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Prepare for Halloween with these safety tips

Children are now in the school routine and most children look forward to the Halloween holiday. If your daughter has already decided that she is going to be Elsa, and your son is debating between one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then you are on your way to a successful Halloween. For other children, […]

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Trenton man arrested on DWI charge

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident Wednesday on felony driving while intoxicated, aggravated offender and a probation violation. Forty-one-year-old Michael Lee Puckett’s bonds total $35,000 cash only and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court Tuesday for the DWI charge and Division One November […]

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MoDOT to close Highway 139 for crossing work

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports crews working with BNSF Railway plan to close part of Highway 139, also known as Kansas Avenue, in Bosworth on Friday. The Highway 139/Kansas Avenue will be closed at the Marceline Sub crossing from 9 o’clock in the morning until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. MoDOT notes motorists will […]

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Police pursuit by Hamilton and Cameron departments results in arrest of two

The Hamilton and Cameron police departments were involved in a pursuit Saturday night that resulted in two arrests. The Cameron Police Department officers overheard radio traffic from Hamilton about the pursuit of a pickup truck, including a description of the vehicle, that was later discovered stolen from Saint Joseph. Hamilton discontinued the pursuit, and Cameron […]

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First Baptist Church of Trenton to provide shuttle service during Missouri Day Festival

The First Baptist Church of Trenton will provide shuttle service for the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton October 20th. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman explains vehicles can park in the church’s parking lot, and the shuttle will transport persons to the fairgrounds. When those festival-goers want to return to their vehicles, the […]

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USDA announces investments to support infrastructure and other essential services for rural Missourians

USDA Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced today that the USDA is investing over $734,000 in eight (8) projects that will build community infrastructure and provide essential services for over 57,000 rural Missourians. “The commitment to improving infrastructure and essential services throughout rural America is a priority of this administration,” said Case.  “USDA is […]

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Livingston County deputies complete patrol academy course

Two deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office passed a Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy course on Emergency Vehicle Operations last week. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the five-day course Martin Minnis and Jordan Williams attended provides information on the operations and safety of a motor vehicle and patrol vehicle under different conditions and circumstances. The […]