The Spickard R-2 Board of Education voted to put a tax levy increase on the April ballot at its meeting Monday evening. The board also decided all staff would pay a portion of their insurance. Budget amendments, the 2017-2018 budget, and calendar revisions were approved. The board held an executive session to discuss personnel and […]
The Grundy County Museum will emphasize a different feature each month and June will spotlight the museum’s Rock Island Caboose. During June, the museum staff will provide tours of the caboose, explain the purpose and function of each feature and children will receive a free “Caboose Coloring Book while the supply lasts. In addition, each […]
Two Relay for Life events will be held in the area in June. Relay for Life of Livingston County will be held at Simpson Park in Chillicothe the night of June 9th. Registration starts at 5 o’clock. The festivities begin at 6 o’clock with the Survivors Lap to honor individuals who have fought and/or beaten […]
The Mercer County Senior Center Board hopes to open the new senior center in June. President Gene Anderson explains the board originally hoped to open it in May, but there are still a few things that need to be completed. He says cement work needs to be done on the outside to make it more […]
The Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton Friday, June 9. The first flight will tee off at 7:30 that morning, and the second at 1 o’clock that afternoon. Registration for the morning flight is at 7 o’clock that morning, and registration for the […]
Keith Warren, a 50-year-old resident of Trenton, MO, passed away at 7:03 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the First Christian Church in Trenton. A scheduled visitation will be held from 5 to […]
Sentencing was yesterday afternoon at the Courthouse in Bethany for a man accused of poisoning his wife nearly ten years ago when they lived in Harrison County. Samuel Borntreger was sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder. He had pleaded guilty June 21st in Division One of the Harrison County Circuit […]
Most area counties continue to have unemployment rates that are less than the state average of four and a half percent. Linn County is the highest for this area with a rate of seven and a half percent. Over 400 persons are on unemployment in Linn County as of the month of June – the latest month available Sullivan […]
Yes, June in Missouri was hot and dry, excessively so in spots. Preliminary data indicates the monthly average will be eighth- or ninth hottest on record since 1895, says state climatologist Pat Guinan. The temperature will average slightly above 77 degrees, about 4 degrees above normal, says Guinan with the University of Missouri Extension. Columbia […]
A Trenton man, David Wayne Manus Jr. received a seven-year sentence to the Department of Corrections in connection with the abduction of a 9-year-old Trenton girl in October of 2015. Manus pleaded guilty in court on Thursday, June 23 to charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child as well as sexual misconduct by […]
Red Cross swim lessons are next week, and the week after at the Trenton Family Aquatics Center. Instruction will be given each morning Monday through Thursday with Friday as a weather makeup day. The swim lessons are June 20th to 23rd and June 27th to 30th. Another two weeks of swim lessons are in July: […]
A Trenton resident, Barbara Mock, died this morning at Wright Memorial Hospital at the age of 71. She was employed for 30 years by KTTN, working in the accounting and office areas of the radio station. Survivors are her husband Tom Mock and daughter Pam Hattesohl of Trenton. Services for Mrs. Barbara Mock will be […]
The latest Dietary Guidelines recommend that all Americans increase their vegetable and fruit intake. Fruits and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals and fiber. They lower your risk of developing certain chronic diseases. They are also naturally low in calories, fat, and sodium, which can help to maintain a healthy weight. Since […]
Six overnight stays, along a 300 mile route, await participants in the second annual bicycle across Missouri ride the week of June 12th. It’s called the Big Bam; and will travel through the southern tier of counties in the Green Hills Region. Bicyclists depart St. Joseph on the 12th , traveling a pre-determined route that […]
With a new month approaching, the Netflix catalogue will change a bit as titles leave to make room for the new. It’s bittersweet to know that time is running out to stream some of the titles. These include the cult classic film Wayne’s World, classic romance Ghost and the mama drama movie Losing Isaiah. Make sure […]
The fourth annual Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival, just northwest of Chillicothe, will include bands from Missouri and Kansas and the headliner, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, which originated in Georgia. The entertainment schedule has been announced for June 17th and 18th at the Litton Agri-Campus, off Highway 190. It begins the night of […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be kicking off “First Fridays at the Refuge” event on June 3. As in past years, the event will have multiple activities focused on a family-friendly atmosphere. Activities will include Archery, a prairie maze, a birders’ quest, canoes, a turtle tank, and a hot dog supper. The Observation tower […]
Northwest Missouri’s grassland heritage will be celebrated at Prairie Days June 24-25 at Dunn Ranch in Harrison County. Bison, butterflies, birds and native plants that support them will be on display. Experts will interpret prairie ecology at a free event sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), The Nature Conservancy, and the Missouri Prairie […]
Trenton wrestling camp registration forms are now available. Camp will be held on Wednesday-Friday, June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Ron Hurst Wrestling Room at Trenton High School. Former Mizzou wrestler (and current Virginia Military Academy Head Coach) Ty Prazma will be the head clinician. Registration forms and money are due to Coach Charlie […]
The Trenton Summer Soccer Stars are now taking registration for the upcoming June season. Players may be from the age of 4 (by May 1st) through the completion of the 8th grade. This is a co-ed league and registration forms have been sent out to all local schools. Cost is $25.00 per player and registration […]
