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Trenton FFA members compete in Area II Books competition; Grayson Coon to participate in Area II Creed Speaking

Six members of the Trenton FFA Chapter competed at the Area II Books and Preliminary Creed Night. In the Books competition, McKenna Cox’s Secretary’s Book placed 2nd receiving gold, Kayli Crawford’s Treasures Book placed 2nd receiving gold and Jaycie Griffin, Olivia Roberts, and Camden Leeper’s Scrapbook also received gold. Tucker Otto with beginning ownership record […]

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Trenton woman transported to hospital after crashing on 8th and Rural in Trenton

The Trenton Police Department reports a Jamesport woman was transported to Wright Memorial Hospital on Monday afternoon after a two-vehicle accident. Ninety-five-year-old Bettie Langford was taken to the hospital with a complaint of knee pain. Twenty-four-year-old Bianca Treadwell of Trenton said her head hurt and was to seek her own treatment. Langford drove a car […]

City of Trenton Website

Trenton City Council discusses, but takes no action, on establishing a cash reserve policy for the city

The Trenton City Council discussed, but took no action Monday night, on a proposal from the City Administrator to establish a cash reserve policy for the city. Discussion also was held on possible wage increases for city employees as well as potentially establishing steps of advancement within the police, fire, and street departments. This topic […]

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Officers from Trenton FFA Chapter speak at Rotary meeting

Four Trenton FFA Chapter Officers spoke at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on Thursday. President Grace Allen, Second Vice President Allena Allen, Secretary McKenna Cox, and Treasurer Kayli Crawford talked about the FFA and activities. The Trenton Chapter has 85 members, and Brook Kreatz and Kabel Oaks are the chapter advisors. Members must have a […]

Missouri Soybean Association Website

Ronnie Russell of Richmond to lead Missouri Soybean Association

Ray County soybean farmer Ronnie Russell was elected as the new president of the Missouri Soybean Association during the annual meeting in Jefferson City. Following his installation at the Commodity Classic conference, Russell leads Missouri’s statewide advocacy organization for soybean growers. Ronnie Russell “I look forward to bringing farmers together to strengthen the Missouri soybean […]

New Grundy County Ambulance

Grundy County Emergency Medical Services takes delivery of new ambulance

Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles of Centerton, Arkansas has delivered an ambulance to Grundy County Emergency Medical Services in Trenton. Braun Ambulances built the E-450 Type 3 ambulance, which Pinnacle reports features a custom replacement front bumper/grille guard, ducted heat and air conditioning in the patient compartment, a Whelen Super-LED lighting package, and a CompX digital lock […]

Missouri Soybean Association Website

Laclede woman elected to Missouri Soybean Association’s board of directors

The Missouri Soybean Association welcomes a new farmer-leader following this year’s district director elections. Kate Lambert, a farmer from Laclede, was elected to the Association’s board of directors during the District 2 meeting on February 14 in Norborne. She joins her fellow board members in guiding the organization’s policy, advocacy and membership efforts. In addition […]

Mackenzie McAtee, Kidridge Griffin and Matthew Slater

Trenton FFA Students qualify for state in Proficiency Award judging

Twelve Trenton FFA members participated in the Area 2 Proficiency Award judging on Wednesday night. Those receiving first place and qualifying for state are Mackenzie McAtee in Ag Sales-Placement, Matthew Slater in Dairy Production-Placement, Kidridge Griffin in Diversified Ag Production, and Grace Allen in Veterinary Science. Receiving second place were Kidridge Griffin in Equine Science-Entrepreneurship […]

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Livingston County authorities to seek additional charges against Brookfield man

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office will submit an incident report to the prosecuting attorney seeking potential additional felony charges in Livingston County against a felon who led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit last week. The alleged chase of a pickup truck driven by 37-year-old Matthew Guilford of Brookfield started in Linn […]