The Missouri Senate confirmed three appointments for new members to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Governor Mike Parson last week announced the appointment of Phil Hoffman of Trenton, Anne-Marie Clarke of Saint Louis, and Hollie Elliot of Fair Grove. Hoffman will represent District 6. He has served as the manager of the Hoffman Reed […]
Governor Mike Parson has appointed a Trenton resident to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. C. Phillip Hoffman’s appointment was one of five appointments Parson announced to boards and commissions on February 24th. Hoffman worked for his family’s agriculture input supply business since 1976. GFG Agriservices acquired the family business in 2014. He and his […]
Joseph Brinser, a 56-year-old Trenton resident, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his residence. Brinser is to be cremated under the direction of Slater Neal Funeral Home with memorial services pending at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to either the Grundy County Rural Fire Department or Maple Grove Cemetery. William Joseph Brinser […]
The Princeton City Council on Monday evening, February 8th approved two service contracts from the band fund to pay for entertainment. Deputy City Clerk Lisa Colson reports one contract was for $1,600 for the Mercer County Fair Board for two bands to play at the Mercer County Fair in July. The other service contract was […]
The North Central Missouri Fair Board will host an annual membership meeting. Anyone interested in joining the fair board is welcome to attend at the Rock Barn in Trenton on the evening of November 5th at 6 o’clock. A regular board meeting will follow. Anyone with questions about joining the North Central Missouri Fair Board […]
Two local residents have been inducted into the Livingston County 4-H and FFA Fair Board Hall of Fame. Shirley Tye and the late David Williams are considered to be assets to the 4-H and FFA program in Livingston County. Tye belonged to the Sturges 4-H Club and was involved in livestock, food, and sewing projects. […]
The schedule has been announced for the North Central Missouri Fair at the fairgrounds in Trenton July 28th through August 1st. Only livestock and animal shows will be held this year due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. A rabbit and chicken show is scheduled for the morning of July 28th. Animals are to be […]
Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Central Missouri Fair Board Thursday night voted to limit this year’s event to the hosting of only the livestock and animal shows. More information is to be released in the coming days about the livestock and animal shows including the dates, rules, and regulations. The decision […]
The Missouri State Fair will be held as scheduled on August 13-23, 2020, however, the Fair will look different than in previous years. The mission of the Fair has always been to showcase Missouri agriculture, so our livestock shows will continue to honor that tradition. Details for vendors, sponsors, and other partners are still being […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances at a meeting Monday evening. One added a new chapter to city code regarding regulations for medical marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, and dispensaries. The board voted in April to draft a city ordinance reducing the medical marijuana dispensary distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 100 feet […]
The Princeton City Council approved two service contracts and the closure of an alleyway Monday evening. Deputy City Clerk Corey Willett reports one service contract was awarded to Marcie Davis with the Mercer County Fair Board for $3,000 for the band Fast Times to play at the fair July 17th. The other service contract went […]
A new Mercer County Fair Board lease was signed at the Princeton City Council meeting Monday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the main difference from the previous lease is the fair board will pay the City of Princeton $900 per year to pay back the city for helping with the new edition onto the […]
