The Princeton R-5 Board of Education received a construction update at its meeting Monday evening. The school took occupancy of the addition October 31st. Dennis Gutshall reported that the contractor is finishing details. A leaky valve for the football field irrigation system will be corrected in the spring. Corrections will be made to the slope […]
Tag: Grand River
MoDOT planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of November 12, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of November 12th through the 18th from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations […]
Tips sought in arson investigation at Grand River railroad bridge near Chillicothe
Tips and information are sought from the public while the investigation continues into a fire on October 29 at the railroad bridge that crosses the Grand River just south of Chillicothe. Investigator Adam Crouch of the state fire marshal’s office has called the fire arson – meaning it was intentionally set. The blaze, described at […]
TMS and THS students attend FCCLA regional meeting in St. Joseph
FCCLA Advisor Suzi Beck reports more than 450 members, advisors, guests, and drivers gathered at the Grace Evangelical Church in St Joseph, Missouri for the 2018 Family Career and Community Leaders of America Regional Meeting on October 31st. Forty-eight members from Trenton Middle School and eighteen members from the Trenton High School chapter were in […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of November 5, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in north Missouri planned for the week of November 5 – 11 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Assistance for enrollment in health insurance to be offered in Chillicothe
Health insurance open enrollment assistance will be provided at the Grand River Multipurpose Center of Chillicothe. A licensed navigator with the Heartland Health Insurance Navigator Program will be available by appointment Thursdays from 10 o’clock in the morning to 3 o’clock in the afternoon starting this Thursday, November 1st through December 15th. The navigator can […]
Early morning fire reported at Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge over the Grand River
The Chillicothe Fire Department this morning responded to a brush and debris fire in the vicinity of the Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge over the Grand River. The fire was called into authorities by Matthew Stirling, who was driving on Highway 65. Upon arrival at 6 o’clock Monday morning, Chief Darrell Wright reported there was a […]
Planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 29, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of October 29 – Nov. 4 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations […]
North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center to host breakfast
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center of Trenton invites the public to a breakfast to support children who are victims of abuse. An all you can eat breakfast buffet of biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruits, muffins, and breads will be available at Washington Street Food and Drink Company in Trenton the […]
Missouri Day Parade winners announced
The Missouri Day Parade in Trenton Saturday had nearly 80 entries plus 19 high school bands. Preferred Family Healthcare won the Spirit of Missouri Day award, which had prize money of $200. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments was the Spirit of Missouri Day runner-up, but also won the Best Business Float award. Each of those […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 22, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in north Missouri planned for the week of October 22 – 28 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Flooded roads limit October 20, 21 youth waterfowl hunting at Fountain Grove Conservation Area
The Missouri Department of Conservation announces to waterfowl hunters that it has closed portions of the Fountain Grove Conservation Area south of Meadville for the upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend Oct. 20 and 21 due to flooding on the area. According to MDC, some roads in the area are damaged and impassable due to floodwaters, […]
Grand River Historical Society Museum to hold benefit for Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Grand River Historical Society Museum of Chillicothe will hold a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Museum Curator Pam Clingerman says A Joyful Celebration will be at the United Methodist Church on Walnut in Chillicothe Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The event will feature vocalists and bands from […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of October 15, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in northern Missouri planned for the week of October 15 – 21 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Area rivers expected to crest above flood stage, many area roads closed
The National Weather Service reports moderate flooding is occurring today for the Grand River at locations near Chillicothe and Sumner with minor flooding listed for the Grand River at Pattonsburg and Gallatin as well as the Thompson River at Trenton. The weather service is predicting river crests that could change depending on additional rain. The […]
Updated 8:15 am: Continuing rain causing area rivers and creeks to flood
Continuing rain has caused creek and river levels to rise, also likely spilling over onto roads that are prone to flooding. As of 8:15 am Monday morning, a Grundy County Emergency alert has been issued advising several roads are flooded with motorists advised to use caution when driving. In the Trenton area, a caller told KTTN […]
Planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of October 8, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of October 8 – 14 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Presentation on wetland project to be held at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge Manager Steve Whitson will present a program to the Grand River Audubon Society next week on the refuge’s wetland project. The presentation will be at the Mildren Litton 4-H/FFA Community Center of Chillicothe the evening of October 10th at 6:30. Ducks Unlimited contributed the $870,000 being spent on the Swan […]
Assistance with Medicare plan comparisons to be available in Chillicothe
Anyone needing help with Medicare plan comparisons for open enrollment can meet with a representative of the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program Claim at the Grand River Multipurpose Center of Chillicothe. Kay Green will be available by appointment only from 9 o’clock to 11:15 in the morning October 17th and 31st; November 7th, 14th, […]
Livingston County Health Center to hold flu shot clinic
The Livingston County Health Center will hold a flu shot clinic at the Grand River Multipurpose Center of Chillicothe. The clinic, October 5th from 10 o’clock to noon, is open to the public. Amanda Spainhour with the Grand River Multipurpose Center asks that those interested in receiving a flu shot during the clinic come to […]