Views: 0The Linn County Republican Women will meet in conjunction with the Central Committee next week to focus on the midterm election. The meeting will be at Ginnie’s Restaurant in Brookfield the night of October 18th with the social hour to begin at 6:30, with the meeting starting at 7 o’clock. The focus of the […]
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Northwest Missouri State University lecture to feature ‘me too’ movement founder Tarana Burke
Views: 0Tarana Burke, a social justice activist and the founder of the “me too” movement, will appear at Northwest Missouri State University as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series and deliver the University’s 2017-18 James H. Lemon Lecture. Burke shares the story behind the genesis of last year’s viral and Time magazine Person of the […]
Updated 8:15 am: Continuing rain causing area rivers and creeks to flood
Views: 1Continuing rain has caused creek and river levels to rise, also likely spilling over onto roads that are prone to flooding. As of 8:15 am Monday morning, a Grundy County Emergency alert has been issued advising several roads are flooded with motorists advised to use caution when driving. In the Trenton area, a caller told […]
Missouri Department of Conservation seeking public input on “tenant farmer” hunting privileges
Views: 0At its August meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission initially approved a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation that will limit free landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to only qualifying resident landowners and members of their immediate households age six years or older – starting next year. MDC is taking […]
Tree removal in Chillicothe prompts street closure
Views: 0M and M Utilities of Chillicothe will begin removal of trees in Chillicothe next week as part of the street projects for 2018. Hickory Street will be closed from Third to First Street during the tree removal in the area starting Monday and until further notice. Questions should be directed to Chillicothe Street Superintendent […]
Trenton Park Board hears report on Trenton Aquatic Center
Views: 0The Trenton Park Board heard reports on the Trenton Family Aquatic Center and several updates at a meeting Wednesday evening. Aquatic Center Manager Alexis Whitney said the pool had a “successful Summer”, which she attributed to high temperatures. She reported about $73,000 was generated from the front desk and concession stand, which was up […]
Galt Fair Fall Festival proceeds to benefit local park
Views: 0The proceeds from the Third Annual Galt Fair Fall Festival Saturday, October 6th will go toward the kiddie park behind the Galt Fair stage. Delbert Jackson with the Fall Festival says the event was started for the purpose of rejuvenating the park as several pieces of playground equipment were in need of repair and paint. […]
Missouri Day Festival to kick off October 18, 2018
Views: 0The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Festival will be held October 18th through 21st this year. The festival will begin with a soup supper and opening ceremonies at the First Baptist Church of Trenton that Thursday evening. The soup supper will be from 5 to 7 o’clock, with the opening ceremonies following. […]
Portion of Putnam County placed under boil advisory
Views: 0An area southeast of Unionville has been placed under a precautionary boil water advisory by the Putnam County Water Supply District Number One. The advisory affects all rural customers on Route W, starting at Laurel Trail, continuing south to Peppy Trail and all side roads between those points. The advisory also affects customers on […]
Livingston County Library to host Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Views: 0The Livingston County Library is hosting its 6th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for children and families. There will be five categories the pumpkin can be entered into: 2 and under, ages 3-5, ages 6-9, ages 10-12, or a family entry. There will be a prize for each category. Pumpkins need to be turned into […]
Fields of Faith event set for October 10th at C.F. Russell Stadium
Views: 0Trenton graduate Chris Kurtz will be the adult guest speaker during the Eighth Annual Fields of Faith event in Trenton next month. Kurtz, who is the freshman director of the University of Missouri campus ministry called The Salt Company, will speak at C. F. Russell Stadium the night of October 10th. Free food, fellowship, […]
“Show, Shine, and Dine” set for October 6 in downtown Trenton
Views: 0A Show, Shine, and Dine Evening on Main Street will be held for the next Cruise Night in Trenton. Cars will be on display on Main Street from the Grand River Baptist Association Book Store to Howards the evening of October 6th starting at 6 o’clock. Five Points Alive will also serve food to […]
Smithfield to host tailgate meal prior to Princeton football game
Views: 0Smithfield will host a tailgate meal Friday evening prior to Princeton High School’s football game. The meal will include pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans, and cookies. The event prior to Princeton hosting Putnam County at 7 pm, starts at 5:30 with a cost of $5 per plate.
Trenton Marching Festival set for October 20th
Views: 0The 22nd Missouri Day Marching Festival is around the corner with thirty-three schools bands will be gathering in Trenton on October 20th to take part in the evaluative events that are being provided the participating bands in the parade, auxiliary, drumline, and field show. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has sanctioned this […]
Trenton Water Treatment Plant to change disinfection process
Views: 0The Trenton Municipal Utilities Water Treatment Plant will temporarily make changes to water disinfection beginning next week. The plant will start utilizing free chlorine, or a free chlorine conversion, in its water system October 1st. TMU reports the free chlorine will be used instead of chloramines as the disinfectant at the water treatment plant. […]
Livingston County Steam and Gas Association’s Old-Time Harvest Days to kick off Friday
Views: 0Friday, September 28 is Kids’ Day at the Livingston County Steam and Gas Association’s 32nd Annual Old-Time Harvest Days. Tractors will be on display at the Livingston County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe with the featured tractor a Cub Farmall. There will be a cultivator contest, family-oriented exhibits and demonstrations, and other various activities. Food stands […]
NCMC Board of Trustees meet with full agenda
Views: 0The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday night approved early repayment of the Barton Campus bond issue. Associate Vice President for Business and Finance Tyson Otto presented information that outlined an option for the early repayment of the bond issue on November 15th. Total payment due is $940,459.11 with […]
Trenton City Council holds heated discussion on electric rates, ends in vote to reduce rates by 5%
Views: 0The Trenton City Council last night voted to authorize a 5% reduction in electric rates effective with the bills received in November, and the council ultimately voted to have an electric rate study done, but not until after the Mayor vetoed two separate motions. Last week, the utility committee advanced discussion on having a […]
NCMC Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday
Views: 0The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will consider a bid or purchase and Head Start’s surplus list at its meeting next week. The board will meet at the Frey Administrative Center on the campus in Trenton Tuesday night, September 25 at 7 o’clock. Other items on the agenda include discussion of bond […]
Diverse research highlighted at Thompson Research Center Field Day
Views: 0The University of Missouri Division of Animal Sciences showcased its diverse research and strong graduate student programs during the Thompson Research Center field day, which was held on Monday, Sept. 17. The presentations throughout the evening were primarily led by graduate students, each of whom shared their research and work. “At the Thompson Research […]