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 […]
A community fireworks display will be held in Trenton at dusk on the July 3rd with Haley’s Fireworks of Moberly setting off the fireworks in the grassy area north of the Trenton Rock Barn. Diane Lowrey chairs the volunteer committee of community members organizing the event and helping to collect donations to pay for the display. Several […]
With 947,900 Missourians labeled as “food insecure” according to the Map the Meal Gap 2015 study, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to obtain and distribute food to hungry families across the state. For the third consecutive year, insurance agents are accepting donations from April 16, 2018, to May 11, 2018, at their local […]
Pleasant View R-6’s Basketball Extravaganza Saturday night will raise funds for educational field trips and school improvement projects. Pleasant View Community Club Treasurer Sara Berry says that the night’s activities will start in the school gym at 6 o’clock with a faculty and staff versus students basketball game. A concession stand will be open throughout […]
North Central Missouri Business Facilitation aids area businesses with development. Facilitator Stephanie Williams explains that the organization is made up of a group of individuals from Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Grundy, and Harrison counties. She says its mission is to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs, obtain the information they need, and help them move […]
The Trenton Fire Department is seeking financial support in order to bring fire prevention information to the community. The fire department has selected materials provided by the National Fire Safety Council, Incorporated to address topics such as smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, candle safety, and escape routes. Sponsorships for the program are available, and the fire […]
The Parents and Teachers Organization at Livingston County R-3 School in Chula is collecting items for its carnival and silent auction. Donations will be on display throughout the event March 23 and all donations are tax-deductible and help support students, families, and teachers. Past carnivals provided funds for landscaping at the school, new stage curtains, […]
Bishop Hogan Memorial School of Chillicothe will hold its annual dinner auction to support the school in April. The event will be held the evening of April 28 with doors opening at 4 o’clock to allow for browsing of items in the silent auction. The dinner will begin at 6:30 with a live auction following […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the renewal of liability insurance at its meeting Monday evening. The liability insurance is through the Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund for a total of $14,259. The amount increased from previous years due to the district insuring the new school bus fleet. The board approved the only […]
The Green Hills Recreation Association will distribute registration forms for its youth recreation basketball league to area schools this week. The league is open to children from age four to sixth grade and consists of boys and girls teams from the communities in the Green Hills region. Boys and girls residing in Grundy County will […]
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced they will be accepting customers’ donations for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Hy-Vee will match all donations received from August 30 to September 30, up to $100,000. Funds will be provided to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts, including supporting volunteer efforts, opening shelters and providing meals and other […]
Trenton’s Administrative Committee will forward two topics for action during a meeting next month of the full city council. At the meeting last evening at city hall, the committee reviewed a possible contract with the Green Hills Animal Shelter. Following negotiations, the city council will be looking at a one-year agreement that has the city […]
The Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary Unit 477 in Mercer is holding its annual 4th of July breakfast this morning until 10:30. The menu includes biscuits, gravy, sausage, eggs, and pancakes. Free will donations will be accepted and there here will also be a bake sale. Proceeds will go to purchase grave markers for veterans graves.
The Green Hills Women’s Shelter in Trenton needs multiple items. Volunteer Barbara Spencer explains that since the organization is a 501(c)(3), it has to rely on government grants and donations from the public. She says the shelter always needs disposable items, including laundry detergent, dryer sheets, paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, cleaning supplies, trash […]
A Resident of Galt, Cynthia Lynn Gott, died late Saturday night at the University of Kansas medical center in Kansas City. She was 55 years old, had operated the Galt Cafe since 1995 and was an EMT with the Galt Fire Protection District. Surviving relatives include her father Bob Gott of Galt; brothers Ben and […]
Everybody loves fireworks, as witnessed by the huge crowd that gathers to watch the fireworks go off at the annual July 4th celebration in Trenton. Fireworks, however, are not inexpensive, particularly when you take into consideration the class of fireworks involved in the celebration. These aren’t the fireworks that your families and friends set […]
In addition to the Chamber of Commerce office in Trenton, several other locations will be accepting donations for the community fireworks display the night of July 4th in Trenton. Approximately $4,000 needs to be raised in order to have the fireworks display. Money is needed to pay for a pyrotech and for the fireworks. A committee is helping […]
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
Grundy County United Way is collecting funds to benefit 16 local organizations. Nearly 11 thousand dollars ($ 10,936) has been contributed towards a local goal of 21 thousand dollars. Contribution can be sent to: Grundy County United Way, at post office box 146 in Trenton 64683. Organizations Benefiting from United Way of Grundy county include…. Boy Scouts […]
