The location has been changed for one of the activities for the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School Event. Spokesperson Terri Critten says Trenton R-9 backpacks and school supplies will be distributed in the First Christian Church Activity Center August 13th from noon until 6 o’clock, instead of the Trenton Middle School gym. Locations for […]
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Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development to host virtual job fairs
As part of the state’s Return Strong efforts to help Missourians skill up and get back to work, the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development is hosting two virtual job fairs. The first job fair will be this Wednesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the second will take place Wednesday, […]
Grundy County Commission approves change to drug testing policy; addresses lengthy agenda at latest meeting
The Grundy County Commission approved changes Tuesday, July 21st to a drug testing policy for Grundy County employees. The changes were proposed by Tomo Drug Testing. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray notes Tomo has performed drug testing for county employees since 2009. The changes involve following future Department of Transportation regulation changes and non-DOT testing methodology. […]
Internet access installed at Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Trenton
Fiber optic internet access has been installed at the Sesquicentennial Park in Downtown Trenton. Main Street Trenton Executive Director Megan Taul reports the internet will only be available to the public during Downtown activities and events for now. There are future plans to have the free service available on a regular basis at the park. […]
Missouri State Fair cancels all activities except youth livestock show
The Missouri State Fair will feature the outdoor youth livestock showings, but the other traditional activities have been called off, because of COVID-19 safety concerns from vendors, guests, and state agricultural officials. The event runs August 13 through August 23, 2020, in Sedalia. In 2019, a total of 337,112 individuals attended the fair. Youth livestock […]
Hy-Vee Partners with Bellevue University in launching tuition assistance program for employees and family members
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is partnering with Bellevue University in its new Hy-Vee Tuition Assistance Program, available for all Hy-Vee employees and their immediate family members. The tuition assistance will be available beginning with the 2020 academic fall semester. Hy-Vee will select 100 full- or regular-time Hy-Vee employees through an application process to receive […]
Parson says Trump will ‘take action’ in clash between armed St. Louis couple, protesters and prosecutor
Governor Mike Parson says he talked to President Donald Trump on the phone about a St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters walking through their neighborhood last month. Photos and videos have gone viral of Mark McCloskey sporting a rifle and Patricia McCloskey flashing a pistol as protesters filed by. During a press conference […]
Informational meeting for public input to be held at Crowder State Park
An informational meeting will be held at Crowder State Park near Trenton. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations at the campground amphitheater on the night of July 25th at 7 o’clock. Park staff will provide information and answer questions. Informational meetings are being held at all state parks […]
President Trump approves Governor Parson’s request for major disaster declaration due to May severe storms
President Donald Trump has approved Governor Mike Parson’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for Missouri as a result of severe storms that swept across the state on May 3 and 4, 2020. The disaster declaration means federal Public Assistance will be available to 19 Missouri counties, which allows local governments and nonprofit agencies […]
University of Missouri Extension to offer non-profit board training
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a state-wide, virtual, non-profit board training beginning July 21, and ending September 10, 2020. The course consists of 16, one-hour sessions, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. The cost for the program is $50 per person. Online registration is required and may be accessed by visiting […]
Grundy County Commission opens bids for bridge construction
The Grundy County Commission opened five bids on the morning of Tuesday, July 7th for a bridge to be constructed on Southwest 80th Street. The bids were from Decker Services of Lathrop for $520,897.05, Widel Incorporated of Blackwater for $522,562.62, Boone Construction Company of Columbia for $559,571.13, Brookfield Box and Bridge for $565,078.75, and MS […]
Crowder State Park to celebrate July 4th with nature programs
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will hold several nature programs Saturday, July 4th. An Explorer Hike will begin at the campground amphitheater that morning at 10 o’clock. Closed toe shoes are recommended for the short hike. A nature game or craft will be held at the campground shower house that afternoon at 3 o’clock. […]
Livingston County Health Center announces results of COVID-19 tests during blood draw clinic
The Livingston County Health Center announces the 75 serology COVID-19 tests administered at Wednesday, June 24th’s adult blood draw clinic were all negative. Public Information Supervisor Ann Burchett says the health center offered antibody testing at its blood draw clinics this month. Two hundred three antibody tests have been conducted all total in June. Only […]
Bright Futures Trenton recruiting for back to school event
Bright Futures Trenton is recruiting hair stylists for its Grundy County Back to School Event. Shoes and hygiene items are also being collected for the event August 13th from noon to 7 o’clock. A specific location or locations have not yet been announced for the Back to School Event. Bright Futures Trenton reports additional hair […]
Fourteen Missouri students win propane scholarships
Missouri Propane Gas Association announces member students receiving 2020-21 scholarships through national and state programs. A total of 12 MPGA-member students earned awards through the National Propane Gas Foundation’s scholarship program, while two more won assistance through a statewide workforce development grant. “It is gratifying to be able to assist our propane families by investing […]
Anna Milazzo of Grundy County R-V Chapter named State FFA Vice President
The Missouri FFA Association named Anna Milazzo, Galt, a 2020-2021 state FFA vice president. Milazzo is a member of the Grundy County R-V FFA Chapter. Her advisor is Cheyenne Martin. Her parents are Randy and Jennifer Radcliff. Milazzo’s supervised agricultural experience program includes owning a small herd of Angus cattle and a flock of laying […]
Trenton Utility Committee reviews reports, continues to address issues with several sewer mains
Reports were presented on several topics during Tuesday evening’s meeting of the committee that oversees Trenton Municipal Utilities. Attending were Councilmembers David Milka and Cathie Smith; four department heads; and other city officials. No action was taken; although there are indications upcoming projects will require city officials to at least consider increasing water and sewer […]
As Missouri reopens, unemployment job search requirements return
As Missouri continues to reopen under the Show Me Strong Recovery effort and businesses resume operation, the Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security announces the return of unemployment requirements. Work Search Activities Resume Beginning with the week of July 5, 2020, individuals wishing to continue to receive unemployment benefits (including the $600 federal […]
Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center to offer free ultrasounds
The Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center will offer a limited number of free obstetric ultrasounds to women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The ultrasounds will be provided at the center at 1433 Lulu in Trenton June 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 10 to 4 o’clock. Executive Director Rachael Brothers reports the […]
Grundy County Commission awarded Next Generation 911 Grant
It was announced at the Grundy County Commission meeting Tuesday, June 9th that Grundy County is a recipient of a fiscal year 2019 Next Generation 911 Grant. The grant application was submitted to the Missouri Department of Public Safety and Department of Homeland Security. It will be used to replace outdated 911 call handling equipment. […]