The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved increasing the gymnasium rental fee at a meeting Tuesday evening. The rental fee is now $200 for in-district residents and $250 for out-of-district residents. The board approved a field trip for the first and second grades to go to the Kansas City Zoo May 1st as well […]
Tag: October
Tuesday session of Grundy County court has light docket
Among cases, Tuesday in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court, Trenton resident William Edward Grimes the fourth saw his probation revoked on an original charge of misdemeanor stealing from March 13th. Grimes admitted to violations on the conditions of probation. Judge Steve Hudson imposed the original sentence of 60-days in jail. Grimes […]
Trenton Board of Education tackles numerous issues at Tuesday meeting
The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
Juniors at THS scheduled to take PSAT
College-bound Juniors at Trenton High School will have an opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test next month. The PSAT will be administered at the school October 10th with the test serving as the screening test for students wishing to be considered for inclusion in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The cost for taking […]
Princeton Board of Education moves graduation date
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved moving graduation at a meeting Monday evening. Graduation is now scheduled for May 3rd, which is one week earlier than originally planned. The move eliminates the conflict with district baseball and aligns with the seniors last day of school. The board discussed holding a surplus auction in late […]
City of Trenton seeks proposals to rent hangar at airport
The City of Trenton requests proposals for the use of the south portion of the large hangar building at the Trenton Municipal Airport. Three copies of the proposals should be submitted at the Trenton City Hall by the afternoon of October 19th at 2 o’clock. Contact City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton at 660-359-2283 or emailing […]
Additional requests to be made at Trenton Board of Adjustments meeting
Two requests have been added to the Trenton Board of Adjustments public hearing next month. The hearing will be at the Trenton City Hall on the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. Kevin and Sharon Neff will request a 10-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction […]
Finances top Jamesport Board of Education meeting
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education Monday evening accepted a bid for a certificate of deposit investment. The accepted bid was from the Home Exchange Bank for a CD investment of $500,000, with a 12-month term, at a rate of 2.15%. The board also moved to cash the CD maturing in October to maintain necessary […]
Entries continue to be accepted for Missouri Day Festival parade
Entries continue to be received for the 34th annual Missouri Day Festival parade next month. The Trenton Rotary Club is encouraging participants to pre-register for the October 20th parade which has a theme of “Hometown Heritage.” Floats and entries will celebrate the importance of local history, historic, business or civic individuals or cultural traditions. Parade […]
First Baptist Church in Cameron to present “Shelter from the Storm”
The First Baptist Church in Cameron presents a walk-through drama, “Shelter from the Storm,” on four dates in October. The Judgement House drama involves a family deciding to take a deep-woods camping adventure to escape stress at home. Promoters say the family members don’t know their disagreements will pale compared to the thunderstorm they’re about […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments to meet October 1st
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear requests next month regarding yard setback requirements. The public hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. James Smith will request a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction of […]
Princeton City Council approves service contracts
The Princeton City Council approved several service contracts at a meeting Thursday evening. A contract in the amount of $1,000 for the Mercer County Health Department to have a live concert at the Princeton School October 8th was approved. City Clerk Danette Snapp says the concert will be part of the tour for the motivational […]
Princeton teen arrested on failure to appear
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Princeton resident in Schuyler County Thursday on failing to appear on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. The bond for 18-year-old Michael Ray Oesch is $15,000 cash only, and his probation was suspended. He is scheduled for Division One of Grundy County […]
Judge hands down prison sentences and probation in Division One of Grundy County court
Several cases were processed yesterday in division one of Grundy County circuit court some involving prison sentences while others received probation. Alfred Demond Green of Trenton pleaded guilty to charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage as well as damage done to jail property. Green was sentenced to three years in […]
MU researchers looking to see if intercropping Sunn Hemp can provide Summer forage
Harley Naumann, an assistant professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, has a research and teaching appointment in forage physiology. His research focuses on understanding the critical physiological components of warm- and cool-season forages that lead to improved forage-livestock production systems. Naumann has been working with a unique forage since he arrived at Mizzou in […]
Two upcoming events slated for Jamesport
The Jamesport Community Association sponsors two upcoming annual events. A craft show, retail market, and flea market will be part of Heritage Days at the Spillman Events Center September 28th and 29th. Those activities, as well as kettle corn, fall décor, food, and antiques, will be available both days from 9 o’clock in the morning […]
Lucerne man facing multiple charges in Putnam County
A Lucerne man arrested by the Highway Patrol in Putnam County has been formally charged. Online court documents show 51 year old Stephen Pipes faces misdemeanor charges of resisting or interfering with an arrest, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle sounding siren and displaying red or blue light, operating a motor vehicle in a […]
Princeton FFA member selected for National FFA Chorus
A Princeton FFA Chapter member has been selected as a member of the National FFA Chorus. Princeton High School senior Sierra Bruse will perform several times during the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis October 24th through 27th. Bruse will join chorus members for rehearsals three days prior to the beginning of the convention.
Trenton receives above average precipitation for the first time since October 2017
The August weather summary for Trenton shows above average monthly precipitation for the first time since October 2017 with above average temperatures. Rainfall in Trenton for the month of August totaled 6.94 inches which is 2.41 inches above average for the month. There was measurable rainfall on ten dates in August, with five of those […]
Audio: Judge delays decision on whether lawsuit against Greitens nonprofit will move forward
A St. Louis lawyer is trying to force former Republican Governor Eric Greitens’ nonprofit group to disclose its records. Attorney Elad Gross argued his case against the organization, A New Missouri, Thursday at a circuit court in Jefferson City. Joann Sandifer, who represents the nonprofit, thinks Gross is improperly trying to make political advances through […]