The Trenton City Council, on a split vote of five in favor and three opposed, accepted a committee recommendation to raise water and sewer rates across the board. A motion was made to accept the recommended 20 percent hike in the sewer rate and a 15 percent increase in water rates. It was noted the […]
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Park board accepting bids for rubber mulch
The Trenton Park Department is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of rubber mulch material at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of October 13th at 2 o’clock. Contact Park Superintendent David Shockley for more information and specifications at 660-359-2004. The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or […]
Trenton Utility Committee to recommend 20% and 15% rate increases to wastewater and water rates
Citing a need to generate additional funds for Trenton’s water and sewer departments, the Trenton Utility Committee has voted to recommend that the full city council consider an increase in rates. A discussion was held among three committee members and the Trenton City Administrator before a motion was made to request rate increases for both […]
Kansas City Renaissance Festival to hold “Festival on Parade”
The first-ever Kansas City Renaissance Festival on Parade is a drive-through experience featuring over 20 of your favorite Festival foods. There will be entertainment, featured artisans, and a chance to support Kansas City’s great Renaissance Tradition from the comfort and safety of your vehicle. Join the Parade weekends of September 26th & 27th and October […]
Missouri Department of Conservation sets proposed bear-hunting framework for future seasons
The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved a proposed hunting framework by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a potential future black bear season in Missouri. The Commission approved the framework at its Sept. 4 open meeting in Jefferson City and is asking for final public input Oct. 16 through Nov. 14. If the season […]
Chillicothe Police Department announce the hiring of two police officers
The Chillicothe Police department will have additional officers on the force. Officer Seth Rorebeck was born and raised in the Trenton, Missouri area, graduating from Trenton High School in 1998. In 1999 Officer Rorebeck joined the US Military and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a special operations soldier as a US Army Airborne Ranger […]
Livingston County Library search engine to look quite different for users
Changes have been made to the Livingston County Library’s search engine and as to how items are reserved online. When searching for just children or young adult material, patrons should choose “Lillian DesMarias Youth Library” in the catalog search bar. To search for just adult materials, “Livingston County Library” should be chosen. Patrons can also […]
‘Political trailblazer for women’ inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians
America’s first female county clerk has been inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. A bronze bust of Annie White Baxter of southwest Missouri’s Carthage joins 47 others in the esteemed hall already showcasing journalist Walter Cronkite, radio host Rush Limbaugh, and the 33rd U.S. President – Harry Truman. They line the third floor of […]
Local youth set record-breaking sales in Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions
The Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 22. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, breaking numerous records from previous sales raising a total of $193,120 for Youth in Agriculture. Connor Keithley, of Chillicothe, showed the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow. Connor is the son of Chad and […]
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion barrow owned by Chillicothe and Savannah 4-H members
Payton Rodgers, daughter of Blaine and Melissa Rodgers, is the exhibitor of the 2020 Grand Champion Barrow at the Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show. Payton is from Savannah and is a member of the Kodiak Kadettes 4-H Club. Payton’s prize-winning Barrow weighed 289 pounds. The Reserve Grand Champion Barrow honor went to Connor Keithley […]
Missouri State Fair officials announce Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs
Reagan Rodgers, daughter of Blaine and Melissa Rodgers, is the exhibitor of the 2020 Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show. Reagan is from Savannah and is a member of the Kodiak Kadettes 4-H Club. Reagan’s prize-winning Hampshire Lamb weighed 123 pounds. The Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb honor went […]
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat winner at Missouri State Fair owned by Mercer youth
Stetson Wiss, son of Casey Wiss and Brooke Wiss, is the exhibitor of the 2020 Grand Champion Market Goat at the Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show. Stetson is from Lamar and is a member of the Show-Me 4-H Club. Stetson’s prize-winning Goat weighed 93 pounds. The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat honor went to […]
Chillicothe City Council sets property tax rates; grants conditional use permit for installation of cell phone tower
The Chillicothe City Council approved several ordinances on the evening of Monday, August 10th. One ordinance involved setting the property tax rates. The tax levy for all property real, personal, and mixed was set at 69.17 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for the General Reserve Fund of the city. The tax levy was set […]
Missouri State Fair officials announce Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion market pen of chickens
Lauren Bailey, daughter of Cathy and Danny Bailey, is the exhibitor of the 2020 Grand Champion Market Pen of Chickens at the Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show. Lauren is from Clinton and is a member of the Clinton FFA Chapter. Lauren’s prize-winning Pen of Chickens weighed 6.944, 6.899, 6.953, and 6.882 pounds. The Reserve […]
USDA announces changes to emergency haying and grazing provisions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced changes for emergency haying and grazing of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. This includes changes outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill that streamlines the authorization process for farmers and ranchers. “FSA authorizes emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres under certain […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce Beef Show winners
There were 107 entries in the Beef Show Saturday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton, which was an increase of 43 compared to last year. Cutler Epperson of Laredo showed the champion bull. Emily Miller of Hale exhibited the reserve champion bull. Clayton Walker of Chillicothe had the champion female. Jenna Reeter […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce winners of Sheep Show
There were 62 entries in Friday, July 31st’s Sheep Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. That is an increase of 16 from last year’s show. Jason Schutter of Kirksville showed the supreme buck. Emily Anderson of Grant City showed the reserve. For ewes, Micahla Miller of Bogard had the supreme champion. Kati […]
“Outstanding Economic Impact Project” awarded to Main Street Trenton
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown revitalization awards on July 30, 2020, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Evening of Excellence Virtual Ceremony on Facebook Live. MMSC is a statewide non-profit organization designed to help Missouri communities preserve their historic commercial districts through economic revitalization. MMSC currently provides services and training to over […]
Goat Show winners announced at North Central Missouri Fair
Results have been released from Wednesday’s goat show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. There were 25 exhibitors – an increase of two from last years’ goat show. Among the bucks, Trinity Alexander of Unionville had the champion with Hugh Baker of Memphis showing the reserve champion. For the does, Wyatt Ellis of […]
Swine show results announced at North Central Missouri Fair
There were 158 entries in the Swine Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The champion boar was a York shown by Cass Kleeman of Braymer. The reserve champion was a crossbred shown by Carlie Kleeman of Braymer. The champion gilt was a crossbred shown by Jaiden Rodenberg of Chillicothe. The reserve champion […]