NCMC Housing/Activities will be conducting safety week October 22rd-October 26th. As a part of Safety Week, on Friday, October 26th, the Housing staff will combine efforts with NCMC Criminal Justice students, Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Trenton Police Department to conduct a road safety exercise for NCMC students from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The […]
The University of Missouri Extension recently rolled out an educational program to give the public science-based information about Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, otherwise known as CAFOs. The program includes a webpage and a series of five-minute videos, says Teng Lim, MU Extension agricultural engineer. “MU Extension faculty often respond to great, but similar, questions in rural […]
Post-harvest is a good time for producers to review their liability insurance coverage, says University of Missouri economist Ray Massey. Recent issues with dicamba spray drift highlight the need for farmers to understand their third-party liability due to herbicide applications, Massey says. Massey recommends that farmers consult with an insurance or legal professional experienced in […]
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a free farm tax workshop in November at locations throughout the state. This workshop explains major tax changes affecting farms and ranches that went into effect in December 2017. The workshops are 6:15-8:45 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 19. Extension specialists will present the workshops remotely through […]
The Mercer Homecoming Committee has announced locations where tickets can be purchased to have a chance to win money. Only 200 tickets will be available for sale with monetary prizes listed at $500, $300, and $200 dollars. Homecoming committee members that have tickets include Girdner’s Lumber, Robinson’s Service, Mercer Pizza Plus, and Mercer Grocery Shop. […]
Winners have been announced from the weekend quilt show held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton. The viewers choice award went to Twyla Johnson of Spickard. The quilters’ guild award went to Joyce Evans of Chillicothe and the winner of a quilt drawing was Mary Ireland of Trenton. Some 50 to 60 quilts were […]
The Trenton R-9 School District today announced the cancellation of classes on Friday when the girl’s softball team competes in the final four state tournament at Springfield. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said the cancellation of schools allows an opportunity for R-9 students and staff to attend and not miss classes. The announcement includes the Trenton R-9 […]
Forty third Circuit Court Judge Brent Elliott has received an acknowledgment from The American Registry recognizing him as among the top 1% of America’s Most Honored Professionals. The 43rd circuit includes five area counties: Livingston, Daviess, DeKalb., Caldwell, and Clinton. Judge Brent Elliott has implemented a number of programs designed to improve judicial efficiency. He […]
One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision late Saturday afternoon on East 9th Street in Trenton, east of Rural Street. A Trenton police officer reported 56-year-old Mary Jane Willige of Marshfield was slowing to make a turn into a business parking lot when the car she was driving was struck from behind by a […]
Work on streets has begun in Chillicothe as M and M Utilities started a project today that includes digging and placement of storm drainage boxes and pipes on Hickory Street. The location is between 2nd and 3rd streets with the contractor placing pipe at street blocks one at a time. Jeff Gillespie is the Street […]
The Trenton Elks Lodge held the Third Annual Missouri Day Car Show October 21st. Vince Neal with the Elks says vehicles were on display around the Elks Lodge with several classes of vehicles in competition. Trophies were awarded to Best of Show, Best Interior, and Best Paint. These are the results of the show held […]
The Mercer County Health Department of Princeton will join the Mother’s Club of Princeton and the Mercer Parent Teacher Organization for Trunk or Treat on the Princeton Square. Health Department Administrator Gina Finney says the health department will be one of the vendors at the free event the afternoon of October 27th from 3 to […]
A mid-Missouri judge’s decision to strike down several key provisions of Missouri’s photo voter ID law will remain in place, at least through the November election. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order late Friday afternoon in Jefferson City, overruling the state’s emergency motion for a stay. The order simply means that […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first half of this fiscal year are down one percent for parks and fire department purposes, and down less than one percent for general purposes and capital projects. The receipts are compared to the same period a year ago which encompasses May through October. Trenton city sales tax […]
St. Joseph Central received the top score in the Field Show Competition and Savannah scored the most points in parade judging Saturday in the Trenton Marching Festival. As a result, St. Joseph Central received the Hannaford Trophy with Savannah winning the Festival Staff Award. Entries were divided into classes based on band sizes with St. […]
The Missouri Day Parade in Trenton Saturday had nearly 80 entries plus 19 high school bands. Preferred Family Healthcare won the Spirit of Missouri Day award, which had prize money of $200. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments was the Spirit of Missouri Day runner-up, but also won the Best Business Float award. Each of those […]
Platte County was the Grand Champion of the first Cameron Marchfest held on Saturday. The award was based on the highest combined parade and Field show scores with entries divided into classes used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. First place finishers in the parade judging, from the smallest to largest classes, were […]
Parents, are you approaching the intersection of teenagers and driving? Driving is a huge responsibility and knowing how to help your teen become a safe, new driver is often difficult. But First Impact is here to give you some tools to make that road a bit easier. First Impact: Chillicothe High School – Performing Arts […]
High school students from the Linn County and Newtown-Harris school districts participated in Congressman Sam Graves’s annual Future Leaders Academy at Hannibal-Lagrange University Tuesday. Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt was the keynote speaker. Other speakers included representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency, Missouri Corn Growers Association, and Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. Topics discussed included […]
The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board will meet prior to the Trenton City Council meeting at the Trenton City Hall Monday, October 22nd. The Building and Nuisance Board will review 13 properties at its meeting at 6 o’clock that evening. That review includes four properties for the declaration of a nuisance, six for a public hearing, […]
