Trenton R-9 School Superintendent Dan Wiebers discussed the 2019-2020 proposed budget with the Trenton Board of Education Tuesday evening. The proposed budget estimates revenues of $19,702,468 which includes $11,783,666 for the incidental and teacher funds, $906,301 for debt service, and $4,012,500 for capital projects. Estimated expenditures include $4,701,830 for incidental, $7,243,346 for the teacher’s, $727,915 […]
Camp Rainbow will begin its 60th year of camp next week. Assistant Director Jillian Liu says the camp for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities will be held at Crowder State Park west of Trenton and run June 14th through 23rd. The event will be split into three three-day sessions and Liu says each session […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation is increasing its efforts to slow the spread of the deadly deer disease called Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) throughout Missouri by proposing new regulations that would change requirements for transporting deer carcasses and add carcass-disposal requirements for meat processors and taxidermists. If approved, the regulations would become effective Feb. 29, […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Kansas City, Missouri to assist with disaster recovery. FEMA is looking for qualified candidates for a variety of emergency management functions. Currently, posted positions include human resource specialists, emergency management specialists, and procurement specialists. More positions could be available soon. […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen accepted an ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges at a special meeting Wednesday. Board member Maggie George reports the ordinance rescinded a previous ordinance that set the rates. April utility bills were discussed and customers whose bills showed usage greater than their actual meter reading were given a […]
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports damage assessments will be made to city-owned properties once flood water recedes. An engineer from Olsson Associates, Incorporated will evaluate the damage to the airport. An insurance adjuster was scheduled to arrive Wednesday to inspect damage from Sunday and Monday, but that has been postponed. Urton reports water is […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of several new employees at its meeting Tuesday evening. Crystal Johnson of Kansas City was hired as an exempt adjunct instructor for History courses beginning this fall and will teach classes online. Rick Sharp of Saint Joseph was approved as a part-time exempt adjunct […]
The Grundy County Public Water Supply District reports customers in the northeast corner of Grundy County experiencing low or no water pressure are welcome to fill containers at the maintenance building located at 200 East Highway 6 in Trenton. Customers are asked to take their own containers, and district clerk Anita Osborn says the district […]
The Missouri Veterans Home of Cameron is looking to hire individuals for various positions. Nurse management and human resources will conduct interviews and answer questions at the Veterans Home at 1111 Euclid Avenue May 30th from 9 to 1 o’clock. Signs are to be up to direct individuals to the hiring event. The Veterans Home […]
Seventh Street in Downtown Trenton is now open from Main to Jefferson streets after being blocked due to the demolition of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and License Bureau Building at Seventh and Main streets. Perkins Dozing and Demolition of Lock Springs began work on the building Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019. Trenton Building […]
A statewide prescription drug monitoring program will have to wait at least another year in Missouri. The measure passed the House but did not get a vote in the Senate before the legislative session ended Friday. The Republican says a group of conservative state senators kept PDMP from getting a vote before the […]
The Grundy County Clerk’s office reports 13 people from Wilson Township have voted absentee for Tuesday’s special election to choose a township board member. Two other requests for absentees were made but not yet returned to the office in the Courthouse. The voting poll Tuesday will be held at the Laredo community building with the […]
The city of Trenton and TMU announce two job opportunities. One position is full time to work code enforcement and manage the Trenton airport. The salary will be based on experience. Current code officer and airport manager, Donnie Vandevender, plans to retire later in the year. Trenton Municipal Utilities is accepting applications for a part-time […]
Joel Martin McCulley, loving husband, son, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, May 14th, 2019. Joel was born on January 14, 1956, in Trenton, Missouri to Lloyd and Roberta (Allen) McCulley. Joel was married to Sonya Marie Griffin on October 13th, 1983. Joel attended Trenton Schools when he was younger […]
Roadways in Northwest Missouri sustained significant damage in the floodwaters that first inundated the area in March 2019. In some places, water remains over roadways more than a month later. As floodwaters recede, broken and missing roadways, damaged bridges, debris, drainage issues, and hazardous materials have been left in their wake. The Missouri Highways and […]
One of America’s oldest World War Two veterans spent Thursday touring Missouri’s Capitol and meeting with the governor. Sidney Walton, who just turned 100 years old, has the goal of visiting every state Capitol and meeting all 50 governors. His son, Paul, says they are traveling the country on their “No Regrets” tour. […]
Livingston County Health Center will be the site of a free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th by appointment only. Cleaver Dermatology of Kirksville will be providing the screenings to area residents. You must have an appointment to attend this screening, as space is very limited. If […]
Braymer FFA was named Top Chapter in the state and Premier Chapter winner in Growing Leaders at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the […]
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will hold its Annual Spring Cultural Luncheon in Downtown Chillicothe next week. Administrator Mary Lou VanDeventer says two local groups will be featured at the free event at the Silver Moon Plaza May 2nd from noon to 1 o’clock. The Arts Council holds the Cultural Luncheon each year […]
Eighteen members of the Chillicothe FFA will be receiving their State FFA Degree, in Columbia on April 26, 2019. Before receiving this degree students had to meet a number of qualifications and fill out an application that followed their SAE and leadership skills. The Chillicothe FFA chapter had the highest number of State FFA Degrees […]
