An incident at Princeton High School caused the school to be placed under lockdown at about 2:45 on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. School officials were made aware of an incident that occurred where an online relationship between a Princeton High School student and an out of town adult had taken place. Information obtained by school […]
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“Local Artists Showcase II” to open at Dorris Rider Art Gallery
A collection of works by area artists will begin the 2018-2019 exhibition schedule in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. “Local Artists Showcase 11” will open on Tuesday, September 25 and run through October 12. Artists can submit up to two pieces of original art that have not previously […]
Forage Systems Research Center Field Day tackles drought issues
Drought was the main topic of interest during the annual Forage Systems Research Center field day, which took place on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The event featured eight speakers, the majority of whom were focused on showcasing ways farmers and producers could deal with the drought-like conditions across a good portion of Missouri. Not only did […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold drive-thru flu shot clinic
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic next month in Trenton. Grundy County residents at least 18 years of age can get a flu shot at the clinic October 17th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The drive-thru route will begin on southbound Princeton […]
City of Trenton accepting bids on fire training tower
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for a fire training tower. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of October 10th at 2 o’clock. Specifications and more information can be obtained by calling Lieutenant Doug Franklin with the Trenton Fire Department at 660-359-5552. The City of Trenton reserves the […]
City of Trenton accepting bids for sanitation services
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for residential sanitation collection and disposal service. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of November 9th at 2 o’clock. Contact City Administrator/Utilities Director Ron Urton at 660-359-2283 for specifications and more information. The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any […]
Trenton Board of Education tackles numerous issues at Tuesday meeting
The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen discuss hiring of city clerk
The Spickard Board of Aldermen at a meeting Monday evening discussed hiring a new part-time city clerk to replace the former clerk who resigned. Mayor Jesse Richmond reports the council is still looking for someone with computer and business skills to fill the eight hour a week position. Anyone interested in the position should contact […]
Livingston County Health Center wins coveted award from USDA
The Livingston County Health Center’s Women, Infants, and Children Program have received a Loving Support Award of Excellence from the United States Department of Agriculture. The award program was established to recognize agencies that provide exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support services. Only agencies that operated a peer counseling program for at least one year and […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education regular meeting canceled
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education’s regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 12 has been canceled. A special meeting by conference call will be held at the high school in Galt Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Any patron interested in attending the special meeting is asked to come to the high school office at […]
NCMC to hold informational meeting for those interested in traveling to Ireland, England and Scotland
An informational meeting will be held for anyone interested in traveling to Ireland, England, and Scotland with the North Central Missouri College Traveling Pirates. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sugg conference room at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of NCMC. Travelers will be […]
Meetings to be held this week for those interested in Girl Scouts
Two meetings are scheduled this week for those interested in joining a Girl Scout troop with Grundy County parents invited to attend either meeting regardless of whether or not their daughter is currently a registered girl scout member. One troop formation meeting is Wednesday night at 6:30, and is designed for girls of kindergarten age. […]
Missouri beef industry could be impacted by antibiotics phaseout
Health advocates want McDonald’s to phase out the use of beef and pork grown with medically important antibiotics, and that’s something that could impact Missouri’s beef industry. The Show Me State ranks sixth in the country for the number of cattle, and if the fast food chain agrees to the request, Shelby Luce, national campaign […]
Sullivan County fire departments to hold “Touch a Truck” event
The fire departments of Sullivan County will display fire trucks and equipment during Touch a Truck on the Milan Square. Attendees can meet local firefighters during the event on September 15th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 3 o’clock in the afternoon. A vehicle extraction demonstration will be held at 2 o’clock. Hot dogs […]
Hegeman endorsed by Missouri Farm Bureau
Missouri Farm Bureau’s Northern Regional Endorsement Committee has endorsed Dan Hegeman for reelection in Missouri’s 12th State Senate District. Trustees interviewed on September 5 in Cameron and voted unanimously to endorse Hegeman’s candidacy. “As a family farmer, Senator Hegeman knows our issues and has a long history of working with Farm Bureau. He supports us […]
MU researchers looking to see if intercropping Sunn Hemp can provide Summer forage
Harley Naumann, an assistant professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, has a research and teaching appointment in forage physiology. His research focuses on understanding the critical physiological components of warm- and cool-season forages that lead to improved forage-livestock production systems. Naumann has been working with a unique forage since he arrived at Mizzou in […]
Grundy County Health Department to offer Social Media in Emergency Response Training
The Grundy County Health Department will offer Social Media in Emergency Response Training next week. Department of Public Safety Director of New Media and State Emergency Management Agency Public Information Officer Sara Dayley will present the one-day, interactive training at the First Christian Church of Trenton Monday, September 10th, 2018. Training will be held from […]
Upward Bound Program in Trenton accepting applications
The Upward Bound Program based at North Central Missouri College in Trenton is recruiting and accepting participant applications. High school students at Chillicothe, Gallatin, Grundy County R-5 of Galt, Penney of Hamilton, Trenton, and Jamesport Tri-County are invited to submit applications by working through their high school counselor. The deadline for Upward Bound applications is October […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer free classes for parents and caregivers
The Livingston County Health Center will begin a free series next month for parents and caregivers to connect, network, and enhance skills in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Maternal Child Health Coordinator Mary Taylor will instruct the classes on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 starting September 12th. The classes will teach tools to address behaviors and […]
Daviess County Sheriff serves warrant on cultivated marijuana grow site
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department reports multiple agencies were involved with a search warrant, for a cultivated marijuana grow site when the warrant was served Monday on a property in the area of 28th Street and Unity Avenue in Daviess County. Sheriff Ben Becerra says three subjects fled from the scene as the tactical team […]