University of Missouri Extension’s newly developed Certified Master Beekeeper program will be offered in Trenton from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 19 at the Jewett Norris library Hoover Theater. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. “Basic Beekeeping for Beginners” will focus on the principles of beekeeping. Those principles include the history of beekeeping, honeybee […]
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NCMC provides dual credit scholarships to five high school students
North Central Missouri College’s Annual Dual Credit Student Day was held on Saturday, October 8th at the NCMC Campus in Trenton. The College’s dual credit program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college-level classes that earn both high school and college credit. All of NCMC’s dual credit students were invited to attend. Students […]
Missouri Day Festival activities get underway Thursday night
Nine local businesses and organizations will be providing cash prizes to the winners of Saturday’s Missouri Day Festival Parade, sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club. According to parade committee member Cara McClellan, cash prizes will range from $50 to $200 for the winning entries. Awards to be presented and their monetary sponsors include Spirit of […]
Trenton Marching Band Festival gears up for Saturday
The Marching Band Festival this Saturday features over 55 high school bands visiting Trenton. Evaluative events for the bands include the parade, indoor color guard, drum line and field show performances. Admission is free for the auxiliary events inside the Trenton high school gym. The charge for the field show at CF Russell stadium is […]
Foster parent informational meeting set for Trenton
A public meeting is coming up the first of November in Trenton regarding foster parenting. The Healthy Families / Cornerstones plans to host what it calls a “no obligation, information only” meeting at the Trenton First Baptist Church from 6 to 7 o’clock the night of November 1st. The meeting is held on behalf of […]
United Way fundraising campaign underway
Grundy County United Way has begun its fundraising campaign with residential canvassing starting this month. Several local and area organizations receiving funds through the United Way. Among the 16 groups to receive a share of the funds raised include RSVP, North 65 Center, Grundy County Extension, Juvenile office, Juvenile court diversion program, girl scouts and […]
Trenton schools dismiss early Thursday for parent-teacher conferences
Trenton R-9 school district announces an early dismissal of classes Thursday afternoon October 13th to make time for parent-teacher conferences at the three attendance buildings. For S-M Rissler school, conferences have been scheduled with parents for the afternoon and evening hours. Trenton Middle School will release classes at 1:07 pm Thursday. Parent/Teacher Conferences that same […]
Trenton High School band places 3rd and 4th in competition at Fayette
The Trenton High School band placed third in class in the parade and fourth in field show evaluations at the Central Methodist University band day in Fayette last Saturday. There were nine entries in both of those events in class three. Trenton was third in its class in the indoor drumline evaluations with five entries […]
Trenton Utility Committee to study water rates in connection with water main replacement
The Trenton City Council’s utility committee is recommending the engineering firm Burns and McDonnell be asked how much it would cost to perform a water rates study in connection with a water main replacement project. The water main replacements would be funded through higher water rates. Discussion at the utility committee meeting also included what’s […]
Trenton Park Board approves amended agreement for use of Burleigh Grimes field
The Trenton Park Board has approved an amended agreement for the Trenton R-9 School District to use Burleigh Grimes baseball field. Among the provisions, Trenton R-9 is to pay $200 per day, on game days only, to the Trenton Park Department which includes a one-time field preparation and rental. Trenton R-9 also is to provide […]
Audio: Missouri Day Parade set to roll in Trenton the morning of October 15
In just ten days, the Missouri Day Festival parade will roll on the streets of Trenton. The parade on Saturday, October 15th begins at 8:30 from its usual starting point at Main and Crowder, proceeding to 9th Street. As in the past, bands marching in the parade are expected to exit at Normal Street and […]
Trenton High School band to appear in Thanksgiving parade in Houston, Texas
The Trenton high school band has accepted an invitation to march and play in a Thanksgiving Day parade, one that is in Houston, Texas. Trenton R-9 band director Tim Gilham spoke recently with John Anthony: The television audience for the parade is described as “regional” including the states of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Here’s […]
Residential sewer rates in Trenton to increase by 30% beginning in December
Residential sewer rates in Trenton currently are lower than in many area communities. Rates in Trenton will be going up significantly in connection with Missouri Department of Natural Resources requirements. The rate increase will also be used to maintain enough revenue to meet minimum debt service requirements from previous borrowing that was used for past […]
Festival of Trees in Trenton set for November 5th
The 9th Annual Festival of Trees has changed this year’s date to Saturday, November 5th instead of holding the event on the day after Thanksgiving as has been the practice in previous years. Organizers report the Trenton High School Band and families have been big supporters of the holiday festival for many years, providing entertainment, […]
5 vehicles damaged in crash south of Trenton
The Highway Patrol reports five vehicles were damaged near Trenton when a car attempted to pass a pickup that was slowing to make a turn into a private drive. After the pickup was hit, the car struck three unoccupied vehicles parked in the lot of the Auto Shawp on Highway 65, one mile south of […]
“Matter of Balance” class to be held at Trenton and Gallatin
For those who are concerned about falling, University of Missouri Extension has classes starting on October 24, 2016, in Gallatin and Trenton that can help them stay independent longer. The Matter of Balance class helps people address concerns about falling. The eight-session class is designed to benefit community-dwelling older adults who have sustained a fall […]
Audio: Hunter education skills course to be offered in Trenton
There will be a Hunter Education Skills course in Trenton on Thursday, October 13 at the NCMC Barton Campus south of town. The course will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and students must be 11 years old in order to be certified. Jeff Berti is the Grundy County Conservation Agent: Students will need to […]
Trenton High School band places 6th at Saturday competition
The Trenton High School band was sixth among seven entries in its class in field show competition Saturday at Springfield. Blue valley Southwest of Overland Park, Kansas was first in the class, Raymore-Peculiar second, and Neosho was third. Then came Carthage, Logan-Rogersville, Trenton, and Owensville. Bands from 28 high schools were divided into four classes based […]
September weather summary ends month above normal for precipitation
The September weather summary shows above average temperatures and near normal rainfall in Trenton. Highs in September in Trenton averaged 81 degrees while lows averaged 62 degrees, which represents two degrees above average for highs and six degrees above average for lows. The high occurred on September 24th in Trenton was a record tying 90 […]
Trenton teen injured in rollover crash near Laredo
A Trenton girl was injured last night in a rollover accident just west of Laredo. 17-year-old Alainey Shipley-Fair received minor injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The patrol said Miss Shipley-Fair was driving a car westbound on Route E when it crossed the center line and began skidding. The […]