Main Street Chillicothe’s annual October Wine Walk and Concert in Downtown Chillicothe will feature the band Members Only. The event on October 8th is a fundraiser for Main Street Chillicothe. The wine walk will start at 4:30 that afternoon, and registration in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building will last until 7:45. Participants will […]
A poker run and a 50-50 raffle are among events Saturday, September 11, 2021, during a fundraiser for the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. The 180-mile poker run is open to motorcycles plus what promoters call classic, custom, and other fund vehicles. Stops are planned at five locations. Chuck Jones discusses the route, with stops […]
The Salvation Army was the topic of a program presented to the Trenton Rotary Club at its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the BTC Bank. Lynda Snuffer, social service director and Pathway of Hope case manager with the Salvation Army, discussed changes within the organization. She noted the office at Chillicothe has been reorganized […]
Information has been released on fundraisers planned during Mercer Homecoming this weekend. The Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary of Mercer will serve sandwiches, snack foods, and drinks in the community building in Mercer on September 3rd from 5 to 8 p.m. The auxiliary will serve fried chicken, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks in the community building on […]
Chautauqua on the Gallatin Square is back this year after not being held in 2020. The event is scheduled for September 17th and 18th. The Caldwell Family Band will perform that Friday evening at 6 o’clock. Spokesperson Kelle Lawson says Fievel Goes West will be shown on the lawn at 8 o’clock. Saturday’s activities will […]
Granny basketball will come to Trenton as a fundraiser for the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center and the Gifted Group of Grundy County. Spokesperson Cindy Guthrie says local pastors, retired teachers, and the mayor will play a group from Kansas City made up of women at least 50 years old at the Ketcham Community […]
Three girls sports coaches from Trenton High School presented the program at the Thursday, August 17 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms. Tennis Coach Tammy Ockenfels, Volleyball Coach Brad […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Missouri Department of Social Services must allow newly eligible residents that qualify for benefits under voter-approved Medicaid expansion to enroll and cannot impose greater restrictions on them, a Cole County judge ruled Tuesday. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem sided with the plaintiffs who urged him to allow Medicaid expansion to take […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter in Trenton will hold a fundraiser Saturday, August 14, which involves a meal, snow cones, and a bounce house. The animal shelter on East 10th Street will offer a pulled pork sandwich and baked beans for $7.00. Patrons also can purchase pulled pork at $5.00 per pound and beans at $4.00 […]
Bounce houses will be available on the fairgrounds of the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton next week as a fundraiser for the Galt Junior Firefighters and FFA. Spokesperson Andy Burress says six inflatables will be available on August 3 after the parade until 10 o’clock and August 6 and 7 from 5 to 10 […]
Items are being collected for the 29th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative’s Area Youth Benefit Fund’s fundraising events. An online auction will be held from August 30 through September 12 in place of the annual dinner-auction banquet. The golf tournament will be on August 30. The auction will be available on the Farmers Electric Coop website as […]
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri must expand Medicaid to 275,000 eligible people who were expecting coverage under a constitutional amendment that took effect July 1, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a unanimous opinion, the court overturned a trial court ruling that the amendment, passed in August 2020 was unconstitutional because it may increase the state’s cost for […]
One of the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville who was inducted this spring, Rhonda Vincent, will perform in early October in Trenton. The organizer of the concert, Ron Dougan, reports it will be a fundraiser for the Northwest Missouri Chapter of the Dream Factory. The mission of the non-profit organization is […]
Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson will visit Chillicothe to participate in Sliced Bread Day activities on Saturday, July 10. Mrs. Parson will serve as Grand Marshal of the Sliced Bread Day Parade in Downtown Chillicothe at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The parade route travels Washington Street from Polk to Third Street and then Locust Street […]
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center was founded in Trenton in 2003. Development Coordinator Amanda White says there needed to be a more localized, focused way to respond to child abuse. Former Grundy County juvenile officer Cathie Smith helped found the center. White explains the center interviews children who have been through trauma. […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees on June 22nd heard about upcoming events involving academic affairs. Vice President of Academic Affairs Doctor Tristan Londre said a dual credit and adjunct workshop on June 23rd will provide professional development for returning faculty and orientation for new instructors. He noted the college hopes to gather […]
The Green Hills Animal Shelter houses dogs and cats to be adopted. Manager Ronda Michael says the shelter tries to keep about 25 dogs at a time. Ronda Michael notes anyone wanting to adopt a pet can come to the shelter at 3041 East 10th Street in Trenton. Information about available […]
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center is looking for vendors of different varieties for a farmer’s market fundraiser. The event will be in the Trenton Rock Barn on August 14th from 8 o’clock to noon. Contact Development Coordinator Amanda White for more information at 660-359-2874 or email [email protected].
The North 65 Center in Trenton will hold a fundraiser dinner by reservation only. The meal will be available for dine-in or carry-out on May 28th from 5 o’clock to 7:30 in the evening. The menu will include prime rib, baked potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, and dessert. The cost is $18 per plate. Reserve […]
Two individuals, two businesses, and one organization will be honored by the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet/meeting on Friday, June 4, at the Black Silo Winery. The five honorees will be recognized for their service to the community, with M.G. Kennedy and Dan Wilford being named Pillars of the Community while […]
