Swine in the Vine has been postponed at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton. The event was scheduled for June 18th and 19th. A reschedule date has not been announced. The performance by Members Only is still on for June 18th. Doors will open at Black Silo that evening at 6 o’clock, and the music […]
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Trenton Police Department releases information on big rig hitting stop sign at intersection of 22nd Street and Pleasant Plain
The Trenton Police Department has released information about a semi-truck with one unit hitting a stop sign at 22nd Street and Pleasant Plain on June 3rd. No injuries were reported for the driver, 77-year-old James Gruver of Kansas City. Officer Keith Edmonston reports Gruver drove the semi into a residential area following a GPS while […]
“Swine in the Vine” barbecue contest set for June 18 at Black Silo Winery
The Second Annual Swine in the Vine Barbecue Contest will be held at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton. A vine pre-party will feature the band, Members Only on June 18 with doors opening at 6 o’clock. Those attending will enjoy music from 8 to 11 o’clock with tickets costing $15.00 at the gate until […]
Ceremony to honor Veterans held at one-room Baker School in Trenton on Monday
Amid a light but persistent rain this morning, a flag-raising ceremony took place at the flag pole of the one-room Baker School, among the properties of the Grundy County Historical Society. Seven members of the VFW Post 919 in Trenton participated in raising the U.S. flag, the officer of the day, three members took part […]
COVID-19 surge in north Missouri creates worries for summer as vaccinations decline
(Missouri Independent) – In the last week of April, the Linn County Health Department signaled that the COVID-19 pandemic had cooled enough that it could discontinue weekly reports on new cases. With only three active cases on April 21, the urgency for frequent updates seemed to have passed. But the coronavirus came roaring back this […]
Audio & Video: Chillicothe Area Arts Council to host a wide variety of entertainment in Chillicothe
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will host award-winning artists Doyle Dykes and Andy Leftwich two days later this year. Up Close with Doyle Dykes and Andy Leftwich will be at the Chillicothe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on November 20th. Doors will open at 6 o’clock that evening, and the concert will begin at 7 […]
Grundy County reports 9 new cases of COVID-19; Sullivan County 3 new cases
The Grundy County Health Department reports nine new COVID-19 cases were added on May 26th, which is the most cases in a single day since January 31st. The total number of cases is 1,102. Eight hundred forty-nine cases have been confirmed, and 22 are active. Twenty-three point one percent of Grundy County residents are fully […]
New Orscheln Farm and Home store in Trenton opens for business
Orscheln Farm and Home opened the doors to its new Trenton store at 1840 E. 28th St. Wednesday morning. The newly renovated space houses more than 39,000 square feet. The increased space allows for expanded Clothing and Footwear departments that will carry a wider assortment of products from trusted brands like Ariat, Twisted X, Carhartt, […]
Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center revise visitor guidelines
Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center have revised their visitor guidelines to allow level 3 visitation as of May 17. Wright Memorial and Hedrick were previously at a ‘Level 4’, which allowed patients only one visitor per day. Level 3 visitor guidelines allow two visitors per patient per day in inpatient areas and the […]
Audio: Trenton Downtown Improvement Association to celebrate 30th anniversary with Friday evening event
What’s being called a “block party” is scheduled Friday night to observe the 30th anniversary of the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association. Activities are scheduled outdoors in the 1,000 block of Main street downtown. The evening begins with music followed by dinner and the program. Megan Taul is the director for Trenton downtown improvement association: […]
Rissler Elementary School students to present Spring Music Program
Students from Rissler Elementary School in Trenton will take part in spring music programs next week. Music Instructor Rachel Lorenz says kindergarten and first graders will have in-person performances in the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center on the evening of May 19th. Doors will open for the kindergarten performance at 5:45, and the program […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approve 2021-2022 salary schedule
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 salary schedule May 10t. It is the same salary schedule as for the 2020-2021 school year, which Superintendent Doctor Lucas McKinnis notes has a base salary of $31,000 for a first-year teacher with a bachelor’s degree. The salary schedule is expected to change after further review […]
Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against St. Louis County executive over COVID-19 restrictions
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, Dr. Faisal Khan, and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health for the arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable application of COVID-19 restrictions in St. Louis County. Specifically, the suit takes issue with the restrictions on religious institutions, masking requirements for […]
Trenton High School graduation moved to THS Gym
Due to the impending prospect of wet and cool weather on Saturday, THS will hold its graduation ceremony in the THS gym on Saturday, May 8th. Doors will still open at 6 pm with the ceremony scheduled for 7:30. All guests should plan to enter through the activities entrance on the south side of the […]
Audio: Missouri Legislature approves bill to let robots on wheels deliver goods to your door
Robots on wheels could soon be strolling down Missouri’s sidewalks and roads to deliver goods to your doorstep. The Missouri Legislature has passed a bill that would allow personal delivery devices to travel up to 10 miles per hour. During the debate, Senator Bill Eigel discusses the bill with the sponsor, Springfield area Senator Lincoln […]
Mercer County Courthouse to be site for National Day of Prayer observance.
The Mercer County Courthouse will be the site for a National Day of Prayer observance. The event on Thursday is at 12 noon on the front lawn as participants gather around the flag pole. This year’s theme is “Lord, pour out your love, life, and liberty.” If the weather is inclement on Thursday, the observance […]
THS graduation set for May 8 at C.F. Russell Stadium
Several activities are planned for Trenton High School seniors next week. Senior Awards Night will be in the performing arts center on May 5th at 6 o’clock in the evening. Baccalaureate will be at the First Baptist Church at 7:30 that night. THS Principal Kasey Bailey reports the valedictorian will be determined May 5th as […]
Madison Troyer to serve as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Life Options Green Hills
Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center is pleased to announce that Madison Troyer of Chillicothe has been hired as the center’s Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). Serving in this role, Mrs. Troyer has the opportunity to provide women a first glimpse of the child developing inside them. “Being able to see the instant […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce banquet honoring businesses and organizations set for June 4
The pandemic-delayed Trenton Chamber of Commerce banquet is scheduled for Friday night, June 4 with plans calling for the event to be held outdoors, under two big event tents, on the grounds of Black Silo Winery. “Wild Safari” will be the theme of the Chamber banquet and program. Social hour will be held at 5:30; […]