The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved the preliminary 2020-2021 budget at a special meeting Monday. Revenues are expected to be $2,354,851, and expenditures are anticipated to be $2,354,031. There is a projected surplus of $820. The board approved amending the 2019-2020 budget to reflect actual expenditures and revenues. Actual expenditures were $2,300,623, and […]
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FEMA yet to obligate funds to several projects in Grundy County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated about $1.1 million dollars to Grundy County in reimbursement funds so far for flooding last year. That is according to Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs who notes the amount involves estimates from townships. FEMA has yet to obligate funds to several projects, and Briggs notes that could push […]
Audio: Grundy County Museum opens with “Photography: Then and Now” exhibit
When the Grundy County Museum opens for the season this Saturday, July 4, 2020, officials say visitors will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing due to the COVID-19 virus. Hand sanitizing and disposable masks are to be available and the museum plans to follow the recommendations of the Grundy County […]
Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical Center report COVID-19 testing tops 1800 individuals
Testing for COVID-19 now tops 1,800 individuals through the efforts of hospitals in Chillicothe and Trenton. That’s an increase of 190 tests during the past week. As of Monday morning, Wright Memorial has tested 508 including 355 from Grundy County, 89 from Mercer County, and 64 from other counties. Hedrick Medical Center has tested 1,298 […]
Trenton police make arrest, defendant returned to Missouri Department of Corrections
Trenton Police made an arrest Saturday that the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office results in the defendant being returned today to the Missouri Department of Corrections. A DeKalb County drug case in which 34-year-old Larry Wayne Peace is accused of failing to report as directed. The parole violation notice shows his last known address as Daingerfield, […]
Fire at Berry Church north of Galt ruled as arson, $5000 reward offered
The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office investigated a blaze that caused minor damage at the old Berry Church off Route BB north of Galt. Chief Brian Smiley of the Galt Fire Protection District said an investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s office ruled the blaze was intentionally set. A passerby was credited with helping to […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of June 29, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of June 29 – July 5. Most routine work zones will stop at noon Thursday, July 2, and resume at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 6 for the Independence Day holiday, […]
Trenton Board of Education approves deficit budget for 2020-2021
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a deficit budget for 2020-2021 at a special meeting the morning of Friday, June 26th. Estimated revenues total $12,413,807.37, and estimated expenditures total $16,751,002.83. The estimated deficit is $4,337,195.46. Anticipated revenues include $5,190,774.89 for the incidental fund, $6,309,230.74 for the teacher fund, $906,301.74 for debt service, and $12,500 […]
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 […]
Seven face judge in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court
A Spickard man has waived a preliminary hearing in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Harold Stiner faces felony charges of driving while intoxicated – aggravated; as well as driving while revoked or suspended as of May 8th. Cameron resident Adam Ingersoll pleaded guilty to an amended charge of driving while intoxicated– a […]
Grundy County Health Department confirms new case of COVID-19 bringing total cases to 18
The Grundy County Health Department confirms another positive case of COVID-19. That brings Grundy County’s total number of cases to 18. Seven are active. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports that, as of the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23rd, there were 15,577 COVID-19 cases in the state. Nine hundred 66 COVID-19-related deaths […]
Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors approve budget
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors has approved its budget. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reports income is anticipated to be $5,624,139, and expenses are anticipated to be $5,616,823. That leaves a surplus of $7,316. The board approved a project involving replacing some asphalt in the parking lot behind […]
Local organizations to host Annual Field Day in Trenton
The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency and North Central Missouri Amateur Radio Club will host the Annual Field Day in Trenton Saturday, June 27th. An emergency simulation will begin on the east lawn of the Grundy County Courthouse at 1 o’clock that afternoon. The simulation will include operators testing setting up equipment and contacting as […]
Grundy County Commission presented update from Road and Bridge Department
The Grundy County Commission heard an update from the Road and Bridge Department Tuesday, June 23rd. Work was to be completed Tuesday, June 23rd on the approach of a bridge on Northwest 102nd Street in Taylor Township. The crew plans to move to Southeast 12th Street to repair a bridge approach and back wall. Shannon […]
Absentee ballots available for August 4th Primary
Absentee ballots are available for the August 4th Primary Election in the county clerks offices in Grundy and Livingston counties. Absentee voting can be done at the respective offices during regular hours. The Grundy County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse in Trenton will be open for absentee voting Saturday, August 1st from 8 o’clock to […]
Weekly report from Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical Center show another 186 tested for COVID-19
In their weekly report, another 186 people have been tested by Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital for COVID-19. The total number of people tested, as of Monday morning stands at 1,615 Wright Memorial Hospital has tested 430 including 300 from Grundy County, 75 from Mercer County and 55 from other counties. Hedrick Medical […]
Change in polling locations announced for August Primary election
New voter registration cards are being mailed to voters of the 2nd ward plus Lincoln and Harrison townships. A change in polling locations is being announced effective with the August 4th primary election. The Grundy County clerks’ office reports 2nd ward voters will go to the Sugg Room of the Ketcham community center. Previously, voting […]
Authorities report the arrest of two on DWI and failure to appear
A Cameron resident was arrested at Trenton Friday and faces a charge of driving while intoxicated – persistent offender. 46 year old Adam Ingersoll is to appear tomorrow (Tuesday) in the associate division of Grundy county circuit court. Bond is $5,000 cash. Court documents accuse Ingersoll of driving while intoxicated on Highway 6. He was […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of June 22, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of June 22 – 28. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
Grundy County Sheriff offers new app for Android and Apple platforms
Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring has announced creation of an APP or application for use by the public. It’s free of charge to download from the APP stores for Apple and Google Play. Search for the name Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Herring believes the APP combines the best of all social media sites. By […]