There were 80 people who voted absentee for Tuesday’s General Election during special hours on Saturday morning at the Grundy County Clerk’s office in Trenton. Another 20 people voted absentee early Saturday afternoon after making reservations with the Grundy County Clerk’s Office to vote at curbside. The clerk’s office previously had announced it would allow […]
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Trenton Police Department to conduct compliance checks for registered sex offenders on Halloween in “Operation Candy Cruncher”
The Trenton Police Department advises that they will be conducting compliance checks for registered sexual offenders in regards to Halloween restrictions defined by City Ordinance 215.1550 and State Statute 589.426. Sexual Offenders must follow these restrictions on Halloween: Avoid all Halloween-related contact with children; Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5:00 […]
728 absentee ballots returned to Grundy County Clerks office as of Friday morning
Seven hundred twenty-eight absentee and mail-in ballots had been returned to the Grundy County Clerk’s Office as of Friday morning of October 30th at 10:30 for November 3rd’s General Election. The office reported 54 requested ballots had not yet been returned. It is predicted that 80% of the 5,861 registered voters in Grundy County will […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address busy agenda including hiring of new personnel
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel-related items on Tuesday evening, October 27th. Hirings included Shiann Campbell of Edgerton as full-time Campus Store Associate—Retail at $11.01 per hour. She began the position on October 19th. Zane Robinson of Trenton was hired as a full-time IT Helpdesk Specialist at $14.65 per hour. […]
Trenton Police Department reports 112 nuisance incidents in 2020
The Trenton Police Department reports 112 nuisance incidents have been filed for the year so far as of Monday, October 26th. That is an increase of five from September’s report and a decrease of 175 compared to January through October 2019. A nuisance summary indicates the largest number of incidents filed for this year involve […]
Missouri continues to lead nation in Registered Apprenticeship efforts
For the second year in a row, Missouri ranks second in the nation for completed apprenticeships. Missouri saw 3,388 Registered Apprenticeships completed in FY 2020, more than any other state except California. Missouri currently has more than 13,560 active apprenticeships, participating in 489 registered programs. Through Registered Apprenticeships, workers obtain on-the-job training through a paid […]
Audio: Missouri Supreme Court hears oral arguments in November notary requirement case
The Missouri Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in an appeal that aims to remove a notary requirement for mail-in voting for the November election. In April, the Missouri NAACP, the ACLU, and three registered voters sued the state and others, arguing that the steps to vote by mail during a pandemic are unconstitutional. ACLU […]
Audio: Missouri Supreme Court to hear lawsuit over election notary requirement
The Missouri Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an appeal Tuesday that aims to remove a notary requirement for mail-in voting during General Election. In April, the Missouri NAACP, the League of Women Voters, and three registered voters sued the state, the secretary of state and local election officials arguing that the steps to vote […]
Trenton Police Department reports 107 nuisance incidents in 2020
The Trenton Police Department reports 107 total nuisance incidents have been filed for the year so far as of Monday, September 28th. That is an increase of 12 from August’s report. The total is down 141 compared to January to September last year. A nuisance summary indicates the largest number of incidents filed for this […]
Jay Ashcroft and Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly to promote voting options for November 3 election
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly will join other local officials at City Hall on Wednesday, Sept.23, 2020, at 11:00 am to promote the safety of in-person voting and the new 2020 absentee and mail-in voting options. The public is encouraged to attend the event on the front steps of City […]
Missouri Day Marching Festival to be held as a virtual event in 2020
“The show must go on!” Those are remarks made by members of the 2020 Missouri Days Marching Festival Steering Committee. “The excitement of music lives on and we are beyond excited to share the experience with all of you.” Challenged by the recent increases in pandemic cases throughout the region, the 2020 Missouri Days Marching […]
Livingston County Clerk expresses concern about mailing sent to registered voters
Livingston County Clerk Shelly Parks reports her office has been notified of a mailing sent to some registered voters in the county with a return address of The Voter Participation Center. The information in the document was not provided by her or her staff. If the document contains accurate information, it was obtained through a […]
Free kayak clinics to be offered north of Kirksville
The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer two free clinics north of Kirksville to teach the basics of kayaking to individuals at least 10 years old. The clinics will be at the Hazel Creek Lake on Peaceful Front Road the evenings of September 30th and October 1st from 4:30 to 6:30. Participants will learn basic […]
Former Missouri fire department captain pleads guilty to illegally selling firearms to felons
A former captain in the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to illegally selling 77 firearms over a five-year period, and to selling firearms to convicted felons. “Our gun laws exist to make it hard for violent criminals to obtain the tools of their trade,” Garrison said. “Felons, […]
Trenton Police Department reports large decrease in nuisances compared to 2019
The Trenton Police Department reports 95 total nuisance incidents have been filed for the year as of Monday, August 24th. That is an increase of three from last month’s report. The total is down 139 compared to the same time period last year. A nuisance summary shows the largest number of violations for this year […]
Mail sent to Livingston County voters causes concern from County Clerk, Sherry Parks
The Livingston County Clerk’s Office reports receiving calls regarding a mailing sent to registered Livingston County voters. The envelope has a return address of the President of the United States. County Clerk Sherry Parks says the information in the document was not provided by her nor her staff. If the document contains accurate information, she […]
Music Festival set for Saturday on the Princeton Square
A Music Festival is scheduled this Saturday, August 8, 2020, on the Princeton Square. It is open to the public and will be an outdoor event. No more than six bands will be participating. Prize money is $1,000 for the first place band; and $500 for the second prize winner. All remaining bands are to […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve applying for CARES Act funding to curtail expenses from COVID-19
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the evening of Tuesday, July 28th applying for Grundy County CARES Act funding to combat COVID-19 expenses. A Return to Fall Plan was also presented. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver said the college could receive $89,000 in Grundy County CARES Act funding, which could be used […]
Trenton Police Department reports 92 nuisance incidents this year
The Trenton Police Department reports 92 total nuisance incidents have been filed for this year as of Monday, July 27, 2020, which is an increase of 18 since what was reported June 19th. The total is down by 93 compared to the same time period a year ago. A nuisance summary shows the biggest number […]