A Trenton resident received minor injuries in a multi-vehicle accident near Jamesport late Saturday afternoon. Thirty-one-year-old Lacey Petrone of Trenton was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was one of three drivers, including 54-year old Julie Shipley of Trenton, 29-year old Drew McCall of Jamesport, and 32-year old Joshua Hoffman of Easton, none of […]
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Busy week in store for Trenton R-9 students during Homecoming week activities
The Trenton R-9 School District announces the celebration of their 75th Homecoming. The week of activities commemorating Homecoming will be held September 23rd through September 27th. The Homecoming Theme is Decades. Trenton students can demonstrate school spirit from elementary school through high school. The THS Student Council feels that school spirit should begin as early […]
Missouri man sentenced for illegal firearm, meth trafficking
A Columbia, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm and methamphetamine to distribute. Elfonta Arnaz Stevens, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to seven years and six months in federal prison without parole. On June 5, 2019, Stevens pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine with the […]
Trenton High School Homecoming King and Queen candidates announced
The Trenton High School Homecoming King and Queen candidates have been announced. King candidates are seniors Quentin Hughs, Dalton Burchett, and Sam Schilling; junior Royce Jackson; sophomore Donnie Gilbertson; and freshman Tucker Otto. Homecoming Queen candidates are seniors McKenna Cox, McKayla Blackburn, and Mackenzie Klinginsmith; junior Carly Spencer; sophomore Jaica Clark; and freshman Lydia Leininger. […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold car seat checks
September is Child Passenger Safety Month. On Tuesday, September 17 from 2:00-4:00 pm the Child Passenger Safety Technicians of the Grundy County Health Department will be hosting a Car Seat Check Event. This event is to help parents or anyone who will be transporting a child come and have their seat inspected to make sure […]
Public Service Commission sets deadline in territorial agreement case
Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri (Ameren Missouri) and Farmers’ Electric Cooperative (Farmers’) have filed a joint application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission approval of a third addendum to a previously approved electric territorial agreement. The Commission approved a territorial agreement between the two electric service providers in September of 1998. In […]
Missouri man sentenced to 15-years for drug trafficking, illegal firearm
A Purdy, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm. Guadalupe Urbina-Rodriguez, 71, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Urbina-Rodriguez was found guilty at trial on March 26, 2019, of possessing methamphetamine to distribute, possessing […]
Missouri man shot by police officer indicted for illegal firearm
A Kansas City, Missouri, man who was shot by an Independence, Missouri, police officer as he attempted to strike the officer with his truck before leading officers on a high-speed chase, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing a firearm. Isaiah Fulson-Dewberry, 27, was charged with being a felon in possession […]
Two-vehicle crash injures Jamesport man
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon at an intersection one mile east of Jamesport. Sixty-one-year-old Jack Prescott of Jamesport received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center. The driver of a second vehicle, 34-year-old John Leffler of Trenton, was not injured. The southbound truck driven by […]
Groundbreaking for “Better MC2-Project 2020” to be held in Milan on September 23, 2019
The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved the proposal from PSR Construction Inc., from Kirksville, Missouri to serve as the general contractor for the upcoming construction project – Better MC2-Project 2020. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be in the front […]
Altamont man who stabbed dog to death arraigned in court
An Altamont resident accused of stabbing a dog was arraigned in the Associate Division of Daviess County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The court denied a request for bond change for 20-year-old Bronson Wildman and set the matter for a bond hearing September 17. His bond was initially set at $15,000 cash only. Conditions include supervision […]
Woman who hit buggy on 9th Street killing Spickard woman pleads guilty
A traffic arraignment was held on Tuesday for a Trenton woman involved in a motor vehicle-horse and buggy crash in Trenton that resulted in the death of a Spickard woman. Pursuant to a plea agreement, 50-year-old Christina Diane Airey waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of guilty to misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle in […]
Hale man’s bond amended with special conditions
A confined docket hearing was held in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court Tuesday for a Hale man previously listed as a most wanted fugitive of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. The court amended the bond for 51-year-old John James Meyer to released on own recognizance. His bond was previously set at $50,000 cash […]
Jamesport City Council promotes city employee to Superintendent
The Jamesport City Council approved promoting a city employee Superintendent at a meeting Monday. Trent Brewer was named for the position, which City Clerk Shelley Page says oversees street, water, sewer, utilities, and maintenance. He and Ray Bontrager were given a $1.00 per hour raise for sewer and water licensing. Brewer was given an additional […]
Old-Time Harvest Days set to run September 27 – 29 at Livingston County Fairgrounds
The Livingston County Steam and Gas Association will sponsor the 33rd Annual Old-Time Harvest Days at the Livingston County Fairgrounds later this month. The event September 27th through 29th will include a garden tractor and tractor display as well as family-oriented exhibits and demonstrations. The featured tractor will be the John Deere M Series. Friday, […]
Trenton Board of Education addresses issues with electronic cigarettes and vaping
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved early graduation requests for Kaitlyn Owen and Emma Rorebeck on Tuesday evening. Bus routes were approved with Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels reporting there are 10 regular bus routes and three special education/preschool routes, which is the same as last year. He said there are enough drivers […]
Prosecution recommends 10-years with Department of Corrections for Chillicothe man
A Chillicothe man accused of fleeing from a deputy in July waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday. The prosecutor dismissed one case for 29-year-old Matthew Aaron Case and in exchange for his guilty plea, the prosecution recommended 10-years in the Department of Corrections on a […]
“Hoedown Homecoming” events at Gallatin set for week of September 23, 2019
The Gallatin R-5 School District will hold events for its “Hoedown Homecoming.” A coronation will be the night of September 25, 2019, at 7 o’clock and will be followed by a pep rally and bonfire. Homecoming king candidates are student council member Jonathan Carder, seniors Tom Crouse and Haden Bradford, and juniors, Gage Wright and […]
Over 24 indicted in connection with Crossroads Correctional Center riot
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday that over two dozen individuals were indicted by a DeKalb County grand jury for their involvement in a May 2018 riot at the Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Missouri. A grand jury was convened in DeKalb County, Missouri, at the request of DeKalb County Prosecuting Attorney Erik Tate […]
Partnership puts University of Missouri at forefront of Precision Agriculture Technology
Working toward earning his Precision Agriculture Technology Certificate from the University of Missouri, Bo Young understands the importance of implementing precision practices on the farm. Young, who is also a climate activation specialist with The Climate Corporation, works with farmers and producers, helping them incorporate Climate FieldView technology in their operation. Young and The Climate […]