Trenton Police and other first responders went to the scene last night in eastern Trenton where a car had driven over a retaining wall on private property. The single-vehicle accident happened on Iowa Boulevard south of 10th Street. Police report 19-year-old Shayla Dawn Woodside of Trenton was driving a car southbound on Iowa Boulevard when […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information in the case of an elk calf that was shot. Conservation agents report the calf was born in the Log Yard area of Shannon County July 13 and was fitted with a VFH radio collar July 14 with the identification number 1829. The calf still had its spots […]
As many as 35 businesses and organizations will participate in the Trick or Treat Night hosted by the Trenton Ambassadors of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual event will be at the Trenton Rock Barn next Monday, October 29th evening from 6 o’clock to 7:30. Participating youth are asked to line up at […]
The winners of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Yard and Porch Decorating Contest were announced at the festival’s opening ceremony. In the business category, GFG received first place, and Sunnyview placed second. In the residential category, Pam Klaver placed first for the decorating at 2306 Fisherman Road. Barb Hawkins placed second for her […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting entries for Missouri Day Festival contests. Entries are due to the chamber by 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, October 16th for the yard and porch decorating contest as well as the window decorating contest. Entries for the pumpkin decorating contest are due Thursday, October 18th between 3 and 6 […]
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Missouri Day Festival begins with a soup supper and open ceremonies Thursday evening, October 18, 2018. The supper will be at the First Baptist Church of Trenton from 5 to 7 o’clock with opening ceremonies to follow at 7 o’clock. Winners of the yard and porch, pumpkin, and window […]
The Trenton Elks Lodge will hold the Third Annual Missouri Day Car Show October 21st. Vince Neal with the Elks says vehicles will be on display around the Elks Lodge rain or shine. Vehicles can register for several classes from 8 o’clock to 11:30 on the morning of October 21st. The entry fee is $20.00 per […]
Trenton Middle School has selected its October Students of the Month for the character trait respect. Students selected include fifth graders Brianna Wheelbarger and Cody Griffin, sixth graders Kaytee Wright and Brock George, seventh graders Ava Frazier and Ayden Owen, and eighth graders Chloie Hall and Jaron Dibble. The Students of the Month received a […]
Trenton’s Board of Adjustments met Monday evening to consider requests for several variances. Four public hearings were held with all requests approved. James Smith received a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback to allow the construction of a porch and ramp at 506 Grundy Street. Kevin and Sharon Neff receive a 10-foot variance on the […]
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold several decorating contests leading up to the Missouri Day Festival. They include yard and porch, pumpkin, and window. There are business and residential categories for the yard and porch contest. First place will receive $50, and second place will receive $25. The pumpkin contest will feature a […]
A parade this afternoon in Trenton will follow the usual route for Homecoming. Entries line up in the Trenton high school parking lot then leave at 2 o’clock. The parade travels on Normal Street to 17th, west to Harris Avenue, south to 9th street where the route turns onto 9th and concludes at Bulldog Avenue. […]
Two requests have been added to the Trenton Board of Adjustments public hearing next month. The hearing will be at the Trenton City Hall on the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. Kevin and Sharon Neff will request a 10-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction […]
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear requests next month regarding yard setback requirements. The public hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of October 1st at 7 o’clock. James Smith will request a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction of […]
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor applications for the Missouri Day Festival. The festival will be held around the Trenton Rock Barn the weekend of October 19th through 21st. Chamber President Debbie Carman says space is still available in the Pavilion and Flea Market area, however, the Rock Barn and the Courtyard […]
The Grundy County Democratic Central Committee met Wednesday evening to elect officers for the next two years. Marie Dolan was elected chair; Randy Bland, vice-chair, Beverly Whorton, secretary; and Dan Dennis, treasurer. Vacancies still exist for committeeman and committeewoman in several wards and townships. Anyone interested in serving on the Democratic Committee should contact Marie […]
Chillicothe Police report the arrest of a man who allegedly was driving through yards in the 700 block of Cowgill in Chillicothe. Officers Friday night arrested 65-year-old Sidney Leroy McNally of Chillicothe who has been charged with a felony of driving while intoxicated, chronic offender. Bond is $50,000 cash pending his appearance in the Associate […]
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments approved requests Monday night. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request from Todd Grooms in care of Tim and Laura Bland for a conditional use permit to allow for existing business to be converted into a single-family dwelling at 1242 Tinsman Avenue. Trenton […]
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing tonight regarding a request for a conditional use permit, and the Board of Adjustments holds a hearing concerning a variance request. The conditional use permit would allow an existing business to be converted to a single family dwelling at 1242 Tinsman Avenue. The request is […]
Brush being burned in a yard at night sent Chillicothe firefighters to 202 East 2nd Street Thursday night. The department quoted a person at the scene as saying he was cutting up the owners’ tree that had fallen in a storm earlier in the year and didn’t realize city ordinance did not allow burning after […]
North Central Missouri Fair Queen Pageant Coordinator Loren Meservey has announced the contestants for this year’s pageant. Contestants are Emma Leamer of Chillicothe and Sydney Meeks of Maysville who are both agriculture students. The competition will be held on Sunday at noon and will only include an interview portion this year. The competition is closed […]
