The Princeton City Council approved the use of the small shooting range at the former city dump area for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office at its meeting Monday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the sheriff wants to use the area to qualify deputies two times each year. The council also approved a One Drive […]
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Princeton Board of Education work session includes Summer maintenance projects
A work session for the Princeton R-5 Board of Education on Monday included summer maintenance projects, discussion of a school van or sports utility vehicle, track equipment, and repairs to gymnasium bleachers. Superintendent Jerry Girdner reported the school board approved repairs to the motorized gymnasium bleachers that also include the addition of motors for automation. […]
Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation awards grants to 23 women
The Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated Board of Directors has approved the latest recipients of scholarships. Twenty-three female graduates of North Mercer and Princeton high schools were awarded $109,757 in scholarships for the spring 2019 semester. Recipients must be enrolled for and pass at least 12 credit hours in an accredited Missouri college or university […]
Princeton Board of Education approves calendar for next school year
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar Wednesday evening with school scheduled to begin August 21st and end May 20th, 2020 for Princeton. The Annual Performance Report was presented. Princeton R-5 received 112 and a half points out of a possible 120 points overall for 2018, which equates to 93.8%. The […]
Princeton School District to hold trivia contest to raise money for scholarships
The Princeton R-5 School District will hold a trivia contest this weekend to raise money for scholarships. Teams of up to six members will compete to guess the top answers on survey-based questions during Feud Time at Princeton Elementary School Saturday evening, February 16th at 6:30. The Princeton Education Foundation and Princeton Rotary Club sponsor […]
Princeton Chamber of Commerce to hold ribbon cutting
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting and monthly meeting on Thursday, February 14th. The ribbon cutting will be held at 12 noon at Fernwood Retreat, the location of the former Sonrise Christian Home. Princeton Chamber President Kelly Bertrand reports the large building, erected in 1921, has been remodeled and available for bookings such […]
Princeton Board of Education review custodial pay rate, approve policies
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a custodian night shift pay differential proposal at a meeting Tuesday evening. The proposal involved a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The district will now pay $11.98 per hour for the night custodians who work from 2 o’clock in the afternoon to 10 o’clock at night. The daytime […]
Princeton City Council chooses legal representation
The Princeton City Council decided Tuesday evening to carry out a contract with Anderick, Evans, Lewis, Figg, and Battagler Law Firm of Trenton for attorney services. City Clerk Danette Snapp says Tara Walker was serving as Princeton’s City Attorney as part of the law firm, but she recently started her own law office. The council […]
Winners of Grundy Electric Cooperative Christmas Lighting Contest Announced
Top finishers in a Christmas lighting contest sponsored by Grundy Electric Cooperative and the Princeton Chamber of Commerce were first place Wayne and Teresa Altiser of Cainsville, second place David and Donna Beavers of Mercer, and third place Mike and Teresa Delameter from Princeton. The prizes of $75.00 for first, $50.00 for second, and $25.00 […]
Princeton Board of Education renews liability and property insurance
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the renewal of liability and property insurance Monday evening. The insurance was renewed through CPSK and Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund for a total of $54,197. That is an increase from the previous year due to the district needing to insure additional buildings completed during construction projects. The […]
Princeton City Council approves contract with Senior Center
The Princeton City Council approved a service contract with the Senior Center at its meeting Thursday evening. Deputy City Clerk Cory Willett reports the contract was for $240 for live music for a Christmas event December 14th. The council also approved an agreement with the Senior Center for it to purchase 16 feet of city […]
Princeton to feature “Winter Wonderland” Saturday, December 1st
Santa is coming to Princeton Saturday, December 1st from 5 to 7 when the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and Mothers Club present Winter Wonderland on the Princeton Square. Events on Saturday, December 1st include a Christmas parade starting at 5 o’clock with Santa arriving in the fire truck. The Princeton Bandstand will feature the singing […]
Second Harvest Community Food Bank to hold listening sessions on five-year plan
Second Harvest Community Food Bank of Saint Joseph will hold community listening sessions to receive feedback in developing a five-year strategic plan. Sessions will be at the First United Methodist Church of Bethany January 3rd from 10:30 to noon, at the First Baptist Church of Albany January 8th from 1:30 to 3 o’clock, and at […]
Princeton Board of Education receives construction update
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education received a construction update at its meeting Monday evening. The school took occupancy of the addition October 31st. Dennis Gutshall reported that the contractor is finishing details. A leaky valve for the football field irrigation system will be corrected in the spring. Corrections will be made to the slope […]
Trenton City Council meets Tuesday evening with full agenda
Ordinances were adopted and bids accepted last night by Trenton City Council. Some of the ordinances resulted from previous city council actions, however, one other proposed ordinances got defeated after the council and the Mayor heard complaints. Danny Stephens of Trenton received formal approval to pay $325 per month for a one year period to rent […]
Princeton City Council approves contracts at Tuesday meeting
The Princeton City Council approved service contracts at a meeting Tuesday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports one was approved for the fair board for $3,000 for a band at next year’s fair June 19th. A $1,200 service contract was approved for the Princeton School Drama Club for a play November 30th and December 1st. […]
Veterans Day programs scheduled in Mercer County
Veterans Day programs are scheduled Friday at the North Mercer and Princeton schools. The veterans program at North Mercer begins at 10 o’clock at the school with a lunch to follow. The Veteran’s Day assembly in Princeton begins at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the elementary school gym. The Princeton FCCLA chapter will sponsor the […]
Trunk or Treat set for October 27th in Princeton
The Mercer County Health Department of Princeton will join the Mother’s Club of Princeton and the Mercer Parent Teacher Organization for Trunk or Treat on the Princeton Square. Health Department Administrator Gina Finney says the health department will be one of the vendors at the free event the afternoon of October 27th from 3 to […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education selects architectural firm
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday morning selected an architectural firm for a possible upcoming building project to include building a performing arts center and renovations to district buildings. The board voted for Ellison-Auxier of Saint Joseph after some discussion. Board member Cliff Roeder originally moved to choose Ellison-Auxier, but the motion died for […]
Princeton City Council approves service contracts
The Princeton City Council approved three service contracts at its meeting Monday evening. Two of the contracts were for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce including one for $350 for the Life Line band of Cainsville to perform at the event to honor Loren Hickman. The other contract was for $150 for the Princeton School band […]