The 72nd annual Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade had over 70 entries Saturday morning. The Avalon Busy Bees 4-H club won the Grand Marshal trophy and the club also placed first in the Youth Division of float entries. Others winning trophies were Chillicothe Strength and Conditioning among businesses and organizations, and the Bishop Hogan […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton has a new director for its Senior Life Solutions program. Sheila Rider will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of program staff to ensure quality patient care and providing community education to create awareness of the program. Senior Life Solutions is an outpatient group therapy program designed to […]
When Missouri hosted its first conference to address how to ease societal impacts when people get out of prison, about 40 people attended. This week, more than 600 people are on hand for the 13th annual, sold-out event. Conference founder Wendell Kimbrough is the chief executive officer with the Area Resources for Community and Human Services, […]
The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance has a Transient/Benevolence Ministry available for individuals visiting the community. Steve Merrin with the Ministerial Alliance says one of the alliance’s major components is service, which involves reaching out and helping those in need. He explains money is set aside within the alliance’s budget for the ministry and is one […]
Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for the annual holiday nature crafting event from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St. in Kirksville. Just in time for the holidays, attendees will learn to create ornaments, decorations and bird feeders. This workshop is FREE and open to […]
Livingston County Health Center is again sponsoring its annual “Mitten Tree.” The Mitten Tree project provides mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to community residents who cannot afford to purchase the items themselves. This annual project would not be possible without generous donations each year from churches, service organizations, and individuals. The health center is especially […]
Route 129 will close for a culvert replacement Thursday. Local maintenance crews from Missouri Department of Transportation will close the road between the Iowa state line and Ash Trail on Thursday, Nov. 15, between 8 a.m. and noon, weather permitting. During this closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
The admissions department at North Central Missouri College has announced: “No-Fee November” for the remainder of the month. Future students may submit their NCMC application free of charge for the following upcoming terms: Spring 2019, Summer 2019, or Fall 2019. Those interested in applying during “No Fee November” simply need to email the admissions department for […]
GRM Networks has announced the recipients of its Community Grant Program for the third quarter. The Bethany Kiwanis Club was awarded $500 to purchase clothes for needy grade school children in Harrison County. The Lamoni, Iowa Volunteer Fire Department was also awarded $500 to help purchase flags and official uniforms for the fire department. The […]
The Wright Memorial Hospital Spiritual Wellness Team will be hosting the second annual Live Nativity on Thursday, November 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will begin on the hospital’s walking trail and will end inside the hospital’s Education Center. The live display will feature five simple scenes that illustrate the story of Christmas. […]
The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brent Hampy reminds producers who experienced losses from natural disasters during the 2017 and 2018 calendar years that they may be eligible for assistance through several programs. One of those is the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, which provides […]
Ordinances were adopted and bids accepted last night by Trenton City Council. Some of the ordinances resulted from previous city council actions, however, one other proposed ordinances got defeated after the council and the Mayor heard complaints. Danny Stephens of Trenton received formal approval to pay $325 per month for a one year period to rent […]
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsening this winter. During September and October, the Red Cross collected over 21,000 fewer blood […]
Poverty fighting groups in Missouri are asking federal leaders to protect those who protect our country. Congress is working on the Farm Bill, which includes funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Jeanette Oxford, executive director of the advocacy group Empower Missouri, explains more than 37,000 veterans in the state rely on the […]
Representatives from several churches will come together for community Thanksgiving Service in Trenton on Sunday, November 18th. The evening service, which is open to everyone, begins at 6:30 at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will host the annual Thanksgiving service and with more information, here is Reverend Steve Merrin, […]
Odd fall weather and fescue pasture growth set up potential poisonous pastures causing fescue foot in cow herds. Fall growth after a drought produces more toxins in infected tall fescue grass. The poison develops after rains start regrowth following a drought, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension specialist. Roberts urges herd owners to keep […]
In response to campers’ request for more electric sites and more sites with higher amperage, Missouri State Parks is raising its rates for campsites with electricity. For arrivals beginning May 1, 2019, campers will see a $2 per night increase for all on-season campsites with electricity. Basic campsite rates will remain at $13 per night, […]
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton is accepting orders for its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner November 22nd. Volunteers will deliver meals to anyone in the area who needs or wants a meal. That includes anyone who has to work Thanksgiving Day, shut-ins, or those in need of a meal. Dianna Crawford is […]
The 14th Annual Holiday Hoops at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of the North Central Missouri College in Trenton is next month. NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott says 115 teams representing 63 Missouri and Iowa high schools will participate in the games tentatively scheduled to be played December 14th through 31st. Holiday […]
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton is seeking volunteers from the area for its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner November 22nd. The pastor’s wife, Dianna Crawford, explains individuals can help in various capacities. She says there are generally 14 to 18 route drivers as well as five or six volunteers in the back […]
