A chairman was elected during Friday evening’s meeting of the Utility committee that oversees Trenton Municipal Utilities. Cathie Smith was selected as chairman. Other members of the committee are Dave Mlika and John Dolan. Each is a city council member and chairman of other committees for the city. Mayor Linda Crooks reported two citizens are […]
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Audio: Senator Hawley calls for federal probe of top St. Louis prosecutor in case of armed couple
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, wants a federal investigation launched in the case about a St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters last month. He has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr accusing St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of abusing her power. He says Gardner’s unacceptable abuse of power has […]
Royalty announced at the Mercer County Fair
Four youth representing 4-H Clubs have been selected as royalty for the Mercer County Fair in Princeton. The announcement came Wednesday night. King is Ethan Blackburn from Northern Lights 4-H Club. Queen is Gracie Rogers also from Northern Lights 4-H Club. The Prince is Andrew Campbell from the Mid River 4-H Club. The Princess is […]
Missouri names new Assistant Adjutant General for Air Guard
Missouri’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton, announced July 11, Brig. Gen. Ken Eaves will oversee the Show-Me State’s Citizen-Airmen. In a ceremony at the Missouri National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters here, Col. Ken Eaves was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Eaves officially assumed the role of Assistant Missouri National Guard Adjutant General […]
Trenton Park Board elects officers, presented update on pool maintenance
The Trenton Park Board elected officers at a meeting the evening of Wednesday, July 15th. Duane Helmandollar was reelected president, Andy Cox was elected vice president, and Curtis Crawford was elected secretary. Helmandollar reported the pool at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center is being prepped and painted. An epoxy-type coating has been ordered to fix […]
Hy-Vee Partners with Bellevue University in launching tuition assistance program for employees and family members
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is partnering with Bellevue University in its new Hy-Vee Tuition Assistance Program, available for all Hy-Vee employees and their immediate family members. The tuition assistance will be available beginning with the 2020 academic fall semester. Hy-Vee will select 100 full- or regular-time Hy-Vee employees through an application process to receive […]
Parson says Trump will ‘take action’ in clash between armed St. Louis couple, protesters and prosecutor
Governor Mike Parson says he talked to President Donald Trump on the phone about a St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters walking through their neighborhood last month. Photos and videos have gone viral of Mark McCloskey sporting a rifle and Patricia McCloskey flashing a pistol as protesters filed by. During a press conference […]
Trenton City Council members approve infrastructure work for construction of rental cottages
Requested expenditures were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. Kipp and Cara McClellan requested city funds for infrastructure work to be done at the north end of Hoover Drive where several rental cottages have been proposed. Kipp McClellan told the council there’s to be 600 feet of water line and 462 […]
Missouri Department of Conservation now accepting applications
Want to become a steward of conservation, help people, and protect nature by serving as a conservation agent? The Missouri Department of Conservation announces it is taking applications during July for up to 16 participants for its 2021 conservation agent training academy, which will begin April 1, 2021. Selected candidates will undergo 26 weeks of […]
2020 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest winners announced
An astonishing photo featuring a rural Missouri barn standing strong following a storm is the Best in Show for the 2020 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The photograph, submitted by Christine Peper of Jefferson City, Mo., was chosen from nearly 1,000 photos submitted by amateur photographers from […]
2020 Sullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss announced
A good-sized crowd was on hand for the 2020 Sullivan County Fair Queen & Junior Miss Pageant on Monday, July 6, 2020. There were 5 young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and 4 ladies vying for the Fair Queen title. Selected as queen was Miss Allysen Jones. She is the daughter of Lynn […]
Traveling photo exhibit with photos of surrounding area to stop in Chillicothe
A traveling exhibit marking the Missouri Bicentennial with selected photos from Livingston and surrounding counties will stop in Chillicothe. A public reception will be held at the Sliced Bread Innovation Center the afternoon of Friday, July 3rd from 4 to 6 o’clock to honor photographers who submitted photos. There will be remarks at 4:30. The […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances, airport hangar discussion continues
Three ordinances were adopted, appointments made to committees and boards, and reports were given during last nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. One ordinance allows the Howe engineering company to coordinate plans for a larger, six-inch water main to supply potable water to the wastewater treatment plant. The cost is $33,000 for services including […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative announces winners of essay contest
The Farmers’ Electric Cooperative of Chillicothe has announced essay contest winners. Two Chillicothe High School juniors initially won all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D. C. First place winner Carter Allen and second place finisher Emma Rule will now receive a $2,500 scholarship. Three Chillicothe High School sophomores would have won all-expense-paid trips to the Cooperative Youth […]
Missouri FFA Association awards 26 with Honorary State FFA Degree
Missouri FFA Association has awarded 26 people with honorary state FFA degrees. Four of the recipients are from this area or have ties to the local vicinity. The Missouri FFA Association named Shawn Coats of Braymer, an Honorary State FFA Degree recipient. Coats is a sales representative for Seitz Fundraising, a fundraising organization many FFA […]
Apply online for Missouri Department of Conservation managed deer hunts
Beginning July 1, deer hunters can apply online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas. Some managed hunts […]
Livingston County 4-H member to serve as Executive Board President on State 4-H Council
A 4-H member from Livingston County has been named the 2020-2021 State 4-H Council Executive Board President. Seth Hansen is a member of the Springhill Go Getters Club. He was elected in a vote of Missouri 4-H youth ages 14 and older. Hansen will represent 4-H members from across the state. The Missouri 4-H Council […]
Missouri works to avoid K-12 funding decline from coronavirus inflicted attendance drop
Some health experts predict a spike in coronavirus cases this fall – putting Missouri K-12 public schools in a potential funding dilemma. Missouri’s foundation formula – the system used to determine how much state aid to give to schools – is based on a combination of components, including student attendance figures and academic achievement. During […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen approve new contract with Waste Corporation of Missouri
The Laredo Board of Aldermen Monday, June 8th approved a new garbage contract with the Waste Corporation of Missouri. The new service will start July 1st. Trash pick up days will be Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Active customers will receive a new trash cart from the Waste Corporation before July 1st. It was reported last […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education reorganizes at lengthy meeting on Tuesday
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education reorganized the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2020, after certifying the results of the June 2nd election, and incoming board members receiving the oath of office. Board Secretary Susan Leeper administered the oath of office to Andy Burress and incumbent Corey Leeper. Incumbent Brandon Gibler was absent. With Gibler and […]