North Central Missouri College Vice President for Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley reported on recognition at the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Jaqueline Perez of Milan was nominated for the Newman Civic Fellowship. Four A-Plus students were recognized as outstanding students: Sidney Lynch of Trenton High School, Josephine Deen of Jefferson C-124 High […]
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Missouri students recognized for outstanding volunteer service
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards bestowed top honors to two Missouri students for their exceptional acts of volunteerism in their local communities. Missouri’s 2020 youth volunteer awardees are: Abigail Mueller, Whitfield School, St. Louis Elizabeth Ravasini, Bernard C. Campbell Middle School, Lee’s Summit R-VII School District Mueller, a high school junior, created a self-image education and […]
North Central Missouri College “Pirates Ball” set for February 29, 2020
North Central Missouri College has announced the distinguished alumni and lead gift contributor to be honored at the NCMC Foundation and Alumni Association Voyage Fund Pirates Ball. Loma Hurst, Kevin Bailey, and Sam Smith will be recognized as the distinguished alumni at the Red Barn of Trenton on February 29th. The late Nancy Ball will […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2019
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2019, Kevin Bailey, Loma Hurst, and Sam Smith all from Trenton, MO. Distinguished Alumni honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 29, 2020, at the Red Barn Event Center in Trenton. The Pirates Ball is to celebrate the Voyage Fund, which […]
NCMC Foundation awards book scholarships
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces recipients of the Nancy Ball Book Scholarship. Sixteen recipients were awarded a $250 book scholarship in honor of Nancy Ball’s gift to the NCMC Foundation. Recipients were selected based on their involvement on campus, recommendation by a faculty/staff organization sponsor and a 250-word essay. “This is the first time […]
Jamie Kottwitz named Wright Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter
Jamie Kottwitz, a registered nurse II at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2019. Steve Schieber, Chief Executive Officer, presented the award to Kottwitz at a ceremony held in her honor on January 23. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who […]
Red Cross appeals to public: Critical need for blood and platelet donors after the holidays
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types, especially type O – to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle […]
Festival of Trees set for Saturday in Breckenridge
Various activities will be held in the Breckenridge R-1 School gym during the Festival of Trees Saturday, December 7, 2019. Vendor booths will be set up from 10 to 2 o’clock, pictures with Santa will go from 11 to noon, and a luncheon will be served from 11 to 1 o’clock. There will also be […]
A day packed with activities set for December 7th at Unionville Winterfest
The Unionville square will be the site of fun and magical activities on Saturday, December 7, 2019, when the annual Winterfest provides free activities for all ages. Events begin Saturday morning with both the Quilt Show and Art Show opening at 10 a.m. The Quilt Show will be held in the museum on the southeast […]
NCMC Criminal Justice students donate to Green Hills Women’s Shelter
North Central Missouri College Criminal Justice Club recently donated $150.00 to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter through money collected by their holiday gift wrapping fundraiser. The club wrapped presents for individuals in exchange for a free-will donation with all proceeds being donated to the shelter. “The Criminal Justice Club is grateful for the opportunity to […]
Approximately 350 attend Festival of Trees event
Trenton Festival of Trees Coordinator Brenda Thorne estimates that there were more than 350 attendees at the 12th annual event Friday evening to benefit The Gifted Group. One-hundred-thirty-one trees, wreaths, baked goods, and other gift items were auctioned off. Items that had the highest bids were a tree made by a Trenton High School group […]
Salvation Army introduces new method of donating at locations with kettles
There is a new way to donate to the Salvation Army at locations with kettles. Salvation Army of Chillicothe Administrator and Pastor Captain Shannon Forney says barcodes on signs by the kettles can be scanned with a smartphone. That will lead to the Salvation Army website, where a location and amount to donate can be […]
Applications for “Christmas Wish Project” now open
The Trenton Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with KTTN Radio, has opened the application process for the Christmas Wish Project. The program is designed to help low-income families with children 12 years old and younger have Christmas gifts for the children. Each child can request a gift valued at $30 or less. To be eligible for […]
Missouri State Auditor releases audit of Lincoln County Circuit Court
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit of the 45th Circuit Court in Lincoln County. The audit questioned purchases and phone reimbursements under the former clerk and detailed errors made in the disbursement of municipal fine receipts under the current clerk. “Courts should operate efficiently, effectively and fairly, and this audit makes recommendations […]
Christmas Around the Square to be featured in Princeton
Santa will arrive at Princeton in a parade during Christmas Around the Square. The parade during the Princeton Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will begin the evening of December 14th at 5 o’clock. There will be pictures with Santa, cocoa, hot dogs, and chips at the Senior Center as well as a Christmas Store where children […]
More details announced for Festival of Trees event in Trenton
Plans continue for the Festival of Trees scheduled November 29, 2019, at the Red Barn venue in southeast Trenton. Activities include the Christmas parade at 4:30; viewing of decorated trees and other donations from 5 to 7 o’clock; and the public auction at 7. During the 5 to 7 o’clock period, activities include decorating of […]
Trenton Board of Education reviews Summer School, approves candidate filing dates
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday evening approved hard surface bus routes for this school year. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels noted there were no changes from last year. Superintendent Mike Stegman said he bases his decision on if school will be in session by talking to Trenton administration and what other […]
Christmas Around the Square set for November 23 in Gallatin
A vendor and craft fair and other activities are planned for the Seventh Annual Christmas Around the Square at Gallatin. About 40 vendors are expected to offer a variety of items at the vendor and craft fair at selected locations around Gallatin November 23, 2019, from 9:30 to 3:30. A Candy Cane Christmas Shop will […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter recipient of Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton has been selected as the recipient of the Trenton Hy-Vee’s Reusable Bag Program for November. Terri Webb with the animal shelter says Hy-Vee shoppers can purchase a reusable bag for $2.50, and $1 from the purchase will be donated to the shelter. The animal shelter encourages everyone to […]
Grand Marshal announced for Chillicothe Holiday Parade
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grand Marshal for the 73rd Annual Holiday Parade will be the Joy Toys Project. Parade Committee member Ronni Clark says the 55 and Go project has kept the magic of Christmas alive for area families for many years by providing gifts to children. He encourages parade […]