Two bands are on tap to perform at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton on May 1st as part of a concert series. The winery will open at 5 o’clock in the evening for the outdoor event. A band from Trenton who call themselves “The Ghosted” will perform a 90-minute set starting at 6 o’clock. […]
The Mid-America Music Festival team announced today that multi-faceted artist Danielle Bradbery would be joining their country lineup on Sat., July 17, at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton, Missouri. According to the festival team, Bradbery will perform a 60-minute set at 6 p.m., showcasing her unique artistry and performing music from her sophomore album, […]
Fundraising continues for the community fireworks display being planned as part of the 2021 Independence Day activities on Friday, July 2. A committee of local residents is coordinating the fundraising effort through the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. Chairperson Diane Lowrey said the committee hopes to raise between $4,000 to $5,000 for the show, which […]
The pandemic-delayed Trenton Chamber of Commerce banquet is scheduled for Friday night, June 4 with plans calling for the event to be held outdoors, under two big event tents, on the grounds of Black Silo Winery. “Wild Safari” will be the theme of the Chamber banquet and program. Social hour will be held at 5:30; […]
Nineteen businesses are set to participate in Main Street Trenton’s Sip and Stroll on April 24th to support revitalization efforts in Downtown Trenton. Check-in will begin at The Space at 1013 Main Street at 4 o’clock that afternoon. Main Street Trenton and Trenton Downtown Improvement Association Executive Director Megan Taul says participants will receive everything […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Music Department will present its spring program twice next week. The program will be on April 29th at 1 o’clock in the afternoon and April 30th at 7 o’clock at night. Janet Lake’s preschool will perform in the Thursday program. Both performances will include performances by the school bands. The performances […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education took action on Wednesday, April 14 on several personnel matters. Special Education and Process Coordinator Jerry Kiger’s resignation was accepted. Josie Hinkle was hired as the kindergarten through 12th-grade special education teacher and process coordinator. All classified staff members were rehired with the board approving an increase in hourly pay for […]
The Battle of the Bands Friday and Saturday night in Trenton resulted in close competition among those who voted. The Friday night winner of the rock battle was “90 Days Band” while Saturday night’s winner of the country battle was “Steven Bankey and the Flatlanders.” Four bands entertained each night for about one hour each. […]
The Trenton High School Band and Choir will perform for the grand opening of the new performing arts center on April 17th. There will be two performances that evening, one at 6 o’clock and one at 7:30. The band will feature guest director Buddy Hannaford as well as a surprise guest tuba player. The choir […]
Several resignations were accepted and new employees approved following an executive session last night for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education. Names were released this morning by the school district office. Resignations from Rissler school positions are by Kelsey Donohue, Amy King, Hannah Ewbank, and Susan Gott. Resignations involving Trenton Middle School are from Lendy […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education heard several reports on April 13, 2021. One report was on the At-Risk Evaluation. Trenton High School Assistant Principal John Cowling said the Trenton High School/Trenton Middle School Academic Lab has served 40 high school students and eight middle school students this academic year. Four of the high school […]
Plans have been announced for a benefit next month in Trenton to assist an individual with her medical expenses. The benefit for Patty Kirk is set to be held on Saturday, May 15th at the activity center of the Assembly of God Church located at 11th and Avalon. Beginning at 4 o’clock that afternoon, the […]
March 2020 would have been the fifth year of Camp CaPow—College Access-Planning Our Way. Held at the University of Missouri’s Family Impact Center in Columbia, Camp CaPow is a weeklong opportunity for middle school students to explore career and postsecondary education options through workshops, tours of Missouri college campuses, meetings with professionals from a range […]
The Chillicothe Arts Council reports the First Baptist Church has agreed to allow 30 more seats for the “Meet and Greet Listening Party” with entertainer and musician Rhonda Vincent Saturday afternoon, April 17. Mary Lou VandeVenter says the church’s fellowship hall is now accepting a total of 110 people for the 1 o’clock session. It […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will discuss health insurance next week. The board will meet in the Trenton High School Commons on April 13th at 5:30 in the evening. The meeting will also be available virtually on the district website under the R-9 BOE Meeting Agendas tab at that time. Other items on the […]
Tickets are for sale for an April 24th event in Trenton called “The Downtown Sip and Stroll.” From 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock on Saturday, April 24, 2021, participants can sample Missouri wines while strolling through local downtown businesses. Tickets in advance cost $25 and can be purchased at Vintage Vines of 805 Main or […]
KTTN/KGOZ management reports a third audio signal can now be heard on the FM band following the installation Monday morning of special equipment and an antenna. The Federal Communications Commission granted Luehrs Broadcasting Company a license for a translator station at Trenton which applies only to our AM signal. In effect, the same audio that […]
Plans are underway for the 2021 Independence Day celebration for Trenton and Grundy County, being organized again by a committee of local residents working through the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. Chairperson Diane Lowrey said this year’s event has been scheduled for Friday, July 2, and will again be held at the Black Silo Winery, […]
A performer at a Branson, Missouri, theater pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $85,000 from hundreds of his own audience members who donated to his non-existent charity for foster children. “For several years, this performer took advantage of his own audiences by pulling at their heartstrings while stealing from their pockets,” said […]
Missouri businesses are ready for the state’s tourism industry to get back to normal. Since the early days of the coronavirus, conventions, sporting events, weddings, festivals, and other major events have taken a hit all over the state. In northeast Missouri, Hannibal business owner Fred Smith says the pandemic altered his antiques and home décor […]
