, Grundy County RSVP, Juvenile Court Diversion Program, Juvenile Office of the Third Judicial Circuit, Grundy County […]
Red Cross appeals to public: Critical need for blood and platelet donors after the holidays
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types, especially type O – to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle […]
NCMC teacher education students donate to Princeton R-5 School District
North Central Missouri College students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program, and members of the Student Missouri State Teacher Association recently conducted their annual “Merry Mittens” project. Donations of hats, gloves, and scarves were collected for distribution to children at the Princeton R-V School District. The project sponsor was Cassie Cordray, NCMC Teacher Education Instructor/SMSTA […]
Audio: Coon Creek Baptist Church serves annual Thanksgiving meal
With the cooperative efforts of many, an estimated 640 Thanksgiving Day meals were delivered or eaten at the Union Coon Creek Baptist Church. One of the coordinators for the annual project is Diana Crawford of Trenton. Mrs. Crawford noted some of the meals were delivered to people who were“shut-ins” The Thanksgiving meal […]
Coon Creek Baptist Church finishes preparation for free Thanksgiving day meal
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton has prepared 44 turkeys so far for its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday according to the pastor’s wife Dianna Crawford, who says 10 more turkeys will be prepared Tuesday night. One hundred thirty-five pumpkin pies and 1200 rolls are also to be prepared prior to the meal. […]
Food drive to be held at Ketcham Center in Trenton
A food drive will be conducted during basketball games on Tuesday at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The North Central Missouri College Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter will host their fourth annual Food Drive. The cost of admission when the Pirates and Lady Pirates take on John Wood Community College will be one canned […]
Milan Elks to serve free meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas
The Milan Elks will serve free meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Spokesperson Lee VanDusseldorp says turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, rolls, and desserts will be served at the lodge November 28th and December 25th from 11 to 1 o’clock. Elks members and volunteers will start delivering meals at 10 o’clock to locations within […]
Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support offering Christmas items at shop in Trenton
The non-profit group Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support, also known as DAWGS, has a fundraising shop in Trenton to benefit the DAWGS team and pay for travel expenses for Special Olympics athletes. DAWGS Coach Judy Rash says there are a lot of Christmas items at the shop at 404 East Ninth Street, in the middle […]
Salvation Army introduces new method of donating at locations with kettles
There is a new way to donate to the Salvation Army at locations with kettles. Salvation Army of Chillicothe Administrator and Pastor Captain Shannon Forney says barcodes on signs by the kettles can be scanned with a smartphone. That will lead to the Salvation Army website, where a location and amount to donate can be […]
Applications for “Christmas Wish Project” now open
The Trenton Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with KTTN Radio, has opened the application process for the Christmas Wish Project. The program is designed to help low-income families with children 12 years old and younger have Christmas gifts for the children. Each child can request a gift valued at $30 or less. To be eligible for […]
Deer hunters reminded that they can “Share the Harvest”
Deer hunters across Missouri are reminded they can donate deer free of charge for inclusion in the “Share the Harvest” program of the Conservation Department. Donations of deer to approved facilities is free thanks to corporate sponsors that pay the deer processing fee. The program allows deer hunters to donate their extra venison to participating […]
More details announced for Festival of Trees event in Trenton
Plans continue for the Festival of Trees scheduled November 29, 2019, at the Red Barn venue in southeast Trenton. Activities include the Christmas parade at 4:30; viewing of decorated trees and other donations from 5 to 7 o’clock; and the public auction at 7. During the 5 to 7 o’clock period, activities include decorating of […]
Trenton Police Department accepting donations for Shop with a Cop program
The Trenton Police Department is accepting donations for its Seventh Annual Shop with a Cop to be held next month. The program allows children an opportunity to have positive interaction with law enforcement and allows the police department to assist children in a time of need during the Christmas season. The program is possible because […]
With community support, organizers hope to complete $500,000 remodel of Trenton VFW post
Joseph L. Norton VFW Post 919 plans to remodel its hall at 919 Washington Street in Trenton. Commander Tony Ralston says the anticipated $500,000 remodel would make the building ADA compliant and handicap accessible with a lift elevator. Several other upgrades are planned to make the VFW Hall a “safe place for veterans,” including installing […]
Festival of Lights at Simpson Park in Chillicothe set to open November 23rd
The opening night of the Festival of Lights at Simpson Park of Chillicothe next week will include a visit from Santa and his elves and horse-drawn wagon rides. Festivities will be held in and around the Rotary Shelter near the park’s entrance across from the playground the evening of November 23rd starting at 5:30. Santa […]
Trenton Board of Education approves proposed upgrades to Performing Arts Center
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday evening approved donations and a change order regarding proposed construction upgrades to the performing arts center at the high school. Building Project Liaison Dennis Gutshall reported changes regarding the dressing room, entrance, and interior would cost about $156,000.The Hoover Foundation will donate $125,000 toward the upgrades and Troy […]
Christmas Around the Square set for November 23 in Gallatin
A vendor and craft fair and other activities are planned for the Seventh Annual Christmas Around the Square at Gallatin. About 40 vendors are expected to offer a variety of items at the vendor and craft fair at selected locations around Gallatin November 23, 2019, from 9:30 to 3:30. A Candy Cane Christmas Shop will […]