The Livingston County Library will host “The Walking Dead” day on October 13th, which commemorates the world’s favorite, long-running, survival Image/Skybound Entertainment comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. Participants can stop by the front desk during open hours of 9-4 to choose your free The Walking Dead swag, including a Walking Dead Day special giveaway […]
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Wheelchair Basketball event set for October 16 at NCMC
North Central Missouri College, in partnership with Midwest Adaptive Sports, will be hosting a Wheelchair Basketball game on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ketcham Community Center. There is no cost for admission but, free will donations will be accepted. The NCMC Men and Women’s Basketball teams will take on Kansas City’s top […]
Trenton R-9 School District moving closer to building performing arts center
The Trenton R-9 School District continues to move closer to the possibility of a performing arts center being built and several renovations to district buildings. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported to the Board of Education Tuesday evening that the district received nine requests for qualifications for architectural services, which was more than he expected to receive. […]
Dr. NiCole Neal appointed to North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees
Dr. NiCole McHargue Neal is the newest member of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees. Dr. Neal was recently inducted at the September Board of Trustees meeting joining as the sixth trustee. She will fill the remainder of Steve Busch’s term who moved out of the service area. Dr. Neal graduated from Trenton […]
Princeton Board of Education to meet on Monday
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will consider approval of a purchase and service agreement for copiers at its meeting next week. Other items on the agenda include approval of a change order for a construction contract, 2018-2019 bus routes, and a new form for documenting tutoring hours. The board will meet in the high […]
Livingston County Library to host author Laura Moriarty
The Livingston County Library announces Laura Moriarty as the guest author for the 2nd Annual Lillian DesMarias Speaker Series, which will be held at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 3-5pm. Doors will open for seating at 2:30 pm. This event is free to the public. Laura Moriarty lives in […]
Livingston County Library to host Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Livingston County Library is hosting its 6th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for children and families. There will be five categories the pumpkin can be entered into: 2 and under, ages 3-5, ages 6-9, ages 10-12, or a family entry. There will be a prize for each category. Pumpkins need to be turned into the […]
Missouri Humanities Council to hold free workshop on heritage and culture
The Missouri Humanities Council will hold a free workshop for anyone interested in learning how heritage and culture can benefit communities at the Livingston County Library of Chillicothe. The Cultural Heritage Workshop will be in the library’s second-floor courtroom on October 18th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The […]
Dungeons and Dragons session scheduled at Livingston County Library
Dungeons and Dragons took hold in the 1980s and continues to grow in popularity today. The game itself is not as complicated as it used to be years ago, and others skilled in the game are always willing to help out. If you’ve never played Dungeons and Dragons before but would like to try it […]
Billy Joel to perform at Kauffman Stadium Friday, September 21
For those of you attending the Billy Joel concert on Friday, September 21, the Kansas City Royals are announcing details for the day of the event. Parking lots at the Truman Sports Complex will open at 1 p.m. Parking will cost $30 for cars, $45 for oversized vehicles and $60 for RVs and buses. Day […]
Trenton Middle School to offer parent-child book club
Trenton Middle School will offer a Parent-Child Book Club for fifth and sixth-grade students and parents. The school reports the club will allow students and parents the opportunity to share thought-provoking books. Members of the club will read six different books and meet six times from October to April. Informational brochures and registration forms are […]
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 […]
Chillicothe resident Bernie Hogan to hold book signing at Livingston County Library
A longtime Chillicothe resident who recently published his autobiography will visit the Livingston County Library of Chillicothe. A signing for Burnham “Bernie” Hogan’s book “What a Trip” will be in the library courtroom the afternoon of September 15th from 1 to 3 o’clock with a book reading to begin at 2 o’clock. “What a Trip” will […]
Princeton Board of Education to meet Monday
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will discuss the 2019 graduation date at a meeting Monday evening September 10, 2018. The board will meet in the high school library at 5:30. The agenda also includes construction updates, surplus auction, and a closed session.
Crossroads Correctional Center begins next stage of modified lockdown
Crossroads Correctional Center has begun the next stage of the step-down process from the current modified lockdown to normal activity. On Aug. 9, the facility began holding limited visits for offenders four days a week, Thursday through Sunday, with three shifts per day. So far, more than 200 offenders have seen visitors. On Aug. 25, additional cleaning supplies were allocated […]
NCMC Board of Trustees tackles busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a new trustee at its meeting Tuesday evening. Trustee Doctor John Holcomb moved to appoint Nicole Neal to fill the position left vacant by Steve Busch leaving the board last month. Trustee Diane Lowrey seconded the motion with Neal to be sworn in […]
Jamee Scearce chosen as NCMC “Outstanding Student” for August
Jamee Scearce from Gower, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for August. Jamee is an A+ student, receiving her Associate in Arts degree and Agriculture Business Certificate. After Jamee graduates from NCMC, she will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business Management. Jamee […]
Adult crafting night to be held in Chillicothe
Individuals will be able to create state string art during an adult crafting night hosted by the Livingston County Library of Chillicothe. Participants can create wall art in the outline of a state using nails and string at the free event in the library courtroom on the evening of September 4th at 6 o’clock. All […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education concentrates efforts on beginning of school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education set its tax levy at a hearing held Tuesday evening before the regular meeting. The levy was set at $4.1405 for 2018-2019, which was an increase of four point three four cents from 2017-2018. That includes $3.2405 for Incidental and $.90 for debt service. The assessed valuation for the […]
Livingston County Library to host programs for kids
The Livingston County Library of Chillicothe will hold a Toddler Stay and Play Day as well as a program for children on the Science of Sound. Children age four and younger are invited to the Toddler Stay and Play Day in the library courtroom next Tuesday, August 14th in the morning from 9 to 11 […]