Candidate filing begins today subject to the August primary election. As of 8 o’clock Tuesday morning, February 25, six candidates had gathered at the Grundy County Courthouse with five of them incumbents. Among those seeking re-election, on the Republican ticket, are Don Sager as First District Commissioner, Joe Brinser as Second District Commissioner, Barb Harris […]
Donations nearly doubled the goal when the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance held their annual baked potato bar and pie auction Friday night in Trenton. Pastor Ron Ratliff of the 10th Street Baptist Church is a spokesman for the ministerial alliance. Ratliff expressed appreciation to the community for assisting in raising over $3,900 for […]
Increasing the state’s gasoline tax is the top priority for a veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s in his eighth and final year in the House. Grandview Democratic State Representative Joe Runions tells Missourinet it’s badly needed, noting the state’s 17-cent gas tax has remained the same since 1996. Runions says Missouri’s cities and towns […]
North Central Missouri College’s Foreign Film Club with launch the spring semester with on Thursday, February 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Cross Hall 208 on the NCMC campus with the movie Purple Noon. The Foreign Film Club is open to the public. Purple Noon Remade into the highly successful 1999 film The Talented Mr. […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2019, Kevin Bailey, Loma Hurst, and Sam Smith all from Trenton, MO. Distinguished Alumni honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 29, 2020, at the Red Barn Event Center in Trenton. The Pirates Ball is to celebrate the Voyage Fund, which […]
Saturday, March 7th is the date selected for the Trenton Kiwanis Club to host it’s Second Annual Trivia Night. The event will be held at the Black Silo Winery and is a fundraiser for the local club. The contest will get underway at 6:30 pm with doors opening at 5:30 pm. Concessions will be available. […]
Eleven thousand dollars was raised, and 44 individuals participated in the Lake Viking Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Missouri hosted by the Chillicothe Correctional Center. North Area Development Director Melody Prawitz reports the highest fundraising individuals were Mike Lowe with 25 hundred dollars, Mark Parkhurst $1,050, and Catherine Jackson at $900. The highest fundraising teams […]
Livingston County Extension Council has announced sponsorship of an event on the final day of this month called a “Leap into Soup Supper Fun and Games”. The fundraiser is from 3:30 until 7 o’clock Saturday, February 29th at the Jenkins Expo building on the Livingston County Fairgrounds. Free will donations will be accepted for the […]
The Trenton Quarterback Club helps with the financial needs of the Trenton High School football program and supports the program. The club wants to purchase 60 new home and 60 new away jerseys this year as well as 48 helmets for high school football players. The total estimated cost of those items is $25,000. Head […]
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 […]
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 […]
United States Attorney Tim Garrison praised the cooperation of state and local law enforcement agencies in the Western District of Missouri today, as U.S. Attorney General William Barr addressed the problem of sanctuary cities elsewhere in the nation. “We appreciate the cooperation in this district among state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies,” said Garrison. […]
A fundraiser is coming up later in the month to benefit the Camp Rainbow organization. Their annual chili, soup, and cinnamon roll fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge. Serving is from 11 to \2 o’clock. Free-will donation will be accepted. Carry out meals also will be accommodated. Some […]
The physical education program at S. M. Rissler Elementary School of Trenton will host its annual Kids Heart Challenge to raise money for the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association funds heart and stroke research as well as community and educational programs for youth. Students will accept cash and check donations from Friday, February […]
It’s “Give Kids a Smile Day,” when dozens of dentists provide free teeth cleaning to youngsters throughout Missouri. Dental disease is the most common chronic childhood illness, and one in five Missouri third-graders has untreated tooth decay. Kansas City area Pediatric Dentist Dr. Aaron Bumann says if left untreated, tooth decay can result in problems with eating, […]
Spickard Parents as Teachers and MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Green Hills will host an event for children eight months old to eight years old and their parents. Block Fest will be held at the Trenton First Assembly of God Church Family Activity Center on the afternoon of February 15th from 4 o’clock to 5:30. […]
Grundy County Commissioners adopted a deficit budget for the calendar year on Wednesday, however, as in recent years, commissioners hope expenses will be less than projected and revenues come in higher than anticipated. That combination has allowed Grundy County to finish the calendar year with a balanced budget. Such was the case for 2019 when […]
Trenton’s Got Talent is scheduled on February 8th at Trenton High School and there’s still time for entries from individuals and groups to participate. Youth ages five through college-age can display their musical, dance and fine arts talents during the local event, sponsored by the Trenton High School Choir and Trenton Rotary Club. Youth interested in […]
A comedian will perform at Trenton High School next month as a fundraiser for the Golden Bulldog Marching Band. The Family Friendly Stand Up Comedy Night with Chad Thornsberry and a spaghetti dinner will be served on the evening of February 29th. Those attending may eat and pay what they want for the meal beginning […]
Planning is underway for the 2020 Piccadilly Ladies Night Out Auction & Gala. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 5:30 pm at the Celebrations Event Hall located at the south end of The Fast Lane Entertainment Center. “We have some wonderful and exciting things in store for our eleventh annual […]
