The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education discussed inclement weather make-up days at its meeting Wednesday evening. Nine of the 12 days Grundy R-5 missed have to be made up. February 18th, March 15th, and March 18th will be used as makeup days. Classes will dismiss early March 15th, with the high school at 12:30 […]
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Winners announced in Grundy County Spelling Bee
Trenton Middle School student Kaylea Boyle won the Grundy County Spelling Bee on Wednesday. Boyle won with the word fiery, Trenton Middle School student Titus Kottwitz was the runner up. The first alternate is Lainie Lewis of Laredo, the second alternate is Zane Michael of Trenton. The Regional Spelling Bee will be in Saint Joseph.
Several waive preliminary hearings in Associate Division of Grundy County court
Several defendants on Wednesday waived preliminary hearings and were bound over to today’s (Thursday) docket in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Each of the defendants pleaded not guilty in the Associate Division and then waived a court hearing. Hunter Clinkenbeard of Unionville faces charges from December of statutory rape or attempted rape of […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for portions of northern Missouri for Friday, February 15, 2019
A quick moving disturbance will bring a chance for light snow with periods of moderate snow beginning Friday morning and continuing through late Friday night. A period of mixed precipitation will be possible Friday morning for portions of east central-Kansas, west, and central Missouri before changing over to all snow. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL […]
Grundy County Storm Spotter training rescheduled for March 4th
The Storm Spotter Training for Grundy County postponed last week due to inclement weather has been rescheduled. Grundy County Emergency Management will now host the training in the third-floor courtroom of the courthouse in Trenton the evening of March 4th at 6 o’clock. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says a representative from National Weather Service […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education tackles lengthy agenda after approving calendar updates to school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a request Tuesday evening to categorize two high school classes as weighted. Spanish Four was approved to be categorized as a weighted class on a unanimous vote and Desktop Publishing was approved on a vote of four to three. Trenton High School Principal Ron Franklin said the two […]
Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team seeks volunteers
The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for volunteers to be a part of the organization. Grundy County citizens willing to help their community and the emergency response personnel during emergencies and public events should plan to attend. An informational meeting will be held Saturday, February 16, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Trenton […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday, February 11, 2019
The weather in Missouri over the last week has included just about every form of precipitation. The Weather in northern Missouri over the last 10 days has seen extremely cold temperatures followed by a weekend of temperatures in the fifties with near normal temperatures into last week. Mother Nature has once again waved her magic […]
Representatives from 19 counties attend Great Northwest Day at the Capitol
Great Northwest Day at the Capitol drew more than 250 area constituents together to showcase the region in Jefferson City on February 5th & 6th. Nineteen counties, multiple communities, and representatives from business, education, healthcare, and government came together to discuss issues that are critical to the region. This year’s priorities focused on caring for […]
Grundy County Commission to meet on Monday
The Grundy County Commission will meet with a representative of the Howe Company next week regarding bridges. The weekly meeting will be held at the courthouse in Trenton on Monday due to the observance of Lincoln’s Birthday Tuesday. John Dwiggins with the Howe Company is on Monday’s agenda at 10 o’clock. Ambulance Director Steve Tracy […]
Annual Polar Plunge at Lake Viking set for February 23rd
The 13th Annual Polar Plunge at Lake Viking will be held this month to raise funds for Special Olympics Missouri. The clubhouse at Lake Viking will open the morning of February 23rd at 9:30 for registration. Children 10 years old and younger can participate in a Peewee Plunge at noon. A Parade of Costumes is […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education to consider calendar updates at upcoming meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will consider calendar updates for this school year as well as approval of the calendar for next school year at a meeting next week. The board will meet at the district office Tuesday afternoon, February 12 at 4:30 to give individuals an opportunity to attend the final home basketball […]
Trenton authorities report two arrests
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Tuesday on an assault charge and another Trenton man on a probation violation. Thirty-two-year-old John Wayne Chance has been charged with felony third-degree domestic assault. His bond is $15,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court February […]
Portions of north Missouri placed under Ice Storm Warning
While much of northern Missouri has been under a Winter Weather Advisory, portions of northern Missouri have now been upgraded to an Ice Storm Warning by the National Weather Service in Kansas City. Portions of northern Missouri will continue to remain in an Ice Storm Warning until Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Noon. Precipitation in […]
Winter Weather Advisory for northern Missouri extended to Thursday at Noon
With the National Weather Service in Kansas City predicting snow, sleet, and freezing rain through Thursday, the Winter Weather Advisory that was issued for many counties in northern Missouri has been extended. The current forecast for northern Missouri is calling for areas of freezing drizzle and freezing rain continuing to expand back to the north […]
Green Hills Recreation Association Summer Ball registration forms now available
Green Hills Recreation Association Summer Ball registration forms are now available for three summer ball leagues. Area elementary school students are to bring home forms this week. Trenton Middle School students can pick up a registration form from the TMS library/media center circulation desk. The forms can also be found online at the organization’s website. […]
Grundy County Extension Council re-opens election
The Grundy County Extension Council has decided to reopen its election until February 20th. Paper ballots are available at the Grundy County Extension Office in the basement of the Alexander Student Center on the campus of the North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Any Grundy County adult can vote. The council decided at a meeting […]
NCMC Barton Farm Campus to host program on Missouri’s Fence Law
A free program regarding Missouri’s Fence Law will be held at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus of Trenton later this month. The University of Missouri Extension Agricultural Business Specialist Joe Koenen will provide a comparison of the two-state fence laws in the Lager Building the evening of February 21st from 6 o’clock […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for northern Missouri counties until Wednesday, February 6th
Light freezing rain and drizzle will overspread the region Tuesday and continue through the morning hours on Wednesday. Although precipitation is expected to remain light in nature, ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch will be possible in the immediate Kansas City area, with slightly higher amounts possible across north-central and northeastern […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education to meet February 13th
Grundy R-5’s February Board of Education meeting on the 13th begins at 5 o’clock. The agenda includes information on makeup days of school that has been missed due to inclement weather, bus transportation bids, and health insurance. The agenda also includes program evaluations for technology, instructional effectiveness, and students at-risk. Reports include those from the […]