Commemorative cups of candy Kisses will be given to Trenton High School seniors as part of the THS Key Club’s Kiss the Seniors Goodbye. Orders cost $6.00 each and can include a message. An online order form found on the Trenton R-9 website. Orders made online will be invoiced via PayPal. Paper order forms can […]
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Grundy County Health Department to offer Safe Sitter Class
Youth who have completed fifth grade may attend a Safe Sitter class at the Grundy County Health Department of Trenton to learn how to keep themselves safe and care for younger children. The class designed for young teens who watch their younger siblings and babysit children will be held on June 5th from 9 o’clock […]
Trenton City Council informed wastewater project to cost almost $1M over estimate
Trenton City Council tonight, with three newly-elected members, will again consider the headworks project at the Trenton wastewater plant. Burns and McDonnell engineering is expected to review and discuss the costs of the proposed improvements. Utility Director Ron Urton has provided information to the council and media that shows the fixed cost of the headworks […]
Gallatin couple plead guilty on multiple charges
A Gallatin couple has pleaded guilty in Division One of Circuit Court on multiple charges, including attempted trafficking in stolen identities, stealing, and drug-related charges. The court accepted guilty pleas from Johnny Rainey and Amanda Marie Rainey, sentence assessment reports were ordered, and they were remanded to the custody of the sheriff. The cases were […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra to begin rehearsals for Summer concert
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will begin rehearsals for its summer concert next week. Registration will begin at the Hodge Presbyterian Church of Trenton the evening of April 23rd at 6 o’clock, and the rehearsal will start at 6:30. Weekly rehearsals will continue at the Hodge Presbyterian Church Tuesday evenings at 6:30 until […]
Missouri man sentenced to 30-years for sexual exploitation of a child
A Springfield, Missouri., man was sentenced in federal court for recording his sexual abuse of a child victim. George Ralph Pollock, 77, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 30 years in federal prison without parole. On April 3, 2018, Pollock pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child. Pollock admitted […]
“Traditional Art of the Philippines” on display at Dorris Rider Art Gallery
A collection of works by artists from the Philippines will continue the 2018-2019 exhibition schedule in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. “Traditional Art of the Philippines” is now open and will run through Friday, May 3. The collection includes oil paintings from the collection of the late Alberto […]
NCMC Traveling Pirates plan trip to Iceland
The NCMC Traveling Pirates will be traveling to Iceland in May 2020. This trip will include amazing views of Iceland and the Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur area, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss waterfalls, Skógarfoss Folk Museum, state-of-the-art Lava Centre, Alftanes peninsula, Bessastaðir (the official residence of their President), Hafnarfjörður, Lake Kleifarvatn, Krísuvík geothermal field and a visit to the Blue Lagoon. There […]
Trenton High School Alums gather to prepare annual mailing
Over 75 Trenton High School Alums gathered Sunday to prepare the annual THS Alumni Reunion Mailing being sent to nearly 6,000 classmates. Classes were represented from the 5-year class to the 83-year class with every state in the Union represented as well as many foreign countries. Mailings should arrive in mailboxes by the end of […]
Free skin cancer screenings to be offered in Trenton
The Grundy County Health Department and Cleaver Dermatology are partnering to offer free skin cancer screenings to community members. A physician will examine specific skin spots patients identify as concerns during the screenings at the health department at 1716 Lincoln Street in Trenton May 22nd from 11:30 to 3:30. The health department reports skin spots […]
Absentee ballots cast in Grundy County double compared to last election
A surge yesterday in absentee voting at the county clerks’ office significantly increased the total for Grundy County in this election. A total of 40 absentee ballots were cast Monday between the office hours of 8:30 and 5 o’clock. That raises the total number of absentees cast to 183. Another dozen absentees have been requested […]
Green Hills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to host annual banquet
The Green Hills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet in April at the National Guard Armory, 900 Industrial Drive in Trenton. The event will be held at the National Guard Armory of Trenton the evening of April 12th with doors opening at 5:30. The dinner and scholarship […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to house fire on Walnut Street
The Chillicothe Fire Department Wednesday afternoon responded to a report of smoke seen from a house at 71A Walnut Street, with the owners listed as Chris and Liana Carr. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters discovered heavy smoke and flames, with power lines described as arching in the back yard. The fire had spread throughout the […]
Volunteers needed for Special Olympics Missouri State Indoor Games March 29-31
The Special Olympics Missouri State Indoor Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners from across the state to St. Joseph to compete in basketball and bowling, as well as take part in other special events. This state-level event takes place March 29-31, at various facilities in St. Joseph. Competition events will take […]
North Central Missouri College introduces Peer Educator services
Starting this spring semester, North Central Missouri College will participate in the Missouri Department of Higher Education Peer Counselor Pilot Program to provide additional services for students to aid in their success. Three students, Vivian Allen, Spickard, MO, Taylor McQueen, Stanberry, MO, and Russell Neeley, Brookfield, MO have been selected as NCMC’s Peer Educators. “We […]
Audio: Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers on no-tax-increase ballot issue
The Trenton R-9 School District will have a ballot measure on the April 2nd Municipal Election asking to extend the district’s debt service levy of 90 cents for an additional 20 years. The last no-tax-increase extension of debt for the district was in 2010. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says a yes vote on the no-tax-increase levy […]
Relief efforts for Nebraska flood victims have local collection sites
Donations of cleaning supplies, paper items, and non-perishable food can be dropped off at locations in Chillicothe and Gallatin to provide relief to Fremont and North Bend, Nebraska, which have been affected by flooding. Donations for Show Nebraska MO Love can be dropped off at the Chillicothe Hy-Vee and Dungy’s Market of Gallatin through March […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Donors Club begins membership campaign
The Donors Club of the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra has begun its March campaign for new and sustaining membership. Donors Club Chairperson and GRVCO Board member Carol Reger plans for mailings to be sent to area businesses and individuals next week. The GRVCO consists of musicians from area communities, including Trenton, Chillicothe, Princeton, […]
IRS warns of new phone scam using Taxpayer Advocate Service numbers
The Internal Revenue Service today warned the public about a new twist on the IRS impersonation phone scam whereby criminals fake calls from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization within the IRS. Similar to other IRS impersonation scams, thieves make unsolicited phone calls to their intended victims fraudulently claiming to be from the […]
Audio: Missouri House committee considers proposed changes to absentee voting
Two bills heard in House committee on Wednesday would modify absentee voting in Missouri in two pretty different ways. One bill would change the absentee voting application process by requiring photo identification for mail-in ballot requests. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Stacy, a Republican from western Missouri’s Blue Springs, said the bill would strengthen the integrity […]