An additional 61 absentee ballots were cast Monday at the Grundy County Clerks’ office in advance of today’s general election bringing the total to 383 absentee ballots to be counted. Another 19 absentees were requested but had not yet been returned to the clerks’ office at the courthouse in Trenton. The total number of Grundy […]
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Grundy County R-V announces Students of the Quarter
Grundy County R-V High School held an awards assembly to honor students who were chosen Students of the Quarter by the R-V Faculty and Staff. Selected were, left to right front row 7th Grade, Nicholas Mann-Smiley, 8th Grade, Avianna Nemo, and 9th Grade, Logan Foster. Back row left to right are Sophomore Abigail Mathews, Junior […]
Hy-Vee Homefront teams up with customers to serve our nation’s Veterans
This November, Hy-Vee is encouraging customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative for the sixth consecutive year in honor of our nation’s veterans. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative consists of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round-Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and veterans and military member employee […]
Vanessa Olivo selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Vanessa Olivo from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Vanessa is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and plans to continue to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse. After she graduates from NCMC, Vanessa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to obtain her Bachelors […]
General Election: A preview of candidates and issues in north Missouri as well as issues statewide
Polls are open until 7 o’clock tonight across Missouri as candidates are elected to office and local and statewide issues are decided by the voters. There are no countywide races in Grundy, Mercer, Sullivan, Harrison, and Livingston counties. Within the rest of the Green Hills, there are only a handful of races for county office. […]
Over 1500 pounds of food collected in “Scouting for Food” drive
Boy and Girl Scouts from Trenton completed their scouting for food drive on Saturday involving the residential areas of Trenton. Scout Master Dean Sager reported collections of 1,560 pounds of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal hygiene products, all to be donated to the Grundy county food pantry. Sager said the total is slightly […]
Bright Futures Trenton to hold training sessions
Bright Futures Trenton will offer two training sessions for those interested in volunteering as a Bright Futures mentor in the Trenton R-9 School District. Superintendent Dan Wiebers will provide the training Monday, November 12 at 7 pm and Friday, November 16 at 5 pm both at the THS Media Center. Those interested in volunteering need to […]
Patrol arrests two in Daviess and DeKalb counties
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports separate arrests this weekend in Daviess and DeKalb counties. Early Saturday evening, 46-year-old Jeffery Rylander of Seabeck, Washington was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Online court information shows Rylander faces a felony count of driving while intoxicated persistent offender as well as three misdemeanor counts including careless and imprudent […]
“Christmas Around the Square” set for November 17th in Gallatin
A variety of activities are planned for Gallatin Saturday, November 17th when the holiday promotion is presented “Christmas Around the Square.” There will be various food court vendors, a craft and vendors fair, a baking contest includes a fundraiser for the Patrick McBroom scholarship fund, and Midwest Dance Synergy will have a dance performance. Other […]
Veterans Day programs scheduled in the Trenton R-9 School District
Trenton R-9 School District will hold Veteran’s Day assemblies at two different buildings, during two different times, this coming Friday, November 9th. Rissler Elementary School has their Veteran’s program at 8 o’clock Friday morning in the gymnasium and is open to veterans and military personnel. Trenton Middle School and Trenton High Schools are inviting Veterans […]
Veterans Day program set for Friday in Gallatin
The Gallatin R-5 School District has announced a Veteran’s Day assembly for Friday afternoon, November 9th at 1 o’clock in the Gallatin High School gym. Veterans and service members from Gallatin and the surrounding areas are invited to attend. After the Veteran’s program, the Gallatin DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Chapter will host a […]
Illegal poaching occuring in multiple areas of North Missouri
Grundy County Conservation Agent Jeff Berti says there have been several reports over the past ten days of deer that have been shot and either left to rot, or only the head and antlers were removed. Firearms deer doesn’t officially begin until this Saturday in Missouri and Berti said multiple reports have come in from […]
Over 500 attend Modine Open House
Modine Manufacturing of Trenton reports over 500 persons attended the Open House on Saturday. Modine also reported the Trenton Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and issued Modine, a certificate recognizing 50 years in business for the Trenton facility.
Authorities report the arrest of two over the weekend.
Trenton Police arrested 42-year-old Michael Jason Hall of Trenton on Friday. Hall has been charged in Grundy County Circuit Court with a felony, first degree endangering the welfare of a child, creating an alleged substantial risk for their safety. Bond is $15,000 cash and Hall is scheduled November 13th to appear in the Associate Division […]
Gallatin man falls asleep at the wheel, crashes head-on with man from Coffey
The Highway Patrol reports two persons were injured this morning when a pickup and car collided on Highway 13 in Daviess County. The patrol reports 35-year-old Brandon Bush of Coffey received serious injuries in that accident five miles south of Gallatin and was flown by medical helicopter (Lifeflight Eagle) to St. Luke’s Hospital on the […]
Northwest Missouri State Madraliers to host annual Yuletide Feaste December 7th and 8th
Northwest Missouri State University’s Madraliers will host their 45th annual Yuletide Feaste with an elegant royal banquet featuring performances by the Madraliers, the Recorder Consort and the Royale Brass Quintet. The Feaste will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. “The Yuletide Feaste […]
Audio: Proposition D would mean local money for transportation use
Proposition D on Tuesday’s ballot would increase Missouri’s motor fuel tax by two and a half cents a gallon per year for four years beginning July 1st, 2019. This means the fuel tax would overall increase from 17 cents to 27 cents per gallon. Communications Director for Safer Missouri Scott Charton, says the increase in […]
2 killed, 1 injured in Sunday night crash in Randolph County
Two people were killed and a third individual was injured Sunday night in a Randolph County accident. The highway patrol identified the fatality victims as 47-year-old John Birmingham of Bucklin and 31-year-old Kayla Cox of Salisbury. Receiving moderate injuries was the driver of a pickup, 67-year-old David Dunn of Huntsville who was taken to University […]
Milan resident dies in Sunday rollover crash
A rollover accident Sunday afternoon in Sullivan County has claimed the life of a Milan resident. The Highway Patrol reports 48-year-old Achai Aroub was westbound when a car went out of control and ran off Highway 6 where it struck a fence and overturned into a field near Apollo Road. Aroub, who was using a […]
Audio: One medical marijuana ballot measure drums up most attention; Opposition speaks out
The Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars has strongly endorsed the Amendment 2 medical marijuana ballot measure. Tom Mundell is the former State Commander of the organization. He says the VFW rarely makes political endorsements but thinks medical marijuana could be a difference maker in the fight against addiction. Lieutenant Colonel Todd Scattini served […]