Views: 0Trenton Middle School has announced its March Students of the Month for the character trait fairness. Students selected are fifth-graders Makayla Mejia and Bradly Miller, sixth-graders Sosha Scott and Logan Roberts, seventh-graders Sadie Tobias, and Michael Hiles, and eighth-graders Mady Couey and Brayden Hughs.
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Uprooted Kitchen and Catering to open restaurant in downtown Trenton
Views: 0Downtown Trenton expects to have a new restaurant open sometime later this year. Uprooted Kitchen and Catering recently announced via their Facebook page, the selection of Trenton as a more permanent location for their business. Uprooted Kitchen was one of several food truck vendors that offered lunches in downtown Trenton on Wednesdays last summer. […]
February is busiest month for Grundy County Health Department when it comes to flu season
Views: 0One-hundred-thirty-five cases of influenza had been reported for this season to the Grundy County Health Department of Trenton as of Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020. Epidemiology Specialist Kelli Hillerman says 82 of those cases were Influenza A and 53 have been Influenza B. She calls February the health department’s “busiest month” when it comes […]
Trenton High School Percussion Orchestra participates in Graceland Percussion Day
Views: 0The Trenton High School Percussion Orchestra recently traveled to Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa to participate in Graceland Percussion Day. The event was free of charge and included 4 masterclasses taught by Dr. Scott Herring, Professor of Percussion at the University of South Carolina, Award-winning Irish Percussionist, Cara Wildman, Dr. Chris McWilliams, Freelance Percussionist […]
Chuck Haney Memorial 5K walk/run event set for Saturday in Chillicothe
Views: 0A 5K walk/run event will be held in Chillicothe on Saturday, March 7, 2020, to support the Chuck Haney Scholarship. Registration for the Chuck Haney Memorial 5K will start at the Silver Moon Plaza at 7 o’clock that morning. The race will begin at 8 o’clock and end at the Chillicothe City Hall. Participants […]
EPA releases list of disinfectants to use against Coronavirus
Views: 0The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” said EPA Administrator Andrew […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital honors employees; Jeremy Brammer named “Employee of the Year”
Views: 1Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a special event, highlighting special moments throughout 2019. “As 2019 has been an outstanding year, it brings me such joy to be able to honor the individuals who made it so special,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to those who are celebrating special […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce announces recipients of annual awards
Views: 0The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced annual award recipients to be honored at its annual banquet. Those being honored this year are M. G. Kennedy and Dan Wilford, have been named as Pillars of the Community, the Trenton Elks Lodge is the Organization of the Year, and Vintage Vines and Black Silo […]
Missouri Attorney General files civil suits, criminal charges against four fraudulent contractors
Views: 12Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced that his office has filed civil lawsuits against two contractors and criminal charges against another two contractors for allegedly defrauding multiple consumers. The four actions were filed Monday across the state. “Making repairs and renovations on your home can be a stressful, busy time, and selecting a […]
Arts Alive to host “Music Mash-Up” at Hoover Theater
Views: 0Arts Alive will host a Music Mash-Up featuring local talent performing live music. The event will be held at the Hoover Theater on the third floor of the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library of Trenton the night of March 13th. Doors will be opened at 6:30, and the program is scheduled to begin at […]
“Toddler Tuesdays” set to run through April 7, 2020 at Crowder State Park
Views: 0Join Crowder State Park staff in showcasing nature to toddlers and preschool-age children while they experience time outdoors playing, learning and exploring our precious natural resources. Toddler Tuesdays will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7. Each week, park staff will […]
Trenton Middle School student qualifies for State Geography Bee
Views: 0An eighth-grader from Trenton Middle School has qualified for the State Geography Bee competition. Milo Simpson will compete on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia March 27th for a chance to move on to the national competition. Simpson is the first TMS student to qualify for the state event.
Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to hold book and gift fair
Views: 0The Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary holds a fundraiser Thursday, March 5. The annual book and gift fair will be held in the hospital education center. The event, which is open to the public and hospital employees, will be held from 8 o’clock until 3 o’clock Thursday. Proceeds are used by the auxiliary to support […]
Missouri Health and Senior Services Director testifies that the state is well-prepared for Coronavirus
Views: 0Missouri’s health director testified Monday afternoon in Jefferson City that he’s hoping for the best and preparing for the worst regarding the coronavirus. State Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams appeared before the newly-created Missouri House Special Committee on Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Williams testifies there have been no […]
Missouri men charged with kidnapping woman and threatening to kill her and her family
Views: 0Two southwest Missouri men have been charged in federal court for kidnapping a Webb City, Missouri, woman and threatening to kill her and her family unless she recanted her testimony in another criminal case. Jeffrey Marsh, 32, of Oronogo, and Zaqouri Traves Archer, 31, of Joplin, were charged together in a criminal complaint filed […]
Tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday morning
Views: 0This is Severe weather awareness week for Missouri and as such, Missouri State Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will hold the annual tornado drill Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020. The drill is scheduled for 10 o’clock Tuesday morning and Grundy County’s Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the city of Trenton will […]
February is 7th driest month since 1970 with just four-tenths of an inch of moisture
Views: 0The February weather summary in Trenton shows temperatures were near average while precipitation was considerably below normal. There were just four-tenths of an inch of rain and melted precipitation for the month of February in Trenton which is only 28 percent of normal. Normal for the month is 1.45 inches. The four-tenths of an […]
Fire destroys Red Barn Wedding Venue and Event Center
Views: 1A fire on Saturday night destroyed the Red Barn Wedding Venue & Event Center at 200 Iowa Boulevard just southeast of the Trenton city limits. Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District Chief Kenny Roberts said the structure was fully involved when firefighters received the call around midnight. Roberts said the origin and cause of […]
Saint Joseph News-Press goes to 4-day distribution of physical copies, online edition to continue daily
Views: 1The Saint Joseph News-Press reports it will decrease the number of days it prints and distributes a physical copy of the newspaper to four days a week. Newspaper executives told employees Friday the publication will still publish a newspaper online and its e-Edition every day. NPG Newspapers Chief Operating Officer Stacey Hill says the […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce now accepting vendor applications for Missouri Day Festival
Views: 0The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 36th Annual Missouri Day Festival. Vendors are wanted for the event in Trenton on October 16th and 17, 2020. An application is available and payment can be accepted on the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce website. Booths cost $75.00 to $100.00 dollars depending […]