Eight agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) State Conference November 15th through the 17th in Neosho at Crowder College. One hundred twenty students, advisors, and guests from seven Missouri community colleges and universities participated in the conference. The NCMC group had the opportunity to travel […]
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Saturday afternoon crash injures one on 9th Street in Trenton
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 […]
Audio: Trenton Rotary Club offering flag sponsorships along Missouri Day Parade route
The Trenton Rotary Club has sponsorships available for American and Missouri flags that line the Missouri Day Parade route and the Ninth Street Bridge. Rotary Club member Brian Upton says businesses or individuals can sponsor a four by six-foot flag to commemorate or memorialize someone for three years for $50.00 with proceeds going to the […]
Winners announced for entries in Calamity Jane Days car show
Sunday’s car show in Princeton for Calamity Jane Days drew 71 entries. Judging took place in several original and modified categories with first and second place awards were issued in 15 categories at the car show. The top awards given included Judge’s choice to Peter Anderson of Gilman City with a 1952 Chevy. Best of show […]
Donna and Chuck Herdrich honored during Princeton Alumni reunion
Sunday in Princeton, Donna (Place) Herdrich from the PHS class of 1970 and her husband Chuck Herdrich, class of 1968 were honored during the Princeton Alumni Association’s annual all-school reunion and meeting. The Herdrichs were recognized for their work in business and community service. Both have been involved in the Princeton Chamber of Commerce for […]
Audio: Tractor cruise, baby show and Melodrama all part of Calamity Jane Day Festival
The Calamity Jane Day Festival kicks off in Princeton Friday with a tractor cruise. Kelly Bertrand with the festival says tractors will leave the lower Mercer County Fairgrounds at 9 o’clock that morning. The tractors will return to Princeton at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon and will then be parked on the west side […]
Princeton VFW Post to hold Calamity Jane Day Bingo
Princeton Memorial VFW Post 7159 will hold a special Calamity Jane Day Bingo Saturday evening. The VFW Hall at 300 North Jefferson Street in Princeton opens at 4 o’clock, and the first game begins at 5 o’clock. There will be 10 regular games, three games with special door prizes of $100, and two progressive games. […]
Pleasant View Board of Education increases gymnasium rental fees
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved increasing the gymnasium rental fee at a meeting Tuesday evening. The rental fee is now $200 for in-district residents and $250 for out-of-district residents. The board approved a field trip for the first and second grades to go to the Kansas City Zoo May 1st as well […]
Chillicothe City Council to meet Monday, September 10th
The Chillicothe City Council will consider an ordinance amending city code next week regarding the duties of the city administrator. The council will meet at Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening, September 10th at 6:30 in the evening. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an Eagle Scout Project involving the disposal of prescription drugs at the […]
Princeton City Council approves service contracts
The Princeton City Council approved several service contracts at a meeting Thursday evening. A contract in the amount of $1,000 for the Mercer County Health Department to have a live concert at the Princeton School October 8th was approved. City Clerk Danette Snapp says the concert will be part of the tour for the motivational […]
Calamity Jane Day Parade set to roll on September 15th
Smithfield Hog Production will host this year’s Calamity Jane Day Parade in Princeton. Registration for the parade will be held at the Princeton City Barn September 15th from 8:30 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon. Entries may choose to be judged in multiple categories, including best-dressed youth rider; horse-drawn entry; antique, modified, or […]
Calamity Jane Day Festival to feature new attractions
In conjunction with the Calamity Jane Festival, people are asked to stop by The Famous in Princeton to pick up a wooden square to enter a contest for a painted quilt. The blocks will be displayed and judged on Calamity Jane Day with the contest open to everyone. Something new for Calamity Jane Day is […]
Raven Moreno crowned Miss Calamity Jane
The Miss Calamity Jane Pageant was held Saturday night in Princeton and the Princeton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners. Raven Moreno was crowned Miss Calamity Jane with Pyper Rains chosen as Little Miss Calamity. Carson Glidewell was named Little Wild Bill with Emery Houck winning the title of Princess and Clayton Glidewell named […]
Contestants announced for Calamity Jane Queen Pageant in Princeton
The contestants for the Princeton’s Calamity Jane Queen Pageant have been announced with each contestant is sponsored by a local business. Contestants include Itzel Andrango, Hannah King, Livi Binkley, Cailynn Stokley, Raven Moreno, Jaden Purdun, Jillian Finney, Jarica Nelson, Sydney Weber, and Jaysa Goodin. The Calamity Jane Queen Contest, three and four years old Little […]
Princeton Chamber of Commerce to hold Calamity Jane Day raffle
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will hold a raffle for Calamity Jane Day. The prizes will include a drone, a kayak, a bed in a bag set, an iron outdoor chaise lounge, a collectible boxed set of Garth Brooks CDs, folding chairs, microfiber cloths, an air tank, and a king size black and white cross […]
Princeton City Counsel approves contracts at latest meeting
The Princeton City Council at their latest meeting approved several contracts for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce for Calamity Jane Days. Deputy City Clerk Cory Willett reports the service contracts were for $450 for marching bands and Battle of the Bands, $400 for ice cream and music after the tractor cruise, $400 for the Saturday […]
Two hurt in I-35 crash north of Cameron
The highway patrol reports two residents of Neosho were injured, one of them seriously when a northbound car traveled off Interstate 35 and struck a tree in Daviess County Tuesday afternoon. Taken by ambulances to Liberty Hospital were the driver, 63-year-old Gary Richards, and a passenger, 60-year-old Janell Miller. The report listed injuries as serious for […]
“Mercer County Pride” is Calamity Jane Days theme for 2018
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for this year’s Calamity Jane Days which is “Mercer County Pride.” The Princeton Chamber notes this year’s festivities will celebrate the past, present, and future of Mercer County. Calamity Jane Days will begin September 14th with a tractor cruise, a pork supper, awards, and musical entertainment. […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education hears updates on projects
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education heard updates on building projects at a meeting Wednesday evening. The spray foam ceiling in the gymnasium is complete, and the new air conditioning units for the gym should be installed by August 1st. The new basketball scoreboard has been ordered, and it should be delivered by the […]
Princeton City Council approves contracts for entertainment at Calamity Jane Days
The Princeton City Council approved service contracts at its meeting Tuesday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the approved service contracts included one for $2,500 for five shows of a melodrama at Calamity Jane Days. Three service contracts were approved for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. Those included one for $150 for the National Anthem […]