The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services activated a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. At 8 a.m. today, the hotline opened and can be reached at 877-435-8411. The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days […]
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Sunnyview alters visiting hours in order to minimize possible exposure to Coronavirus
Sunnyview Nursing Home of Trenton has new visiting hours to prevent residents from being exposed to the Coronavirus. The new visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 7 to 3 o’clock, and they will go into effect immediately. Sunnyview Office Clerk Leona Ricketts says the front door will be locked, and visitors will have to […]
Trenton City Council discusses, but takes no action, on establishing a cash reserve policy for the city
The Trenton City Council discussed, but took no action Monday night, on a proposal from the City Administrator to establish a cash reserve policy for the city. Discussion also was held on possible wage increases for city employees as well as potentially establishing steps of advancement within the police, fire, and street departments. This topic […]
Planning continues for 2020 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend
The planning is underway for the 2020 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend. This year’s dates are September 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2020. Preparations for the annual mailing are taking shape with classes encouraged to pick up mailing lists as soon as possible to finalize any address changes leading up to the mailing meeting scheduled for […]
Missouri Attorney General files civil suits, criminal charges against four fraudulent contractors
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced that his office has filed civil lawsuits against two contractors and criminal charges against another two contractors for allegedly defrauding multiple consumers. The four actions were filed Monday across the state. “Making repairs and renovations on your home can be a stressful, busy time, and selecting a reputable […]
Corn and wheat mixed on Friday, prices lower for the week
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, with relatively modest week to week losses thanks to a couple of days of gains. Commodities in general and the broader market continued to respond to concerns about coronavirus and its’ impact on demand and the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost more than […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol seeking assistance from public in sexual assault investigation
Following the recent arrest of a Kansas couple, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is seeking further information for an ongoing sexual assault investigation in the Lake of the Ozarks area. In January, Carl Mort, 41, and Cassandra Wedeking, 39, of Overland Park, Kansas, were formally charged by the Morgan […]
Third Batch of untested sexual assault kits delivered to lab from St. Joseph Police Department
The third batch of untested sexual assault kits identified by Missouri Attorney General Schmitt’s SAFE Kits Initiative inventory have been delivered to a private lab for testing. The kits were gathered at the St. Joseph Police Department as a “host agency” and sent directly to the private lab to preserve the chain of custody and […]
Tip from Google leads to charges of child porn against two in Clinton County
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Major AJ Carrel with Criminal Investigations reports two individuals face charges after the sheriff’s office and Western Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force received a cyber tip from Google in reference to possible child pornography. Twenty-year-old Anthony Charles Gross of Plattsburg has been charged with three felony counts of possession of child […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves school calendar for 2020-2021
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved a bid for audit services Wednesday evening. The bid from Conrad and Higgins, LLC was the only bid received, and the services are to be provided for three years. Superintendent Phil Fox reports the cost for the services will be $5,550 for the first year, $5,850 for […]
Trenton Police Department investigates possible burglary at local business
The Trenton Police Department recently investigated a possible burglary at a local business. The police caution business owners to keep their doors and windows locked and report suspicious activity. Business owners and/or employees who discover they have been a victim of a burglary are asked to not touch or disturb anything, so investigating officers can […]
Audio: Maysville couple charged with locking 9-year-old child in cage
DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark reports the arrest of two Maysville women Tuesday who were later charged with the felonies of abuse or neglect of a child and endangering the welfare of the child. Deputies and Children’s Division investigators took a child diagnosed with autism into protective custody with the Department of Social Services for […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to electrical fire on Collier Street
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a possible electrical fire at 422 Collier on Wednesday evening. Captain Tracy Bradley reports firefighters found heavy smoke coming from roof vents upon arrival. She says the resident, listed as Tisha Warren, was still inside, but family members were outside and said Warren had been having problems with her […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter raises $5,300 at annual chocolate event
Fifty-three hundred dollars were raised for the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton at the Seventh Annual Take a Walk in Chocolate Heaven last (Tuesday) evening. More than 40 chocolate tasting items were featured, and winners were announced in two divisions. The grand prize winner for the Adult Division was the Trenton High School’s Black […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for northern Missouri
Mother Nature is reminding residents of northern Missouri that Spring doesn’t start until mid-March. A winter storm will spread across Missouri this morning, and linger through tonight. This storm will start as snow, but surface temperatures may warm up just enough to convert the precipitation type to rain or a rain/snow mix by the afternoon […]
Trenton City Council Administrative Committee hears request from fire department on inspections
Members of the Trenton City Council Administrative Committee Monday evening heard a request for the fire department to stop doing inspections of rental properties and resume with the commercial inspections or surveys. The committee on a split vote involving a motion will recommend to the city council that more of the residential inspections be handled […]
Trenton Police Department advises residents to be wary of possible pet scams
The Trenton Police Department alerts residents of potential scams involving pets. The department notes scammers may use free websites, Craigslist, newspapers, online market places, or social media to facilitate their scams. They may advertise expensive animals, such as bulldogs or toy breeds, for purchase at low prices or waive adoption costs upon purchasers paying for […]
Two arrested for attempting to obtain a narcotic from Trenton pharmacy
Two Chicago, Illinois residents accused of attempting to obtain Phenergan with Codeine from Evercare Pharmacy of Trenton have been charged in Grundy County. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 25-year-old Pierre Celestine and 42-year-old George Ernie Almond were arrested by the Trenton Police Department Tuesday. They are each charged with felony fraudulently attempting to obtain […]
Audio: Micah Landes on events at Great Northwest Day in Jefferson City
Grundy and other 18 other counties will be represented at the state capitol when Great Northwest Day is held next Tuesday, February 4th and Wednesday, February 5th. Grundy County’s coordinator, Micah Landes, says those interested in attending should contact her as soon as possible. Great Northwest Day includes a luncheon Tuesday with Governor […]