Much has been said in recent months about revenues, expenses, and profits of Trenton Municipal Utilities. Information has been shared with the Utility committee that indicates December financials show a loss for the month instead of a profit. While profit is determined from revenues, minus normal operating expenses, debt payments and major construction costs are […]
Community members will teach professional development classes during Trenton High School Student Professional Development Day in March. Students can choose four of the more than 30 classes in fields of interest specific to them in exchange for their regular sixth, seventh, and eighth-period classes the afternoon of March 20th from 12:45 to 3 o’clock. Professional […]
This February, Missouri 4-H is partnering with Feeding Missouri in a first-of-its-kind statewide food drive. All of the state’s more than 1,600 4-H clubs, serving youth ages 5 to 18, are invited to participate. Throughout February, 4-H’ers across Missouri will engage in a friendly service competition to see which clubs can contribute the greatest amount […]
Several leaders from area counties are part of the newest Leadership Northwest Missouri class. The annual series of sessions help bring leaders together from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri. Members of the 2019 class from the Green […]
North Central Missouri Business Facilitation will hold the North Missouri Business Expo in Trenton in March to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with tactics and strategies to establish and grow their business. Sessions on business planning, human resources, financial considerations, mitigating risk, marketing, and reaching customers online with Google will be held at Cross […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports an investigation resulted in the Livingston County Associate Circuit Court issuing arrest warrants for three adults Tuesday on child endangerment charges. Forty-six-year-old Brandy Kay Davis and 56-year-old Marion Antone Davis, both of Chillicothe, as well as 24-year-old Shanae Damon possibly of Columbia, were charged with two counts of alleged […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen voted to transfer money from a certificate of deposit and from one account to another at a meeting Monday. A total of $65,199.06 will be moved from the CD at Farmers Bank to the City Clerk General Fund. The balance from the City Clerk Industrial Development Authority of the City […]
Chillicothe Elks Lodge Number 656 will hold the 17th Annual Gun and Knife Sports Show to benefit area youth and veteran activities. Attendees can buy, sell, and trade at the show to feature a mixture of guns, knives, ammunition, and accessories. Show hours are February 8th from 5 to 8 o’clock in the evening, February […]
The 10th Annual Better Woman Conference will be held in Trenton next month. Inspirational speaker, teacher, author, dramatist, and comedienne Shari Minke will speak at the conference at the First Assembly of God Church February 22nd and 23rd. The Friday evening of the conference will include dinner at 6 o’clock followed by the service from […]
Planning is underway for the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. The “Enchanting Evening at the Emerald Isle” themed event will be at the New Hope Training Center on Pleasant Plain in Trenton the evening of March 15th. Social hour will begin at 5:30, and the meal will be served at 6 o’clock. Chamber President […]
The physical education program at S. M. Rissler Elementary School of Trenton will host its annual Kids Heart Challenge event for the American Heart Association. Students will accept cash and check donations from February 4th through 22nd. Checks should be written to the American Heart Association. The funds will go toward lifesaving heart and stroke […]
As officials from the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office continue monitoring the development of an arctic outbreak that could bring recording-setting cold temperatures to several cities throughout the Midwest, residents are encouraged to act now, preparing both their home and families for whatever may arise. “We are […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s office in conjunction with the Chillicothe Police Department is seeking the arrest of five individuals following a drug investigation. Sheriff Steve Cox identified those being sought as 26-year-old Cara Ann Hagler of Chillicothe, 39-year-old Peggy Jo Zorn of Chillicothe, 18-year-old Hunter Lee Forest Burns of Brookfield and 18-year-old Levi Lee McNeely […]
The Hamilton United Methodist Church will host a half-day Christ-centered yoga event next week. The Holy Yoga Experience will be held on February 2nd from 9 to 1 o’clock and is described as “a form of experiential worship created to deepen people’s connection to Christ”. Its purpose is to “facilitate a Christ-honoring experience” offering an […]
Grundy County youth in kindergarten through college are invited to take part in Trenton’s Got Talent in February. The Trenton Rotary Club and Trenton R-9 Vocal and Instrumental Music departments present the event to raise funds for the music departments. More than 20 acts are expected to perform at the program in the Trenton High […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees voted at it meeting Tuesday evening to extend President Doctor Lenny Klaver’s contract. His contract was extended by two years, through 2023, with salary to be determined later. The board approved the resignation of Trio Administrative Assistant Sarah Reeter effective January 31st for full-time employment. Her resignation […]
The 24-hour Help-Me-Hotline is serving as a resource for Missourians impacted by the federal government shutdown. Penny Adams with the AFL-CIO Community Services Agency in northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph says furloughed workers in need of social services and questions about the availability of public benefits can call. Penny Adams with the AFL-CIO Community […]
The highway patrol reports separate arrests on Sunday of motorists in Daviess and DeKalb Counties. Independence resident, 54-year-old Paul Jones, was arrested at mid-afternoon and faces several possible violations in Daviess County. Online information says Jones is accused of driving while intoxicated for alcohol; failure to yield to an emergency vehicle; as well as careless […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities financial information shows the electric, water, and wastewater departments all have net revenues surpassing expenses this fiscal year. Profits, following depreciation, are about $970,000 for the electric department, nearly $929,000 for the wastewater division, and slightly over $147,000 for the water department. Figures are through December 30th and include revenues minus expenses and […]
Proposed Flood Insurance Rate Map updates for Grundy and Sullivan counties have been released for public review. Floodplain Engineering and Mapping Civil Engineer Darryl Rockfield, Junior reports the FIRM changes are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s effort to update maps to reflect current flood risk, so action “can be taken to mitigate and […]
