There will be no mail pickup or delivery on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, though there will be a limited package delivery service. A spokesperson for the Trenton Post Office says packages will be delivered, and mail dropped off in the blue mailboxes inside and outside of the post office will be picked up and taken […]
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Weather summary for November indicates snowfall totaled 6-1/4 inches
The National Weather Service, entering last month, had predicted November would be colder than normal, with a moderate chance for above normal precipitation. The long-range forecast turned out to be accurate for temperatures, however, November had less than average moisture despite measurable precipitation on ten dates, including measurable snow on four of those dates. Snowfall […]
3rd annual “Canned Food Game” to be held at North Central Missouri College
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Residence Hall Association at North Central Missouri College will host the Third Annual Canned Food Game next week. In lieu of normal admission for the home NCMC basketball games November 27th, fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to be donated to help feed Christmas meals to […]
Water quality one of several topics discussed at Spickard City Council meeting
At a recent meeting of the Spickard City Council, Kenneth Neill was sworn in as a member of the board and becomes the fourth member. Others are Frank Felder, Janice Vandevender, and Maggie George. Due to a vacancy, Mayor Pro Tem Felder presided. Larry Marrs discussed with aldermen mileage reimbursement and an hourly rate for projects […]
Grundy R-5 Superintendent Rob Deaver to retire at end of school year
At Wednesday nights’ meeting of the Grundy R-5 Board of Education, Superintendent Rob Deaver announced his retirement at the end of the current school year. Deaver taught high school science for 12 years at Grundy R-5, then was high school principal at Braymer, served one year as the administrator at Pleasant View R-6 school, and […]
Livingston County Health Center to sponsor “Mitten Tree”
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 […]
Programs offer assistance to farmers from natural disasters
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 […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves change to school calendar
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a change to the 2018-2019 school calendar Tuesday evening. The district will make up the day of school canceled so students and staff could attend the state softball tournament May 16th. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said that would be the final day of school. Wieber noted putting the make […]
Sharp turn to cold weather brings threat of fescue foot in beef cow herds
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 […]
Temperatures in November above normal for the Fall season
Temperatures thus far for the month of November in Trenton have been 10-1/2 degrees below average when it comes to daytime highs and 4-1/2 degrees below average for nighttime lows. A record low for November 10th in Trenton was set when the temperature fell to 10 degrees on Saturday morning. The forecast calls for below […]
Spire Natural Gas customers to see rate decrease
The Missouri Public Service Commission reports Spire Natural Gas customers will see rates drop under a filing that takes effect November 15th. The new rates will reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas and the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment factor. The factor is a mechanism that tracks any over- or under-collection of […]
Driver examination stations to close for November holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations will close for holidays this month. The exam stations will close November 12th in observance of Veterans Day and November 22nd and 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operations will resume November 13th after Veterans Day and November 26th after Thanksgiving.
FCCLA students participate in Animal Shelter Bingo
The Trenton Middle School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America played Animal Shelter Bingo the past two weeks. FCCLA Adviser Suzi Beck explains students were invited to pick up a Bingo sheet listing items the Animal Shelter needs. Students who brought an item received a sticker to put over the item on their Bingo […]
Weather in October includes above normal precipitation and snow
The October weather summary in Trenton includes much above normal precipitation, cooler than average highs, and near normal lows. Trenton had the third most precipitation for October in a century of weather records. The moisture totaled 8.24 inches which trailed only the 9.91inches in October of 1941 and the 8.37 inches in 1967. We have […]
County clerks to have special hours for absentee voting
The county clerk’s offices of Grundy and Livingston counties have special hours for absentee voting for the November 6th General Election. The Grundy County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse in Trenton will be open Saturday from 8 o’clock to noon. The Livingston County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse in Chillicothe will be open Saturday from […]
Soybean specialist offers tips for handling weather woes
Mother Nature has much to say about soybean yield and grain quality almost every year, says University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold. This year was no exception. Several important soybean-growing regions in Missouri experienced severe drought this year. The most worrisome effect from drought is yield loss, but producers face several other effects […]
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports on water tower, sewer and water projects
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports the water tower project on Princeton Road will likely get completed earlier than scheduled. Urton told the Trenton Utility Committee that the contractor plans to have three crews working on the water tower in an effort to have the job done by the end of October. He said he […]
Seventy eight entries and 19 bands confirmed for Missouri Day Parade on Saturday
The Trenton Rotary Clubs’ parade committee on Wednesday released a list of 78 confirmed entries for the 34th annual parade Saturday morning in Trenton. Nineteen high school bands, including Trenton, are scheduled to march in the parade with the Trenton Bulldogs Band the first of the bands performing in exhibition. The remaining bands are to […]
Missouri Department of Conservation predicts good quail season in parts of the state
With the quail-hunting season starting November 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation advises hunters that overall quail production was about the same as last year, but below the 10-year average. MDC staff note that good hunting can be found in areas with quality habitat in north the and west-central portions of the state. Each August, […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to host 32nd annual Poosey Conservation Area fall tour on October 21
Trees turning crimson or gold and roads winding uphill and down, scenery will be featured at the 32nd annual Poosey Conservation Area fall tour noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 21. Visitors can also do some fishing, paddle a kayak, spot some birds, or scout hunting sites. Recreational Opportunities is the theme for this […]