The University of Missouri Extension has announced a workshop later this month at Princeton regarding signups through the federal healthcare exchange. The free workshop is Friday, November 17th, from 1 to 2 o’clock at the Mercer County Health Department, located at 305 West Main Street in Princeton. Missouri’s health insurance marketplace is still open to […]
The Princeton United Methodist Church will host a live stream of Dave Ramsey’s “Smart Money” next week. The presentation will be shown at the church Tuesday night at 7 o’clock and it is free and open to everyone. Dave Ramsey is a personal money-management expert and extremely popular national radio personality. His seven best-selling books including […]
The University of Missouri Extension will hold a program on backgrounding calves next month. State Beef Nutrition Specialist Doctor Eric Bailey will present the program at the Mercer County Extension Office in Princeton the night of November 13th at 7 o’clock. Topics to be covered include feed rations for backgrounding, feeding management, and a report […]
The highway patrol reports a Princeton teenager was injured last night when the truck he was driving crossed the center of the road and traveled off the west side of Route P where it struck a fence post. The patrol listed 17-year-old Michael Oesch with minor injuries and noted he was transported by ambulance to […]
The First Baptist Church of Princeton and the Mercer County Ministerial Alliance invite Mercer County residents to attend Pray Across Missouri. The event will be celebrated in Mercer County on the courthouse grounds in Princeton the morning of November 1st at 10:30. Pray Across Missouri is a cooperative initiative between Missouri Baptists and other Christians […]
Princeton R-5 Schools will dismiss early for parent/teacher conferences next week. School will be dismissed early October 26, 2017, at 12:45 with conferences held that day from 1:30 in the afternoon to 6:45 in the evening. No appointment is necessary for high school conferences. Grade cards will be available to pick up in the high […]
VFW Post 7159 of Princeton will have a Veterans Service event on Saturday, 21 October 2017 between 12 pm and 2 pm. District One Service Officer will be there to answer questions and it is requested veterans bring a copy of your DD214 or separation papers. All Veterans and family are welcome for free biscuit […]
The Princeton High School Band placed second in Class One parade judging in Warrensburg during homecoming activities at the University of Central Missouri. Following the parade, Princeton was among the bands performing at the football pre-game activities. All the parade bands participated with the University of Central Missouri Marching Mules to present two selections at […]
The Dysart Family from Macon will perform at the Princeton United Methodist Church October 22. The gospel music concert will begin at 5 o’clock that evening. Admission is free, but a love offering will be received for the Dysart Family. The Dysarts have multiple radio singles on the Singing News Charts and other gospel music […]
Four defendants have waived preliminary hearings in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Those with cases bound over to Thursday’s docket involve Dorothy Kathryn Archuleta of Trenton, Thomas James Lund of Princeton, and Lila Lea Combs of Trenton. A case involving Scotty Curtis of Altamont, who faces three counts of non-support, was moved […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the acceptance of three donations to the district Monday evening. The Princeton Alumni Association donated $50,000 to be utilized for the completion of a six-lane all-weather track on campus. Jeania Donelson and family donated $14,000 to be used to purchase equipment for the new weight room, which will […]
The highway patrol reports a Lineville teenager was killed Sunday night in a head-on collision on Highway 65 three miles to the north of Princeton with a second teenager injured in the accident just past 9:30 Sunday night. The patrol said 18-year-old Saige Boswell of Lineville, Iowa was pronounced dead at the scene by Mercer […]
Royalty was crowned last night during a Homecoming event at the Princeton R-5 school. Selected as the Queen is Vivian Allen and the King is Calvin Berwanger who were among the seniors nominated for royalty. Homecoming activities continue Friday at Princeton with a parade and football game.
Princeton High School Homecoming celebrations are underway. Senior Kasen Purdun says that a bonfire, coronation, and pep rally will be held Wednesday night at 8 o’clock. The school’s website shows Homecoming Parade lineup will start Friday afternoon at 1:30, and the parade will start at 2 o’clock with the Homecoming football game against South Harrison […]
The speaker for Mercer County Health Department’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon has been announced. Health Department Administrator Gina Finney says Princeton resident Eileen Snow will talk about her experience with breast cancer during the luncheon October 11th. The event will be held at Country Rentals behind the Flower Shop in Princeton from noon to […]
A Pumpkin Patch Party will be held on the Princeton Square October 14th. The event will include pumpkins, games, prizes, and photos sponsored by the 4T Pizza and Restaurant of Princeton. The Famous of Princeton will sponsor a scarecrow contest with first prize a $20 gift certificate. More information on the Pumpkin Patch Party can […]
The Mercer County Health Department will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon next month. The lunch will be served at Country Rentals in Princeton October 11th from noon to 1 o’clock and those attending will receive a free T-shirt. The fee for the luncheon is $10.00 and those interested should RSVP by calling 660-748-3630. The […]
The Mercer County Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire on East Hickland Street in Princeton Monday. The fire department reports firefighters found an attached carport and a covered porch on fire when they arrived. Mercer County Ambulance treated three firefighters for heat-related illness and released them. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the […]
Princeton R-5 will hold pre-game supper and Yellow Out Tailgate before Friday’s football game against Gallatin. The pre-game supper will be held in the Princeton Cafeteria from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. The menu will include pulled pork sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, dessert, and drinks. Attendees can pay what they want. The school encourages attendees […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Princeton woman sustained moderate injuries as the result of a two-vehicle accident south of Spickard early Friday afternoon. Eighty-two-year-old Carol Branam traveled north on U. S. 65 when she allegedly crossed the center line and struck the driver’s side rear of a southbound straight truck driven by 49-year-old William Tefteller […]
