The Chillicothe Fire Department received a Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant to update and replace self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). The $160,000 grant allowed for the replacement of 28 current in-service SCBAs, which are about 18 to 22 years old. Firefighters will train with the new models before they are put into service. […]
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Fire destroys double-wide home in Tindall
A double-wide trailer home in Tindall is considered a total loss after a fire Thursday morning. Spickard Fire Protection District Training Officer Jesse Richmond reports the home in the 700 block of Northwest 60th Street was completely down on the ground and engulfed in flames when Spickard Fire crews arrived. He says crews were on […]
Trenton FFA members place 2nd at Public Speaking Contests
Three Trenton FFA members placed second at the FFA Public Speaking District Contests at Cameron Wednesday. Allena Allen placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives. Nick Velazquez placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Sheep Producers. Chase Otto placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Pet Breeders Association. All […]
Audio: American Legion Post in Trenton to hold deer hunter’s breakfast
With the re-establishment of the women’s auxiliary to the American Legion Post 31 of Trenton, their first fund-raiser is early this coming Saturday morning November 11, 2017. Brandy Roberts talks with Open Line Moderator John Anthony about the deer hunter’s breakfast. The breakfast, which is open to anyone, will be an eat and pay what […]
Chillicothe Police Department reports 2 arrests
The Chillicothe Police Department remained busy over the last week with a number of calls, some of which we have highlighted. Officers received a report of theft in the 2600 block of North Fair Street and the investigation continues. Officer responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Polk […]
House panel seeks solutions to cost spikes in state’s health care markets
A Missouri House panel seeking to fix problems in Missouri’s health care markets gathered Wednesday. Among the options it’s considering is adopting a plan by the Trump administration to let states opt out of some of the 10 essential health benefits required under Obamacare. Chris Molendorp with the Missouri Hospital Association says the advantage or […]
Audio: Missouri Congressman says GOP tax plan would be $900 billion tax increase
Eastern Missouri Democratic Congressman Lacy Clay says the GOP tax plan is reckless and would repeal the deduction for state and local income and sales taxes. The plan currently under consideration in the House also includes eliminating a deduction that helps seniors cover high medical costs, an adoption tax credit and forces professional teams to […]
Farming accident kills northwest Missouri man
A northwest Missouri man died Wednesday afternoon as a result of a farm accident in rural Nodaway County. The highway patrol reports 67-year-old Michael Calfee of Elmo was pronounced dead at the scene more than three hours after the accident was believed to have occurred. Calfee was loading brush into a John Deere backhoe loader […]
Theft discovered in Chariton County Sheriff’s office after state audit
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a report of the Chariton County Sheriff’s Office. The audit, which was initiated by the sheriff after discovering questionable activity, found at least $26,000 was stolen over an almost 2 year period. “When public dollars are abused, my office stands ready to offer resources to assist law enforcement […]
Missouri State Auditor releases closeout report on Highway 36 – I-72 Corridor TDD
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released the closeout audit of the U.S. Highway 36-Interstate 72 Corridor Transportation Development District located in northeast Missouri. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with dissolution. The taxing district was established in 2005 and is located in Macon, Marion, Monroe, and Shelby counties. […]
Canvas and Cookies event to be held in Galt
Canvas and Cookies will be held in the Galt High School cafeteria at the end of the month. Art teacher Trisha Sharp and helper Brenna Littleton will instruct participants on creating one of a kind paintings while Cheyenne Martin’s Food Science class provides cookies the night of November 30th from 6 to 8 o’clock. The […]
Schools receive grants from Grundy Electric Community Foundation
Several area school districts received first-quarter GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated grants. Those schools include Pleasant View R-6 of Trenton, Trenton R-9, Laredo R-7, North Mercer R-3 of Mercer, North Harrison R-3 of Eagleville, Ridgeway R-5, Cainsville R-1, Newtown-Harris R-3 of Newtown, Grundy County R-5 of Humphreys, and South Harrison R-2 Elementary School of Bethany. The […]
Missouri Guard’s Women’s Mentorship Council continues to advocate for change
The Missouri National Guard’s Women’s Mentorship Council celebrated another milestone this week after providing critical input to change a longstanding Army National Guard policy. Members of the council provided National Guard Bureau with a white paper outlining a need to change a regulation preventing pregnant female Soldiers from entering the Active Guard Reserve program, said […]
Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company receives Missouri Community College Distinguished Business Award
Peter and Nancy Trombley, owners of the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, were recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for their outstanding support of Missouri Community Colleges. Mr. and Mrs. Trombley and the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company received the 2017 Distinguished Business/Industry Award at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson, Missouri. This prominent […]
Chillicothe Elks to hold Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show
The Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656 sponsors the Third Annual Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show next month. Set up for the show to be held at the lodge at 401 Harvester Road will be December 1, 2017, from noon to 5 o’clock. The show will be held the night of December 1, 2017, from 5 […]
Trenton Street Department accepting applications
The Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for full-time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, and electrical experience as well as having a commercial driver’s license is helpful. Applications are available at the Street Maintenance Garage weekdays from 7 o’clock in the morning until 2:30 in the afternoon. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Trenton Elks to collect deer hides for veteran therapy programs
The Trenton Elks Lodge will collect deer hides starting this weekend. Hunters can bring hides to the lodge at 1012 Tinsman Avenue in Trenton November 11th to 21st from 4 o’clock in the afternoon to 9 o’clock at night. The leather will be used for therapy programs for recovering veterans in VA hospitals as well […]
Portion of Galt placed under boil advisory
A portion of Galt has been placed under a boil advisory due to work on fire hydrants. The advisory affects East Garfield south to 102nd Avenue and South Main east to South Elm until further notice. Water was turned off earlier Wednesday while work was done on fire hydrants in the area but is back […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of 3 individuals
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three men in information released by the department. Twenty-seven-year-old Terry Delauder of Trenton was arrested for a technical probation violation of drugs and special conditions. He is scheduled for Division One of circuit court November 16th. Delauder’s original charge was for unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair, […]
Settlement approved in wrongful death case filed by Michael and Sherry Knapp
A settlement was approved in a wrongful death case in Grundy County Circuit Court Division One. Michael and Sherry Knapp of Trenton filed legal documents September 18th seeking a settlement with the company that insured the sports utility vehicle involved in a four-person fatality accident. Judge Jack Peace found Tuesday that the wrongful death settlement […]