The Girl Scouts will hold a registration and information night in Trenton next week. Parents will be able to ask questions during the meeting at the First Christian Church next Tuesday, August 28th from 5 to 6 o’clock. Membership Manager Shana Norris says parents can also find out how Girl Scouts help build leaders with […]
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Landscaping project completed at Sunnyview
Sunnyview Foundation, Incorporated recently completed a landscaping project at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments in Trenton. Administrator Donita Youtsey says Lawn Works, LLC of Trenton did the work for the project, which included putting in garden beds with perennials and trees for the backside of the nursing home. The foundation worked to raise money for […]
Laredo Board of Education approves bus purchase
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved the purchase of one bus and the advertisement for the sale of another at its meeting Monday evening. The advertisement will be printed in the Trenton newspaper and shopper to give notice that Laredo is taking bids for its 1999 International bus until September 7th. The board approved […]
Forage Systems Research Center to feature drought-related presentations
The drought-like conditions in northcentral Missouri have raised numerous questions among farmers and producers, especially in terms of winter feeding options for their own herds. The Forage Systems Research Center will feature several drought-related presentations during its annual field day on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Center in Linneus. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and […]
Milan C-2 School District begins classes with 664 students
Students in the Milan C-2 School District began classes Monday with the district reporting a total opening day enrollment of 664 students. Preschool accounts for 19 students with 344 students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade at Milan Elementary School, and 301 in seventh through 12th grades at the high school.
Grundy County Commission adopts tax levy
The Grundy County Commission approved the county’s tax levy at a hearing Tuesday morning. The rate was set at 23.74 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, which is up by 5.28 cents from last year. Grundy County’s assessed valuation totals $132,390,269, which is an increase of $753,129 from last year. The total assessed valuation includes […]
Trenton Police Department arrest two on Monday
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest of two Trenton men on Monday. Twenty-seven-year-old Kevin Ewing was arrested on a probation violation of special conditions on an original charge of conspiracy: distributing or delivering not more than five grams of marijuana. Ewing posted a bond of $25,000 cash only and is scheduled for Division […]
Audio: Trenton R-9 School District reports student enrollment increase on first day of school
Trenton R-9 and Laredo R-7 school districts began classes today (Tuesday). Trenton reports a first-day enrollment of 1,098 students in kindergarten through 12th grade which is an increase of 26 from the first day of school last year. Superintendent Dan Wiebers comments on what he attributes to the increase in enrollment. Trenton R-9’s […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce announces theme of 2018 Holiday Parade
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme of this year’s Chillicothe Holiday Parade. Chamber Executive Director Crystal Narr says the Parade Committee chose “The Songs of Christmas” as the theme for the 72nd Annual Holiday Parade because of the songs used to celebrate the holiday season. She hopes participants will base their […]
Annual 5K/10K Wright Run slated for Saturday, October 6
Plans have been announced for the 7th annual Wright Run 5k/10k by the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation in Trenton. The 2018 event will be held on Saturday, October 6, in Trenton and will begin and conclude on the campus of Wright Memorial Hospital. Participants will meet for their official send-off at the hospital and return […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen adopt tax levy
A tax levy was adopted and a new member appointed during a meeting last night of the Spickard Board of Aldermen. The levy was accepted as proposed at 97.32 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Following a closed session, Randy Howe was offered the position of city Alderman and he accepted the appointment. Larry Marrs […]
Schools starting classes Tuesday and Wednesday
Classes begin today in two additional area school districts. The first day of classes begins at Trenton R-9 Schools as well as the Laredo R-7 Elementary School. The Spickard R-2 School District, which begins classes Wednesday, reminds students and patrons of an open house tonight from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Food will be served this […]
Wesley Helton graduates basic military training
U.S. Air Force Airman Wesley S. Helton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to be out in force during Labor Day weekend
Missouri’s travelers are urged to drive and boat responsibly during the 2018 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are driving or boating, safety needs to be at the forefront of your plans. In Missouri, 11 people died and 265 were injured in 941 traffic crashes over the 2017 Labor Day holiday. That means one person was […]
Faces of the Force: Sergeant James Ellis
Marine Forces Reserve consists of skilled warfighters who are not only prepared to serve their country at all times but who are also prepared to support and provide in their local communities as well. Sgt. James Ellis, a rifleman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and a full-time student at […]
Missouri beef farmers learn genetic science guides
Science to develop Show-Me-Select replacement heifers keeps growing. Cattlemen learned the latest in an Aug. 16 “Beef ReproGene” meeting at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Howell County. MU reproduction and genetics specialists gave updates before and after dinner. Dave Patterson, who started the MU Show-Me-Select program 22 years ago, led with a refresher. […]
Audio: Mizzou releases freshmen enrollment numbers
(Missourinet) – About 4,700 freshmen began classes Monday at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Brian Hauswirth has details on the numbers. Mizzou officials say that’s a 13.1 percent increase compared to 2017 and is the largest increase in ten years. Mizzou says the 87 percent retention rate is the highest in school history. School […]
Audio: Missouri school transportation budget running on fumes with $200 million funding gap
(Missourinet) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has a 200-million dollar transportation funding shortfall. The department is considering a proposed budget that would ask for more money over a nine-year period to fully fund the expenses, which is 75-percent of a district’s transportation costs. During a State Board of Education meeting in […]
Audio: Straw poll at Missouri State Fair shows landslide for Hawley, support for gas tax
(Missourinet) – The Missouri Farm Bureau has released results of its annual Straw Poll conducted at the State Fair in Sedalia. The agriculture organization’s survey proved to be a landslide for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley. The state’s sitting attorney general soundly defeated Democratic incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill by a nearly 46-point […]
Audio: How the information you submit helps to determine drought response
Over the past several weeks, much has been said about the U.S. Drought Monitor and the outline of drought impacted counties across northern Missouri. The Drought Monitor summary map identifies areas of drought and labels them by intensity. D-1 is the least intense level and D-4 is the most intense. The latter designation from last […]