The Grundy County Sheriff reports one area resident was arrested Monday on multiple charges while another turned himself in. Fifty-seven-year-old Kathy Jean Stratton of Trenton has been charged with four misdemeanors: peace disturbance, first offense, first-degree trespassing, resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention, or stop and operating a vehicle on a highway without a […]
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Absentee ballots for November 6 General Election now available
Absentee ballots for November 6th’s General Election are now available at the Grundy and Livingston County Clerks’ Offices. Registered voters in Grundy and Livingston counties needing to vote absentee may vote at their respective county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Trenton or Chillicothe during regular office hours. The Grundy County Clerk’s Office will be […]
Trenton City Council holds heated discussion on electric rates, ends in vote to reduce rates by 5%
The Trenton City Council last night voted to authorize a 5% reduction in electric rates effective with the bills received in November, and the council ultimately voted to have an electric rate study done, but not until after the Mayor vetoed two separate motions. Last week, the utility committee advanced discussion on having a three-month […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports arrest of three over the weekend
Two men from rural Milan have been arrested and face drug charges in Grundy County. Thirty-eight-year-old Ricky Gene Banner and 29-year-old Thomas Nakona Miller are charged with felony possession of methamphetamine. Banner also faces a felony charge of possession, with alleged intent to distribute a controlled substance listed as more than 35 grams of marijuana. […]
Grundy County Farm Bureau elects officers
At a recent meeting, an election of officers was held and re-elected Grundy County Farm Bureau officers for one year are President David Meservey, Vice President Carl Woodard, and Secretary/Treasurer Marcy Meservey. Board members are Max Oyler, Trent Steinhoff, Eric Hoffman, Aaron Bunnell, and Colby Epperson. Century Farm recognition at the annual meeting went to Loretta […]
Two from Trenton arrested on various charges
Trenton authorities are reporting the arrest of two individuals on a multitude of charges. Thirty-three-year-old Trenton resident, Cody Burchett, has been arrested on Grundy County charges accusing him with third-degree domestic assault on September 9th, as well as failure to appear in court in connection with charges of first-degree stalking and third-degree assault, both of […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of September 24, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of September 24 – 30 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 […]
Community Emergency Response Team to hold new member drive
The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team is seeking volunteers. CERT Coordinator Alan Barnett explains anyone from Grundy County may serve as a volunteer regardless of someone’s physical condition. He notes volunteers are trained to be able to help the community and improve their skills. The training includes disaster preparedness, fire, and basic medical training. […]
Mission of LEPC is to plan for hazardous materials incidents
The Grundy County Local Emergency Planning Committee plans for hazardous materials incidents. Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says those include agriculture, transportation, rail, and pipeline incidents. The LEPC also provides funding for training. Thirteen individuals are required by law to attend LEPC meetings. Those include representatives of the police, fire, hospital, public health, […]
Two from Trenton arrested and charged on drug allegations
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports two Trenton men have been arrested and charged on drug allegations. Twenty-year-old Bryce Raylan Farmer was arrested Wednesday on four felony counts of delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid as well as one felony count of delivery of a controlled substance except for 35 […]
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill scheduled for October 18
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On on October 18 during the Great Central American ShakeOut Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says the purpose of the drill is to get people to think about what they would do if there was an earthquake and review their earthquake plan. He […]
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says this month’s purpose is to promote preparedness for emergencies that may strike in communities and get persons thinking about what they would do in an emergency. Information regarding emergency preparedness is included in the Grundy County Emergency Operations Plan which […]
Child car seat checks to be held in Trenton September 27, 2018
Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will assist parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and usage at a car seat check in Trenton next week. Parents and caregivers can bring their vehicle and car seat they would like checked or installed to the free event at the Grundy County Health Department the afternoon of […]
Sunnyview Nursing Home to host Community Health Fair
Sunnyview Nursing Home will be the location of a Community Health Fair Saturday, October 13 from 7 to 10 o’clock with lab work available for members of the community. Sunnyview reports a complete lab panel will be $25. Also available is an A1C for $20 and PSA test, also for $20. No appointment is necessary. […]
Trenton man accused of arson after mother’s house burns west of Trenton
A Trenton man faces a felony charge in Grundy County after allegedly setting his mother’s house on fire September 10th. Online court information indicates 48-year-old Stacy Todd Davis has been charged with second-degree arson, however, he has not yet been taken into custody for the charge but Davis’s bond was set at $10,000 cash only. […]
Authorities report two arrests and extradition of Lexington man
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two Trenton women and the extradition of a Lexington man Tuesday. Twenty-five-year-old Shanail Lynn Kleihauer has been charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and first degree endangering the welfare of a child […]
Grundy County Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting at Barton Farm Campus
Northwest Regional Coordinator Meredith Lange will speak at the Grundy County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Farm Bureau members and their families are invited to the event in the Lager Meeting Room at the Barton Farm Campus of Trenton Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. Washington Street Restaurant will provide a catered meal at a cost of […]
Deadline approaching to register for November election
The last day to register to vote for November 6th’s General Election is October 10th. Residents of Grundy and Livingston counties may register to vote or change their address at their respective county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Trenton or Chillicothe during regular office hours. The county clerks offices will be open October 10th […]
Four arrested over the weekend, including two brothers
Authorities report four individuals were arrested on various charges, two of them brothers, over the weekend in Grundy County. Twenty-two-year-old Justin Lee Kleihauer of Trenton faces four felony counts and two misdemeanor counts. His bonds total $43,000 cash with an appearance September 25th in the Associate Division of Grundy County circuit court. Justin Kleihauer is […]
Local Emergency Planning Committee discuses Missouri Day Festival
The Grundy County Local Emergency Planning Committee discussed the Missouri Day Festival at its meeting this week. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman reported there is no plan to activate the Emergency Operations Center, but a Web Emergency Operation Center event will be created. Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton talked about the potential […]