Employers representing manufacturing, the Missouri Department of Corrections, healthcare, and commercial driver’s license positions will be at a job fair in Trenton next week. The Missouri Job Center sponsors the event to be held at the Ketcham Community Center Tuesday, June 19th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Job […]
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Trenton R-9 Board of Education fills vacant seat
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education has a new member as the board filled a vacant seat. The board reviewed applications at a meeting Tuesday evening from George Moore and Marcie Cutsinger to fill the vacant position left following previous member Brooke McAtee’s resignation. The board then interviewed each applicant individually while the other stepped […]
Surprise homecoming held for deployed 442nd member
Escorted towards the pitcher’s mound, the Laffey family prepares to watch one of their own throw in the honorary first pitch for their favorite Major League Baseball team– the Kansas City Royals. Ty Laffey practiced for this moment for a week but knowing that his father was unable to be there due to being deployed […]
Livingston County Ambulance District Board approves purchase of ambulance
The Livingston County Ambulance District Board approved two purchases at its meeting Tuesday evening. The board approved the purchase of a Transit Osage ambulance for $104,095 as well as approving the purchase of a Zoll cardiac monitor for $32,201.20. The board approved the annual payment to the city of Chillicothe for $223,715.60. The board discussed […]
Chillicothe FFA officer teams attend LEAD conference
Chillicothe FFA officer teams recently attended the LEAD conference on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Over 1200 local Chapter FFA officers and 200 chapter officers and advisors attended the annual LEAD training. The LEAD (Learn, Educate, Advance, and Develop) training is designed to help prepare each officer team for their term of service […]
I-35 project in Harrison County to begin June 4th
A long-awaited project will bring a new, smoother surface to Interstate 35 in Harrison County. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted Herzog Construction Company of St. Joseph to resurface I-35 between Route N at Eagleville and the Iowa state line. The contractor will first complete some concrete patching beginning Monday, June 4. They plan to […]
Audio: Missouri U.S. Senators sign letter to address rural broadband coverage
Both Missouri Senators have signed a letter asking for more time to organize efforts to get financing to expand rural broadband service. The letter seeks more time for state, local, and Tribal governments to challenge an eligibility map for federal money to expand broadband over the next 10 years. The Senators want additional […]
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission contracted by MoDOT for study
The Missouri Department of Transportation is contracting with the Regional Planning Commissions throughout the state to prepare a regional transit study to evaluate the public transit needs of citizens and available transit services. The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission is contracted to prepare the plan for its 11-county region. A meeting will be held to […]
North Missouri Saddle Club to hold fundraiser
The North Missouri Saddle Club will hold a consignment auction and dinner at the Trenton Rock Barn Saturday to raise money for the operation of the club. The Rock Barn will open for consignments at 9 o’clock that day. The eat and pay what you want dinner will begin at 4:30 that afternoon with a […]
Trenton Family Aquatic Center to open May 26
With Summer weather approaching, the staff at the center and Trenton Park Department have been diligently working to prepare The Trenton Family Aquatic Center to open for the season May 26th. The pool’s hours and admission passes will remain the same as last year and the center will be open from 1 o’clock in the […]
Bethany man appointed as Administrator of the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency
United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced the appointment of a Bethany man to serve as Administrator of the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. Richard Fordyce will lead a network of more than 2,100 counties and 50 state FSA offices. He currently serves as the State Executive Director for FSA in […]
Grundy County Emergency Response Team seeks volunteers
The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team is seeking volunteers. Grundy County citizens willing to help their community and the emergency response personnel during emergencies and public events are invited to attend an informational meeting next week. The meeting will be held in the lower level meeting room of the Trenton Fire Station the morning […]
Mowing season begins on Missouri roads
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will soon begin mowing roadsides across the state. “Our mowing focuses on visibility and safety,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Becky Allmeroth. “Motorists will see tractor mowers near the shoulder of interstates and other busy roadways. Please watch out for our crews, slow down and don’t drive distracted.” Major and […]
Job fairs to be held in Trenton this week
Jobs fairs in Trenton will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Missouri Career Center, located at 1104 Main Street downtown. Manpower will have a hiring event on Wednesday at 1 o’clock. Applicants will need to complete a profile before meeting with a Manpower representative. Those applying will need to provide a photo ID and […]
2018 Missouri Rural Survey now available online
The 2018 Missouri Rural Survey is now available online to solicit input from Missouri residents, business owners, and elected officials on sustaining local communities and building strong local economies. The University of Missouri Extension reports the survey will take participants about 10 minutes to complete, there are no right or wrong answers, and answers will […]
“Great Shakeout” drill scheduled for October 19
On October 19, the Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill will be held. More than 440,000 Missourians have registered to participate. Almost 2.5 million people are registered in the 14 central U.S. states that could be impacted by a New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake. At exactly 10:19 am Thursday, participants will be expected to: […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
THS student ranks #1 at state FFA convention; accolades and honors many for north Missouri attendees
Trenton High School student Katerina Black was the number one ranked individual in the state during meat judging competition at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. Her team from Trenton high school finished in second place, just 30 points behind the top ranked meats judging team from Tipton. Other members of the 2nd place meats team […]