Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two-county office vacancies. Robert Connell, of Troy, was appointed to the Amber Alert System Oversight Committee. Mr. Connell has been with the City of St. John Police Department since 2002 and has continuously advanced through the ranks to his current position as Police Chief. […]
With all the distractions during this season of giving, the IRS is reminding us to keep a close eye on our gift list because scammers may use your generosity to rip you off. There are more than 30, 000 nonprofit organizations here in Missouri…plenty of choices…but be careful. Scammers sometimes appear to be […]
A live nativity will be held outdoors on the grounds of Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. The free event will start on December 12th at 5:30 in the evening. Spokesperson Cindy Jennings acknowledges that the Trenton High School Vespers service starts at the First Baptist Church at 5 pm, and supper at Sunnyview is also […]
A movie is to be shown Friday night, December 3, 2021, in Trenton as a fundraiser for the Trenton High School performing group “Gold Rush.” According to Vocal Music Instructor Tyler Busick, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is to be shown to the public starting at 8 o’clock at the THS Performing Arts Center. Admission is […]
Main Street Chillicothe will host Kids Christmas at the Livingston County Courthouse in Chillicothe next month. Merchants will have specially-priced gifts under $15 for children to purchase on December 8th from 4 to 6 pm. There will be free gift wrapping for the children and a card-making table. Contact the Main Street Chillicothe office at […]
The Trenton Kiwanis Club in conjunction with KTTN has opened the application process for the Christmas Wish Project. Elementary and preschool students in Trenton will have application forms sent home with them next week or families who would like to enroll for the project can pick up applications at KTTN during normal business hours. Individuals […]
Events include a parade, music, crafts, and an auction for the 13th annual Festival of Trees this Saturday night, November 27th in Trenton. The first event is a Christmas parade. Brenda Thorne was a guest on KTTN’S Open Line and told John Anthony about entering the parade. The parade will feature the selection […]
A new addition to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services statewide COVID-19 dashboard finds that vaccination remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with “breakthrough infections.” The new data identifies COVID-19 breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated. The analysis is the result of a partnership […]
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will hold a pajama party for Santa on the Princeton Square. The event will start on December 4th with the Princeton High School band and choir performing at the bandstand at 5:30 in the evening. Santa will arrive at 5:45 with his elves. Children are invited to wear their pajamas […]
Teachers of the first quarter were announced at November 9th’s Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting. They are Rissler Elementary School First Grade Teacher Abby Gott, Trenton Middle School Art Teacher Sheridan Mounce, and Trenton High School American Government Teacher Derek Bloom. Superintendent Mike Stegman noted the board will choose a teacher of the year […]
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Pfizer vaccine clinic for children aged 5-11 on Tuesday, November 30, 2-4 pm. The vaccine is a 2-dose series; the second dose is given 21 days after the initial dose. A second dose clinic is planned for December. The Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11 is a […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will consider making a school calendar adjustment and approval of hard surface bus routes. The board will meet in the school district office on November 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Other items on the agenda include Missouri School Boards Association policy updates, election filing dates, winter weather plans, and […]
The Festival of Trees will be held in Trenton next month as a fundraiser for The Gifted Group, a self-advocacy group for individuals with special needs. The event will be held at the Rock Barn on November 27, 2021. A parade will begin at 5:30 with Christmas items on view from 6 to 7 p.m. […]
A Halloween Dance will be held in Trenton on October 30, 2021, for individuals with special needs. The Trenton High School Student Council will sponsor the event in the THS Commons that night from 7 to 9 p.m. Dave Burkeybile will be the disc jockey, with refreshments to be served that were donated by community members. […]
Individuals with special needs will play community members in the 12th Celebrity Softball games in Trenton on October 30, 2021. The event is a fundraiser for The Gifted Group, a self-advocacy group for individuals with special needs. A concession stand will open at Griffin Field at the Ebbe Sports Complex at 1:30 that afternoon. Opening […]
Multiple reports were given at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting October 26th. President Doctor Lenny Klaver gave updates on what are considered three key strategies for success in the college’s Plan 2025: accreditation, expansion, and funding. Regarding accreditation, Klaver called the Higher Learning Commission’s 10-year review last month a “major milestone.” […]
Sullivan County Adopt-A-Child is accepting applications from Sullivan County families that have children up through 12th grade that need assistance for Christmas. Spokesperson Christine DeRyke says everything is kept confidential. A wish list and clothing size can be submitted for each child. The program is run through the Milan Interfaith Food Pantry, which is for […]
Mosaic Life Care Foundation has expanded its regional presence through an affiliation with Mosaic Medical Center in Albany and their hospital foundation. Since 2014, Northwest Medical Center Foundation has had a long-standing commitment to the Albany region and hospital. That commitment continues under the new name of Mosaic Foundation – Albany. Katie Dias, DO, FAAFP, […]
Olivia Carter is the 2021 School Counselor of the Year, Missouri School Counselor of the Year, and the school counselor at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Carter, who has been a counselor for ten years, says she thinks she was chosen for the national award after helping her elementary school reduce in-school discipline […]
International relief organization Samaritan’s Purse provides partners around the world with shoebox gifts through Operation Christmas Child. The boxes can be filled with items and are given to children in need in countries around the world. National Collection Week is November 15th through 22nd. There are multiple area drop-off locations with varied hours. They include […]
