The Trenton Police Department reports three individuals sustained injuries and a driver was cited as the result of a three-vehicle accident at Ninth and Main streets in Trenton last week (Wednesday, December 12th). Pickup truck driver 48 year old Andrew Wayne Osborn and sport utility vehicle driver 41 year old Dereck Allen Coursen as well […]
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Trenton woman injured in Route Z crash
The Highway Patrol reports a Trenton woman sustained minor injuries when she lost control of the sports utility vehicle she drove on a snow-covered portion of Highway Z in Grundy County Tuesday morning. Emergency medical services transported 42-year-old Brandy Knapp to Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton. Knapp traveled north on Highway Z when she lost […]
Two Trenton men transported to hospital after icy roadway causes crash near Spickard
Two Trenton men were transported to the hospital following a sports utility vehicle accident caused by slick road conditions three miles north of Spickard Tuesday morning. The Highway Patrol reports 52-year-old Ross Elrick and 27-year-old Andrew May were transported to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton by emergency medical services. Elrick sustained minor injuries, with May […]
More than 250 attend Living Nativity at Wright Memorial Hospital
More than 250 visitors attended the Living Nativity at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton Thursday evening. Hospitality Services Manager Corey Wallace says it was a “great way to start the Christmas season”. Wallace expressed appreciation to the community for its support and hopes everyone has a Merry Christmas.
Wright Memorial Physicians Group to open Sundays
Wright Memorial Physicians Group of Trenton will open its seasonal clinic Sunday, December 2nd and open each Sunday through flu season. Hours for the clinic will be from 8 o’clock to Noon by appointment only. Call the Physicians Group to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the seasonal clinic at 660-358-5750.
Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center call for red scarves in support of women’s heart health
More women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Annually, the month of February is designated National Heart Month. While the red dress promotes awareness about women’s heart disease, the red scarf symbolizes lifelines […]
Wright Memorial Hospital launches “Partners in Education” with Trenton Middle School
Wright Memorial Hospital has partnered with Trenton Middle School to provide education to the 5th-grade students, featuring professionals from the hospital covering various topics. The first session was presented by Tammie Spencer, manager of the WMH Rehab Department. Tammy presented information on proper ergonomics while using handheld devices and while sitting at a computer. The […]
Galt man injured in crash north of Trenton
The Highway Patrol reports a Galt man sustained minor injuries in a one-car accident a quarter of a mile north of Trenton overnight. Twenty-eight-year-old Terry Delauder traveled south on U. S. Highway 65 when the car he drove ran off the east side of the road and struck a tree. The vehicle came to rest […]
Wright Memorial Hospital to host “Live Nativity Scene” on Thursday, November 29
The Wright Memorial Hospital Spiritual Wellness Team will be hosting the second annual Live Nativity on Thursday, November 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will begin on the hospital’s walking trail and will end inside the hospital’s Education Center. The live display will feature five simple scenes that illustrate the story of Christmas. […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves change to school calendar
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a change to the 2018-2019 school calendar Tuesday evening. The district will make up the day of school canceled so students and staff could attend the state softball tournament May 16th. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said that would be the final day of school. Wieber noted putting the make […]
Wright Memorial Hospital donates to Bright Futures Trenton
Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton recently donated $1,000 to Bright Futures Trenton. Wright Memorial Development Officer David Bain and Marketing Director Jordan Ferguson presented the donation to Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers and Rissler Elementary School Counselor Terri Critten.
Milan resident dies in Sunday rollover crash
A rollover accident Sunday afternoon in Sullivan County has claimed the life of a Milan resident. The Highway Patrol reports 48-year-old Achai Aroub was westbound when a car went out of control and ran off Highway 6 where it struck a fence and overturned into a field near Apollo Road. Aroub, who was using a […]
Saint Luke’s Health System no longer to accept Ambetter Insurance beginning in 2019
Saint Luke’s Health System has announced it will no longer accept Ambetter Insurance beginning in 2019. Saint Luke’s Health System includes Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe. Ambetter was the only option for health insurance in the area for 2018 on the Health Insurance Marketplace for residents who did not […]
Jamesport man hurt in crash on Highway 6 in Trenton
The Trenton Police Department reports a Jamesport man sustained minor injuries as the result of a car striking the rear of a sports utility vehicle on Highway 6 west of the intersection with South Main Street Monday. Forty-one-year-old Tashyanna Dowell of Trenton traveled west in the SUV on Highway 6 when she reportedly stopped for […]
Saturday afternoon crash injures one on 9th Street in Trenton
One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision late Saturday afternoon on East 9th Street in Trenton, east of Rural Street. A Trenton police officer reported 56-year-old Mary Jane Willige of Marshfield was slowing to make a turn into a business parking lot when the car she was driving was struck from behind by a […]
Two area nurses receive DAISY Award
Two area nurses have received the DAISY Award. Sarah Carey from Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Debbie Shafer from Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe were presented the award at a recognition ceremony. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the clinical skill and care nurses provide. Others nominated were Ashley […]
Wright Memorial Hospital announces Senior Life Solutions service
Wright Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of a new service that will soon be offered to the citizens of Trenton and the surrounding region. Aging brings many joys, more time with family and freedom in retirement, but older years can also bring difficult life transitions including the loss of loved ones and stresses of […]
Trenton teen injured in early morning crash at Thompson River bridge
A Trenton teenager was injured in a traffic accident this morning at the Thompson River bridge, one mile to the west of Trenton. Sixteen-year-old Alexis Palmer was transported by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Palmer was eastbound on Highway 6 when an express van had slowed down due to a crash […]
Wright Run raises $8,000 during annual event
The 7th Annual Wright Run 5k/10k went on as planned early Saturday, October 6th. Despite the rain, 106 participants braved the weather in support of the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation. This year’s theme was breast cancer awareness with pink race t-shirts given to all entrants into the Wright Run. The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support […]
Breast Cancer Awareness themed Wright Run set for Saturday morning, rain or shine
The “Breast Cancer Awareness” themed Wright Run 5K/10K in Trenton is still on for Saturday morning. Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Development Officer Dave Bain says the run to benefit the foundation’s Equipment Fund will be held rain or shine, unless it is storming with lightning, then the event may be canceled. The race is set […]