Many farmers and ranchers value the opportunity the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) offers to enhance their existing conservation efforts, according to a recent survey by the Center for Rural Affairs. Eighty-seven percent of more than 800 respondents, all living in an area with a strong agricultural presence, said CSP should be supported as a priority in the […]
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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves STIP
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the 2019-2023 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s list of projects that are planned by state and regional agencies. The draft STIP was released in June for public review and comment. “The STIP represents our commitment to Missourians of the […]
Highway patrol reports results of impaired driving enforcement operation in Harrison County
Highway Patrol Troop H Commanding Officer Captain James McDonald has announced the results of an impaired driving enforcement operation conducted in Harrison County this weekend. The Patrol reports the operation from Friday night at 10 o’clock to Saturday morning at 2 o’clock resulted in two arrests for driving while intoxicated, 17 traffic citations, and the […]
Bright Futures Trenton Community to sponsor multiple “Back to School” events
Plans continued to be made for the Bright Futures Trenton Community Back to School event next month which is described as a benefit for students and families of the Trenton R-9 School District who need assistance with back to school needs. This is a community event with Bright Futures, the Grundy County Health Department and […]
Investigation spanning months in Chillicothe results in two arrests
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports a multi-month investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals Tuesday on alleged endangering the welfare of a child and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. Maples says the Chillicothe Police Department and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant for drugs in […]
Missouri Children’s Trust Fund receives $260,000 memorial bequest
The Missouri Children’s Trust Fund is grateful to receive a $260,000 memorial gift from the Marigene Smith Brewer Estate. The bequest is the largest single private gift in CTF’s history and will be used to further CTF’s mission to prevent child abuse. “I had the pleasure of working with Marigene during her tenure with Missouri […]
Audio: State Auditor to announce results of probe into Missouri’s delivery of food stamps
State Auditor Nicole Galloway will announce results of an examination of the state’s delivery of the federal program that used to be known as food stamps. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is managed by the state’s Department of Social Services. Galloway announced the audit more than a year ago to examine safeguards […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of six area residents
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of six area residents. The Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Justin Lee Kleihauer of Trenton Thursday on felony charges of delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana, forgery, and possession of a controlled substance. The Trenton Police Department also arrested Kleihauer on misdemeanor charges of driving while […]
KC Elder Law to host free workshop in Trenton on Medicaid
KC Elder Law will offer a free workshop about Medicaid at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton Wednesday, May 30th Attorney Kenneth Herring will discuss changes in laws regarding asset protection and long-term care planning on asset protection from 6 to 7 o’clock. Topics will include how Medicaid works, how to avoid having life savings wiped […]
Missouri’s Bicentennial the focus of Museum after Hours at the Missouri State Museum
The Missouri State Museum will present the program Missouri Bicentennial as part of its ongoing Museum After Hours series starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in the History Hall, located in the east wing of the State Capitol. Missouri will celebrate its 200th birthday on Aug. 10, 2021. The State Historical Society of Missouri […]
Cover crop field guide now available as mobile app
The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) recently reformatted its popular field guide as an app for smartphones and tablets. The Midwest Cover Crop Field Scout app lets farmers, crop adviser, and conservation professionals access vital cover crop information from mobile devices. The app improves on the printed guide by providing additional photos and links to […]
Trenton man accused of violating probation
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Trenton man already in custody at the Grundy County Detention Center has been accused of violating his probation. Forty-two-year-old Ricky Eugene Shoemaker was arrested Wednesday on probation violations on original felony charges of possession of a controlled substance; delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports arrest of two area men
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two area men Tuesday. Forty-two-year-old Ricky Shoemaker of Trenton was already in custody at the Grundy County Detention Center. His arrest warrant was for a probation violation of laws and special conditions on original charges of possession of a controlled substance in Grundy and Mercer counties, […]
Two additional defendants face judge in Grundy County court on Tuesday
Tristen Lee Vencill of Trenton pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors counts stemming from his arrest in January. The Associate Circuit Court followed a plea agreement that included days in jail, a fine, and a donation. On a charge of resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop, Vencill was sentenced to ten days in […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve salary increases
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved increases in salaries, salary schedules, and stipends for 2018-2019 at a meeting Tuesday evening. The base will increase by one percent for faculty salary schedules for regular and nursing. A movement of one vertical step will also be allowed. The base will increase by two percent […]
Four face judge in Associate Division of Grundy County court
A Trenton resident has waived preliminary hearings on several felony charges. Misdemeanor cases have been certified to be heard in a higher court. Cody James Burchett of Trenton appeared yesterday in the Associate Division of court. Charges include assault in the third degree: special victim; attempted tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution; as […]
State Auditor wants info on Greitens’ use of state money for private attorneys
State Auditor Nicole Galloway is seeking information on Governor Eric Greitens’ possible use of private attorneys to defend him in court and in the legislature. Galloway distributed a letter her office wrote to Greitens office Monday. It asks whether state money is being used, or will be used, on private attorneys to represent […]
Bright Futures of Trenton to hold Back to School Event
Trenton Bright Futures will hold a one-day community Back to School event in August for all grade levels in the Trenton R-9 School District. The event will include several activities involving a number of school and local organizations as well as the business community. The Trenton R-9 Back to School Event will be held August […]
Two in arrest report from Grundy County Sheriff
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of one man and the transfer of another. Fifty-seven-year-old Tommy Joe Graham of Trenton was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of delivery of a controlled substance, manufacture of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon. His bond is $60,000 cash […]
Pleasant View Board of Education meeting results
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Trenton presented a proposal for a new scoreboard at Pleasant View R-6 at the Board of Education meeting Friday. The scoreboard will cost $4,500, with Coca-Cola to contribute $2,000 towards the purchase. The district agreed to exclusively use Coca-Cola products for eight years. The board approved the lease renewal for […]