The Trenton man charged with felony first-degree assault causing serious physical injury to Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab in June appeared in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Thirty-nine-year-old Jamey Aaron Griffin’s case was continued, at the request of the defendant, to January 7, 2020, at 2:30 pm to establish a plea or […]
The Unionville square will be the site of fun and magical activities on Saturday, December 7, 2019, when the annual Winterfest provides free activities for all ages. Events begin Saturday morning with both the Quilt Show and Art Show opening at 10 a.m. The Quilt Show will be held in the museum on the southeast […]
Two hiring events will be held at the Trenton Job Center at 1104 Main Street next week. The Missouri Department of Corrections will hold a job fair on the morning of December 10th from 8:30 to 11:30 for individuals interested in joining the Western Missouri Correctional Center team. More information on the Department of Corrections […]
In order for farmers to purchase or apply restricted use pesticides on property owned or rented by them, they must have a private pesticide applicator’s license. Obtaining a private pesticide applicator’s license or renewing a license, requires attending a training class or viewing the training video. A program for first-time certification, and to renew certification, […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period, from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2019. : Patrol’s Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Statistics for 2019 Crashes ─ 404 Injuries ─ 166 Fatalities ─ 7 DWI ─ 94 Drug Arrests ─ 63 During the 2018 Thanksgiving […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox has released information on incidents investigated recently. One of the incidents involved an adult male allegedly contacting a woman on social media and sending her what is described as “a very personal photo.” The photo was unsolicited, unwanted, and unappreciated because the woman’s child was present when the woman received […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office found and arrested a felony fugitive last week after more than a year of following multiple leads. Thirty-nine-year-old Miranda Nicole Adams of Chillicothe was arrested on a warrant for alleged violation of bond conditions on an original charge of felony possession of a controlled substance, with bond […]
More women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Annually, the month of February is designated National Heart Month. While the red dress promotes awareness about women’s heart disease, the red scarf symbolizes lifelines […]
With just five members present Monday night, the Trenton City Council decided to let the public vote next year on a proposed five percent lodging tax. If approved by a simple majority in the April 7th election, the additional fee would be imposed on guests who rent sleeping rooms of hotels and motels within Trenton. […]
A food drive will be conducted during basketball games on Tuesday at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The North Central Missouri College Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter will host their fourth annual Food Drive. The cost of admission when the Pirates and Lady Pirates take on John Wood Community College will be one canned […]
The Milan Elks will serve free meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Spokesperson Lee VanDusseldorp says turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, rolls, and desserts will be served at the lodge November 28th and December 25th from 11 to 1 o’clock. Elks members and volunteers will start delivering meals at 10 o’clock to locations within […]
The non-profit group Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support, also known as DAWGS, has a fundraising shop in Trenton to benefit the DAWGS team and pay for travel expenses for Special Olympics athletes. DAWGS Coach Judy Rash says there are a lot of Christmas items at the shop at 404 East Ninth Street, in the middle […]
There is a new way to donate to the Salvation Army at locations with kettles. Salvation Army of Chillicothe Administrator and Pastor Captain Shannon Forney says barcodes on signs by the kettles can be scanned with a smartphone. That will lead to the Salvation Army website, where a location and amount to donate can be […]
The Polar Express will be shown at an event to benefit the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center of Trenton. There will also be cookie decorating and hot cocoa at the First Christian Church of Trenton on the evening of December 6th at 6 o’clock. Those attending can wear pajamas for the event, which will […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Cameron woman in Caldwell County on Monday night on multiple allegations. Thirty-three-year-old Stephanie Catron has been charged with drug-related charges of felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid as well as the misdemeanors of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia […]
Volunteers are being sought for the 15th Annual High School Holiday Hoops at the Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton. Director Steve Maxey says more than 250 volunteers regularly assist in the multi-day event sponsored by the NCMC Foundation. This year’s event will include nearly 70 games, beginning December […]
Twenty defendants have been charged in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl in the Springfield, Missouri, area. Many of the defendants were arrested in a coordinated law enforcement sweep that began Thursday, November 14 and continued into the weekend, after five criminal complaints were filed under seal on […]
Beginning today and running through next month, Trenton Municipal Utilities has announced tree trimming will be done in the various areas within the city of Trenton. Asplundh Tree Expert Company is trimming trees via a contract with the city of Trenton. The company will be working on trees and branches that are described as interfering […]
Trenton Police and the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force conducted alcohol retail outlet compliance checks in Trenton on Saturday, November 16. Chief Rex Ross announces the underage person, working on behalf of the task force, was not able to complete any purchases at dozen retail establishments and bars in Trenton. The Task Force provides the […]
The felony case against 39-year-old Jamey Aaron Griffin of Trenton has been moved on a change of venue to the Livingston County Circuit Court. Griffin is charged with first-degree assault causing serious physical injury to Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab. He’s also charged with unlawful use of a weapon for shooting at a person inside […]
