The Trenton City Council meeting began with a closed session regarding personnel, however, no action was taken and the council held general discussion on various topics Monday night. Bids are to be sought to replace a motor in a pickup truck used by the electric distribution department. The council is to study options to dispose […]
Personnel matters were handled during last night’s meeting of North Central Missouri College Trustees. Agriculture Instructor David Nowland submitted his resignation, effective at the end of his contract. He plans to join his wife in retirement. Nowland has been an ag instructor the past 14 years at North Central. Anthony Alexander is resigning as of […]
The Princeton Board of Education met with Members of Ellison and Auxier architectural firm as they are considering an addition to the existing elementary building that possibly could include rooms for pre-school, special education, band, art, and weights. The school board is to continue working during the next few weeks to finalize a proposal to […]
The North Mercer Board of Education at its latest meeting this week discussed a Proposition C waiver campaign. The primary discussion points were early work on a needs assessment and forming a committee. The board is to determine the ballot language and resolution during its December meeting. Voters in the North Mercer district are to […]
Individuals wishing to run for the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education in April can file when the school is open December 13th through January 17th. There’s no candidate filing during Christmas break December 17th through January 1st. There are two, three-year terms to fill in April currently held by Tim Allen and Jill Reeter. […]
The Princeton City Council has approved a service contract for a “Hee Haw Hootenany” Saturday night at the Cow Palace. The Buckaroo Band, featuring local talent, performs at 7 o’clock with the entertainment preceded by a chili and dessert supper at 6 o’clock. The $450 service contract was requested by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. […]
More than 650 members, advisors, guests and drivers gathered at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty Missouri for the 2016 Family Career and Community Leaders of America Regional Meeting on October 26th. Thirty-seven members from Trenton Middle School and 23 members from Trenton High School chapters were in attendance. The theme for the 2016 […]
A committee at Gallatin is in the process of obtaining a 501-C3 tax deductible designation in order to seek grants. It’s proposed to be known as the “Friends of Gallatin organization. The Gallatin Board of Aldermen was told that sub-committees would be created for special projects. Grants for purchase of equipment are available to communities […]
Personnel and bids were topics for the board of trustees of North Central Missouri College Tuesday evening. Trustees approved a recommendation of tenure for an instructor, Doctor Josie Baugher in her fifth year with the teacher education program. The Nursing instructor at Maryville, Sandra Wake, submitted a resignation. Hired as a cashier was Rocel Wright of […]
The Trenton City Council last night approved an ordinance authorizing an agreement for Burns and McDonnell to provide engineering services for financial planning for the city’s water department. The five-year plan is to determine needed revenues, including what would be needed if ConAgra closes with water rates are to be part of the study. The […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education has agreed to allow children turning 3-years-old after the start of school year to participate in the district’s preschool program if there are openings, and other requirements are met. The district previously required children to be 3 before the school year began to be eligible for pre-school. The […]
A public meeting is coming up the first of November in Trenton regarding foster parenting. The Healthy Families / Cornerstones plans to host what it calls a “no obligation, information only” meeting at the Trenton First Baptist Church from 6 to 7 o’clock the night of November 1st. The meeting is held on behalf of […]
A public meeting will be held Wednesday evening October 12 regarding an application from Trenton Farms, LLC. The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 8 pm in the Trenton High School gymnasium. Trenton Farms, LLC has filed a second application for a permit to create a concentrated animal feeding operation or CAFO in Jefferson Township […]
The Trenton Park Board has approved an amended agreement for the Trenton R-9 School District to use Burleigh Grimes baseball field. Among the provisions, Trenton R-9 is to pay $200 per day, on game days only, to the Trenton Park Department which includes a one-time field preparation and rental. Trenton R-9 also is to provide […]
Among personnel matters approved by the NCMC Board of Trustees during their latest meeting, Carmen Austin will transfer from TRIO program administrative assistant to the role of Upward Bound Coordinator, replacing Ellen Hamilton who is resigning as of October 10th. Rickiann Miller of Brooker, Texas was hired as a personal computer specialist as of November […]
Informational meetings on foster parenting are scheduled next month in Cameron and Brookfield. Healthy Families / Cornerstones are looking to increase the number of foster parents for kids who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. What’s called “no obligation” type sessions are October 3rd at Cameron First Baptist Church, 202 East Ford Street and […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a contract with Terwilleger Therapy Team LLC. for occupational and physical therapy services at a cost of $70 an hour. The board approved an extra duty stipend for Shani Kinney as technology coordinator. The board agreed to have Lamma Excavating of Trenton to stabilize embankments at a lagoon […]
The Princeton Board of Education has approved a plan to request qualifications for architectural services. The action was recommended by a facilities committee for a potential upcoming bond issue. The architectural route is to be pursued rather than a design-build process. Once the request for qualifications is advertised two weeks, a facility meeting is planned […]
The Grundy R-5 Board of Education has agreed to have a baseball program in both the Fall and Spring. The district also will continue to have a track program in the Spring with students allowed to participate in both track and baseball. Grundy R-5 has a girls softball program in the Fall. Superintendent Rob Deaver […]
The North Mercer School district will sponsor an after school program beginning Monday, September 19 with hours from 3:15 until 5:30 Monday through Thursday. The program is for all ages, although it’s primarily for Kindergarten through 6-grade students with a cost of $3.00 per day. While there’s no district transportation service for the after school […]
