Governor Michael L. Parson was sworn in to a full term as 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration. Governor Parson’s career in public service began with six years in the United States Army and over 22 years in law enforcement, including serving as Sheriff of Polk County from 1993-2005. […]
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Missouri Day Marching Festival’s sweepstakes award presented to the Oak Grove Marching Band
The 24th Annual Missouri Day Marching Festival’s sweepstakes award has been presented to the Oak Grove Marching Band. Marching Festival Committee Representative Steve Maxey presented the Buddy and Karla Hannaford Sweepstakes Award to Oak Grove Director Nathan Long and members of the Panther Pride band. Oak Grove also received four Class Four awards: first in […]
Winners announced during Christmas events in Milan
Winners have been announced following last weekend’s Christmas events in Milan. According to Terri Lynn Richardson of the Milan Old Timers group, first place in judging went to Sullivan county title in business decorating; Don Dennis on South Market Street for residential decorating; and to the Eddy Family with a Who Ville entry in the […]
Audio: Trenton’s first parade of the year, the “Trenton Christmas Parade,” rolls through downtown on Friday
The first parade of the year in Trenton will be held on December 4th. Various entries will begin lining up at the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri at 5:30 that evening. The parade will start at 6 o’clock. Cindy Jennings with Five Points Alive says the route will go past East View Manor, Bristol Manor, […]
Winterfest in Unionville set for December 5, 2020
Various activities will be held as part of Winterfest on the Unionville Square on December 5th. The schedule begins with a memorial ceremony at the museum at 3 o’clock. The afternoon will also include a living nativity, a Polar Express train on the courthouse lawn, visits with Santa outside the library, carnival games on the […]
Audio: Cindy Jennings and Chuck Jones provide details on the Trenton Christmas Parade
The Trenton Christmas Parade will kick off on December 4, 2020, and will have something for everyone. Cindy Jennings and Chuck Jones of the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company were in the studio recently to discuss every aspect of the parade. The parade route will be fairly lengthy and will include the Trenton High School Band […]
Kansas City Chief’s mascot, KC Wolf, to ride in Trenton Christmas Parade
Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company will sponsor the Kansas City Chiefs mascot when they visit Trenton. KC Wolf will be in the Downtown Trenton Christmas Parade, which will begin Friday evening, December 4th at 6 o’clock. Entries will line up in the parking lot of the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and if needed by the […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce announces results of “74th Annual Holiday Parade”
With just over 50 entries, the 74th Annual Holiday Parade “Home for the Holidays, sponsored by Hedrick Medical Center & HyVee, was carried out in true community tradition. The parade was announced live from the courthouse location on Washington by Dave Rogers and Bill Shaffer. Entries were judged on the use of theme, originality, and […]
Milan Old Timers to host Christmas event on the downtown square
A Christmas event hosted by the Milan Old Timers will include a tree lighting ceremony and parade. The event will be held at the Milan Square on the evening of December 5th from 5 to 8 o’clock. The Christmas tree will be lit at 5:30. Businesses, organizations, clubs, and farmers can enter the parade around […]
Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce announces changes to Holiday Parade due to COVID-19
The 74th Annual Holiday Parade “Home for the Holidays”, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored again this year by Hedrick Medical Center &Chillicothe Hy-Vee. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 21st, and will include floats and entries from many different organizations, youth groups, churches, businesses, and individuals […]
Chillicothe Holiday Parade Grand Marshal announced
The 74th Annual Chillicothe Chamber Holiday Parade “Home for the Holidays”, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored by Hedrick Medical Center and HyVee. “2020 has been an unprecedented year but being able to carry out one of Chillicothe’s favorite traditions has provided a small bit of normalcy,” stated Crystal Narr, Executive […]
Pleasant View School to hold parade to honor veterans
Pleasant View R-6 School will hold a parade to honor veterans. The parade will begin at 8 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the school and will continue until 8:30, taking place through the circle drive. The parade, due to COVID-19, will be of a drive-through style parade to ensure the safety of everyone. […]