A resurfacing project on two lettered routes is scheduled to begin soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. to complete the resurfacing of Grundy County Route Z from Route 6 to Route 65 and Daviess/Caldwell County Route J from Route 6 in Altamont to U.S. Route 36. The contractor plans […]
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“Photography Now and Then” the theme for exhibit at Grundy County Museum
“Photography Now and Then” will be the theme for this year’s focus exhibit at the Grundy County Museum of Trenton. The exhibit will include a display of the museum’s collection of cameras and darkroom equipment, 16 informational panels presenting the sequential technical innovations as photography progressed from pinhole cameras to digital still and video cameras, […]
Pleasant View R-6 to hold Annual Extravaganza on March 21, 2020
Pleasant View R-6 will hold its Annual Extravaganza next week to support field trips as well as school and faculty needs. This year’s event will be a dodgeball tournament instead of basketball as in past years. Doors and a silent auction will open the evening of March 21st at 5 o’clock, followed by Pleasant View […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of March 9, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of March 9 – 15. Though not listed below, some routes remain closed due to flooding. View routes closed due to flooding, as well as roadwork projects at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement […]
Burn ban issued for Chillicothe
Chillicothe Fire Chief Eric Reeter reports that, due to the red flag warning for the area, a burn ban has been issued for the City of Chillicothe until further notice. No outside burning will be allowed within the Chillicothe city limits, except for barbecue grills for cooking purposes. A burn advisory has been issued for […]
Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire opens the “Call for Makers”
The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire 2020 Call for Makers is open and invites individuals and groups to be makers on March 7, 2020, at Restoration Natatorium in St. Joseph. In its third year, The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire continues to grow and features makers from around the region. The Big Muddy Mini Maker […]
Trenton Downtown Christmas celebration set for December 14, 2019
A variety of activities will be held during Trenton Downtown Christmas on Saturday of next week. Five Points Alive sponsors the activities December 14, 2019, which starts with a soup supper at the VFW Hall. Sena Arnold with Trenton Downtown Christmas and Five Points Alive says serving will begin at 4 o’clock that afternoon. Those […]
More details announced for Festival of Trees event in Trenton
Plans continue for the Festival of Trees scheduled November 29, 2019, at the Red Barn venue in southeast Trenton. Activities include the Christmas parade at 4:30; viewing of decorated trees and other donations from 5 to 7 o’clock; and the public auction at 7. During the 5 to 7 o’clock period, activities include decorating of […]
Former Missouri police officer sentenced to 8-year prison term for bank robbery
A former Lee’s Summit, Missouri, police officer who led officers on a 100-miles-per-hour vehicle pursuit has been sentenced in federal court for armed bank robbery. Richard W. Hagerty, 36, of Independence, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to eight years in federal prison without parole. On March 12, […]
With community support, organizers hope to complete $500,000 remodel of Trenton VFW post
Joseph L. Norton VFW Post 919 plans to remodel its hall at 919 Washington Street in Trenton. Commander Tony Ralston says the anticipated $500,000 remodel would make the building ADA compliant and handicap accessible with a lift elevator. Several other upgrades are planned to make the VFW Hall a “safe place for veterans,” including installing […]
Slate of activities announced for Festival of Trees event
A multitude of activities are planned for the 12th Annual Festival of Trees at Trenton to raise money to provide individuals with special needs opportunities to participate in various activities. Santa will arrive on a fire truck in the parade near the Red Barn the afternoon of November 29th at 4:30. Entries will line up […]
Planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of November 4, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of November 4 – 10. Inclement weather and continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of October 28, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Northwest Missouri for the week of October 28 – November 3. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole […]
Quilted flag class to be offered at Mercer County Library
The Mercer County Library of Princeton will offer a quilted flag class in November. The one-day class will start on the morning of November 8, 2019, at 9 o’clock. Participants are asked to bring a cutting board, cutter, sewing machine, scissors, and thread. They are also asked to bring material, including a 12 by eight […]
Missouri man sentenced to 10 years for receiving and distributing child pornography
A Joplin, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for receiving and distributing child pornography over the internet. Daniel Shawn Rehman, 25, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to 10 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Rehman to 15 years of supervised release following incarceration. On March 6, […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of October 7, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of Oct. 7 – 13. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Carroll County Highway 41 flood repairs to begin next week
Carroll County Highway 41 connects motorists from one side of the Missouri River to the other and when flooding hit the area this spring Highway 41was one of many Missouri roadways affected. Contractors from H.B. Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will begin flood damage repairs Monday, October 7, 2019, on Highway 41 […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of September 30, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of September 30 – October 6. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole […]
Missouri State Fair announces 2019 attendance
Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced the attendance total for this year’s Missouri State Fair. Final numbers confirm that 337,112 individuals attended the 11-day Fair this August. “For more than a century, the Missouri State Fair has been second to none, showcasing the best of Missouri agriculture. We are proud […]
Scrub seal project planned in Sullivan and Putnam counties
A scrub seal project is scheduled to begin on Sullivan County Highway 6 and Putnam County Highway 129. Contractors from Vance Brothers, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to begin the project on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Sullivan County on Route 6 from Green City to Green Castle. Crews expect to […]