The October weather summary in Trenton shows precipitation more than double that of normal with high temperatures averaging one degree above typical, and low temperatures averaging three degrees above normal. Trenton received 6.81 inches of rainfall in October which is 3.74 inches above normal for the month. The 6.81inch total was the third greatest for October […]
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Trenton sets new rainfall record
A rainfall record was established in Trenton for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o’clock Sunday morning. One inch and eight tenths (1.80) was measured at the fire station at 17th and Harris where the official guage for Trenton is read by the fire department. Trenton has received 6.81 inches of rain in October, […]
“Great Shakeout” drill scheduled for October 19
On October 19, the Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill will be held. More than 440,000 Missourians have registered to participate. Almost 2.5 million people are registered in the 14 central U.S. states that could be impacted by a New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake. At exactly 10:19 am Thursday, participants will be expected to: […]
Funeral Services: Saige Boswell
A funeral service for Lineville, Iowa resident Saige Boswell will be held at the Roberson Funeral Home in Lineville Friday morning at 10:30 with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville. Visitation for Saige Boswell will be held at the funeral home Thursday night from 6 to 8 o’clock. Saige Boswell, who died Sunday […]
Trenton Middle School students of the month announced
The Trenton Middle School Students of the Month have been announced. Those selected were fifth graders Josie Coplen and Gavin McAtee, sixth graders Alexis Stewart-Lewis and Bradyn Sager, seventh graders Eliana Cowling and Dylan Spencer, and eighth graders Faith Baker and Riley Jones. October’s character trait is respect.
FAFSA Frenzy student aid events set for October through January
Students and their families can receive free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at more than 170 FAFSA Frenzy events set for October through January in communities across Missouri. Filing a FAFSA is the first step students must take to apply for most financial aid for college. Financial aid professionals, high school […]
Grundy County Health Department announces October dates for Flu Shot Clinics
The Grundy County Health Department has announced dates for October flu shot clinics. Shots will be given on a walk-in basis, no appointment is needed. Dates for the clinics are as follows: Tuesday, October 3, 9 am – 4 pm Tuesday, October 10, 9 am – 4 pm Tuesday, October 17, 1-4 pm Tuesday, October […]
Bright Futures Trenton to hold kickoff event in October
The Advisory Board of Bright Futures Trenton recently met to make plans for their community kickoff event being held in late October. Bright Futures is a framework of support and communication that allows communities and schools to identify student needs and match those needs with resources in the community. When students’ basic needs are met, […]
Green Hills Medical Clinic doctors and staff to move to Wright Memorial Physicians Group
Green Hills Medical Clinic Doctor Jennifer Bowe, Nurse Practitioner Sydney Arnold, and staff will move to Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton next month. They will begin seeing patients at the Physicians’ Group October 2 and Bowe says she and her staff will still provide the highest level of care to patients. Bowe is originally from […]
City-wide cleanup day to be held in Princeton
The city of Princeton has announced the date for the fall city-wide cleanup. A dumpster will be available Saturday, October 29th at the city barn. Citizens of Princeton with household items to dispose of can take them to the city barn and put them in the dumpster. If it’s a large item, such as an […]
Wright Memorial Hospital to host balloon launch in honor of those fighting breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Outside of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. To honor those individuals who are currently fighting breast cancer, as well as those who have battled the disease in the […]
Everything arriving and leaving Netflix in October 2016
Netflix has become the most popular streaming service available, and a wide selection of titles is coming to the service October 1st, including the blockbuster Titanic. Alas, with the arrival of new titles, Netflix users will also see a plethora of titles leaving the service to make room. Here is a list of everything […]
Informational meeting on foster parenting scheduled for October
Informational meetings on foster parenting are scheduled next month in Cameron and Brookfield. Healthy Families / Cornerstones are looking to increase the number of foster parents for kids who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. What’s called “no obligation” type sessions are October 3rd at Cameron First Baptist Church, 202 East Ford Street and […]
Trenton sales tax approved by voters to kick in first of October
The collection of Trenton’s newest sales tax begins the first of October. That’s according to City Clerk Cindy Simpson who noted the Missouri Department of Revenue will be sending letters around September 10th to local businesses advising them of the increase in the local sales tax. This will be the fourth city sales tax. City […]
David Manus Jr. receives 7-year prison sentence
A Trenton man, David Wayne Manus Jr. received a seven-year sentence to the Department of Corrections in connection with the abduction of a 9-year-old Trenton girl in October of 2015. Manus pleaded guilty in court on Thursday, June 23 to charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child as well as sexual misconduct by […]