Wintering cows in a year with bad hay or shortages of hay proves challenging to beef farmers with the prolonged drought last summer upsetting haymaking plans. Beef nutritionist Eric Bailey, University of Missouri Extension, answered farmers’ questions December 2nd at the Missouri Livestock Symposium in Kirksville. His topic: “Winter Feeding With Expensive Hay.” Less hay can […]
NCMC Students Cole Little, Chasidy Finney, and Nesa Leeper recently attended the Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA) state leadership meeting in Columbia, Missouri. Over 100 students from twelve colleges and universities attended the meeting. “This was a fantastic opportunity for our NCMC students,” said Cassie Cordray, NCMC Teacher Education Instructor. “They were exposed to […]
It took three attempts Monday night before the city council decided on a company for residential trash pickup which results in a change from the current provider. The city council, on a single vote, decided to discontinue the recycling program in which households are currently charged a fee every month. Submitting bids for a five-year […]
Santa is coming to Princeton Saturday, December 1st from 5 to 7 when the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and Mothers Club present Winter Wonderland on the Princeton Square. Events on Saturday, December 1st include a Christmas parade starting at 5 o’clock with Santa arriving in the fire truck. The Princeton Bandstand will feature the singing […]
Several veterans events are planned in Trenton in December. A veterans service officer can help with VA paperwork and answer questions at the Trenton Hy-Vee December 3rd from 9 o’clock in the morning until 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they have. A vet […]
A lighted Christmas parade is one of several events planned for Winterfest in Unionville Saturday. Parade entries are asked to enter the city park’s north entrance by 4:30 Saturday afternoon. The parade will start at the city park at 5:15 and be lead by Santa, Mrs. Claus, and two elves in a horse-drawn wagon courtesy […]
It was a very busy day for volunteers who took part in the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton. More than 850 meals were served at the church or delivered and Dianna Crawford provided details of events for the day. Jim Bush reported on facebook there […]
A University of Missouri expert has advice for the discussion of politics at the dinner table during holiday get-togethers. Political Science Professor Andrea Benjamin says misunderstandings can be avoided if ground rules are set and goals of the conversation are determined. Don’t try to change peoples’ minds. Benjamin uses her sports allegiance to […]
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order Tuesday to make some changes to a previous order issued by former Governor Eric Greitens. The revisions apply to an executive order which adopted a code of conduct for employees within the office of the governor and the executive branch. The new document builds on […]
More women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Annually, the month of February is designated National Heart Month. While the red dress promotes awareness about women’s heart disease, the red scarf symbolizes lifelines […]
The Livingston County Library Children’s Department will be holding 12 days of Christmas events starting Monday, December 3 through Tuesday, December 18. Events include activities such as hot cocoa and cookies, ornament making, a visit from Santa, and much more. The Gingerbread House event, held on Dec. 5 for ages 8-12 and The Sugar Cookie […]
Events this Friday evening, November 23rd in Trenton include a Christmas parade, a visit from Santa Claus, musical entertainment, and a benefit auction. The 11th annual Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for two organizations for developmentally disabled citizens: the Gifted Group and Trenton Hero’s. Guests KTTN’S Open Line were Brenda Thorne, Judie Leininger, and Jessica Kelly. […]
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center Board will elect officers at its meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2018. The meeting will be at the Advocacy Center Office in Trenton at 1:30 in the afternoon. Other items on the agenda include policy updates, grants, and upcoming events.
Five directors were elected to the 2018-2019 American Angus Association® board of directors, as well as a president and chairman and a vice president and vice chairman of the board, during the 135th Annual Convention of Delegates hosted at the 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio. A total of 298 delegates from 41 states and […]
Missourians can use social media to get expert answers to their gardening questions. Missouri Master Gardeners and University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialists teamed up to create the new Ask a Missouri Master Gardener page on Facebook, said MU Extension regional horticulturist Balek said. Visit the page at facebook.com/AskaMissouriMasterGardener. “The page lets residents tap into […]
Trenton High School and Middle School are participating in the Thirst Project. High school student Emma Gilham says the Thirst Project is an organization that sponsors the building of wells to provide safe drinking water to communities in need. Multiple fundraisers will be held this school year to help reach a $12,000 goal to be […]
Replacement heifers to upgrade cow-calf herds will be offered in six Show-Me-Select sales this fall. Also, owners can restock cow herds culled in the drought. With strength in beef demand and rains growing pastures, herd owners can rebuild. Dry weather’s impact on forages had farmers concerned. “Optimism of cow-calf herd owners should return,” says David […]
Veterans Day programs are scheduled Friday at the North Mercer and Princeton schools. The veterans program at North Mercer begins at 10 o’clock at the school with a lunch to follow. The Veteran’s Day assembly in Princeton begins at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the elementary school gym. The Princeton FCCLA chapter will sponsor the […]
Almost any event becomes more intriguing when viewed from behind the scenes. The 91st National FFA Convention, which includes everything from arena stage events to the Day of Service and workshops for nearly 65,000 attendees, is no exception. It takes many volunteers to help make a convention of this magnitude a positive experience for all […]
A partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the City of Memphis has brought a new archery range to northeast Missouri. MDC invites media and members of the public to a free ribbon cutting ceremony at the new facility on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. The new archery range is located at […]
