The Grundy County Commission has signed a contract to allow the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department to receive a grant. The department will be awarded $160,000 through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The grant will help detect and mitigate COVID-19 in confinement facilities. The grant will be a 100% reimbursement model, with the […]
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Results announced from Tuesday’s Bulldog Challenge at Gallatin High School
More than 300 non-perishable items were collected at the Sixth Annual “Bulldog Challenge” held during Tuesday night’s varsity basketball doubleheader at Gallatin High School. The challenge involved Bright Futures Trenton against Bright Futures Gallatin. Bright Futures Gallatin collected 177 items, with 157 items collected for Trenton. Those items included jars of peanut butter, fruit cups, […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments approves three variance requests
The Trenton Board of Adjustments, on Tuesday night, approved three variances, with two involving on-going projects with North Central Missouri College. The first request came from William Gutshall for a 180 square foot variance on the maximum are for an accessory structure of 720 square feet to allow for a 30 for 30 foot building […]
Wright Memorial Hospital retains local emergency department physician team
Effective January 1, 2024, Wright Memorial Hospital has entered into a new contract with Missouri Physician Partners, the chosen group to provide emergency medical care in the hospital’s emergency department. Missouri Physician Partners, founded by Dr. Wyatt Pickering and Dr. Jeremiah Yerton, ensures continuity of care as nearly the entire existing physician team from the […]
NCMC to request variances for construction projects
Three public hearings are scheduled in early January for a meeting of the Trenton City Council. Two of the hearings involve requests for variances sought by North Central Missouri College. The hearings will be held by the Trenton Board of Adjustments. The first request is for variances on the front, side, and rear yard set […]
Audio: Trenton VFW Post 919 provides a variety of community services; continues fundraising for building renovation
Trenton VFW Post 919 has held and continues to hold fundraisers for a building renovation project. Commander Tony Ralston explains what the post is planning with the renovation of the post’s building. Quartermaster Sam Smith says the Trenton VFW would like to have a full-time psychologist to work with veterans. He notes multiple […]
Grundy County authorities report the arrest of four individuals
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of four individuals in court on April 14th on capias warrants on probation violations. Forty-year-old Shawn Alan Wells of Maryville was originally charged in one case with felony non-support with total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under an order of support. In another case, […]
Court news for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday, April 14, 2022
Forty-third Circuit Court Judge Ryan Horsman of Chillicothe presided when several cases were processed Thursday in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court. Evidence was heard during a hearing and the judge found Josy Simmons of Trenton had violated the terms of her probation. The probation was revoked and a previous stay of execution was […]
Trenton VFW Post 919 to host a meal as a fundraising project
Trenton VFW Post 919 will serve a meal as a fundraiser for its building project. Ham and beans, cornbread, salad, and dessert will be served at the post building on April 20th from 11 to 1 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per plate with meals available for dine-in or carry-out. Raffle tickets are for sale […]
Obituary & Services: Deloris Joan Barton
Deloris Joan Barton, age 81, a resident of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her residence. Joan, the daughter of William and Ruth Swigart, was born on August 29, 1940, in Chillicothe, Missouri. She was a 1958 graduate of Princeton High School. Joan was united in marriage to James Barton on […]
Trenton Administrative, Economic Development, Finance, and Utility committees to meet April 19
The Trenton Administrative, Economic Development, Finance, and Utility committees will each elect a chairman next week. The meetings will start at Trenton City Hall on April 19th at 6 p.m. with the Administrative Committee. The other committee meetings will follow. The agenda for the Utility Committee also includes department reports, a review of monthly financial […]
Missouri State Fair awards scholarships to 4-H and FFA youth
Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced today that 46 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and will be recognized on April 22, 2022, […]
Services: Edward Evans
A funeral service for rural Princeton resident Edward Evans will be on April 15th at 10:30 in the morning at the Modena Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery at Mill Grove. Visitation is on April 14th from 6 to 7 o’clock in the evening at the Slater Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. […]
Rachael Rongey named as 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year
Rachael Rongey has been selected by the Trenton R-IX Board of Education as the 2021-2022 District teacher of the year. Rachael is the 5th grade Science teacher and has been teaching for 16 years and in Trenton for eight years. Mrs. Rongey uses instructional methods that intrigue and inspires her students. One of her most […]
Trenton man arrested on multiple allegations
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest of a Trenton resident on April 12th after an alleged incident on April 11th. Thirty-five-year-old Patrick Michael Graves has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance as well as the misdemeanors of possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid of 11 to 35 grams, unlawful possession […]
Main Street Trenton to host “Sip and Stroll” event
Main Street Trenton will hold Sip and Stroll in Downtown Trenton on April 30th. The event from 5 to 8 o’clock that evening will include Missouri wine tastings, shopping, and snacks at participating locations. Featured entertainment will be The Ghosted performing at the Trenton Elks Lodge after the Sip and Stroll. Check-in will be at […]
Obituary: William S. Draper
William S. Draper, a 93-year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 3:09 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Draper is to be cremated under the direction of Slater Neal Funeral Home. William S. Draper was born December 17, 1928, in Mansfield, MO to William Fredrick and Faye (Rockwell) Draper. On July […]
Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey resigns, accepts position with Ozarks Technical Community College
Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey has announced his plans after the Trenton R-9 Board of Education accepted his resignation on April 12th. Bailey says he will be the Regional Director of College and Career Advisors for Ozarks Technical Community College based in Springfield. The position will be housed at North Central Missouri College. Bailey […]
Obituary and Services: Dale Kimberling
Long time basketball coach in Trenton and Sedalia, Dale Kimberling, died on April 7th at the age of 76. Kimberling was the men’s basketball coach at North Central Missouri College from 1979 through 1987. He then went to coach for one year at Missouri Southern State University. After that, Kimberling spent 17 years as the […]
Court news for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court for April 12, 2022
Four defendants waived preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Each had their cases bound over to the Division One court docket on Thursday. Jennifer Dee Tunnell of Trenton is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance/synthetic cannabinoid as of March 13th. Domanic James Lee Ratkovich of Trenton is […]