The Grundy County Health Department will hold a curbside flu vaccine clinic, by appointment, on Friday, October 23rd on the west side of the health department in Trenton. Adult flu shots will be administered from 10 to 2 o’clock. Flu shots for children and families will be given from 2:30 to 6:30. Vaccines will be […]
Governor Mike Parson appointed Judge Kelly C. Broniec to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. Judge Broniec will succeed Judge Roy L. Richter who retired in July of 2020. Judge Broniec holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from William Woods University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of […]
The highway patrol reports arrests from early Monday and Sunday in Daviess, Macon, and Linn Counties. Texas teenager, 19-year-old Franko Rodriguez of San Antonio, was stopped in Daviess county before 6 am. Rodriguez has been accused of driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash, and misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was taken on a […]
In an attempt to get a jump on this year’s winter season, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual “Winter Operations Drill” on Wednesday and Thursday. The drill has been expanded to two days this year to accommodate social distancing requirements due to COVID-19. Motorists may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on […]
A former Missouri business owner was sentenced in federal court for a series of fraud schemes totaling more than $30 million. “This white-collar thief maintained his lavish lifestyle by stealing millions of dollars from his clients, partners, and lenders to build expensive homes, buy luxurious cars, and take numerous vacations,” said U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison. […]
Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton will hold a drive-through trick or treat. The event will take place in front of the glass doors on Washington Street on the evening of October 26th from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Participants can drive through and collect their treats. Peanut allergy bags will be available. Costumes are also […]
The Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau elected officers Wednesday, October 14th. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Cara McClellan was elected as president, Micah Landes as President-Elect, Megan Taul as secretary, and Jordan Ferguson as treasurer. President-Elect is what an ordinance called the vice president. The bureau set the regular meeting time as the second Wednesday […]
The fungi life cycle, edible mushroom species, and methods for forest farmed mushrooms will be discussed at a mushroom production workshop outside the Winigan Community Center. The University of Missouri will hold the program on November 5th from 10 to 3 o’clock. Participants will learn how to plug logs with shiitake mushrooms spawn. Each participant […]
Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday, October 14th the Green Hills Telephone Company will receive $6,900 to extend fiber-to-the-home service in Daviess County. The project will include connecting up to five households near Gallatin and will allow users to access one gigabit per second symmetrical service. The funding was announced as part of round two of […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports 379 cumulative cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 20 since Sunday, October 11th. Of the 77 active cases, 53 are in the community, three are in schools, and 21 are in facilities. There are 11 current hospitalizations and four deaths related to COVID-19 for Livingston County. The […]
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Directors for Missouri Jeff Case, for Iowa Grant Menke, and for Nebraska Karl Elmshaeuser, today announced the USDA is investing $41,967,000 to build and improve critical electric infrastructure. The funding, made possible through the Electric Loan Program, will benefit more than 77,000 rural […]
The highway patrol made separate arrests in Daviess and Clinton counties for persons from Topeka, Kansas, and Gladstone, Missouri. The patrol, on Monday night, stopped 30-year-old Michael Clark of Topeka, Kansas in Daviess County. Clark has been accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated for drugs, possession of marijuana, unlawful possession […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education the evening of Monday, October 12th set graduation and approved supplemental coaching responsibilities. The graduation is scheduled for the afternoon of May 9th, 2021 at 2 o’clock. Supplemental coaching responsibilities included retired teacher Dave Fuller to continue as the head boys and girls track coach. Fuller has directed […]
Governor Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to 11 first responders and six civilians the morning of Tuesday, October 13th for heroic and life-saving actions during 2019. Recipients of the Public Safety Civilian Award were Jason Gamm, Rick Shannon, and Wesley Teague. The Trenton Police Department nominated them for their action when Officer Jasmine […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a free basic shotgun wingshooting workshop near Kirksville. Hunters at least 14 years old are invited to the program outside at the Big Creek Conservation Area October 27th at 4:30. The workshop will help new shooters and migratory and upland bird hunters improve their hunting skills. Topics to […]
An organizational meeting has been announced for one of Trenton’s newest committees that functions on behalf of the city of Trenton. The Convention and Visitors Bureau meets next Wednesday, October 14 at 12 noon at the Trenton City Hall. The agenda includes an election of officers, the review of an ordinance, discussion of a preliminary […]
A Maysville woman was arrested by the Highway Patrol on Thursday afternoon in Caldwell County. Thirty-one-year-old Mary Justus is accused of alleged tampering with a motor vehicle, first degree; driving while intoxicated for drugs; possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia as well as failure to signal when making a turning and a seat […]
The Missouri 4-H Foundation will hold a winner’s choice raffle to benefit Missouri 4-H. Three lucky winners will be drawn Tuesday, Dec. 15, to win the 2019 Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Ham or half of the 2020 Missouri State Fair Reserve Grand Champion Steer. “Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s […]
The Grundy County Commission will hold a mandatory pre-bid meeting regarding HVAC systems to be installed for the third floor of the courthouse in Trenton. The meeting will be at the courthouse on the morning of October 20th at 9:15. Specifications will be available that day. Bid opening will be on the morning of November […]
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Night will look different this year due to COVID-19. President Debbie Carman says the event will be a drive through the night of October 26th from 6 o’clock to 7:30. The specific location is to be announced and children can still wear costumes for the event. […]
