There is a race for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education April 7th election. Incumbent Doug Franklin filed Tuesday morning and is the fourth candidate overall to file for three positions up for election. Previous filings were incumbents Corey Leeper and Brandon Gibler as well as Andy Burress. Today (Tuesday, January 21) is the deadline […]
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Prison sentences handed down in Thursday session of Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court
Prison sentences were issued and probations were ordered for numerous individuals Thursday in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Sean Philip Biller pleaded guilty to an amended charge of drug possessions. Biller was sentenced to seven years with the Department of Corrections. Execution of the sentence was suspended and Biller was […]
Grundy County Local Emergency Planning Committee approve appointments
The Grundy County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved appointments for positions Tuesday. Glen Briggs was appointed chairperson, Alan Barnett vice-chairperson, and Kelli Hillerman as secretary. A listing of individuals was approved for the 2020 membership listing. They represent elected officials, firefighting, law enforcement, community groups, public health, hospital, and facilities. The committee also approved the […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen informed of retirement of Larry Marrs
Laredo Maintenance/Water/Sewer Operator Larry Marrs informed the Laredo Board of Aldermen Monday of his intent to retire. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports the City of Laredo is accepting applications for the position until the next board meeting on February 10th. Interested parties can stop by the Laredo City Hall Monday through Thursday from 11 to […]
Five waive preliminary hearings in Tuesday session of the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court
Five defendants waived preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Their cases were bound for court appearances either Thursday or next month in Division One. Trenton residents Daniel Brown and Krystal Leanna Martin are charged with trafficking drugs, or an attempt to do so, as of December 24th. Both are to […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now accepting applications for 2020 recruitment class
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 110th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen review investments while tackling a busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen took action on various matters Monday evening. Certificate of deposit rates from Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and BTC Bank were reviewed. The board approved cashing out the sales tax CD that matures January 27th for $65,199.06 and purchasing a 36-month CD at the highest interest rate between Farmers and […]
Trenton Board of Education adopts school calendar for 2020-2021 while dealing with very busy agenda
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar on Tuesday evening. The first day of school for Trenton next school year will be August 25th, and the last day will be May 19th, 2021. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels said the calendar includes eight make up days for days missed for […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves copier machine bid
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved a bid on Thursday evening for the leasing of copiers. The chosen bid was from Marco of Chillicothe at $521 per month for four machines for five years. Ricoh and Xerox also submitted bids. The board approved the letting of audit bids for the 2019-2020 audit. Bid […]
Twenty seven THS-TMS band students audition for Grand River Conference All-Conference Band
Twenty-seven Trenton High School and Middle School band students auditioned for the Grand River Conference All-Conference Band on Wednesday. Twenty-four Trenton band students received a chair placement or an alternate position, with 17 for the high school band and seven for the junior high. Doctor Nathan Gay from Missouri Western State University will be the […]
North Central Missouri College in Trenton to host Spring Convocation
Cross Hall of North Central Missouri College in Trenton will host the Spring Convocation on Friday, January 10th. The general sessions are for all employees of the college. The schedule Friday morning begins with a continental breakfast at 8 o’clock in the lobby of Cross Hall. Then at 8:30 in Cross Hall Room 208, there’s […]
Suspended prison sentences handed down in Division One of Grundy County court
Sentencing was held Thursday in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court for Humphreys resident Christi Sims who had pleaded guilty in November to a felony drug possession charge from July 5th. Circuit Judge Thomas Alley sentenced Ms. Sims to four years with the Department of Corrections. Execution of the sentence was suspended and she […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve ordinances
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances at a meeting this week. The ordinances regarded a salt storage lease agreement with Larry Johnson, an engineering agreement for professional services with Allstate Consultants for the Gallatin Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system, and an operation and maintenance agreement with People Service, Incorporated for operation, maintenance, […]
Jamesport City Council approves purchases, accepts audit
The Jamesport City Council this week approved purchasing a new door to replace the walk-in door at the former fire station. Also approved was the purchase of a handheld radio read device to program GPS and a salary ordinance. The ordinance involved Superintendent Trent Brewer and utility personnel Ray Bontrager receiving a raise of $1 […]
No injuries reported in high-speed chase of vehicle going wrong way on Highway 36
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports no one was injured during a high speed chase of a vehicle going the wrong way on Highway 36 on Friday afternoon. The chase started west of Wheeling when a vehicle jumped the median and ended east of Hamilton when an unknown officer used spike strips. Deputy John Stafford […]
Payden McCullough receives Eagle Scout award
An Eagle Scout award was presented during a Court of Honor ceremony Monday night for Trenton Boy Scout Troop 97. Payden McCullough received his Eagle Scout award at the First Christian Church. Payden is the son of Tabitha McCullough and Shaun and Lisa McCullough, all of Trenton. Payden has earned a total of 30 merit badges. […]
Clay County refuses to appear for deposition, defies subpoena issued by Missouri State Auditor
In an unprecedented move, Clay County staff failed to appear at 10 a.m. on Monday morning as required under a subpoena issued more than two weeks ago by State Auditor Nicole Galloway. The lawfully executed subpoena required records and testimony associated with a citizen-mandated audit of Clay County to be provided to the State Auditor’s […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on six properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on six properties, two of which were granted extensions of time to continue with repairs. The board will schedule a public hearing for the fire-damaged property at 1437 Main Street. Advancing to the category called “findings of fact” are 213 West 6th and 1004 Laclede Street. […]
NCMC Board of Trustees tackles lengthy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Homecoming candidates were announced during the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday evening. Vice President for Student Affairs Kristen Alley said the king candidates are Andrew George of Canton from the Baptist Student Union, Cash Miller of Warsaw from Phi Theta Kappa, Gregoor Moesker of Curacao from the International […]
Audio: $400 million steel plant set to open in December in Sedalia
Missouri’s top economic development official says a 400-million dollar steel plant being built in west-central Missouri’s Sedalia will open next month. State Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Rob Dixon tells Missourinet the Nucor plant is scheduled to open on December 27 or 28. The steel rebar manufacturing plant is one of the […]