The City of Trenton will be accepting sealed bids for cash renting approximately 65 acres, more or less, of row crop north of Trenton beginning March 1, 2020. Bids will be for one year at which time the Lease shall automatically renew for a period of one year, four times. Lessee will be required to […]
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MU Extension livestock specialist to be in Trenton each month to answer questions
Beginning January 27th, MU Extension livestock specialist, Jenna Monnig, will be at the Grundy County Extension office in Trenton to answer those who have questions about livestock. Monnig will be available on the last Monday of each month from 9 to 12 and from 1 to 4 o’clock. The Grundy County Extension Office is in […]
Missouri Department of Health and Human Services continues to urge flu vaccination
Flu activity is currently widespread throughout Missouri. 11,171 cases of influenza have been reported in Missouri so far. 11 people have died from influenza-associated illness this season. Nationally, influenza activity remains high, and forecasts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that it will remain elevated for several more weeks. As of […]
NCMC to offer new course: Introduction to Acrylic Painting
North Central Missouri College will soon be offering a continuing education course Introduction to Acrylic Painting instructed by artist Ally Ockenfels. The instructor, Ally Ockenfels, will introduce participants to various techniques such as gridding, batiking, painting in perspective, and more. Each week participants will create one work that incorporates these techniques, totaling four paintings made […]
NCMC Homecoming/Alumni Appreciation set for January 22, 2020
The North Central Missouri College Alumni Association and the NCMC Student Senate are hosting Homecoming / Alumni Appreciation Day on Wednesday, January 22 at the Ketcham Community Center. There will be a pre-game tailgate in the Sugg room sponsored by BTC Bank of Trenton and The Pirates will host a double-header against Metropolitan Community College […]
First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri
The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. It is […]
Talent show featuring area residents to be held in Hoover Theater
Non-perishable food items will be collected at a Christmas talent show in Trenton presented by One Productions. Area residents will be featured in the show at the Hoover Theater of the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library the nights of December 19th and 20th at 7 o’clock. Admission to the show will be one non-perishable food […]
Free CERT training in Newtown rescheduled to December 11th
The Community Emergency Response Team training which was to begin in Newtown this Wednesday evening (December 4th) has been postponed due to what Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency Director Dennis Goldsmith calls “unforeseen circumstances.” The free class will now begin at the Newtown-Harris School on December 11, 2019. Questions regarding the change should be directed […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department seeking public support for Secret Santa Project
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for support of its Annual Secret Santa Project to help residents having a difficult time due to uncontrollable situations. Sheriff Steve Cox says the goal of the project “is to help kind-hearted people with a hand up, show…good things happen to good people, and share…love and friendship….” In […]
Hiring events to be held in Trenton
Two hiring events will be held at the Trenton Job Center at 1104 Main Street next week. The Missouri Department of Corrections will hold a job fair on the morning of December 10th from 8:30 to 11:30 for individuals interested in joining the Western Missouri Correctional Center team. More information on the Department of Corrections […]
Coffee with a Cop set for December at Hy-Vee in Trenton
The Trenton Police Department’s next Coffee with a Cop will be in December. Community members can meet and visit with members of the Trenton Police Department and ask questions about the department, special programs, or law enforcement in general at the Hy-Vee Food Store in Trenton The event is scheduled for the morning of December […]
Veteran service events scheduled for the month of December
Events for veterans will be held in Trenton during the month of December. A veterans service officer will help with VA paperwork and answer questions at the Trenton VFW Hall on December 6th from 7 to 2 o’clock. A vet center counselor will also be at the VFW Hall December 6th from 9 o’clock to […]
Wright Memorial Hospital to host third annual Live Nativity Scene
The Wright Memorial Hospital Spiritual Wellness Team will be hosting the third annual Live Nativity on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. The event will begin underneath the Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group entrance awning and will conclude inside the hospital’s Education Center. The live display will feature five simple scenes that illustrate […]
Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center call for red scarves in support of women’s heart health
More women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Annually, the month of February is designated National Heart Month. While the red dress promotes awareness about women’s heart disease, the red scarf symbolizes lifelines […]
Medicare open enrollment ends December 7th
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is reminding seniors that MEDICARE open enrollment ends on Saturday, Dec. 7. Seniors who have not yet made their plan selections for 2020 are encouraged to contact CLAIM. CLAIM provides seniors and their caregivers free and unbiased help from certified counselors. Seniors can ask questions by phone or […]
GRM Networks awards third quarter Community Grants
A total of $1,250 has been awarded by GRM Networks® during its third-quarter allocation of the company’s Community Improvement Grants. Organizations receiving funding during the third quarter included the Bethany Kiwanis Club, Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary Senior Life Solutions and One Act. The Bethany Kiwanis Club received a $500 grant that will be used to […]
Tree trimming begins throughout the city of Trenton
Beginning today and running through next month, Trenton Municipal Utilities has announced tree trimming will be done in the various areas within the city of Trenton. Asplundh Tree Expert Company is trimming trees via a contract with the city of Trenton. The company will be working on trees and branches that are described as interfering […]
Livingston County Health Center to host flu shot clinic
Adult Livingston County residents can receive their influenza vaccination at a walk-in flu shot clinic at the Livingston County Health Center in Chillicothe next week. No appointments are necessary for residents at least 19 years old to get a flu shot at the health center on November 15th from 10 to 2 o’clock, including during […]
Community of Galt to conduct smoke testing of sewer system
The community of Galt will be testing for leaks in its sewer system by blowing smoke into sewer lines on Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 7, 2019. The smoke is to reveal sources of sewer odors and locations where stormwater and other surface waters are entering the sewer system. A special non-toxic smoke is […]
Real estate and personal property tax bills for Grundy County residents are “In the Mail”
Grundy County Collector-Treasurer Barbara Harris reports real estate and personal property tax bills went out in Friday’s mail. Tax payments must be received in person at the Collector-Treasurer’s Office in the courthouse in Trenton, put in the dropbox for after-hour payments on the north side of the courthouse, or postmarked by December 31st. Property owners […]