Terry Campbell, 58, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Terry had battled cancer in the past but succumbed to a recent recurrence. Terry Gerald Campbell was born in Davenport, Iowa, on February 13, 1964, the son of Gary Lee and Margaret Ann (Pitsenbarger) […]
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Grundy County Republican Central Committee to host “Lincoln Days” luncheon
The “Lincoln Days” luncheon, presented by the Grundy County Republican Central Committee, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd. The event will be held at the NCMC Ketcham community center in Trenton. Doors open at 11:30 and the lunch begins at noon. Organizers of the event say it’s for the 2nd and 7th legislative districts […]
Easter egg hunt set for Saturday in Princeton
An Easter egg hunt is scheduled this Saturday afternoon, April 16th, in Princeton. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce hosts the event from 1 to 4 p.m. at Levi Lowrey Memorial Park. The Easter bunny arrives on a fire truck at 1 p.m.with the egg hunt begins at 1:15. Photos will follow with the Easter Bunny. […]
Hoover Theater to host performance of Far West Missouri Stake Easter Cantata
The Far West Missouri Stake Easter Cantata will be performed on Saturday, April 16th at 2 pm in the Jewett-Norris Library Theater. The cantata chronicles the life, miracles, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isaiah prophesied the Savior’s birth in the Old Testament. The Cantata begins with a narrative from Isaiah. The choir begins by singing […]
Nine indicted for creating blockade to prevent services at reproductive health care clinic; all facing 11 years in prison
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for the District of Columbia announced a two-count indictment charging Lauren Handy, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia; Jonathan Darnel, 40, of Arlington, Virginia, Jay Smith, 32, of Freeport, New York; Paulette Harlow, 73, of Kingston, Massachusetts; Jean Marshall, […]
Audio: Candidates for Trenton R-9 School Board answer questions from the public during forum on Wednesday
Three candidates for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education participated in a forum in the Rissler Elementary School Library on March 30th. Incumbent Dorothy Taul, Toby Havens, and Jeff Spencer are running for two three-year terms. The forum was relocated after the evacuation of Trenton High School, where the event was originally to be held. […]
Video: Arts Alive to feature Angstrom Brass at Performing Arts Center in Trenton
A four-piece brass ensemble from the Kansas City area will perform during April in Trenton. Tickets went on sale today for the April 24th performance featuring the Angstrom Brass. The musical presentation is sponsored by the local Arts Alive organization. Dan Maxey of Arts Alive made the announcement this morning on KTTN’s Open Line: […]
Crowder State Park seeks volunteers for spring work day on April 9
Spend the morning outdoors and assist park team members and volunteers at a spring workday from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April. 9. Projects will include litter cleanup, trail work, group camp cleanup, invasive plant control, and more. Individuals, families, groups, and organizations are encouraged to volunteer. To allow team members to prepare projects, registration […]
Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center offers a wide variety of free services
The Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center opened its doors at 1433 Lulu Street in Trenton in July 2020. Executive Director Rachael Brothers reports the center saw its first client in the first hour it was open. She believes it is wise to build a strong foundation when starting a nonprofit or business. […]
Man traveling through Missouri charged with fentanyl trafficking after authorities find 9 pounds of counterfeit pills
A California man was charged in federal court with smuggling more than four kilograms of counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl aboard a bus traveling through Kansas City, Missouri, from Los Angeles, Calif. Matthew John Gomez, 27, was charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute in a criminal complaint filed in […]
Audio: Better Women’s Conference set to begin March 25th in Trenton
The Better Women’s Conference will be at the First Assembly of God Church in Trenton March 25th and 26th. Doors will open at the Family Activity Center that Friday evening at 5 o’clock and that Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. Spokesperson Darcie Taylor says this year’s theme is “She is Strong.” The speaker […]
Hospitalist Byron Thornton, MD joins staff at Wright Memorial Hospital
Wright Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome hospitalist Byron Thornton, MD, to the medical team. Hospitalists are physicians and advanced practice providers who specialize in hospital-based care. They coordinate all aspects of care for patients who are in the hospital. The hospitalist, along with the patient’s primary care provider and other specialists involved with treatment, […]
Planned Parenthood sues Missouri social services agency over restricted Medicaid funds
(Missouri Independent) – Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit Thursday against Missouri’s Department of Social Services, alleging the agency unlawfully plans to restrict Medicaid payments to the provider. A March 4 notice sent to Planned Parenthood of St. Louis Region cites a supplemental budget bill lawmakers passed last month that bars abortion providers or their affiliates from being […]
Toddler Tuesdays at Crowder State Park begin on March 22
Toddlers and preschool-age children can experience time outdoors playing, learning, and exploring natural resources. Toddler Tuesdays will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, and April 26. Each week, park team members will read a nature story, make a nature craft and do an activity […]
Banquet and auction in Unionville to benefit “Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever”
A fundraising banquet and auction is scheduled in Unionville in early April to benefit two habitat organizations. The April 2nd event will be held in the 4-H building at the Putnam County fairgrounds in Unionville. Doors open at 5 o’clock with the dinner to begin at 6. Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Joshua Maxwell said the […]
PETA claims Sullivan County authorities should investigate documented incident at Smithfield
PAR Broadcasting received a news release from PETA that claims, in part, the Sullivan County Prosecuting Attorney should investigate an incident at the Smithfield Farmland Foods plant near Milan. Quoting the news release, PETA says it obtained USDA documentation revealing workers kicked a pig, eliciting a cry, and struck other pigs with the use of […]
Annual Better Woman Conference set for March 25th and 26th in Trenton
Trenton First Assembly of God Church will be hosting its annual Better Woman Conference on March 25-26. The conference will feature Nicole Unice. Nicole is an author, counselor, wife, and mom of three. Nicole uses her wit and wisdom to help encourage others to live with freedom and lead with purpose. She desires you to […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board declares five locations a nuisance
Five locations in Trenton have been declared a nuisance by the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board, four of them have had property damaged by fire. Added to the nuisance list last night was 213 East Crowder Road with Building Inspector Wes Barone reporting the owners, Russell and Bea Shaw, signed a letter of intent to […]
Billions in U.S. aid for Ukraine eyed in struggle against Russian invasion
(Missouri Independent) – Congress is working quickly to determine how much military and humanitarian aid it should send to Ukraine as the war in that country continues to claim lives and send hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing as refugees. Lawmakers are working with the Biden administration to provide billions in funding at the same […]