Personnel actions have been announced following Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton R-9 Board of Education. The board had met in a closed executive session. Information released this morning by Trenton R-9’s district office includes retirements, resignations, and hirings. According to the Trenton School District office, the board accepted retirement letters from Kim Foster, Chris […]
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Calvary Baptist Church in Chillicothe to serve free Community Christmas Dinner
The Seventh Annual Community Christmas Dinner will be served at the Calvary Baptist Church on Christmas Day. Traditional Christmas food will be served dine-in from 11 to 1 o’clock. The meal is free, but Spokesperson Sharon Brooks says donations will be accepted to go toward the Community Christmas Dinner 501(c)(3) organization. She notes the money […]
Grundy County Commission approves amendment to county budget
The Grundy County Commission on December 14th approved an amendment to the 2021 Grundy County Budget. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the amendment involved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, with revenues of $956,624 and no expenses. Presiding Commission Phillip Ray says the county expects to receive an equal part from the American […]
Chillicothe Elks Lodge accepting donations for tornado victims
A U-Haul will be parked in front of the Chillicothe Elks Lodge at 401 Harvester Road on December 14th to collect donations to take to Kentucky for tornado victims. Items being collected include hygiene items, clean and wearable clothes, and children’s toys. The U-Haul is expected to leave on December 15th. The Chillicothe Elks will […]
BB’s Down Home Cookin’ once again to offer free meal on Christmas Day
BB’s Down Home Cookin’ at 200 Park Street in Gallatin will serve free dinner on Christmas Day. A spokesperson says food will be delivered starting at 10 am, or individuals can come to the restaurant to dine in from 11 am to 4 pm. The dinner will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green […]
Audio: Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra to feature winter concert on December 11
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will have a winter concert on December 11, 2021, with “Joy to the World” to be performed in the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center at 3 pm. Doors will open at 2:30. Choir Conductor Linda Arnold: Orchestra Director Buddy Hannaford acknowledges that most of the […]
Celebration of life announced for Spickard resident Brad Collins
An informal celebration of life for Spickard resident Brad Collins will be on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 2 to 5 pm at the Trenton Rock Barn. Sixty-two-year-old Brad Collins died Saturday in a motorcycle accident. The body is to be cremated. Memorial donations are suggested to funeral expenses in care of the Slater Neal […]
Audio: It’s that time of year, so be on alert for holiday scammers
With all the distractions during this season of giving, the IRS is reminding us to keep a close eye on our gift list because scammers may use your generosity to rip you off. There are more than 30, 000 nonprofit organizations here in Missouri…plenty of choices…but be careful. Scammers sometimes appear to be […]
Obituary: Brad Collins of Spickard
A sixty-two-year-old Spickard resident, Brad Collins, died on Saturday due to a motorcycle accident. The body is to be cremated with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. Brad was born on January 25, 1959, in Trenton to Dixie Lee Taul Collins-Grimes. Brad served in the United States Army, spending a […]
Audio: Trafficking investigation of Philippines-based church indicates there could be victims in Missouri
The investigation into alleged sex and labor trafficking by a Philippines-based church indicates there could be victims in Missouri. Administrators at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ are accused of coercing girls and women to have sex with their church leader under threats of “eternal damnation.” The federal indictment alleges they brought church members […]
Kansas City area advisor & firm consent to $40,000 payment to settle allegations of securities violations
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Securities Division issued a consent order against investment advisor representative, Douglas W. Coe, and his firm, Moody Reid Financial Advisors, L.P. for violations of the Missouri Securities Act stemming from the respondents’ failure to comply with reporting requirements to the Missouri Securities Division. During a routine examination of Moody Reid […]
Breakthrough infection data added to Missouri’s COVID-19 dashboard
A new addition to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services statewide COVID-19 dashboard finds that vaccination remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with “breakthrough infections.” The new data identifies COVID-19 breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated. The analysis is the result of a partnership […]
“Christmas on the Square” in Green City set for November 27
Christmas on the Square in Green City will be November 27th. Activities will begin on the Green City Square at 6 pm with a Parade of Lights. No preregistration is necessary for the parade. There will also be a visit from Santa Claus; hot cider, cocoa, and cookies; roasted chestnuts; and children’s activities. Donations of […]
Details about activities and events announced for Christmas on the Square in Mercer
More information has been released about the Second Annual Christmas on the Square in Mercer. The town square Christmas lighting will be held on December 4th at 5 p.m. Other activities will run until 8 o’clock. Santa will arrive on a fire truck after the Christmas lighting and will be on the stage to visit […]
Graves announces RAISE grant to replace Grand River Railroad Bridge near Brunswick
Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), Ranking Member for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Grand River Bridge Resiliency Project has received a RAISE Transportation Discretionary Grant. The RAISE Grant program was previously called the BUILD Grant program before being renamed earlier this year. This funding was approved by Congress last year and signed […]
People are grappling with rising food prices and supply issues
From supply-chain issues to rising food costs, local food shelves are navigating a sea of obstacles in gathering enough supplies for those needing help. Iowa locations say to meet the nutritional needs of clients, the public could help in a variety of ways. The Food Bank of Siouxland, which covers several counties in northwestern Iowa, […]
Trenton High School Alumni planning for 2022 moving forward
Plans for the 2022 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion are moving forward following a recent meeting of all classes. Events will kick off on September 2 and conclude on September 4th. Many of the normal events are scheduled including the Friday night Hospitality, the Saturday Open House, and the Sunday Brunch. In addition, the second […]
GEC Community Foundation awards over $6,000 in grants
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation met on October 13, 2021, and awarded 10 grants totaling $6,034.00. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. Education grants were awarded to Pleasant View R-VI School District, […]
Three area non-profits receive over $500,000 in tax credits
Nonprofits in Princeton, Chillicothe, and Macon are among 66 organizations across the state that have been approved to issue tax credits for their fundraising efforts. The approval came from the Neighborhood Assistance Program through the Department of Economic Development. Mercer County Area Development Corporation aims to drive community revitalization and business development for the Mercer […]