Views: 0Court dates have been set following multiple arrests this past weekend on various charges. Forty-year-old Caleb Ray Ingraham of Trenton has been charged with felony assault in the third degree, felony exhibiting a weapon and misdemeanor peace disturbance. Bond is $7,500 pending an appearance Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. […]
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Audio: Community leaders recognized at 30 year celebration of Trenton Downtown Improvement Association
Views: 0After sharing some of the history of the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association, several awards were presented at the 30-year celebration for TDIA on May 21st. TDIA Board President Jackie Soptic recognized TDIA Charter Member Wendell Lenhart for his service to downtown and presented the President’s Award to Gary and Joyce Schuett for their volunteer […]
Missouri medical marijuana companies win tax relief from state lawmakers
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – Missourians voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2018. But under federal law, growing, transporting, or selling marijuana remains a crime. Unsurprisingly, that dynamic has created a lot of headaches for the fledgling industry. One notable example: Unlike every other legal business in the state, marijuana companies are prohibited from deducting business […]
Trenton High School announces drum majors and drumline members
Views: 0Trenton High School drum majors and drumline members have been announced for next school year. The drum majors will be Trager Leeper and Maurissa Bonta. Snare drum players will be Collin Taylor, Tayler Morton, and Gabe Gamble. Donnie Gilbertson will play the tenor drums. Bass drum players will be Jillian Simpson, Shay Westerhof, Lydia […]
Audio: Top MO Senate Democrat says anti-Medicaid expansion Republicans are more concerned about their next office
Views: 0The next state budget does not include funding to expand Medicaid healthcare coverage to another 275-thousand low-income Missouri adults. The Republican-controlled Missouri Legislature refused to fund the expansion – setting up an expected court battle. John Rizzo, the top Democrat in the Missouri Senate, says the GOP is more concerned about their next office. […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce to honor two individuals, two businesses and one organization at chamber banquet
Views: 0Two individuals, two businesses, and one organization will be honored by the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet/meeting on Friday, June 4, at the Black Silo Winery. The five honorees will be recognized for their service to the community, with M.G. Kennedy and Dan Wilford being named Pillars of the Community […]
Audio: Key bills passed in the final day or days of the Missouri Legislature’s session
Views: 0Another session of the Missouri Legislature has come and gone. Of the 1,559 House bills and 689 Senate bills filed this time around, 69 bills will make it to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. Here are some key bills left up to the governor to sign or veto: Missouri lawmakers vote to pump […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrests 3 on Friday night
Views: 3The Highway Patrol arrested three individuals in area counties on Friday night of May 14, on various allegations. Thirty-nine-year-old Sandra Crouch of Scottsdale, Arizona, and 40-year-old George Rainey of Pattonsburg were arrested in Harrison County. Crouch was accused of the felonies of tampering with a motor vehicle—first degree and possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine. […]
Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to meet on May 17
Views: 0The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a Simpson Park playground project. The board will meet at the Chillicothe City Hall on May 17th at 5:15 in the evening. The agenda also includes volunteer groups and a director’s report.
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves bids for fuel, bread, milk and propane
Views: 0The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved various bids on May 12th. One was for a proposal from Noah Swartzentruber to construct a bus barn at an estimated price of $96,000. Other bids approved were from MFA for propane at $1.399 per gallon and diesel at $2.29 per gallon, as well as Galt Hometown […]
City of Trenton to save over $650,000 by refinancing long term debt
Views: 0The city of Trenton and its municipal utility expect to save money on interest costs with the re-financing of three long-term debts. It was announced the savings amounts to $658,000 over the length of the loans. Two involve 2012 issued bonds and the 2014 issued bonds for Trenton Municipal Utilities projects done at the […]
University of Missouri Extension releases 2021 mental health toolkit
Views: 1The University of Missouri Extension and Show-Me Farm Safety recently released a new Together We Can toolkit to help rural Missourians access mental health resources. “Missourians are strong and resilient in the face of the challenges and uncertainty that can come with farm life,” says Marshall Stewart, MU vice chancellor for extension and engagement […]
Trenton Park Board members review staffing needs at swimming pool
Views: 0The Trenton Park Board discussed pool staffing at a meeting on Wednesday, May 5th. Board President Duane Helmandollar reported six applications have been submitted for lifeguards this season for the Trenton Family Aquatic Center. Park Superintendent David Shockley announced there were three applications for assistant manager, and Taylor Richman has been hired as pool […]
Princeton Chamber of Commerce to sponsor activities during May, 2021
Views: 0The Princeton Chamber of Commerce sponsors several activities to be held in conjunction with Princeton citywide garage sales on May 8th. The Country Buddies will play live music on the bandstand from 10:30 to 3:30. There will also be raffle drawings on the square, including one for a rifle at 3:30. Raffle proceeds will […]
Trenton Park Department seeks bids on sign and playground border
Views: 0The Trenton Park Department is accepting bids for the playground border at Van Meter Park and the replacement of the Eastside Park entrance sign. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until May 19th at 2 p.m. Contact Park Superintendent David Shockley for more information at 660-359-2004. The City of Trenton […]
Trenton FFA chapter named Top Chapter in the state of Missouri
Views: 0The Missouri FFA Association named Trenton FFA as the Top Chapter in the state. The chapter placed first out of 351. The Trenton FFA advisors are Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy. The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters […]
Blunt opens application process for Missourians seeking to attend service academies
Views: 0Senator Roy Blunt announced that he is accepting applications from Missourians interested in attending service academies. Nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy are available for qualified applicants. “Service academies play a critical role in educating and inspiring the next generation of servicemen […]
Trenton Rotary Club honored with 100% Paul Harris Fellows membership in District 6040
Views: 0Twelve members of the Trenton Rotary Club have been honored as Paul Harris Fellows, named for the founder of Rotary. For each $1,000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation, the club can designate a member as a Paul Harris Fellow. Receiving the designation at a recent meeting were Brent Wyant, David Bain, Doctor Hessam Borhani, […]
Concert series continues at Black Silo Winery on May 1, 2021
Views: 0Two bands are on tap to perform at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton on May 1st as part of a concert series. The winery will open at 5 o’clock in the evening for the outdoor event. A band from Trenton who call themselves “The Ghosted” will perform a 90-minute set starting at 6 […]