The Missouri Legislature is being asked to ban doctors and their workers from assisting with or doing sex changes to those under 18. Representative Adam Schnelting is proposing to charge them with a felony and yank their professional licenses for providing gender reassignments, hormonal therapy, and puberty blockers, which are different from surgically changing genitalia. […]
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117 request absentee ballots, 109 returned in Grundy County
Absentee voting in Grundy County for Tuesday’s Presidential Primary stands at 117 requested ballots and 109 received thus far at the Grundy County Clerk’s office. Eight people voted absentee when the Grundy County Clerk’s office held special hours Saturday morning. People can vote absentee at county clerk’s offices in Missouri until 5 o’clock on Monday […]
Trenton R-9 Special Education Department to host silent auction and bake sale
The Trenton R-9 Special Education Department will host a silent basket auction and bake sale during spring parent-teacher conferences to support a trip for special education students. Bids for donated baskets with various items will be accepted the March 13th online in the morning and at Trenton High School/Middle School at parent-teacher conferences from 2 […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms Harrison County Sheriff took his own life
Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Sergeant Jake Angle confirms Harrison County Sheriff Joshua Eckerson died Thursday night after sustaining a gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation indicates the gunshot wound was self-inflicted. The Patrol responded to a Bethany residence with the Bethany Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and determined, upon arrival, that Eckerson was […]
February is busiest month for Grundy County Health Department when it comes to flu season
One-hundred-thirty-five cases of influenza had been reported for this season to the Grundy County Health Department of Trenton as of Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020. Epidemiology Specialist Kelli Hillerman says 82 of those cases were Influenza A and 53 have been Influenza B. She calls February the health department’s “busiest month” when it comes to […]
Trenton Park Board approves agreement with Green Hills Recreation Association
The Trenton Park Board on Wednesday evening approved offering a written agreement with the Green Hills Recreation Association for 2020 regarding park fees. The offer includes the association running concession stands in exchange for field usage at no cost. There would be a $75 fee when a concession stand is not open. The offer also […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital honors employees; Jeremy Brammer named “Employee of the Year”
Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a special event, highlighting special moments throughout 2019. “As 2019 has been an outstanding year, it brings me such joy to be able to honor the individuals who made it so special,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to those who are celebrating special milestones […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department gains stroke and STEMI certification
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces that its Emergency Department is both STEMI and Stroke certified. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Time Critical Diagnosis Unit recently certified CCMH as Level IV STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Center. CCMH has held a Level IV Stroke designation for over two years and continues to strive […]
Planning continues for 2020 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend
The planning is underway for the 2020 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend. This year’s dates are September 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2020. Preparations for the annual mailing are taking shape with classes encouraged to pick up mailing lists as soon as possible to finalize any address changes leading up to the mailing meeting scheduled for […]
Next “Coffee with a Cop” slated for March 25, at Trenton Main Stop
Trenton Residents can meet and visit with members of the Trenton Police Department at the next Coffee with a Cop program. Officers and Chief Rex Ross encourage members of the public to stop by, have a cup of coffee and ask questions about the department, special programs, or law enforcement in general at Main Stop […]
Missouri Health and Senior Services Director testifies that the state is well-prepared for Coronavirus
Missouri’s health director testified Monday afternoon in Jefferson City that he’s hoping for the best and preparing for the worst regarding the coronavirus. State Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams appeared before the newly-created Missouri House Special Committee on Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Williams testifies there have been no confirmed […]
Tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday morning
This is Severe weather awareness week for Missouri and as such, Missouri State Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will hold the annual tornado drill Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020. The drill is scheduled for 10 o’clock Tuesday morning and Grundy County’s Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the city of Trenton will participate […]
Missouri joins multistate investigation of Juul
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced that Missouri has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL Labs. The 39-state multistate coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices, including the targeting of youth, and more. “Ensuring that Missourians, especially our kids and teenagers, are protected is an integral part of my job as Attorney […]
NCMC Board of Trustees address busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
North Central Missouri College Vice President for Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley reported on recognition at the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Jaqueline Perez of Milan was nominated for the Newman Civic Fellowship. Four A-Plus students were recognized as outstanding students: Sidney Lynch of Trenton High School, Josephine Deen of Jefferson C-124 High […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge opening Saturday, March 7th
The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will once again open to the public on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 6 AM. The Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Once spring arrives the place becomes a Refuge […]
Woman involved in shooting in Unionville granted change of venue to Harrison County
A motion was granted for change of venue in Division One of Circuit Court this week for a Columbia woman taken into custody after an investigation of a shooting in Unionville in December. The Putnam County Circuit Clerk’s Office reports the venue for 22-year-old Victoria Hope Larsen was changed from Putnam County to Harrison County. […]
Veterans service events announced for March, 2020
Veterans benefits events have been announced in Trenton for March. Veterans Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt can help with VA paperwork at Hy-Vee March 2nd from 9 to 2 o’clock and at the Trenton VFW Hall March 6th from 7 to 2 o’clock. Preferred Family Healthcare Veterans Specialist Doctor John Hudson will be present at the […]
Bond reduction denied for Matthew Guilford
Bond reduction was denied in the Associate Division of Linn County Circuit Court on Thursday for a felon who reportedly led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit last week beginning in Linn County and ending at Marshall. Matthew Guilford’s bond is $50,000 cash only on felony charges of first-degree trafficking drugs or attempt—over statutory amount and […]
Audio: Special House panel grills Medical Marijuana director on screening process
A special House committee is ramping up its scrutiny of the state’s new medical marijuana program—focusing on how licenses have been approved. The programs director and the state health department decided to go with an independent group to screen applicants – and now those selections are being challenged in a state court. House member Jered […]
Livingston County authorities to seek additional charges against Brookfield man
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office will submit an incident report to the prosecuting attorney seeking potential additional felony charges in Livingston County against a felon who led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit last week. The alleged chase of a pickup truck driven by 37-year-old Matthew Guilford of Brookfield started in Linn […]