A large crowd attended Grundy Electric Cooperative’s Annual Membership Meeting held August 2, 2018, at the North Mercer R-III School in Mercer, Missouri. Prior to the business meeting, over 380 members and guests enjoyed the evening meal served by the Mercer County 4-H members. Entertainment was provided by The Marks Family from Jefferson City. Members […]
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127th Annual Jameson Picnic set to kick off Thursday
The 127th Annual Jameson Picnic at the Jameson City Park is set to kick off Thursday evening. Registration for the Talent Show will start at 6 o’clock with four age divisions: six and younger, seven to 12, 13 to 17, and 18 and older. The Talent Show will begin at 6:30 with cash prizes to […]
79th Annual Lucerne Stock Show kicks off on Wednesday
The 79th Annual Lucerne Stock Show will start on Wednesday evening. The Community BBQ kicks off the event August 1. Meat, buns, drinks, and table service are provided and organizers ask that community members bring a side dish or dessert. The meal begins at 6:30 with kids games to follow. The show continues on Thursday […]
Farmers’ Electric Coop Area Youth Benefit Fund event to be held in August
The 26th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund dinner/auction and golf tournament will be held in August. The dinner & auction will be held at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge on Saturday, August 25 and will be co-sponsored by Hedrick Medical Center. A reception will begin that evening at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow […]
Back to School event to be held in Princeton this evening
Bounce houses and a dunk tank are some of the activities planned for the Back to School Event at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Princeton Friday evening. The Mercer County Health Department and the Mercer County Ministerial Alliance will host the event, which will be held at the small softball fields at the lower fairgrounds […]
Back to School event to be held at Mercer County Fairgrounds
The Mercer County Health Department and the Mercer County Ministerial Alliance will host a Back to School Event at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The event will be held at the small softball fields at the lower fairgrounds Friday evening July 27th from 5:30 to 8 o’clock. Public Health Nurse Natalie Mounce says the […]
Browning Homecoming theme is “Cruising Through the Years”
“Cruising Through the Years” is the theme of the Browning Homecoming this Friday night and Saturday. Friday night’s schedule includes an ice cream social hosted by Linn County R-1 cheerleaders, and live music by Chris Daugherty on the park stage, both beginning at 5:30. A baby show, Prince and Princess, Junior Queen, and Queen contests […]
Jailbreak Poker Run slated for September
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Eighth Annual Jailbreak Poker Run in September. All vehicles are welcome to register at the Old Grundy County Jailhouse on Eighth Street in Trenton the morning of September 15th starting at 11 o’clock. The poker run will begin at noon and travel a 160-mile route through […]
Mercer County Health Department in Princeton to hold open house
The Mercer County Health Department in Princeton will hold an open house to show off it’s recently remodeled building. The open house will be held on Monday, July 16th from 11:30 in the morning until 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Administrator Gina Finney says it will include a light lunch, cake, punch, and tours of […]
Audio: Chillicothe to showcase history of sliced bread during Sliced Bread Day on Saturday
(Missourinet) – On July 7, 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company in northwest Missouri became the first commercial bakery in recorded history to have bread mechanically cut into uniform slices. The invention, developed by Otto Rohwedder of Iowa, revolutionized the baking world. To celebrate the 90-year milestone, the town of Chillicothe is gearing up for its […]
Cainsville 4th of July Celebration to kick off tonight
The 12th Annual Cainsville 4th of July Celebration starts at the Cainsville Ball Park Friday evening, July 6th. The Farmers Bank will sponsor an appreciation supper at 5 o’clock featuring pulled pork, chips, baked beans, and drinks will be served for free will donations. Entertainment will be provided by Jordan Crouse and Lifeline from 6 […]
Vehicle show set for Saturday in Jamesport
The Jamesport Community Association will present the 15th Annual Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show in downtown Jamesport Saturday, June 23rd. Registration for stock, modified, and open classes will be from 8 to 10 o’clock that morning. Judging will start at 10:30, and awards will be presented at 3 o’clock. Trophies will be awarded for […]
North Missouri Center for Youth and Families to hold annual Block Party and Glow Run
The North Missouri Center for Youth and Families will hold its Sixth Annual Block Party and 5K Glow Run to benefit its Power Up After School Program. The event will be held at the center at 211 Locust Street in Chillicothe the night of June 30 with the block party to begin at 7 o’clock, […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative elects slate of officers at annual meeting
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative member-owners reelected three directors to serve three-year terms on the board of directors at the 80th Annual Meeting last Tuesday night. Those re-elected to the seven-person board were Ron Cornett for District 1, Warren Hoyt for District 4, and Glen Waters for District 5. There was also an election of the 2019 […]
Missouri Farm Bureau fifth annual tractor cruise registration now open
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is holding its fifth annual Keep Missouri Farming Tractor Cruise on July 21, 2018. Tractors will travel through Buchanan County, Missouri, on a 38-mile loop that will begin and end at the Ag Power John Deere dealership at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 36 and SE State Hwy. Z. […]
Kids Fishing Derby in Chillicothe rescheduled for June 23rd
The Third Annual Kids Fishing Derby in Chillicothe postponed Saturday due to inclement weather has been rescheduled. The event will now be held at the pond on the west side of the Baptist Home June 23rd. Youth 15 years old and younger can register for the derby starting at 8:30 that morning. The derby will […]
Crowder State Park hosting several events in June
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will host several events this month. The park’s Summer Fun Day will be Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o’clock. The event coincides with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s free fishing weekend. Fishing poles will be provided to visitors during the event with prizes awarded for the children’s largest […]
Mercer County Library in Princeton kicks off Summer Reading Program with movies
The Mercer County Library in Princeton will begin activities for its Summer Reading Program with the showing of two movie musicals. Library Director Paula Fagan says children in preschool through fourth grade can watch the Aristocats at the library Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Teens in fifth grade and older can watch Beauty and the […]
Cops-N-Bobbers hosts 73 at annual event
After a stormy early morning on Saturday, the Trenton Police Department hosted 73 local children at the 6th Annual Cops ‘N Bobbers fishing event. Numerous fish were caught as area kids spent the morning of June 2nd fishing with the men and women of the Trenton Police Department and other First Responders from the area. […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative to hold annual meeting
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative will celebrate 80 years of providing electric service to member-owners at its annual meeting this month. The meeting will be held at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center within the Chillicothe High School the night of June 12 with doors opening at 5:30 for member registration. Members will receive a gift bucket […]