Jamesport Fire and Rescue holds its 10th annual community appreciation supper and auction Friday evening September 30 at the city park. Serving of supper begins at 5:30 with the fire department to provide meat, drinks, and table service. Those attending are asked to take a covered dish. The meal is to include what’s described as […]
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Laredo woman hurt in crash west of Trenton
The highway patrol described injuries as minor for a Laredo woman involved in a traffic accident last night at the Thompson River bridge half a mile west of Trenton. The patrol reports 70-year-old Jackie Owens was taken by ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital. The report noted that just past 8:30 Wednesday evening, the eastbound car […]
Firefighters rescue injured girl from bank of Thompson River
Trenton and Grundy County Rural Firefighters assisted medical personnel in getting a young woman from the bank of the Thompson River to an ambulance on Wednesday afternoon. Lieutenant Doug Franklin explained the young woman received an ankle or leg injury from jumping into shallow water. Franklin said a group of young adults were at the […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]