Trenton Municipal Utilities has set a precautionary boil advisory for an area of Pleasant Plain that was under a prior boil advisory. Affected by the advisory are water customers on Pleasant Plain from East 17th to East 20th street. TMU reports the advisory is due to a water sample that did not meet standards. The […]
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Building and Nuisance Board removes four properties of concern, grants extensions to four others
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board met last evening with six members present voting to remove four properties of concern and granting extensions of time to four other Recognizing work has been completed as requested by the city, the board released 1113 Main to 1115 Main, 900 Main, 1814 Hillcrest Drive, and 813 Olive Street. Receiving […]
MDC partners with Grundy Electric Cooperative for wildlife habitat projects
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Grundy Electric Cooperative on a project to benefit wildlife habitat and reduce power line right-of-way maintenance costs. Private property owners are also a voluntary partner. MDC’s Wires Over Wildlife (WOW) program provides expertise and cost-share money for converting overgrown brush and trees under electrical distribution […]
Trenton City Council discusses, then requests more information on potential increases in water and wastewater rates
The Trenton City Council listened, had a discussion, then requested more information on potential increases in water and wastewater rates to go toward financing possible future projects described as needed sooner than later at Trenton. Comparison of water and sewer rates were provided on some two dozen communities, some with higher rates, others with lower […]
Grundy County reports two additional cases of COVID-19; currently, 32 cases, three active, 1 death reported
Grundy County has two new positive cases of COVID-19. The cases were reported over the weekend to the Grundy County Health Department. No other information was provided in today’s report. The total number of cases is now 32 since reporting began. The health department noted there are three active cases at this time in Grundy […]
Change in date announced for start of preschool classes in Trenton
A change in date has been announced for preschool classes in Trenton. Due to what director of special services, Tara Hoffman, called unforeseen circumstances, the first day for the Trenton R-9 pre-school will be Tuesday, September 8th. The school district reports it’s utilizing the pre-school staff in areas of need. This will allow for in-person […]
Trenton man arrested on felony stealing charge
A Trenton man was arrested Sunday on a felony stealing charge. 34 year old Jessie Lee Ingraham is accused of stealing a 2017 Ferris Zero Turn lawn mower on August 5th belonging to Jayna Templeton doing business as S and S Lawn Care. The machine has a value of at least $750. Bond is $15,000 […]
Serve Trenton cancels events for 2020
After what’s described as prayerful consideration, the Serve Trenton team is going to use 2020 as a year to improve and expand this ministry for 2021. While Serve Trenton is canceled for 2020 and participants will not be meeting, Spokesman Kevin Harris says helping those in need in our community is never canceled. Harris noted […]
Trenton R-9 Superintendent reports several staff members under quarantine due to “close contact” with COVID-19 individual
Trenton R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman says several staff members are under quarantine because they were said to have had “close contact” with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and was recently on the campus in Trenton. Stegman did not reveal the gender of the positive case, nor where contacts were made and there’s no indication […]
Suspect from St. Joseph dies after shootout and crash during high-speed pursuit
The highway patrol reports a 35-year old St. Joseph man was pronounced dead in DeKalb County following a crash that was preceded by a law enforcement pursuit and shots fired. Late Thursday night, the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department initiated a pursuit with a pickup with original charges of traffic violations. About 15 minutes later, Gentry […]
Trenton City Council, Building and Nuisance Board set to meet on Monday evening
Meetings are scheduled Monday night at Trenton City Hall for the Building and Nuisance Board as well as the Trenton City Council. The 6 o’clock agenda for the building board lists ten addresses of concern. To be reviewed are 604 Linn, 812 Grant, 1113 to 1115 Main, 1109 Main; 1814 Hillcrest; and 813 Olive. New […]
TMU re-issues boil advisory for portion of Trenton
Trenton Municipal Utilities has announced a precautionary boil advisory that has been re-issued through Friday night, August 21, for an area of Trenton. Water Plant Operator Steve Reid reports the extension is due to some water samples testing positive and not meeting water standards. Customers who have the boil advisory until 8 o’clock tonight include […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of August 24, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of August 24 through August 30. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
Low-interest loans available through Small Business Administration in counties impacted by flooding
Low-interest disaster loans are available through the Small Business Administration for eligible persons and small businesses in five northwest Missouri counties impacted by flooding a month ago. The SBA reports loans are available to homeowners, renters, and small businesses in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, and Platte Counties. This includes those who were impacted by the […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now testing for new troopers
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers and is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 111th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on February […]
Audio: New motel in Trenton hoping to open for business in October
Lodging opportunities are coming to Trenton with a remodeled hotel and new cottages. Landes, Urich, and Weldon LLC purchased the former Country Home Inn in the spring. North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director Micah Landes is part of the group that purchased the building. She says it will reopen as a Cobblestone Inn and […]
Audio: New Orscheln Farm and Home store under construction in north Trenton
A new Orscheln Farm and Home is under construction at the intersection of U. S. Highway 65 and 28th Street in Trenton. North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director Micah Landes says the building pad is being constructed, and utilities are being installed. The new location will be bigger than the current Orscheln store. […]
Rural Missouri prosecutor: victim tampering “happens everywhere, even in little Johnson County”
Legislation that increases penalties for witness and victim tampering will go to the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on Monday, after being approved by the Judiciary Committee on a 17-0 vote this week. The prosecutor in western Missouri’s Johnson County traveled from Warrensburg to Jefferson City to testify for the bill, saying that witness […]
Rotary members to make decision on Missouri Day Parade at meeting in September
Various topics were discussed on Thursday, August 20th at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting. The club sponsors the Missouri Day Festival Parade. A final decision about holding the parade is to be made at the September 10th meeting. The marching festival held in conjunction with the Missouri Day Festival is still planned, but the final format […]
Trenton Middle School to post virtual open house videos this evening
Trenton Middle School virtual open house videos will be posted online on the evening of Thursday, August 20th. Video links will be available at 5 o’clock on the TMS Facebook page, Twitter, and TMS page of the Trenton R-9 website. Links will also be sent to parent and student emails. A virtual open house will […]