The Missouri FFA Association recognized Kidridge Griffin of the Trenton FFA Chapter as the State Star Farmer at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Ethan and Amanda Griffin of Trenton. His advisors are Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy. The State Star Farmer is chosen based upon outstanding production agriculture in the student’s supervised […]
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Trenton police issue citations after investigating motorcycle crash in Trenton
The operator of a motorcycle was injured Saturday in Trenton when the machine struck the rear of a pickup truck on 9th Street, at Custer Street. Police said 52-year-old Kenneth Eugene Brittain of Jamesport received moderate injuries when he was partially ejected from the motorcycle. Brittain sustained a right leg injury and possibly other injuries […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education take action on personnel matters; set last day of school and graduation
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education took action on Wednesday, April 14 on several personnel matters. Special Education and Process Coordinator Jerry Kiger’s resignation was accepted. Josie Hinkle was hired as the kindergarten through 12th-grade special education teacher and process coordinator. All classified staff members were rehired with the board approving an increase in hourly pay for […]
Brookfield student is recipient of Missouri Corn Scholarship
The Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee is pleased to award a 2021 Missouri Corn Scholarship to Brett Montgomery of Brookfield. Montgomery will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council to help pay for his continuing education. Brett is the son of Ryan and Valerie Montgomery. He is […]
Trenton R-9 School District announces resignations and those hired from Board of Education executive session
Several resignations were accepted and new employees approved following an executive session last night for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education. Names were released this morning by the school district office. Resignations from Rissler school positions are by Kelsey Donohue, Amy King, Hannah Ewbank, and Susan Gott. Resignations involving Trenton Middle School are from Lendy […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approves increase in health insurance, discusses salary increases
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education approved an increase in the health insurance contribution, increased some extra duty payments, and accepted multiple bids April 8th. The health insurance contribution was increased from $500 to $525 for 2021-2022. Recommendations were approved to increase extra duty payments for assistant varsity basketball and softball umpires. Superintendent David […]
Man charged with murdering Polo woman granted change of Venue
A motion for change of venue was sustained in Caldwell County on April 5th for a Lawson man charged with first-degree murder following a shooting in Polo in January. The case for 35-year-old Kevin Lynn Barnett Junior was transferred to Livingston County. The case was continued to April 8th for a plea or trial setting. […]
JAG-Missouri attracts more than $100,000 to support students
Jobs for America’s Graduates-Missouri, known as JAG-Missouri, recently received a number of contributions totaling more than $100,000 – one of the best fundraising periods in the organization’s recent history. JAG is a 40-year-old national nonprofit organization that has helped more than 1.5 million students reach their full potential by ensuring they graduate from high school […]
Trenton High School announces Students of the Quarter
Trenton High School has announced its Students of the Quarter for the third quarter. Those students are freshman Kate Clark, sophomore Juliet Schmadeke, junior Colton Roy, and senior Ellie Boman.
Gilman City Board of Education accepts resignations and offers contracts to staff
The Gilman City Board of Education has received staff resignations and offered contracts for the next academic year. Resignations were submitted by Aaron Moser as a history instructor and Andrea Walton from part-time art. Contracts were offered to all non-tenured staff at Gilman City School including Melody Prescott, Rebecca Taggart, Kaitlyn Eoff, Keely Waddle, Hailey […]
Justin Webb recognized as Putnam County School District Career and Technical Education Student of the Month
The Putnam County R-1 School District recently recognized Justin Webb as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Month for March 2021. Student winners are chosen by the vocational faculty based on a set of criteria that includes: attendance, grades, cooperation with fellow students and teachers, enthusiasm for subject(s), attitude both in the classroom […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves employee health insurance plans and senior trip to Branson
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education on March 15th approved paying $575.08 toward employee health insurance plans. Insurance will continue through the Ozark Schools Benefits Association. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reported that the district offers seven plans, and insurance costs are less than last year. Employees can upgrade to a PPO plan, but they may have […]
Audio: Three former students recognized as “Distinguished Alumni” at NCMC Foundation Pirates Ball
Three former students of Trenton Junior College or North Central Missouri College were recognized as distinguished alumni at the NCMC Foundation Pirates Ball on March 13th. The Distinguished Alumni Class of 2020 included Doctor Jamie Hooyman, John Sturdevant, and Donovan Thompson. Jamie Hooyman attended TJC from 1981 to 1983 and received her Associate in Arts […]
Four chosen for Grundy Electric Cooperative Youth Leadership Program
Four delegates have been selected for Grundy Electric Cooperative’s Youth Leadership Contest. They are high school juniors Kate Rogers of South Harrison R-2, Colton Roy of Trenton R-9, Kinslee Stokely of Princeton R-5, and Marissa Meek of Ridgeway R-5. The leadership conference in Washington, D. C. Was canceled due to COVID-19. Each delegate will receive […]
Lawson man, charged with murder in shooting of Polo woman, bound to Division 1 of Caldwell County Court
A Lawson man charged with first-degree murder following a shooting in Polo in January had his case bound over March 5th to Division One of Caldwell County Circuit Court. 35-year-old Kevin Lynn Barnett Junior is scheduled for formal arraignment on March 9th. The court found probable cause to believe he was involved in the felonies, […]
Mid-America Music Festival slated for July, 2021
Five rock and four country bands will compete in April for a chance to open for the Mid-America Music Festival in July. The bands will also compete for a chance to win $1,000. The Battle of the Bands will be at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton on April 16th and 17th. Doors will open […]
Pilot of plane that crashed near Galt ignored suggestions to stay in Moberly until weather improved
A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report indicates the pilot of the single-engine plane that crashed near Galt on February 8th ignored warnings about bad weather before the crash. Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater confirmed 85-year-old Philip Lefevre, Senior of Saint Louis, and 47-year-old Philip Lefevre, Junior of Sunset Hills, died in the crash. The […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces honorees for the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2020
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2020 honorees: Dr. Jamie Hooyman, Mr. John Sturdevant, and Mr. Donovan Thompson. Distinguished Alumni honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on March 13, 2021, at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College along with Voyage Fund donors, […]