Views: 0The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday evening approved donations and a change order regarding proposed construction upgrades to the performing arts center at the high school. Building Project Liaison Dennis Gutshall reported changes regarding the dressing room, entrance, and interior would cost about $156,000.The Hoover Foundation will donate $125,000 toward the upgrades and […]
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Grundy County resident, William “Bill” Siebenborn, honored with national award
Views: 0The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board honored William “Bill” Siebenborn as the 2019 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award for his contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. Siebenborn, a dairy farmer from Trenton, Missouri, was recognized at the Joint NDB/ National Milk Producers Federation/United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) Annual Meeting in […]
North Mercer Board of Education notified of health insurance rate increase
Views: 0The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education was notified Monday evening that health insurance rates will go up 19.9% in January. The new rate will be $665.30 per month per employee. The district previously set a cap at $600 per employee for health insurance. The board approved payment of $48.73 for each of 18 […]
Carroll County teenager turns into path of big rig on Highway 65; escapes serious injury
Views: 0One driver was injured when a car and a large truck collided Monday morning on Highway 65, in Carroll County five miles north of Tina. Nineteen-year-old Megan King of Bogard was taken by a private vehicle to Hedrick Medical center in Chillicothe with minor injuries. The car was turning southbound from a county road […]
Jury convicts CPA in Missouri for $7 million wire fraud, money laundering scheme
Views: 1A certified public accountant in Lebanon, Missouri, was convicted by a federal jury today of a $7 million scheme to defraud his employer and clients. Douglas A. Richardson, 46, was found guilty of all 10 counts contained in an Aug. 16, 2018, federal indictment. Richardson was found guilty of six counts of wire fraud […]
Christmas Around the Square set for November 23 in Gallatin
Views: 0A vendor and craft fair and other activities are planned for the Seventh Annual Christmas Around the Square at Gallatin. About 40 vendors are expected to offer a variety of items at the vendor and craft fair at selected locations around Gallatin November 23, 2019, from 9:30 to 3:30. A Candy Cane Christmas Shop […]
NCMC to honor and recognize Veterans Day with National Roll Call Event
Views: 0In honor of Veterans Day, North Central Missouri College will participate in the National Roll Call Event which is taking place on college campuses across the nation. Members of the public are invited to attend. The National Roll Call, which is set for noon on Monday, November 11 will be in front of Geyer […]
Smithfield to hold job fair to fill positions at several locations
Views: 0Smithfield Hog Production is looking to fill several positions at various locations during a job fair in Trenton next week. The Smithfield Hog Production Missouri Job Fair will be at the Ketcham Community Center on the evening of November 14th from 4 to 7 o’clock. Human Resource Business Partner with Smithfield Hog Production Tiffany […]
North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission receives grant to improve transportation
Views: 0United States House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves of Missouri announced on Wednesday that the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission of Sullivan County will receive a nearly $13,500,000 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Transportation Discretionary Grant for the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project. Sullivan County will complete a variety […]
Trenton Park Board votes to allow Trenton R-9 district a discus throwing area
Views: 0The Trenton Park Board voted Wednesday evening to allow the Trenton R-9 School District to construct a concrete chain link fenced area for discus throwing. The location is to be determined in consultation with Park Superintendent Jason Shuler. Park Board President Duane Helmandollar said the school district currently uses a concrete pad with netting […]
Grand Marshal announced for Chillicothe Holiday Parade
Views: 0The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grand Marshal for the 73rd Annual Holiday Parade will be the Joy Toys Project. Parade Committee member Ronni Clark says the 55 and Go project has kept the magic of Christmas alive for area families for many years by providing gifts to children. He encourages […]
Summerlike weather left as October came with cool rains, first freeze and snow
Views: 0October weather in Missouri gave sharp contrasts. September weather that felt like August went away. October 2019 was the coldest October in 10 years and the fifth month this year that was colder than normal. Unexpected snow over much of the state ended the month. October went from dry to wet, becoming the wettest […]
Cameron Regional Medical Center awards NCMC Foundation Allied Health Scholarship
Views: 0Prior to the Dr. Albert & Vera Cross Hall 10th anniversary open house, $45,000 in Allied Health scholarships were announced by the North Central Missouri College Foundation. Mr. Mitch Holder, NCMC Dean of Instruction, made the announcements with scholarship donors, student recipients, and guests in attendance. Forty-four scholarships were announced with award amounts ranging […]
2019-20 national FFA officer team elected at 92nd National FFA Convention
Views: 0Students from Montana, Virginia, Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Oregon, and Ohio have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2019-20 National FFA Officer team. Kolesen McCoy, an agribusiness and applied economics major at Ohio State, was elected national president. Kourtney Lehman, an agricultural business management major at Oregon State […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to machine shed fire
Views: 0Chillicothe firefighters were called late Monday night to the scene of a machine shed fire on LIV Road 432. Lieutenant Rob Williams reported the machine shed was fully-involved with fire upon arrival to the scene. The shed had housed multiple tractors and other equipment as well as 30 large round bales of hay. The […]
Children invited to Livingston County Library for “Kids and Canvases: Silhouette Art”
Views: 0Join the Livingston County Library Children’s Department for an afternoon of “Kids and Canvases: Silhouette Art” on November 14, 2019, at 4:00 pm. Children ages 8-12 will make a one of a kind painting using a silhouette. All supplies will be provided, however, registration is required so that the correct number of supplies can […]
Salvation Army accepting applications for Christmas Assistance this week in Trenton
Views: 0Applications are being taken this week in Trenton, in addition to Chillicothe, for the Salvation Army Christmas assistance program. The Salvation Army office in north Chillicothe serves Grundy and Livingston counties. Applications can be made in Trenton by going to the First Christian Church at 17th and Princeton Road. A sign has been posted […]
Two northern Missouri students are national winners of agriculture proficiency awards at FFA Convention
Views: 1Northern Missouri has two first-place national winners of agriculture proficiency awards at the annual FFA Convention. They are Kylynn Mallen of Cameron and Amelia Liebhart of the Bucklin Chapter. Two other national finalists represented northern Missouri. Teresa Yoder of Trenton and Addison Burns of Gallatin were in the top four of their respective ag […]
Open enrollment through healthcare website opened November 1st
Views: 0Open enrollment for health insurance for 2020 started Friday, November 1st and continues through December 15th. The enrollment period applies to private health insurance sold through the federal Marketplace or directly by an insurance company. The Missouri Department of Insurance reports there are two insurers for health insurance in the individual market in Missouri, […]