Views: 0Machinery has been moved to the east side of the 17th Street Bridge to begin demolishing three city-owned buildings to make way for construction of a new and longer bridge. Perkins and Son Dozing of Lock Springs is the demolition contractor. City Administrator Ron Urton expects the demolition work to begin soon. He also […]
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Woman who hid heroin to appear pregnant pleads guilty to drug trafficking
Views: 0A woman who hid heroin around her waist and pretended to be pregnant pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking. Perla E. Murillo, 18, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth to possessing heroin with the intent to distribute. Law enforcement officers were conducting interdiction activities at a local bus […]
$7.5 million improvement project at Northwest Medical Center in Albany nearing completion
Views: 3As of July 1, 2019, Northwest Medical Center is operating under the Mosaic Life Care corporate brand and has completed the implementation of Mosaic Life Care’s electronic medical record system across all of its locations. The hospital in Albany now is officially known as Mosaic Medical Center-Albany. The four primary care clinics closely connected […]
Work to begin on Daviess County Route C Bridge over Interstate 35
Views: 0Contractors from Capital Paving and Construction, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, continue to progress on a bridge rehabilitation project in Clinton and Daviess counties. Beginning Monday, July 8, crews plan to close the Route C (Pattonsburg) bridge over Interstate 35. The bridge is expected to reopen in mid-September. Both Route C and […]
Grand River Garden Club to sponsor the Floriculture Show at the North Central Missouri Fair
Views: 0The Grand River Garden Club will sponsor the Floriculture Show at the North Central Missouri Fair. Gardeners can submit entries at the Trenton Rock Barn the morning of August 1st from 8:30 to 10:30. Categories include container grown, roses, annuals, perennials, bulbs and tubers, shrubs and vines, herbs, grasses, and design. Chairperson Dorothy Taul […]
Missouri Department of Conservation reduces size of CWD management zone
Views: 1The Missouri Department of Conservation announces it has reduced the number of counties in its management zone for chronic wasting disease (CWD) from 48 to 29 starting in July. Changes to the CWD Management Zone will impact restrictions on feeding deer, antler-point restrictions, antlerless permits for some counties, and mandatory CWD sampling. The 29 […]
Audio: Work at Trenton Municipal Airport delayed by weather
Views: 0Prior to the Trenton Airport getting flooded on two separate occasions late last month, progress was being made on improvements that a city official says was to offer extra parking for planes and the realignment of the taxiway. It was reported by the city that the flood damage at the airport included the south […]
Weekend investigations result in multiple arrests on drug related allegations
Views: 4Various weekend investigations involving drug allegations are in the news today from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. A search warrant obtained by Sheriff Cox was served Friday evening and resulted in the seizure of alleged methamphetamine and methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested 33-year-old Steven Burns of Chillicothe who was transferred to the Daviess-Dekalb County […]
Trenton Park Board has split vote on purchase of new lawn mower
Views: 0On a split vote Wednesday evening, the Trenton Park Board did not approve a lawn mower bid. Board member Gary Schuett moved to purchase a Dixie Chopper XCaliber 3574 mower from Landmark Lawn Equipment, LLC of Trenton for $11,500. Gary Berry seconded the motion, which ended with a vote of two in favor, three […]
Five Points Alive and Main Street Trenton to host ‘Chalk on the Walk”
Views: 0Individuals can use the asphalt as a canvas and create art with chalk at an event in downtown Trenton next week. Five Points Alive and Main Street Trenton will hold “Chalk on the Walk” on June 21, 2019. Registration will take place at the Sesquicentennial Park gazebo from 9 to 10 o’clock that morning. […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education tackles issue of cell phone use in classrooms
Views: 0The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved student handbooks at a meeting Tuesday evening, with the exception of 90% attendance for trips, assemblies, and dances in the Trenton High School and Middle School handbooks, on a split vote. Board member David Whitaker moved, and Dorothy Taul seconded the motion, which passed three to two. […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approves bids
Views: 0The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved several bids at a meeting Monday evening. Approved bids were from Grand River Concrete for a new sidewalk and pad, Ferman Hostetler for window replacement at the high school, and Bill Stevens Backhoe for a new drain line. Bids for custodial services were discussed, but no action […]
House of Prayer to present “God and Country” in Chillicothe
Views: 1House of Prayer of Chillicothe will present God and Country later this month. Patriotic and gospel music and speaking will be held at the Jaycee Shelter House, which is near the Country Club Drive entrance at Simpson Park of Chillicothe, the afternoon of June 30th at 3 o’clock. Those attending should bring lawn chairs […]
Independence Day Celebration set for July 4, 2019 in Princeton
Views: 0The band Kattywampus will perform at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day Celebration next month. The band will start playing at the Princeton ball field the evening of July 4th at 6 o’clock. There will be food available as well as free watermelon. Fireworks will start at dusk July 4th in Princeton. In […]
City Administrator reports flood damage in Trenton at $325,000
Views: 0The city of Trenton has reported a $325,000 estimate on preliminary damage due to recent flooding on May 25 and May 28, 2019. The estimate is based on damage at ten sites. The report compiled by City Administrator Ron Urton has been submitted to the City Council for tonight’s meeting. The process involves a […]
Missouri man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking that led to kidnapping, torture
Views: 0Two men have been sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that led to the kidnapping and torture of an Independence, Missouri, man. Gerald L. Holmes, also known as “Jerry” or “Joker,” 27, and Richard M. Phoenix, also known as “Snake,” 77, were sentenced in separate appearances before […]
Farm tractor and dump truck collide in Gentry County killing one and injuring another
Views: 1The collision of a farm tractor and dump truck in northern Gentry County on Wednesday has taken the life of one person and injured another. The accident at noon happened approximately four miles west of Gentry when the operator of the tractor towing a hay mower conditioner, 17-year-old Kameron Wallace of Stanberry, was pronounced […]
Date for community fireworks display in Trenton moved to July 4, 2019
Views: 0The date of the Trenton community fireworks display has been changed. The evening of the display has been moved from July 3rd to July 4th to allow Galt resident Brad Coursey to shoot off the fireworks. The display will take place near the Rock Barn at dusk Independence Day. The cost of the fireworks […]
Baling wet hay becomes hot news
Views: 0High-moisture grass baled above 24% moisture can cause spontaneous combustion. Overheated bales can burn down a hay barn. Craig Roberts, University of Missouri forage specialist, said frequent rains this year help grass growth, but it’s been bad for making hay. He’s part of the team on a weekly MU Extension teleconference between state and […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen accept financing option for new wheel loader
Views: 0The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a financing option for a new Caterpillar loader for the Public Works Department Wednesday. The loader will cost $156,576.81 and be financed with seven payments at 3.75 percent. The board agreed to extend the temporary water hydrant meter contract with McBee Farms since the permanent water meter has […]