The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday, May 11, discussed non-certified payroll annualization with district Bookkeeper Mona Loyd and Administrative Assistant Susan Leeper. Loyd started by saying she had been willing to try annualization at the time the board originally voted to implement it for non-certified staff. She did not have the forethought to […]
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Trenton Police Department reports arrest of Trenton woman
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident on Monday, May 10. Twenty-nine-year-old Josy Simmons’s alleged technical violation involved special conditions by being terminated from treatment court. Bond is $2,500 cash only, and she is scheduled for Division One of Circuit Court on May 13th. The original charge for Simmons was […]
North Central Missouri College faculty and staff presented awards
Multiple awards were presented to North Central Missouri College faculty/staff in recognition of their years of service and exemplary accomplishments. Linda Brown, Director of Records and Enrollment/Registrar, Cindy Petrie, Admissions Representative, Lisa Hostetler, WIB Executive Director, Linda Cowling, English Instructor, Vicki Weaver, Board Clerk, Mike O’Neal, Custodian, Stan Scott, Industrial Technology Instructor, and Steve Richman […]
Officers installed, awards and scholarships presented at Trenton FFA Chapter Banquet
Ten new officers were installed, and numerous awards and scholarships were presented at Friday night’s Trenton FFA Chapter Banquet. Next year’s President of the Trenton FFA will be Colton Roy. The Vice Presidents are Rebecca Urich and Kaci Persell. The Secretary will be Gracyn Rongey, and the Treasurer is Makenzee Epperson, Sentinel is Gavin Chambers, […]
Less pollution, lower bills: Missouri, Kansas move ahead on utility securitization
(Missouri Independent) – Utility providers across Kansas and Missouri may soon be able to retire coal-fired power plants faster as the energy sector accelerates its transition to renewable energy sources. Kansas already passed legislation that allows companies to shutter coal plants, which release considerable amounts of carbon dioxide, without the financial hit that would otherwise come […]
Chillicothe man faces two felony charges after threatening to shoot neighbors
A Chillicothe man faces two felonies after an incident in the 600 block of Webster Street in Chillicothe on May 3rd in which he allegedly threatened to shoot his neighbors. Thirty-five-year-old Chamen Richard Bell has been charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree harassment. Bond was set at $50,000 cash only, no surety, and Supervision Services. […]
Meet Missouri’s national spelling bee participants
In 39 days, eight Missouri students will begin competing in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year’s contest will include 209 spellers all vying for the treasured championship trophy. According to the bee, spellers will begin participating virtually in the first of three rounds on June 12. The semifinals are scheduled for June 27. […]
King City man injured in crash on Highway 169
A King City resident was injured in a crash near Union Star. Fifty-nine-year-old Robert Cleveland, was taken by ambulance to Mosaic Health Care in St. Joseph for treatment of moderate injuries. The car Cleveland was driving crossed the centerline on Highway 169, went off the road, struck an embankment, and a tree before it came […]
Man from Holt dies in crash south of Plattsburg
A resident of Holt was killed Sunday morning when the car he was driving went off the road south of Plattsburg, hitting a tree. Forty-nine-year-old Shane Bright was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened seven miles south of Plattsburg, on Route J at Spring Town Road, as the westbound car crossed the center […]
Resident of Greentop life-flighted to hospital in Columbia after crashing UTV
A Greentop resident was hurt Saturday evening when the UTV he was operating went off a road in Adair County and overturned in a ditch. Fifty-nine-year-old Keith Neff was flown by medical helicopter to the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The crash happened on Buck Creek Road north of Kirksville when […]
Newtown man injured after car strikes deer in roadway
A Newtown resident was hurt early Sunday when the car he was driving hit a deer on Highway 136 in eastern Mercer County. Twenty-year-old Timothy Metcalf was taken to Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville with moderate injuries. The accident happened 12 miles east of Princeton on Highway 136 when the eastbound car hit the […]
Two injured when motorcycle crashes near Carrollton; driver accused of DWI
Residents of Carrollton and Mendon were injured Saturday evening when a motorcycle overturned near Carrollton. The operator, 59-year old Terry Crawford of Carrollton, received serious injuries, while the passenger, 21-year old Skylar Walker of Mendon, received moderate injuries. Both were taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. The northbound motorcycle went off the right […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled’s Walk Against Hunger raises over $2K
More than $2,100 was raised during the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled’s Walk Against Hunger last week. FFDD Executive Director Kayla Graham and some walk participants April 30th presented a $1,052.50 check to Bright Futures Trenton and another $1,052.50 to Backpack Buddies of Grundy County. Twenty-four Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled […]
Unionville man facing felony child abuse charges after dropping 3-month old daughter on her head three times
A Unionville man has been charged in Putnam County after allegedly dropping his three-month-old daughter on her head three times. Twenty-seven-year-old Tyler James Hurt faces felony abuse or neglect of a child—serious emotional or physical injury—no sexual contact. Bond was set at $25,000 cash only, and an initial appearance in court is scheduled for May […]
Memorial service set for Trenton resident Joe Brinser
A memorial service for Trenton resident Joe Brinser will be on May 8th at 11 o’clock in the morning at the Dockery Chapel Church west of Trenton with private interment at the Maple Grove Cemetery after lunch. Fifty-six-year-old William Joseph Brinser died on February 17. Memorials are suggested to the Maple Grove Cemetery or the […]
Missouri to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during memorial service on Capitol grounds
The Department of Public Safety announced details of two ceremonies to be held on April 30 and May 1 at the Law Enforcement Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol to honor Missouri law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price for protecting their communities. DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Deric Clark will be one […]
Driver injured in Macon County crash west of Bevier; driver accused of driving while intoxicated
A Macon county accident late Wednesday night resulted in the driver being injured and accused of alcohol-related offenses. Twenty-year-old Kade Shaver of Callao received serious injuries when the pickup traveled off Highway 36 and struck a tree. Shaver was not using a seat belt, and the truck was demolished in the accident one mile west […]
Missouri man faces 14-years in prison after pleading guilty to armed robberies
A Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to the robberies (and attempted robberies) of five businesses. Joshua A. West, 28, Overland Park, Kansas, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to five counts of robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. By pleading guilty, West […]