For many, the peace and quiet of country living is the American dream. But that dream can turn into a nightmare for those who become isolated and disconnected from their communities, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch. May is Mental Health Month. It is a good time to talk with […]
Twenty-one members of the Chillicothe FFA Trap Team competed at the 2018 Paul Larsen Memorial High School State Shoot on Saturday, April 28th. The Chillicothe A Squad consisted of Eric Davis – 96, Clayton Walker -93, Peyton Hein -95, Christian Reed -85 and Mack Anderson -95 placed 2nd in the FFA Division with a Score […]
Several Trenton High School Concert Choir and Gold Rush members received awards Thursday night during the Vocal Music Spring Concert. Vocal music director Tyler Busick reports the awards included outstanding sopranos, Emma Gilham and Kasie Otto; outstanding altos, Karissa Brock and Mackenzie Klinginsmith; outstanding tenor, Jarren King; and outstanding basses, Dakota Cutsinger and Andrew Maxey. […]
Members of the Trenton FFA Chapter picked up trash on 17th Street Wednesday as part of a community service activity. Reporters Mackenzie McAtee and Kayli Crawford report that the chapter welcomed incoming freshmen to participate in the trash pick up with current FFA members.
A Kirksville High School student was selected as a semifinalist for the United States Presidential Scholars. Richard Ma was one of nine Missouri students selected as a semifinalist. U. S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s office announced two other Missouri students as members of the 54th class of the U. S. Presidential Scholars. Interim Commissioner […]
Trenton High School instructor and coach Charlie Bacon was the guest speaker Wednesday night for the senior class Baccalaureate held at First Baptist Church in Trenton. Bacon is a 2002 graduate of Trenton High School and has been teaching 11-years. In portions of his remarks, Bacon reflected on memories of individual members of the class of […]
One of multiple programs the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri provides is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Executive Director Aaron Franklin says that LIHEAP assists families by paying utility bills. He says the agency began the winter portion of the program in November. The agency was able to make a one-time […]
Trenton High School FBLA officers for the 2018-2019 school year were introduced at Monday evening’s Practical-Fine Art banquet. The officers include Saedee Jackson as president; McKenna Cox, vice president of membership and recruitment; Trinity Gaunt, vice president of community service and education; Carson Burchett, second vice president; Max McNabb, secretary/treasurer; and Sarah Jordan, reporter/historian. Students […]
A Trenton High School senior has been named the school’s Key Club Member of the Year. Claire Utley was recognized at the Key Club’s Fine Art/Practical Art Recognition Night Monday evening. The Member of the Year is an award on the district level with each club asked to select one individual from their club to […]
Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers announced the resignation of a Board of Education member at a meeting Tuesday evening. Wiebers read Brooke McAtee’s letter of resignation which will be effective June 12th. Wiebers told the board it did not need to vote to approve McAtee’s resignation, it only needed to be announced to the board. […]
Wright Memorial Hospital and Grundy County EMS worked together to provide a free “Hands-Only CPR class with AED instruction” to the senior class in Jamesport. “We are dedicated to working together to provide education to our communities,” said Bev Shaul, Clinical Director of Patient Care Services, Wright Memorial Hospital. “We had a great time interacting […]
The Trenton High School FCCLA chapter announced its officers for the 2018-2019 school year at a banquet Monday evening. Officers for next school year include Oakley Madden as president; McKenna Cox, vice president; McKayla Blackburn treasurer and vice president of national programs; Camryn Willey, vice president of membership; Sarah Jordan, vice president of public relations; […]
Two requests were heard last night by the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission which held public hearings at city hall. Earl Nance, in care of Justin Collins, sought a change in zoning and a conditional use permit that could lead to operation of a food business at 1115 Shanklin Avenue in Trenton. Planning and Zoning […]
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met April 13, 2018, and awarded 14 grants totaling $6,461. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. Education grants were awarded to Grundy County R-V School District, Humphreys; Trenton […]
The special House committee investigating Governor Eric Greitens will seek to get testimony from members of his campaign. After Greitens’ legal counsel Catherine Hanaway complained that the committee hadn’t allowed the campaign to be heard, the counsel to the committee last night said they would be asked to testify. In a statement, Edward […]
The Missouri College Advising Corps, headquartered at the University of Missouri, has helped more than 20,000 students enroll in college since 2008. As it begins its second decade, MCAC is poised to help even more students. MCAC’s trained advisers, themselves recent college graduates, commit to two years of full-time, on-site service at one of 43 […]
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 […]
A Missouri state trooper was involved in a shooting this morning in Daviess County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it all started shortly after 10:30 this morning in Harrison County when the sheriff notified the patrol of a theft in progress at a residence in Ridgeway. Harrison County Sheriff Josh Eckerson reports suspects pulled a […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen met last evening with three members of the council present. Dave Dirks of Midwest Assistance Program made a presentation on board member responsibilities and council member Betty Lee mentioned looking into country ordinances regarding what she called a dog neglect problem in Spickard. Approval was given to change the name […]
