Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments reports it will host a blood drive next week and then an open house two weeks later. The community blood center will set up Wednesday, June 26th at Sunnyview. The blood drive hours are from 2 until 6 o’clock and appointments can be made online. Those signing up online are […]
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Two more Duck Boat employees indicted for misconduct, negligence resulting in 17 deaths at Table Rock Lake
Two more employees of Ripley Entertainment, Inc. – the company that operated duck boat rides in Branson, Missouri – along with the captain of the duck boat that sank at Table Rock Lake last summer, resulting in the deaths of 17 people, have been indicted by a federal grand jury. Curtis P. Lanham, 36, of […]
Missouri ranks 28th of 50 states in child well-being
The approximately 1.4 million children who comprise nearly one-quarter of Missouri’s population are more likely to live in poverty than Missouri’s children in 1990. According to the KIDS COUNT Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 30th edition of the Data Book — a comprehensive annual report on child well-being for […]
NCMC Criminal Justice Club hosting fundraiser for Jasmine Diab
The North Central Missouri College Criminal Justice Club is honoring NCMC student, Officer Jasmine Diab for her service by hosting a fundraiser through the NCMC Foundation. Jasmine Diab, a two-year veteran of the Trenton Missouri Police Department, was injured in the line of duty on June 14, 2019. Officer Diab has been enrolled in the […]
Community support continues to grow for wounded Trenton police Officer Jasmine Diab
Over the weekend, friends of wounded Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab began a Facebook page to provide updates and to share support and information. The page can be found at “Helping Jasmine Diab” which now has members from not only Missouri but all over the United States and Canada. It is a public group and […]
Trenton Park Board has split vote on purchase of new lawn mower
On a split vote Wednesday evening, the Trenton Park Board did not approve a lawn mower bid. Board member Gary Schuett moved to purchase a Dixie Chopper XCaliber 3574 mower from Landmark Lawn Equipment, LLC of Trenton for $11,500. Gary Berry seconded the motion, which ended with a vote of two in favor, three opposed, […]
Grundy County Circuit Court News for Tuesday, June 11, 2019
A Trenton resident has waived a preliminary hearing during an appearance Tuesday in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Michael Anthony Stantruff faces charges of domestic assault in the third degree and hindering prosecution of a felony. The cases were bound over to the July 11th docket for Division One of Grundy […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana
A series of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana were approved Monday night by the Trenton City Council. They are based on state regulations stemming from the voter-approved Amendment Two in last November’s election. In part, the ordinances allow for the location of manufacturing facilities, cultivation facilities, and dispensaries within the city of Trenton. One ordinance […]
Car shows slated during the month of June in Trenton
Two days of car shows are planned in Trenton later this month. Trenton Cruise Night will start on Main Street in Downtown Trenton the evening of June 21st at 6 o’clock with Super Stars Dance Studio performing at the gazebo at 6:30. Vehicles will cruise to Crowder State Park west of Trenton at 7 o’clock […]
Three indicted in 1,000-kilogram marijuana distribution conspiracy
A Columbia, Missouri, man and two others have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana in Boone County, Missouri. Eapen George Thampy, 35, of Columbia, Mo.; Craig Dewitt Smith, Jr., also known as “Carson,” 37, of Central Point, Ore.; and Michael John Ricketts, 57, of Union, […]
Report provides recommendations for improving safety and quality in child care
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 […]
River Levels and Rain: Weather records from 1993 compared to 2019
With the recent flooding, many have been inquiring as to how the floods this month at Trenton compare to the floods of 1993. Keep in mind, the first answer is that its spring versus summer flooding. Much of the 1993 flooding came in the summer especially during July which still ranks as the single month […]
Community invited to discuss upcoming Livingston County US Route 65, Route 190 bridge deck replacements
Plans are underway to replace the decks of both the U.S. Route 65 Grand River and Route 190 Thompson River bridges near Chillicothe. The Missouri Department of Transportation will host an open house public meeting on Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chillicothe Municipal utilities building located at 920 Washington Street. […]
Several Spickard Board of Aldermen resign at Monday meeting
Several Spickard Board of Aldermen members resigned at a meeting Monday evening. Board member Maggie George reports the board accepted resignations from members Janice Vandevender and Frank Felder. The resignations are effective immediately. George says the board commended Vandevender for 15 years of service to the community. City Clerk Kristie Martin also resigned, but the […]
Cub Scout Pack 23 in Trenton to hold shoe drive
The Wolf Den of local Cub Scout Pack 23 has organized a community service project at S.M. Rissler Elementary School to collect gym shoes for donation to Bright Futures Trenton. All scouts of Pack 23 will be participating in the drive, which includes a “Gym Shoe Dash” on the last day of school where cub […]
Trenton City Council hears updates on asphalt plant, sewer plant, and street overlay projects
City Administrator Ron Urton told the city council Monday night that Trenton’s new asphalt plant could start operating this week. The followed Monday’s installation of the gas pressure regulator. The city of Trenton provides its own asphalt for street projects but also sells asphalt to customers in other locations. At the sewer plant, Urton reported […]
Top academic students announced at Trenton High School
The Valedictorian this year at Trenton High School is Werthen Gass and the Salutatorian is Emma Gilham. The rest of the top ten academic students in this year’s graduating class are Ainsley Tolson, Taylor Richman, Saedee Jackson, Latorrie Johnson, Karissa Brock, Sidney Lynch, Melea Farmer, and Dylan Harris. Other Trenton High School graduates recognized for […]
Video: Missouri agriculture pulls together to impact childhood hunger
Kids feeding kids is the focus of the 2019 Drive to Feed Kids; which kicks off today. Missouri agriculture is banding together once again to address the alarming reality that one in five Missouri children regularly face hunger. The goal of this collaboration is to raise funds to provide food for hungry Missouri children and […]
Northwest Medical Center in Albany to hold race to benefit TriLEARNathon program
Northwest Medical Center is the proud sponsor of the 11th annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, June 8, to help promote wellness and fitness throughout our region. The race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at 23 Century Circle Drive in Albany. All proceeds are donated to the TriLEARNathon program in Albany, Jefferson and […]
Fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day planned for July 3 in Trenton
A community fireworks display to observe Independence Day will be held in Trenton the night of July 3rd. Pyrotechnician Brian Coursey of Galt will shoot off the fireworks in the grassy area north of the Rock Barn at dusk. A volunteer committee made up of community members is organizing the event and helping to collect […]