The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board will meet before the city council meeting next week. The Building and Nuisance Board will discuss five properties at the Trenton City Hall on the evening of November 23rd at 6 o’clock. The meeting can be watched on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/81381193340. Of the properties, one is listed under declaration […]
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Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors receive report on audit; filing dates set for April election
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors on November 17th received a report on a recently completed audit, which was said to be clean. Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reported the Department of Health and Senior Services completed focused infection control surveys on November 4th. No deficiencies were cited. The filing dates for the April […]
While cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Grundy County, active cases slightly decrease
While the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Grundy County continues to increase, the number of people considered to have active cases has decreased. The Grundy County Health Department Tuesday night reported 121 active cases, which is a decrease of seven from the Monday report. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Grundy County has […]
Grundy County Rural Fire District responds to address on Route W, west of Trenton
Grundy County Rural Fire District responded to a fire Monday at the Gary Hall property on Route W, west of Trenton. Rural Fire Chief Kenny Roberts reported trash was being burned but the blaze got out of control. Aided by the wind, Roberts said some four to five acres burned along with a couple of […]
Alabama man sent to Cameron Regional Medical Center after crashing on I-35
A man from Alabama was injured when the sports utility vehicle he was driving ran off Interstate 35, struck a guard rail, and overturned onto its top early Monday morning three miles south of Cameron. Twenty-three-year-old Antonio Wright of Mobile, Alabama was taken by emergency medical services to the Cameron Regional Medical Center with minor […]
Economic Development Committee to recommend public vote on “use” tax for Trenton
A committee composed of four members of the Trenton City Council has voted to recommend a public vote on enacting a local “use” tax for the city. The Economic Development Committee on Monday evening discussed the possibility before voting to send a recommendation to the full city council to put the issue on next April’s […]
Grundy County health officials report 9 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing total to 543 cases this year
Monday’s report from the Grundy County Health Department shows a total of 543 COVID-19 cases year to date and of that total, 392 are confirmed with the balance considered probable. 128 cases are active which is an increase of nine from Saturday. Grundy County health officials are urging everyone to continue with their mitigation practices […]
Two receive minor injuries when pickup strikes utility pole and parked car on 22nd Street in Trenton
Two people received minor injuries when one vehicle struck a parked car Saturday night near 22nd Street and Pleasant Plain. A police report released Monday morning shows a pickup truck was traveling on 22nd when it ran off the road, sideswiped a utility pole, and hit a parked car. Police quoted the driver, 23-year-old Billy […]
Area churches to participate in Operation Christmas Child
Several area churches are scheduled to participate in Operation Christmas Child, a project of the international relief fund organization Samaritan’s Purse. The project involves shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, school supplies, personal notes, and a photo can also be included. An area volunteer, David Hogan, noted items that should not be packed include […]
Trenton Economic Development Committee to meet Monday evening
The agenda for a meeting of the Trenton City Council’s Economic Development Committee on Monday evening, November 16, 2020, includes reports from Micah Landes of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance and Megan Taul of Main Street Trenton. Other items on the agenda are the discussion of a use tax and an update from the […]
Police chokeholds, no-knock warrants spark debate in Missouri House committee
(Missouri Independent) – As state lawmakers mull the idea of restricting police use of chokeholds or no-knock warrants, they are facing pushback from law enforcement organizations who contend decisions should be made at the local level. The House Special Committee on Criminal Justice met for three hours on Monday to explore the possibility of passing […]
Biden wants mask mandates nationwide: ‘We can save tens of thousands of lives’
(Missouri Independent) – President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus response plan seeks to put a national mask mandate in place by calling on all governors to require face coverings in their states. It’s a move that public health experts say could dramatically reduce the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths. But putting wider mask laws in place […]
North 65 Center to continue with same meal service as this week
The North 65 Center in Trenton will continue with the same meal service next week as it did this week. Home deliveries will be made Monday through Friday, and grab and go meals may be ordered daily by calling by 9:30 in the morning. There will not have any dine-in meals or daytime activities. The […]
Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin to resume meal delivery on Monday
The Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin will resume the normal delivery of Meals on Wheels on November 16th. Carry-out meals will also be available from 11 to noon. The dine-in program will remain suspended, and the center will still be closed to the public, except during carry-out meal service. Anyone entering the center is […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education adopt virtual instruction policies
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education adopted policies Monday evening involving virtual instruction, English Language Learners, and transgender students. The 2019-2020 audit was approved. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reported Newtown-Harris is setting up a virtual program for students. Arrangements are being made, so after school activities can continue. Virtual platforms will be used as necessary. Ceiling […]
Grundy County adds 25 new cases of COVID-19, the most in any 24-hour period thus far
The Grundy County Health Department on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, reports 25 new cases of COVID-19. Health officials in Grundy County say that this is the highest number of cases reported in a 24-hour period and are encouraging the public to wear masks when around others to curb the infection rate. As of Monday, November […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments to hear two requests at December meeting
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear requests at a public hearing regarding variances for an addition and an accessory structure to be built. The hearing will be at the Trenton City Hall Monday evening, December 7th at 7 o’clock. One request is from Brent Wyant for a 10-foot variance on the required 15-foot setback […]
Man who stabbed 16-year-old Cameron girl appears in court
A case has been certified to the Clinton County Circuit Court for an Altamont man accused of stabbing a 16-year-old girl in Cameron in May. Bronson Wildman appeared in the Associate Division on Monday by video and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. An arraignment is scheduled for December 8th. Wildman was released on […]