The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. announces the opening of its online scholarship application, Scholar-Link. Beginning on January 15, 2020, Scholar-Link will officially open to any senior wanting to apply for scholarships to be used at a 4-year or 2-year college/university as well as a vocational-technical school. The Community Foundation currently administers 94 scholarship […]
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Another candidate files for seat on Trenton City Council
Another candidate has filed for the Trenton City Council election on April 7th. Marvin Humphreys of 1726 Tindall Avenue filed for the Second Ward. Incumbent David Mlika previously filed for Third Ward. One council member from each of Trenton’s four wards will be up for election. Councilmember terms last two years. Candidates can file at […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments approves citizen requests
The Trenton Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission approved requests at public hearings Monday night. The Board of Adjustments hearing involved a request from Jose Barron Junior on a 10-foot variance on the required 15-foot side yard setback next to a street to allow for a storage building at 200 Harris Avenue. The […]
Audio: Free classes to prepare for taking Adult Education and Literacy test to begin in Trenton
Orientation sessions begin tonight, January 7, 2020, for the next series of classes in Trenton for adult education and literacy. Tuition-free classes are offered to prepare students for the high school equivalency certificate; to brush up on skills in order to attend college, to study specific subjects and receive assistance in career planning. On behalf […]
Missouri State Auditor calls on Governor Parson to update parental leave policies for state workers
Following her leadership in 2017 on parental leave, State Auditor Nicole Galloway has issued a letter to Gov. Mike Parson calling on him to enact updated family-friendly policies. Specifically, she called for action to allow state workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. These […]
North Central Missouri College in Trenton to host Spring Convocation
Cross Hall of North Central Missouri College in Trenton will host the Spring Convocation on Friday, January 10th. The general sessions are for all employees of the college. The schedule Friday morning begins with a continental breakfast at 8 o’clock in the lobby of Cross Hall. Then at 8:30 in Cross Hall Room 208, there’s […]
Native of Bethany to take role of 6th District Director for Congressman Sam Graves
Congressman Sam Graves announced leadership changes in his Washington, DC and for his Missouri district offices. One of the new people is a Bethany native. Graves announced Harrison County native Buffy Smith will take on the role of 6th District Director. She will manage the day-to-day operations of the district offices. She previously served for […]
Red Cross appeals to public: Critical need for blood and platelet donors after the holidays
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types, especially type O – to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle […]
Auditions for “Trenton’s Got Talent” to be held Friday and Saturday
Area youth are invited to audition this Friday or Saturday, January 10th and 11th, for February’s presentation called “Trenton’s Got Talent.” Youth from six years old through those of college-age share their talents during the annual Trenton event, scheduled Saturday, February 8th. The Trenton Rotary Club and the THS Choir are sponsoring the event. Singers, dancers, […]
Annual Greenhand Conference to be held on campus of NCMC in Trenton
The annual Greenhand Motivational Conference for Area 2 FFA Chapters will be hosted by North Central Missouri College in Trenton on Wednesday, January 8th. The Conference is co-sponsored by NCMC and MFA Incorporated. Thirty area high schools are expected to bring approximately 400 agriculture students to meet state FFA officers and learn more about the […]
2019 summary of traffic fatalities in north Missouri
The number of traffic fatalities in 2019 across Missouri is down compared to the previous two years. Statistics on the Highway Patrol website show 866 traffic deaths were investigated by troopers in 2019. which compares to 921 deaths in 2018 and 932 in the year 2017 in Missouri. Within the nine-county Green Hills Region, there […]
Trenton ends 2019 with 54.8 inches of precipitation
The weather summary for 2019 in Trenton includes a snowy start, an abundance of rain, and a mild conclusion to the year by December standards. The total moisture for the year was 54.80 inches, the third most in a calendar year in Trenton since 1970 despite below-normal precipitation in each of the final three months […]
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 […]
Scholarships for students available through GRM Networks
GRM Networks places great importance on the opportunity for higher education. In an effort to support local students who wish to pursue further learning, GRM Networks offers a scholarship program for high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are members of GRM Networks. Numerous scholarships are available through the program. They include six GRM […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of January 6, 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 January 6 – 12. Though not listed below, some routes remain closed due to flooding. View all routes closed due to flooding at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team to hold training
Grundy County residents interested in helping their community during a disaster can attend the Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team yearly basic training. General information to prepare team members to respond to disasters will be covered at the fire station at 1001 East 17th Street in Trenton Tuesday evenings at 6:30. The sessions will start […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education reviews survey on 4-day week
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 school audit this week. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis notes the main thing the audit found was that ideally, more people should keep track of the money, but Newtown-Harris and other small schools in the area do not have enough people to do that. Missouri Consultants for Education […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education reviews insurance coverage
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education reviewed the Missouri United School Insurance Council umbrella insurance options for the district on Wednesday evening. A purchase was approved for an additional umbrella policy of $4,000,000 costing $1,133. The 2018-2019 audit was approved, with no concerns expressed by the auditor. The board reviewed prices to replace copiers […]
Suspended prison sentences handed down in Division One of Grundy County court
Sentencing was held Thursday in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court for Humphreys resident Christi Sims who had pleaded guilty in November to a felony drug possession charge from July 5th. Circuit Judge Thomas Alley sentenced Ms. Sims to four years with the Department of Corrections. Execution of the sentence was suspended and she […]
Grundy County Collector-Treasurer to have extended hours
The Grundy County Collector-Treasurer’s Office will be open extended hours several days later this month, so residents can pay real estate and property tax bills. Collector-Treasurer Barbara Harris says her office in the courthouse in Trenton will be open December 26th, 27th, 30th, and 31st until 5 o’clock. Tax bills can also be placed in […]