Access II Independent Living Center netted over $400 during their Fall Fishing Tournament Sunday, September 8th at Indian Creek Lake. The stormy morning did not keep local anglers away. 14 teams came out to raise money for Access II, a non-profit agency who provides a variety of services to people with disabilities and the elderly […]
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Mean Bean Bag Tournament winners announced
The Mean Bean Bag Tournament, held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at Chumbley’s, has been an annual fundraiser for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter for the past five years. Thirty-three teams registered and played a single-elimination bracket format with most of the prize money donated back to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. […]
THS Alumni Window Decorating Contest winners announced
Winners in the second annual Trenton High School Alumni Window Decorating Contest have been announced and in a two-way tie for first place were windows decorated by the Class of 1966 and the Class of 1969. The winning displays are located at Howard’s Department Store and Main Street Antique Mall respectively. Due to the tie, […]
Application deadline approaching for disaster unemployment benefits in six Missouri counties
The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in six Missouri counties through September 5, 2019, whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 29, 2019, and ended July 5, 2019. A disaster assistance amendment was […]
NCMC Board of Trustees set tax levy at Tuesday meeting
Five National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards were presented at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. The NISOD Awards went to Cory Cooksey with Business Technology for Teaching, Health Sciences Program Coordinator Kristi Cutsinger for Academic Support, Admissions Director Kristie Cross for Student Affairs, Senior Database Administrator […]
Area youth participate in MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit
Missouri junior swine exhibitors traveled to jackpot shows throughout the summer competing for points in the MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit. Points for the circuit could be earned from nineteen different shows held across Missouri. An awards presentation was conducted to conclude the program August 7 at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds […]
New Sheriff being elected today in Linn County
There’s a special election today in Linn County to choose the next sheriff. Names on the ballot are Jeff Henke, a Republican candidate, and Billy Stroud, the Democratic candidate. The winner replaces Sheriff Tom Parks who retired June 30th after 22 years of service. The polls in Linn County are open until 7 o’clock this […]
Missouri’s largest music festival kicks off September 27, 2019 in Columbia
The warm hum of guitar amplifiers and the sweet, smoky smell of barbecue will be wafting through the wavering late summer air the last weekend of September. The 13th installment of Columbia’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival kicks off for a long weekend of live music, fun, and entertainment, September 27-29. Roots N Blues, […]
Missouri State Fair announces Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
Gage Baker, son of Rhad and Leah Baker, is the exhibitor of the 2019 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Missouri State Fair. Gage is from Fulton and is a member of the Rising Sun 4-H Club. Gage’s prize-winning Crossbred market steer weighed 1325 pounds. The Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer honor went to Mikaela […]
Crowder State Park to host an evening of Nature Games
Join Crowder State Park staff at the Campground Amphitheater at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, for an evening of nature games including nature bingo. Learn about nature in Missouri while you play friendly competitive games with your camping neighbors. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather […]
Winners announced from the Lucerne Stock Show
Results have been released from events at the Lucerne Stock Show. In the Rabbit Show, Evan Tharp had the Best of Show with Senior Showmanship going to Raylene Ray and Junior Showmanship to Adeline Dickerson. At the Beef Show, the Grand Champion Bucket Calf belonged to Katie Halley, and the Reserve Champion Bucket Calf belonged […]
Disaster unemployment benefits available to flood and tornado victims in six additional Missouri counties
An additional six counties have been added to the list of 20 Missouri counties already declared as major disasters. The declaration and yesterday’s amendment allow Missourians in those 26 counties whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 29, 2019, and continuing, to apply for up to […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce winners of Rock Barn exhibits
Awards have been announced from the Rock Barn area of this year’s North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Seventy-eight youth entered a number of categories, with entries coming from the general public, FFA chapters, and 4-H clubs. Seven youth participated in the special woodworking category, with prizes sponsored by Moore’s Construction and Woodworking. Individuals participating […]
Rabbit and poultry show results from the North Central Missouri Fair
There were 65 rabbits entered by 13 exhibitors Thursday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Selected as Grand Champion was the Holland Lop entered by Robyn Snuffer of Gilman City. The Reserve Champion was a Flemish Giant belonging to Chloe Clements of Dawn. Both also were the respective winners with their rabbits in […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce Dairy Show winners
There were three participants in Thursday’s Dairy Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Hillary Shahan of Unionville received Senior Showmanship and three blue ribbons. Avery Hamilton of Unionville received Junior Showmanship and one blue ribbon. Easton Hamilton of Unionville received one blue ribbon. The Supreme Champion female was exhibited by Hillary Shahan […]
Area Youth Benefit Fund Dinner-Auction, Golf Tournament slated for August 17 and 19th
The 27th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) dinner/auction and golf tournament will be held in mid- August. The dinner & auction will be held at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge on Saturday, August 17, 2019, co-sponsored by Hedrick Medical Center. A reception will begin that evening at 5 p.m. with dinner at […]
Swine Show winners announced at North Central Missouri Fair
Results have been released from Wednesday’s Swine Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Wade Horton of Chillicothe had the Champion Boar, and Landry Oaks of Newtown had the Reserve Champion Boar. Courtney McCollum of Milan had the Champion Gilt, and Emily Schreiner of Chillicothe had the Reserve Champion Gilt. The Champion Barrow […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials correct error in parade judging
North Central Missouri Fair officials have corrected one of the winners from last evenings’ parade judging in Trenton. The oldest vehicle driven in the parade was by Roger Hawkins with a 1950 Ford pickup. Hawkins also won for best-restored motor vehicle. Information provided by fair officials had reported the winner as John Urich. While officials […]
North Central Missouri Fair Parade officials announce winners
Several entries received awards at the North Central Missouri Fair Parade in Trenton on Tuesday evening. Winners included Max Oyler as the oldest man with the Farm Bureau parade entry and June Shain as the oldest woman with the Sunnyview Nursing Home entry. The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group was named the best non-business […]
MU Extension in Harrison County celebrates 100 years of service
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, Harrison County Extension Council members celebrated 100 years of extension service in Harrison County. The day included an opportunity for the public to get a closer look at programming available through MU Extension, as well as help raise funds to support future extension programming. A 5K Fun Run started off […]