Only six days remain to see the museum’s 2018 sports exhibit, Hometown Teams; the museum closes for the season October 21. This sports exhibit identifies and celebrates the records of Grundy County’s athletes competing in American Legion teams, Trenton Merchants Teams, TBA and all the County’s K-12 Public School and NCMC. In addition to a […]
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Galt Fair Fall Festival proceeds to benefit local park
The proceeds from the Third Annual Galt Fair Fall Festival Saturday, October 6th will go toward the kiddie park behind the Galt Fair stage. Delbert Jackson with the Fall Festival says the event was started for the purpose of rejuvenating the park as several pieces of playground equipment were in need of repair and paint. Some […]
Livingston County Library to host Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Livingston County Library is hosting its 6th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for children and families. There will be five categories the pumpkin can be entered into: 2 and under, ages 3-5, ages 6-9, ages 10-12, or a family entry. There will be a prize for each category. Pumpkins need to be turned into the […]
Missouri Department of Conservation predicts fall turkey hunting to be challenging
With fall firearms turkey season and archery season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation advises hunters it could be a challenging season. This year’s annual wild turkey brood survey shows statewide turkey production was below average. The statewide poult-to-hen ratio (PHR) for this year was 0.9, which was 13% higher than last year’s ratio, but […]
Homecoming Royalty announced at Princeton and Gallatin
The Princeton and Gallatin high schools held Homecoming coronations Wednesday. In Princeton, Logan Krohn was named King, and Sidney Weber was named Queen. Senior attendants were Kylie Willett, Jasmine Mathews, Zane Hickman, and Logan Boxley. There were also two attendants each for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. The Princeton varsity football team will play […]
“Show, Shine, and Dine” set for October 6 in downtown Trenton
A Show, Shine, and Dine Evening on Main Street will be held for the next Cruise Night in Trenton. Cars will be on display on Main Street from the Grand River Baptist Association Book Store to Howards the evening of October 6th starting at 6 o’clock. Five Points Alive will also serve food to raise […]
Livingston County Steam and Gas Association’s Old-Time Harvest Days to kick off Friday
Friday, September 28 is Kids’ Day at the Livingston County Steam and Gas Association’s 32nd Annual Old-Time Harvest Days. Tractors will be on display at the Livingston County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe with the featured tractor a Cub Farmall. There will be a cultivator contest, family-oriented exhibits and demonstrations, and other various activities. Food stands and […]
Student from England, Lewis Hopkinson, is NCMC Student for September
Lewis Hopkinson from Huddersfield in Yorkshire, England has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for September. Lewis is receiving his Associate in Arts degree with plans to transfer and continue to play collegiate golf. Lewis, an international student-athlete, is a member of the NCMC’s men’s golf team. He is also active in […]
Dungeons and Dragons session scheduled at Livingston County Library
Dungeons and Dragons took hold in the 1980s and continues to grow in popularity today. The game itself is not as complicated as it used to be years ago, and others skilled in the game are always willing to help out. If you’ve never played Dungeons and Dragons before but would like to try it […]
Audio: Missouri could be bellwether of how Supreme Court nominee plays in midterm election
Missouri could be the key indicator of how important the Supreme Court nominee is the midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley and fellow Republicans have aggressively used the confirmation of Washington D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a campaign wedge issue against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. President Trump gave high praise […]
Chillicothe FFA holds Mud Volleyball Tournament
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter held its fifth annual Mud Volleyball Tournament. The tournament consisted of 26 teams with a double elimination event. There were 320 members and spectators present at the tournament with pork burgers and chips were provided for all. The team members consisted of FFA members, FFA Alumni, parents, and staff. The tournament […]
Northwest Missouri State University to present 28th annual Freshman/Transfer Showcase
First-year students in Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present “Love/Sick” as the 28th annual Freshman/Transfer Showcase. Performances will be in the Studio Theatre at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets are $10 and can be […]
Garth Brooks announces private concert for the National FFA Organization
Garth Brooks, the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, will take the stage in Indianapolis for a private show at this year’s 91st National FFA Convention & Expo. The premier youth leadership organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture, the National FFA Organization boasts a membership […]
Forage Systems Research Center Field Day tackles drought issues
Drought was the main topic of interest during the annual Forage Systems Research Center field day, which took place on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The event featured eight speakers, the majority of whom were focused on showcasing ways farmers and producers could deal with the drought-like conditions across a good portion of Missouri. Not only did […]
Trenton Park Board accepts bids on playground equipment
The Trenton Park Board accepted bids for the sale of two play structures at a special meeting Thursday morning. The Galt Fair Association’s bid of $2,100 was accepted for the small play structure at lower Moberly Park. Seth Cox also submitted a bid, which Park Board President Duane Helmandollar said was “considerably lower”. The board […]
Fall Music Bash set for September 29 in Mercer
The bands Point of No Return and The Rikers will perform at Mercer Community Homecoming’s Mercer Fall Music Bash. The bash will be held at the Mercer Homecoming Park on Highway 65 the night of September 29, 2018. Point of No Return will play from 6 to 8 o’clock with The Rikers performing from 8 to […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to offer Hunter Education Session in Green City
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a free hunter education skills session in Green City from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at City Hall, 4 S. Green St. The hunter education skills session fulfills the second half of the hunter-education certification process. To attend this class, students must first complete the Missouri […]
Laredo Board of Education approves contracts
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved contracts at its meeting Monday evening. Administrator Misty Foster reports one contract was a five-year term with ProServ for two copy machines at $247 per month with another with Asten Carman as an occupational therapist assistant for $38.00 per hour. The board approved submitting a bid with the […]
Trenton man arrested on domestic assault allegation
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Monday of a Trenton man charged with third-degree domestic assault. The bond for 26-year-old Mickeal Dale Hogan was set at $7,500, and he is scheduled for the associate division of circuit court September 25th. Court documents accuse him of attempting to cause physical injury to a family […]
Princeton Board of Education moves graduation date
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved moving graduation at a meeting Monday evening. Graduation is now scheduled for May 3rd, which is one week earlier than originally planned. The move eliminates the conflict with district baseball and aligns with the seniors last day of school. The board discussed holding a surplus auction in late […]