In a ceremony at Jefferson City Correctional Center, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law a state operating budget that includes the largest pay raise for corrections staff in Missouri Department of Corrections history. Developed by the department, championed by Governor Mike Parson and approved by the state legislature, the pay plan calls for a […]
The 15th Annual Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Tournament has raised $5,000. Twenty-four teams participated in the tournament held Friday in perfect weather conditions at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton. Proceeds will help the Foundation make future equipment purchases and improvements at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The team representing North Central Missouri […]
The Trenton High School Class of 1967 celebrated this weekend with a 70th birthday party for classmates at Moberly Park in Trenton. Over 60 class members and guests attend the Saturday occasion. During the business meeting, officers were elected for the coming year: Phyllis Jackson, Chairman; George Moore, Vice Chair, Dorothy Taul, Secretary and Linda […]
The city of Trenton has reported a $325,000 estimate on preliminary damage due to recent flooding on May 25 and May 28, 2019. The estimate is based on damage at ten sites. The report compiled by City Administrator Ron Urton has been submitted to the City Council for tonight’s meeting. The process involves a request […]
Farmers dealing with flooding in Missouri can find reliable, up-to-date information on many flood-related topics from the University of Missouri Extension at extension.missouri.edu. “Our specialists in MU Extension have assembled information on flooded fields, crops, forages, livestock, and property, as well as information on how to navigate an array of government agencies and entities prepared […]
The Heartland Foundation of Saint Joseph has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Albany High School for improvements to its athletic department and the Harold P. Dugdale Charitable Trust is granting an additional $15,000. The funds will support the Make a Vet Sweat partnership between the Albany R-3 School District and the Missouri National Guard […]
The Grundy County Extension Council received a check from the Heartland Foundation this week to cover expenses in providing the Prison Leadership Program in Chillicothe. University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County staff member Meridith Berry says the check was for $4,350. Expenses will be reimbursed as requested. The council approved the purchase of equipment […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission has unanimously approved a request filed by Invenergy Transmission LLC, its parent company Invenergy Investment Company, Grain Belt Express Clean Line, LLC, and Grain Belt Express Holding LLC. The request authorizes Invenergy to acquire ownership of Grain Belt. The commission voted five to zero and determined allowing Invenergy to acquire […]
Preliminary information has been released from a Damage Assessment Status Report for Grundy County for recent flooding. The report prepared, by Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs, includes information from 11 townships, one community, and one road district. Estimated dollar loss for private property totals $42,500, which includes $35,000 for single family homes and […]
The Child Care Working Group, comprised of leadership from the Missouri Departments of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Social Services, Elementary and Secondary Education, Public Safety and the Attorney General’s Office has submitted a report to Governor Mike Parson detailing recommendations for enhancing Missouri’s early childhood care and education system in effort to support Missouri’s current and future workforce. Governor Parson announced the […]
The financing plan for the East Locust Creek Reservoir project in Sullivan County has received $3,000,000 in state funding following legislative approval this year. Governor Mike Parson had requested and the General Assembly supported $10,000,000 to be placed in the Multi-purpose Water Resources Fund which enables the State to enter into a debt-share arrangement with […]
The Thompson River near Trenton has started to recede and Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says he hopes the river will be “back to normal” soon and advises residents to be careful on area roads. Grundy County Emergency Management and the Grundy County Commission have been assessing flood damage the last few […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway praised a change to Missouri law that she said will help protect children at their schools. House Bill 604, now headed to the Governor’s desk, requires school districts to ensure that volunteers undergo criminal background checks before being left alone with children. Galloway urged legislators to add the requirement after her audit of […]
The Missouri FFA Association conducted officer training workshops on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton on Wednesday, May 29th. Approximately 200 Chapter FFA officers and advisors from high schools across northwest Missouri participated in the workshops. LEAD workshops are held at eight sites throughout Missouri with more than 1,200 chapter officers expected to […]
Main Street Chillicothe will host the Third Annual Farm to Table and Awards Banquet next month to benefit the revitalization of Locust Street from Clay to Ann into the new Arts District. Uprooted Kitchen, in partnership with the Chillicothe Farmers Market, will prepare the outdoor dinner on Webster Street in front of Silver Moon Plaza […]
Two recent high school graduates have been named the recipients of the first Douglas Harper Memorial Athletic Scholarship. Trenton High School graduate Salem Croy and Winston High School graduate Jacob Lewis were chosen from over 60 applicants for the scholarship established to honor the late Doug Harper. Miss Croy plans to attend North Central Missouri […]
The Grundy County Commission has received reports of flood damage in the county from Grundy County Road and Bridge, townships, and emergency management. The commission reports it is assessing the damage and making a list of damaged roads to be documented. The Thompson River near Trenton is predicted to reach 32 feet this week, which […]
Approximately 50 people gathered for a Memorial Day ceremony to open the season of the Grundy County Museum. Bob Chenoweth was the emcee and Tony Ralston led the pledge of allegiance. Members of the VFW post in Trenton conducted the rifle salute, raised the flag in front of the Baker school, and played the bugle. […]
Awards were presented to Trenton Middle School students Friday morning. Awards given included those for perfect attendance, which went to fifth graders Garrison Otto and Kinsley Otto; sixth graders Kiley Lawrence, Baylee McCullough, and Madalyn Tipton; seventh graders Ava Frazier, Victor Markell, and Lance Polk; and eighth-grader Kaylea Boyle. Each student with perfect attendance received […]
Trenton High School presented Underclassmen Awards on Friday. Those awards included the I Dare You Award, which went to Jaren Whitney and Oakley Madden. Riley Raymo was named as the Missouri Boys State delegate. Alexis Whitaker was named as the Missouri Girls State delegate and Mackenzie Klinginsmith as an alternate. The Trenton Lions Club sponsors […]
