The National Weather Service and Grundy County Emergency Management will host a Storm Spotter Training next month. Meteorologist Jared Leighton with the National Weather Service says a variety of topics will be discussed at the courthouse in Trenton the evening of February 7th from 6 o’clock to 7:30. Children interested in learning about […]
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Piccadilly Gala set for March 14th in Chillicothe
Planning is underway for the 10th annual Piccadilly Ladies Night Out Auction & Gala. Main Street Chillicothe and the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce will host the fundraiser and would like for your business to get involved. The Piccadilly Gala will be held on Thursday, March 14th and the ticket sales kickoff will be at […]
Annual FFA Greenhand Conference to be held in Trenton
The annual Greenhand Motivational Conference for Area 2 FFA Chapters will be hosted by North Central Missouri College in Trenton on Thursday, January 10. The Conference is co-sponsored by NCMC and MFA Incorporated and will be held at the Ketcham Community Center and the upstairs track and weights will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until […]
Grundy County Health Department to host baby shower
The Grundy County Health Department will host a baby shower for expectant mothers who are due in February, March or April 2019. The event is free and open to all expectant mothers and mothers of newborns who live in Grundy County. The event will be held on January 31 at 2:00 pm at the Grundy County […]
Audio: Missouri hospitals not excited about new federal rules to publish patient rates
Hospitals in Missouri and nationwide now have a new rule requiring them to publicize pricing for all hospital services. Krista Berry with Cape Girardeau based SoutheastHEALTH, says her group has concerns about the new requirement because it calls on hospitals to post official “chargemaster” rates. Krista Berry with Cape Girardeau based SoutheastHEALTH says […]
Green Hills Wellness Challenge to begin soon, with sign-ups January 10th and 11th
Sign ups and initial weigh ins for the 12th Annual Green Hills Wellness Challenge are next week. The sign ups for the 12-week event will be at the Ketcham Community Center and Grundy County Health Department of Trenton January 10th and 11th during regular hours. Participants must be at least 18 years old or have signed […]
Smithfield Foods donates $15,000 to the Sullivan County Exposition Center & Fairgrounds to build amphitheater
Smithfield Foods, Inc. has announced a $15,000 donation to the Sullivan County Exposition Center & Fairgrounds to support the construction of an outdoor amphitheater overlooking Lake Cowgill that will be utilized for events throughout the year. “Our goal is to provide a venue that delivers recreational, social, educational, and cultural opportunities for Sullivan County families,” […]
Audio: Trenton woman chosen to help decorate White House for Christmas 2018
A Trenton woman was one of about 200 volunteers chosen from a pool of 6000 applicants selected to help decorate the White House for Christmas. Cindy Roy first heard about the opportunity to decorate the White House when former White House intern Adam Kirby visited her during his Winter Break from college last year. […]
North Central Missouri College to host Legislative forum on December 17th
North Central Missouri College will host a Legislative Forum in the Cross Hall Lobby on Monday, December 17. Legislators and officials will be in attendance representing area counties, regions, the state of Missouri, and federal representation. There will be a meet and greet from 10:00-10:30 a.m., followed by a semi-structured forum from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with […]
American Legion in Mercer to host Santa Claus
Ragan-Hickman American Legion and Auxiliary of Mercer will host Santa Claus in December. Santa will arrive by fire truck at the Legion Hall the evening of December 8th at 6 o’clock with toys and goody bags for children until 7 o’clock. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served for everyone.
St. Louis father of two wins new 2018 Ford Explorer in Special Olympics “Drive It Home” raffle
Special Olympics Missouri hosted the Drive it Home Raffle Grand Prize Giveaway Event in Jefferson City, Missouri at the new Training for Life Campus. The event was celebrated with seven area finalists from across the state, who purchased tickets for the annual Drive it Home Raffle. The finalists enjoyed a tour of the campus, dinner […]
Preparations for Thanksgiving meal at Coon Creek Baptist Church underway and on schedule
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton hosts its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 22nd. Dianna Crawford is the pastor’s wife, and on Wednesday morning said preparation was going well. Volunteers are preparing at least 54 turkeys and more than 155 pumpkin pies. Crawford said more than 500 meals will be delivered […]
Milan Elks to host Thanksgiving meal on Thursday
The Milan Elks Lodge will host a Thanksgiving Meal Thursday, November 22nd. Secretary Patty Foster says deliveries will be sent out around 10 o’clock in the morning with delivery requests taken until noon. Serving at the lodge will begin at 11 o’clock. The meal includes ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and dessert. […]
Volunteers needed for annual Holiday Hoops event at NCMC
More than 250 volunteers are needed to assist with hosting the 14th Annual High School Holiday Hoops in Trenton. Seventy-seven games are scheduled at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College December 14th through 31st. An hour-long training meeting for new volunteers or those wanting a refresher will be in […]
3rd annual “Canned Food Game” to be held at North Central Missouri College
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Residence Hall Association at North Central Missouri College will host the Third Annual Canned Food Game next week. In lieu of normal admission for the home NCMC basketball games November 27th, fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to be donated to help feed Christmas meals to […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter to host holiday floral class
The Green Hills Animal Shelter is taking registrations this week for a holiday floral class to be held in Trenton in December on Thursday, December 6th at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton. Sue Crawford of Country Wood Hearts and Lace of Princeton will be teaching the class. It’s expected the arrangement to be made […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled hold awards banquet
Seventy-four attended the Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet for the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County this week. Executive Director Kayla Graham reports she handed out Candy Awards and a small gift to each person who participated in at least one event hosted by the Families and Friends of the Developmentally […]
Missouri holds 13th annual Prison Reentry Conference
When Missouri hosted its first conference to address how to ease societal impacts when people get out of prison, about 40 people attended. This week, more than 600 people are on hand for the 13th annual, sold-out event. Conference founder Wendell Kimbrough is the chief executive officer with the Area Resources for Community and Human Services, […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to host holiday crafting event in Kirksville
Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for the annual holiday nature crafting event from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St. in Kirksville. Just in time for the holidays, attendees will learn to create ornaments, decorations and bird feeders. This workshop is FREE and open to […]
Trenton Police Department to host “Pizza with the Police”
The Trenton Police Department will hold its first ever Pizza with the Police later this month. Citizens can meet and visit with members of the police department at Royal Inn Pizza in Trenton the evening of November 27th from 5 to 7 o’clock. Residents can ask questions about the department, special programs, or law enforcement […]