In just ten days, the Missouri Day Festival parade will roll on the streets of Trenton. The parade on Saturday, October 15th begins at 8:30 from its usual starting point at Main and Crowder, proceeding to 9th Street. As in the past, bands marching in the parade are expected to exit at Normal Street and […]
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Trenton High School band to appear in Thanksgiving parade in Houston, Texas
The Trenton high school band has accepted an invitation to march and play in a Thanksgiving Day parade, one that is in Houston, Texas. Trenton R-9 band director Tim Gilham spoke recently with John Anthony: The television audience for the parade is described as “regional” including the states of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Here’s […]
Missouri Day Festival packed with activities for everyone
The Missouri Day Festival is chock full of activities again this year with fun the entire family can enjoy. A soup supper at the First Baptist Church the evening of Thursday, October 13th will take place from 5 until 7 o’clock. The supper will be followed that evening by the festival’s opening ceremonies at the […]
Slight change noted in Missouri Day Parade entry fee
Entries for the Missouri Day Festival parade in Trenton will have a suggested donation of $20 if non-political instead of a required $20 charge. Political entries will continue to be charged a $25 entry fee. The Trenton Rotary Club is seeking a grant to help purchase handicapped playground equipment for the Trenton park system, with […]
2016 Chillicothe holiday parade theme announced
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that “Decades of Celebrations” has been chosen as the 2016 Holiday Parade theme. The Holiday Parade this year will be sponsored by Hy-Vee, Hedrick Medical Center and Midwest Gloves & Gear. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 19, 2016, in downtown Chillicothe and will […]
Homecoming week at Trenton, Princeton wraps with parade, football games, and dances
As the Trenton High School homecoming parade rolls through the streets on Friday afternoon, THS Principal Ron Franklin would like to point out the work students have done with class projects in putting together their class floats: The homecoming parade begins at 2 o’clock as entries leave the THS parking lot. The route travels north […]
“Spirit of America” theme for 2016 Missouri Day Parade
The theme of this year’s Missouri Day parade in Trenton is “Spirit of America.” Entries are being accepted for the parade which will be held Saturday, October 15th. The fee is $20 for non-political entries and $25 for those which are political. The Trenton Rotary Club, which is sponsoring the parade, is seeking a grant […]
Chula Street Fair kicks off Saturday, September 17
The Chula Street Fair is set to begin on Saturday, September 17, with a full slate of activities. You can start your day with biscuits, gravy, and coffee which will be available from 7 until 9:30 at the Community Center for a free will donation which benefits the Chula Rural Fire Department. A baby show begins […]
Trenton High School Homecoming planned for September 12 – 16
Trenton High School holds Homecoming week activities Monday through Friday the week of September 12 through the 16 . Candidates for Homecoming Queen are Seniors Shayla Woodside, Brittany Wilson, and Mason Hooyman. Homecoming King candidates are seniors Austin Burkeybile, Jeffrey White, and Luke Lewis. Attendants are Juniors Jayden Roeder and Avery Cooksey, Sophomores Sarah Jordan […]
Spickard Fall Festival kicks off September 8
The Spickard Fall Festival schedule next month includes check-in for exhibits the afternoon of September 8th from 3 until 6 o’clock and the morning of September 9th from 8 until noon at the Wise Community Center. Other activities on Friday, September 9th include a balloon launch, games, a school scavenger hunt, and kickball. That evening, […]
Activities abound at the North Central Missouri Fair
The entering of exhibits, a parade, hog roast, and queen coronation are highlighted today for the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Swine will be arriving throughout Swine will be arriving throughout the day in preparation for the hog show tomorrow in the livestock pavilion. Anyone may take entries to the Rock Barn today between 8:30 and […]
North Central Missouri Fair gearing up for 2016 run
The North Central Missouri Fair is gearing up for the yearly event in Trenton. The fair parade is scheduled for August 2nd, with entries to be lined up at 5:00, and the parade rolling through Trenton at 5:30. Information concerning the fair parade and entries may be directed to Katie Kinney at by calling 660.359.6463. ATV and […]
Philadelphia cheers NCAA champs Villanova with parade
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Villanova fans descended on downtown Philadelphia on Friday to cheer their NCAA championship basketball team, flooding the city in a raucous sea of blue. Thousands of people filled Market Street and Dilworth Park to celebrate Villanova’s victory over North Carolina in Monday night’s final. Chants of “Let’s Go, Nova!” grew louder as […]