The Trenton Police Department and the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force conducted alcohol retail outlet compliance checks in Trenton on Saturday, January 5th. According to Chief Rex Ross, the checks resulted in one under age purchase of an alcoholic beverage from a local business and a 32-year-old Blue Springs man cited for alleged supplying liquor […]
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Princeton woman injured in accident involving frost covered roadway
A Princeton resident was injured on Saturday when the sports utility vehicle she was driving went off Mercer County Route E. struck a culvert and rolled coming to rest on its top. The highway patrol reports there was frost covering Route E when the accident occurred about 9:45 Saturday morning two miles south of Princeton. […]
VFW district competition winners announced
At a meeting in Chillicothe this morning, District One of Veterans of Foreign Wars will honor winners of the Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and Teacher Recognition. The VFW District 1 Meeting on Saturday, begins at 11 o’clock at the Chillicothe VFW Post 858. Winners in the Voice of Democracy Contest are first place Mardee […]
Audio: Parson says Panama Canal expansion is a plus for Missouri agriculture
Governor Parson says the Panama Canal expansion is an opportunity to make greater use of the Mississippi River for shipping agriculture products. Governor Parson says the Panama Canal expansion can give an edge to Missouri farmers shipping agriculture goods along the Mississippi River. But he says state transportation funding needs attention. […]
Ridgeway resident injured after SUV strikes deer in roadway
A Ridgeway resident was hurt when a deer ran into the path of his sports utility vehicle north of Bethany. Fifty-three-year-old Reed Breneman of Ridgeway was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany with minor injuries. The accident happened Saturday morning seven miles north of Bethany on Route A, as the SUV was westbound […]
One dead, two injured in crash on Interstate 49
One person was killed and two others injured early Saturday night when a car hit the rear of another auto stopped on Interstate 49 south of Harrisonville. Fatally injured was the operator of the stopped vehicle, 82-year-old Doris Graef of Harrisonville. An occupant in the other car, 28-year old Lauren Findley of Archie, was flown […]
One dead, one injured in northeast Missouri crash
One teenager was killed and another was seriously hurt when a car went off a road in far northeast Missouri, striking a tree, and overturning. Fatally injured was the driver, 18-year-old Damon Krogmeier of Kahoka. A passenger, 18-year-old Logan Claiborne, also of Kahoka, was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois with serious injuries. The […]
Audio: Trenton officer dragged down road after vehicle stop; suspect arrested later in the day
Trenton Police Department Sergeant Matt Preston was treated and released at Wright Memorial Hospital after being dragged during a vehicle stop Saturday morning in Trenton. Sergeant Preston, in a news release, said he conducted a vehicle stop in the 900 block of Olive Street around 6:52 Saturday morning. He said the driver was identified and […]
Green Hills Wellness Challenge to begin soon, with sign-ups January 10th and 11th
Sign ups and initial weigh ins for the 12th Annual Green Hills Wellness Challenge are next week. The sign ups for the 12-week event will be at the Ketcham Community Center and Grundy County Health Department of Trenton January 10th and 11th during regular hours. Participants must be at least 18 years old or have signed […]
Nine traffic deaths reported over Christmas Holiday Weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine individuals died in traffic crashes during the Christmas holiday weekend. The counting period ran from Friday evening at 6 o’clock to last (Tuesday) night at 11:59. The Patrol investigated 294 crashes, 80 injuries, and six of the fatalities. The Blue Springs Police Department is investigating the other three fatalities. […]
Smoky furnace vent sends Chillicothe Fire Department to 829 Jansen
The Chillicothe Fire Department went to a residence at 829 Jansen on Saturday evening after receiving a report of smoke coming from furnace vents. Assistant Fire Chief Eric Reeter said, upon arrival, firefighters were told by the homeowner that she had smelled and seen a light haze of smoke coming from the furnace vents, but […]
Saturday morning accident claims Kearney woman’s life
One person was fatally injured and another seriously hurt when a pickup truck went off Interstate 35 and came to rest in Shoal Creek south of Cameron. Fatally injured was 57-year old Correna Masters of Kearney. She was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by 59-year old Harvey Arnold of Kearney. Arnold was taken […]
“Arthur Christmas” to be shown at Trenton Cinema on Saturday, free of charge
The Trenton Cinema will hold a free showing of the animated movie Arthur Christmas Saturday. Doors will open at 9 o’clock that morning, and showtime is at 9:30. Jim and Maggie Bush own the Trenton Cinema. Jim Bush says Arthur Christmas explains how Santa delivers gifts in the short time he has. Maggie Bush says […]
Northwest Missouri State University theater fraternity staging annual children’s show December 15th and 16th
Alpha Psi Omega, Northwest Missouri State University’s honorary theater fraternity, is taking a show on the road again this winter and will present “Sunny Days” for area children. The fraternity will tour to schools throughout the region during the University’s winter break. Additionally, the ensemble will stage two performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, December […]
Grundy County R-5 School holds Christmas Dance
The Grundy County R-5 Student Council held their Christmas Dance Saturday night. Crowned king and queen were Senior Lane Kenley and Junior Dorothy Mathews. Others representing their classes were Freshmen Logan Foster and Daya Allnutt, Sophomores Caden Gann and Abigail Mathews, Juniors Austin Blair and Dorothy Mathews, and Senior Candidates were Lane Kenley and Alissa […]
Driver runs from Chillicothe police, pursuit entails, ends when driver crashes in Caldwell County
Approximately thirty minutes prior to the Caldwell County accident Saturday, Chillicothe Police received a phone call from a citizen in reference to a reckless driver. The complainant advised they were nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicle, along with the same vehicle nearly striking a school bus and another vehicle head-on. Chillicothe Chief Jon Maples reported […]
Rear-end collision injures 3 in Caldwell County; one driver facing multiple charges
Three people were hurt late Saturday afternoon in a rear-end collision of two-vehicles in Caldwell County. The patrol reports the driver of a car, 45-year old Andy Strahm of St. Joseph, was taken to Cameron regional medical center with serious injuries and also faces several accusations. The driver of the SUV, 61-year old Mary Carr, […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra to accept donations for Bright Futures Trenton at Saturday concert
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will accept monetary donations for the organization as well as for Bright Futures Trenton at its Christmas concert Saturday. The “Somewhere in My Memory” themed concert will be at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Doors will open at 2:30 at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal, and […]
Salvation Army reports 215 families apply for assistance this Christmas season
The Salvation Army of Chillicothe reports 215 families in Grundy and Livingston counties with more than 300 children applied for assistance this Christmas season. Parents have shared two wants and two needs for each child with the Salvation Army, and those wants and needs have been placed on tags on Angel Trees at several locations […]
American Legion Post in Browning to hold “Pearl Harbor Breakfast”
Browning Claude Myers American Legion Post 274 will hold a Pearl Harbor Breakfast to support the Legion’s community activities. Pearl Harbor Day will be observed, and Harold Head and Harvey Ortwig will be recognized at the breakfast at the Browning Legion Building Saturday morning from 7 to 10 o’clock. Free will donations will be accepted. […]