The North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance is sponsoring its annual free deer antler scoring day Saturday, March 16, at the Elks Lodge in Chillicothe. “We will again be providing certified Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett and Missouri Big Bucks scorers for area hunters,” said Steve Shoot, president of the NMSA. “This is free to […]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday, February 11, 2019
The weather in Missouri over the last week has included just about every form of precipitation. The Weather in northern Missouri over the last 10 days has seen extremely cold temperatures followed by a weekend of temperatures in the fifties with near normal temperatures into last week. Mother Nature has once again waved her magic […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge seeking bids on farming units
The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is carrying out an open bidding process to determine who will farm 2 units on the refuge from the Spring of 2019 to the Fall of 2021. Unit 1 is 564 acres and will be farmed with a soybean cover crop rotation. Unit 2 is 164 acres and […]
Winter weather takes toll on north Missouri roads
Across Northwest Missouri, the effects of winter weather are evident everywhere you look frozen ground, canceled classes, snow-covered fields, and potholes. The Missouri Department of Transportation normally launches its pothole efforts in March, but with the extreme weather we’ve faced this year, the roads are taking a beating. When they’re not out plowing ice and […]
Trenton qualifies eight for state STAR events competition
Trenton has qualified eight entries for STAR events competition on the state level in March. Results have been announced following the regional STAR events held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Chillicothe. STAR is an acronym for students taking action with recognition. It’s one of the programs for students in the school organization: Family, Career, […]
Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship applications due February 1
The Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship application for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2019 is due this week. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2019. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and five additional copies. These scholarships are possible thanks to […]
A breakdown in revenues, expenses, and profits of Trenton Municipal Utilities
Much has been said in recent months about revenues, expenses, and profits of Trenton Municipal Utilities. Information has been shared with the Utility committee that indicates December financials show a loss for the month instead of a profit. While profit is determined from revenues, minus normal operating expenses, debt payments and major construction costs are […]
Better Woman Conference set for February 22nd and 23rd in Trenton
The 10th Annual Better Woman Conference will be held in Trenton next month. Inspirational speaker, teacher, author, dramatist, and comedienne Shari Minke will speak at the conference at the First Assembly of God Church February 22nd and 23rd. The Friday evening of the conference will include dinner at 6 o’clock followed by the service from […]
FEMA urging residents to prepare as record cold temperatures envelop the area
As officials from the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office continue monitoring the development of an arctic outbreak that could bring recording-setting cold temperatures to several cities throughout the Midwest, residents are encouraged to act now, preparing both their home and families for whatever may arise. “We are […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board grants extensions due to cold weather
Citing winter weather conditions, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board last night granted several extensions of time for exterior work to be done on properties of concern. Following public hearings, 90-day extensions were granted at 409 East 19th, 812 Grant, 813 Olive, and 2002 Chicago Street. After review for the “findings of fact” phase, 90-day extensions […]
Warrants issued for five individuals involving methamphetamine investigation
The Livingston County Sheriff’s office in conjunction with the Chillicothe Police Department is seeking the arrest of five individuals following a drug investigation. Sheriff Steve Cox identified those being sought as 26-year-old Cara Ann Hagler of Chillicothe, 39-year-old Peggy Jo Zorn of Chillicothe, 18-year-old Hunter Lee Forest Burns of Brookfield and 18-year-old Levi Lee McNeely […]
Grundy County Public Water District issues boil advisory
Grundy County Public Water District has announced a precautionary boil advisory for some of its customers. Those affected are the rural water customers in the “Forks of the River” vicinity northwest of Trenton. This follows repairs the crews made during the night to a water main break. The boil advisory for the portion of rural […]
Light agenda on tap for Trenton City Council meeting
The Trenton Police Personnel Board is to make a recommendation at Monday night’s Trenton City Council meeting to fill a police officer vacancy. The board interviewed two applicants for the police officer job. There’s a light agenda for the city council meeting which includes an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into a lease-purchase agreement […]
Trenton woman placed on probation
A Trenton resident was placed on probation when she appeared earlier this week in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Janette Raymo pleaded guilty when the prosecutor amended a charge to a misdemeanor of failure to return rented personal property. The court followed a plea agreement and suspended imposition of sentence, placing her […]
Jamesport City Council approves parking ordinance
The Jamesport City Council approved an ordinance this week limiting parking on South Grant Street. City Clerk Shelley Page reports the ordinance prohibits parking on the east and west sides of South Grant Street from Bailey Street south to the city limits. An audit report for July 1st, 2017 to June 20th, 2018 was approved […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for counties along Iowa border
Mother Nature just seems to want to remind us of who is in charge as most of the Winter weather has been fairly moderate. She is throwing another round of wintery weather at northern Missouri, along the Iowa border, on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY, […]
TMU shows profits of approximately $2M through December
Trenton Municipal Utilities financial information shows the electric, water, and wastewater departments all have net revenues surpassing expenses this fiscal year. Profits, following depreciation, are about $970,000 for the electric department, nearly $929,000 for the wastewater division, and slightly over $147,000 for the water department. Figures are through December 30th and include revenues minus expenses and […]
Audio: National Weather Service meteorologist Spencer Mell on the upcoming Winter storm
The anticipated winter snow storm is on its way toward Missouri. A winter storm warning for all of the Green Hills Region, and adjacent counties, starts at mid-afternoon. KTTN spoke with Spencer Mell, a meteorologist with National Weather Service at Pleasant Hill. The winter snowstorm also brings high winds followed by very cold […]
Judge Thomas Alley has busy docket in Division One of Grundy County court
Several defendants were placed on probation when they appeared Thursday before Judge Thomas Alley in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Erick James Wattenbarger received two prison terms when he pleaded guilty. Execution of the sentences was stayed and he was placed on five years probation. The sentences issued were six […]