Country music recording artist, Sunny Sweeney, and local Trenton resident, Salem Croy, drew a crowd of approximately 300 attendees to the first-ever Leadership Northwest Music Jam on Saturday night. All ticket proceeds benefited the Leadership Northwest Missouri program and raised $9,881 for the organization. The show was hosted at Black Silo Winery in Trenton, Missouri […]
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Sumner Wild Goose Festival set to kick off on October 22
The 67th Sumner Wild Goose Festival will be held from October 22 through 24, 2021. Planned activities include a soup and chili supper at the American Legion Building that Friday evening from 4 to 7 o’clock. That Saturday will include prince and princess, queen, and gooseberry pie judging; a baby show; an auto show and […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Winter Concert set for December 11
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Board of Directors voted to proceed with plans for their 2021 Winter Concert which is scheduled for December 11, 2021, at 3:00 pm in the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center. The choir is seeking singers in all voices. If you want more information, or are planning to […]
Audio/Video: Dream Factory presents Rhonda Vincent and the Rage in Trenton on October 6
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass singer-songwriter Rhonda Vincent and her band The Rage will perform at a concert in Trenton to raise funds for the Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri. The concert will be held in the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center on October 6th. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the music will start […]
Audio: Sunny Sweeney takes the stage Saturday night at Black Silo Winery
A country singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas will perform at the Leadership Northwest Music Jam at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton Saturday night, September 25, 2021. Sunny Sweeney will be the main act at the fundraiser for Leadership Northwest Missouri with doors opening at 6 o’clock. The opening act, Salem Croy of Trenton, will start […]
Audio: Salem Croy to open for Sunny Sweeney at Leadership Northwest Music Jam in Trenton
A Trenton resident who played multiple sports in high school will be the opening act at the Leadership Northwest Music Jam the night of September 25th. Salem Croy will open for county singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney at the fundraiser for Leadership Northwest Missouri, which will be at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton. Doors will open […]
Final judge announced for Missouri Days Marching Festival
The 8th and final judge to be announced for next month’s Missouri Days Marching Festival comes from the State of Indiana. Joe Poio earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education from Butler University. As an undergraduate, he played clarinet in Butler Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, and Collegiate Symphony. He served as […]
Members of Trenton High School Choir selected to participate in Northwest Missouri All-District Honor Choir
Members of the Trenton High School Choir were selected on September 18 for the Northwest Missouri All-District Choir. Those selected were Jonin Villacampa, Trent Villacampa, Victor Markell, Caleb Johnson, Jillian Simpson, Morgan King, Makayla Hamilton, Sofia Currie, and Trager Leeper. Vocal Music Instructor Tyler Busick reports they will participate in the Northwest Missouri All-District Honor Choir […]
Harrison County Fall Festival in Bethany set for September 25
The schedule has been announced for the Harrison County Fall Festival in Bethany Square on September 25, 2021. A presentation of colors will be at 10:55 that morning. There will be a car show, with registration beginning at 11 o’clock. The South Harrison Bulldog Marching Band will perform at 11:30, and other live music will […]
Audio: Large pumpkin contest to be featured at the Harrison County Fall Festival
The Harrison County Extension Council will host a large pumpkin contest at the Harrison County Fall Festival on the Bethany Square. Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy Andy Luke says pumpkin weigh-in will be on the west side of the courthouse on September 25 from 8 to 10 am. Cash prizes will be awarded for the […]
Rhonda Vincent to hold “Meet and Greet” at Hy-Vee in Trenton as benefit for the Dream Factory
An opportunity has been announced for a “Meet and Greet” with Grand Ole Opry member and award-winning bluegrass singer/songwriter Rhonda Vincent when she comes to Trenton. Before the October 6 concert by Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, she will be available at Trenton Hy-Vee to meet with her fans. The organizer of the concert, Ron Dougan, […]
Online auction to benefit Mid-America Music Festival charities now underway
Bids are being taken on four autographed Granger Smith items in an online charity auction to benefit this year’s Mid-America Music Festival charities. Bidding for two hats, a flag, and a t-shirt will go through September 25th at 10 o’clock at night. This year’s charities are Camp Rainbow, the Green Hills Animal Shelter, and the […]
Audio: A multitude of activities take place this weekend in Princeton during Calamity Jane Days
Multiple activities will be held at Calamity Jane Days in Princeton on September 18, 2021. Some of the activities will be geared toward children. Princeton Chamber of Commerce President Amy Cool says one of those activities will be pony rides and There will be a petting zoo. Cool notes other activities for children […]
Governor Parson and First Lady to host Bicentennial Inaugural Parade and Ball at the State Capitol
On Saturday, September 18, Governor Parson and First Lady Parson will host the Bicentennial Inaugural Parade and Ball at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. The Bicentennial Inaugural Parade will take place this Saturday, September 18 at 10 a.m. in Jefferson City. The Bicentennial Inaugural Ball will also be this Saturday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. in Jefferson City. These events are a […]
Audio: Meet Missouri’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, James Young
James Young, a Musical Theatre, Vocal Music, and Guitar teacher at the Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, was selected by a committee of his peers and education partners across the state as the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year. He becomes the 53rd Missouri Teacher of the Year since the program’s inception […]
“Camp Fired Up” to be held at Turning Point Church in Cameron
Turning Point Church in Cameron will hold an event later this month geared toward children. “Camp Fired Up” will be held on September 25, and will feature speaker Reverend Jeff Cline, who works with children’s ministry. The event will go from 9 to 6 pm. There will be a petting zoo, crafts, food, a family […]
Leadership Northwest Music Jam at Black Silo Winery quickly approaching
Country music star, Sunny Sweeney, will be headlining the first-ever Leadership Northwest Music Jam with ticket proceeds benefiting the Leadership Northwest Missouri program. The show will be hosted at Black Silo Winery in Trenton, MO on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Trenton local, Salem Croy, will be the special guest opening the music event. Tickets are […]
“Brew Fest” and dog costume contest to be held in downtown Trenton on October 2
The next community event scheduled in downtown Trenton will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, and will include a dog costume contest hosted by Pet Central of Trenton. The event will begin at 2 pm at Sesquicentennial Park. There will be a Craft Beer Tasting event at 3 o’clock that day. Participants can sample […]
Sixth judge announced for 2021 Missouri Days Marching Festival
Judge Number 6 for the 2021 Missouri Days Marching Festival is Ryan Christian. He has extensive teaching experience in the public school system as a music educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Culver-Stockton College, a Master of Education in Administration from William Woods University, and a Master in Music Education from […]
Amy Guthrie selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee
Amy Guthrie, English Instructor, Education, and Communication Division Chair, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for September. Amy has been employed at NCMC for ten years and holds a Masters in English from Truman State University and a Bachelors of Arts in English with a minor in Music and Art History. […]