Awards have been announced for the Rock Barn area of the North Central Missouri Fair. Several Ball-Kerr Fresh Preserving Awards were handed out to those in the adult division which include Loretta Ray, Marie Clark, Jacob Hall, Pam Johnston. Those receiving the preserving awards in the youth division included Elliana Gaunt and Katelyn Clark. The […]
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$25M in grant money sought for roads, bridges and broadband in East Locust Creek Reservoir project
The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission and the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission have applied for a $25,000,000 grant for roads, bridges, and broadband in the area of the East Locust Creek Reservoir project in Sullivan County. The United States Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant would ensure adequate and […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces Flower Show winners
The North Central Missouri Fair Flower Show received a total of 37 participants with 276 entries at this year’s event. Judith Urich operated a help station on flower arranging for youth at the show, helping children arrange and enter items with co-sponsor Hy-Vee donating flowers for the arrangements. The Betty Taul Creative Awards were awarded […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of Dairy, Rabbit and Poultry shows
The results have been announced of the North Central Missouri Fair Dairy Show. Hillary Shahan of Unionville had Champion Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. She also had the Supreme Champion Female and Reserve Bull. Caleb and Abigail Gondringer of Trenton both received blue ribbons in the Dairy Bucket Calf class. Results for the rabbit […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of Fine Arts and Horticulture divisions
A record number of 26 exhibitors entered 91 items in Fine Arts at the North Central Missouri Fair. A colored pencil drawing by Abigail O’Neal of Trenton was named Best in Show. Adult Division exhibitors entered the categories of oil paintings, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings, photography, and pottery. Junior Division exhibitors entered the categories […]
North Central Missouri Fair Super Teen competition results announced
Young people showed off their farm chore skills last night during the Super Teen contest at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. A team called “Horsepower” representing the Trenton FFA captured first place after winning a playoff versus Jamesport. The Jamesport team took second place.
North Central Missouri Fair Swine Show results announced
The results of the North Central Missouri Fair Swine Show have been announced. Braxton Switzer of Bucklin had the Champion Boar with Wade Horton of Chillicothe showing the Reserve Champion Boar. The Champion Gilt belonged to Jaiden Rodenburg of Wheeling and Rodenberg also received Showmanship for eight to 10-year-olds. The Reserve Champion Gilt belonged to […]
North Central Missouri Fair Queen crowned
Crowned queen of the North Central Missouri Fair last night was Emma Leamer of Chillicothe. Leamer will reign over activities this week at the fairgrounds in Trenton. Miss Leamer receives a $300 college scholarship, a tiara, a bouquet of roses, and a plaque. She will represent the North Central Missouri Fair next year in the […]
North Central Missouri Fair Parade results announced
The results of Tuesday evening’s North Central Missouri Fair Parade have been announced. The Oldest Farm Tractor was a 1927 McCormick Deering 1020 driven by Mitch Flowers and owned by Neil Peery. Best Business Float went to Crow Miller Insurance Agency. Lowell Anderson and his 1939 Ford 9N Tractor received Most Unusual Entry. The Best […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri seeks to fill Executive Director position
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri is looking for an Executive Director. Current director Aaron Franklin of Princeton is leaving the job in Trenton to work in an administrative capacity for another community action agency. Franklin has been selected as Finance Manager for the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency headquartered in Appleton City. He’ll […]
Ketcham Center to close for resurfacing of gym floor
The Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton will be resurfacing the gym floor this week. The gym will be closed Wednesday, August 1 at 2 o’clock and will not be accessible until August 16 at 5 o’clock that morning. The Ketcham Community Center will close at 12 noon Thursday, […]
North Central Missouri Fair Queen contestants announced
North Central Missouri Fair Queen Pageant Coordinator Loren Meservey has announced the contestants for this year’s pageant. Contestants are Emma Leamer of Chillicothe and Sydney Meeks of Maysville who are both agriculture students. The competition will be held on Sunday at noon and will only include an interview portion this year. The competition is closed […]
Dr. Wyatt Pickering named medical director for emergency department at Wright Memorial Hospital
Wright Memorial Hospital began working with a new group of emergency medicine providers, Emergency Medical Services, in its emergency department. EMS is part of ENVISION Physician Services, a high quality, nationwide team of providers, which Saint Luke’s Health System uses to staff emergency departments at some of its other facilities. “Through EMS’ positive partnership with […]
Audio: Rock Barn at the North Central Missouri Fair to feature many exhibits
Many activities will be held in the Trenton Rock Barn during the North Central Missouri Fair, which officially starts on July 31st, those attending the exhibits in the Rock Barn can expect a real treat. Rock Barn Superintendent Carol Ausberger provides details of the various exhibits. Ausberger says items should be released by […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to hold antler measuring event at North Central Missouri Fair
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host an antler measuring event one night during the North Central Missouri Fair. This event is scheduled for Thursday, August 2nd from 5 pm to 9 pm. Those scoring antlers will be from the Show Me Big Bucks and the Boone and Crocket Club organizations. Scoring will take place […]
NCMC Foundation elects new officers and members
Attorney Allan Seidel of Trenton is the new President of the North Central Missouri College Foundation Board of Directors. Seidel was elected at the annual meeting of the Foundation in May. Seidel replaces Cathy Bailey of Trenton, who has served as the President for the past three years. “The NCMC Foundation supports all the great […]
North Central Missouri Fair grandstand events set to begin Friday, July 27
The North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton starts Friday with a Kids Rodeo by TNT Ranch and Rodeo Company. The event will start at the grandstand at 7 o’clock with admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for children between the ages of six and 12, and is free for children five and younger. The rodeo […]
Grundy County Extension to host public forum on tariffs
Grundy County Extension will host an agriculture economist from the University of Missouri at a free public forum about new tariffs later this month. Director of Strategic Partnerships for the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Doctor Scott Brown will discuss the latest tariffs implemented by China and Mexico and their […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackles full agenda at Thursday meeting
A North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees member has resigned from his position. The board accepted the resignation of trustee Steve Busch at a meeting Thursday evening. Busch said he is now considered a resident of Florida, which excludes him from being on the board. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver and Board President Don Dalrymple […]