The Trenton Kiwanis Club and Trenton High School Key Club will host the Community Easter Egg Hunt in Trenton. Activities will start in the upper area of Moberly Park near the enclosed shelter house on the morning of April 20th at 9:30. Ambulance, fire, and area law enforcement vehicles and staff will be at the […]
Mitch Holder, Dean of Instruction at North Central Missouri College recently participated and graduated from the Missouri Community College Association Leadership Academy. During his involvement in the academy, Mitch attended sessions on leadership aspects, heard from community college leaders and former college presidents, participated in a book study, and collaborated in groups to provide presentations. […]
On Thursday, April 25, the University of Missouri Extension in Mercer County in cooperation with the Princeton Rotary Club will be offering Mental Health First Aid training in Princeton. This groundbreaking eight-hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with mental health or substance use problem and to connect […]
Jonathan Burnfin from Trenton, MO has been chosen as this year’s NCMC Academic Excellence Award winner. Jonathan recently graduated from NCMC in December with his Associate in Arts degree and is currently attending Missouri Western State University obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Business Management. His name will be engraved on a plaque in Geyer Hall […]
Governor Mike Parson has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessment in seven Missouri counties in response to devastating Missouri River flooding that began in March. The joint teams will survey damage in preparation for a request from the Governor for federal disaster assistance. “Although the floodwaters have not fully […]
The Grundy County Jewett-Norris Library of Trenton will hold a Summer reading program for youth and adults. Library Director Theresa Hunsaker says patrons of all ages can participate in the program with this year’s program starting after school and finishing in time for the summer months. Dates will be announced when they are set. Youth […]
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center of Trenton placed pinwheels on the lawn of the courthouses in Grundy and Livingston counties as well as a few other places in the area on Thursday as part of Pinwheels for Prevention. Child Advocate Ashlay Berry says April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and today (Friday) is […]
The Trenton Police Department will participate in Occupant Protection Seat Belt Enforcement Day next week. Trenton police officers will conduct extra enforcement April 11th regarding seat belt compliance. The police department reports 160 were killed in Missouri crashes as of March 31st compared to 190 for the same period last year. Sixty-three percent of vehicle […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri participated in Network Advocacy Day on March 26th. Various non-profits and agencies came together in the Missouri Capitol building in Jefferson City to meet with government officials and raise awareness about the current state of poverty in Missouri and across the nation. Those interested in learning more about […]
Missouri’s annual No MOre Trash! Bash will be held April 15 through May 15. The Trash Bash is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri Department of Transportation as part of an ongoing No MOre Trash! statewide anti-litter campaign. “Litter is unattractive, costly and harms the environment,” said Stacy Armstrong, MoDOT’s No MOre […]
Third through fifth-grade students from Lathrop Elementary School learned about different occupations from real-world employees during a recent Vocational Opportunities Inspiring Children in Elementary program held by the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri. During the VOICE program, students visit six stations, which represent career areas of which schools and the Missouri Department of […]
Several students from Princeton R-5 School participated in the District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Saint Joseph Saturday. Princeton Music Teacher Jessie O’Dell reports Sierra Bruse received a rating of one on a vocal solo and qualified for state. Hannah Bruse received a two on a vocal solo, and Gillian Sapp got a two on […]
NCMC Students in Missie Cotton’s Microcomputer Applications classes had the opportunity to participate in a service learning activity this semester by donating non-perishable goods to the Grundy County Food Pantry. Online students were able to collect and donate to their local food pantry. Students counted, organized and inventoried the items and then created Excel spreadsheets of […]
Numerous issues highlight election ballots today in cities and counties across the Green Hills Region. Voters within the city of Trenton decide from among four candidates in the race for Mayor. There are two candidates in each of the four wards for the city council. Voters within Trenton township decide between two candidates on the […]
The Chillicothe Mudcats will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition and Junior Home Run Derby for area youth. Boys and girls from seven to 14 years of age can compete during the Pitch, Hit, and Run at Shaffer Park of Chillicothe the morning of May 11th starting at 9 o’clock. […]
The Trenton FFA Chapter participated in the Northwest District Leadership Development Event Competition on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Member Rebecca Urich placed first and gold in FFA Creed. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings and Parliamentary Procedures teams placed second and gold. Members of the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team include Colton Roy, Randy Bowden, Gracyn […]
In January, Wright Memorial Hospital departments participated in a basket auction with employees contributing funds toward each department’s basket. On March 21, the Wright Memorial Hospital Employee Engagement Team presented the proceeds from the auction, which totaled $1001, to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. Accepting the donation from the Women’s Shelter were Janelle Vestal and […]
Starting this spring semester, North Central Missouri College will participate in the Missouri Department of Higher Education Peer Counselor Pilot Program to provide additional services for students to aid in their success. Three students, Vivian Allen, Spickard, MO, Taylor McQueen, Stanberry, MO, and Russell Neeley, Brookfield, MO have been selected as NCMC’s Peer Educators. “We […]
Students at North Central Missouri College along with eight other universities and community colleges in Missouri will soon receive expanded options for mathematics courses that are more aligned to their intended majors. A new initiative, led by the Missouri Department of Higher Education in collaboration with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of […]
Wright Memorial Hospital announced today it will establish a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The Wright Memorial PFAC will be comprised of a diverse group of patients and family members who meet regularly to discuss ways to enhance the patient care experience and promote quality, effective health care in a safe environment. Patient/family advisors […]
