Fire last night damaged a portion of the roof on the large Smithfield Farmland Foods plant just north of Milan. Responding to the call were fire departments from Milan Rural, the city of Milan, and Green City. Gardner estimated the manpower total at about 25 persons. That’s Rick Gardner of Milan who said he’s […]
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DeWitt woman life-flighted after accident
A single vehicle accident on Highway 24 in Carroll County has injured a woman from DeWitt. The highway patrol reports 32-year-old Holly Hayes was flown by medical helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The crash occurred as the westbound car traveled off the right side of the road, the driver over-corrected, causing […]
Workshops to be held April 21st in Princeton
Mercer County University Extension presents three informational workshops, open to the public, on Thursday April 21st at Hal England Center in Princeton. Connie Neal, an extension housing and environmental design specialist from Maryville, will offer information on how to make household cleaning products from natural based, less toxic products, that you have in your own […]
Grundy County United Way seeks donations
Grundy County United Way is collecting funds to benefit 16 local organizations. Nearly 11 thousand dollars ($ 10,936) has been contributed towards a local goal of 21 thousand dollars. Contribution can be sent to: Grundy County United Way, at post office box 146 in Trenton 64683. Organizations Benefiting from United Way of Grundy county include…. Boy Scouts […]
Sex offender arrested in Chillicothe
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of Jonathan David Rhodes for alleged failing to register as a sex offender. Sheriff Steve Cox indicated that information recently came to the department as a TIP that Rhodes was an out of state offender, not registering in Livingston County. The department conducted an investigation including […]
NCMC Students Participate in International Day at the State Capitol
Study Missouri hosted International Education Day at the State Capitol, April 12th. Four hundred international students from eighty-one countries and twenty-six Missouri colleges and universities were represented this year. The international students were able to view Missouri’s legislative process in action by attending House and Senate sessions, tour the state capitol, and meet personally with […]
Long-time NCMC faculty member, Melody Shipley, to retire
Melody Shipley began teaching at North Central Missouri College in the fall of 1995. Since then, she has served many roles on campus, including math faculty, Associate Dean, Director of the Academic Resource Center (ARC), Director of Developmental Education, and Assessment Team Leader. Over the years, Mrs. Shipley has received multiple awards at the local, […]
NCMC to host 90th birthday party on April 28
North Central Missouri College will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a birthday party themed event on Thursday, April 28th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. All residents of the area are invited and encouraged to attend. Hamburgers and hotdogs, along with chips, beverages, and birthday cake, will be served on Main Street. Dr. Neil Nuttall, NCMC […]
NCMC to honor alum Herb Webster, long-time area basketball coach
Herb Webster from Kearney will be honored as a Distinguished Alumni at North Central Missouri College on Thursday, April 28. Webster graduated from Galt High School in 1963. He attended Trenton Junior College from the fall of 1963-1965 where he earned his A.A. transfer degree. He then received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Truman […]
Two arrests, two domestic disturbance calls reported by Chillicothe Police Department
Officers arrested Jacob Dudley for stealing regarding an incident in the 1000 block of Graves Street. Dudley was also arrested for driving without a license and no insurance. He was processed at the police department, cited, and released. CPD Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Polk Street. No arrests […]
Area students to receive state FFA degrees at annual convention in Columbia
Over 770 state FFA degrees will be presented during ceremonies Friday night at the 88th annual Missouri FFA convention in Columbia. This is the highest individual honor an FFA member can receive from the state association. Several of the recipients are from this immediate area of north central Missouri (including): Chillicothe has 15 state farmers: […]
Motorcycle rider killed in Schuyler County accident
The operator of a motorcycle was thrown off the machine in an accident with another vehicle, Monday afternoon, in northeast Missouri’s Schuyler County. The highway patrol reports 68 year old Darren Garrison of Queen City was pronounced dead at the scene. Garrison had been southbound on U.S. Highway 63 when a northbound car allegedly attempted to make […]
Several north Missouri bridges scheduled for detailed inspection
In-depth bridge inspections are scheduled for several bridges in Northwest Missouri over the next few weeks. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation may close a single lane on the bridges listed below as they conduct bridge inspections. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled. Motorists are advised to be alert for work […]
NCMC Distinguished Alumni and Lead Gift Contributors to be Recognized
The North Central Missouri College Foundation will recognize this year’s Distinguished Alumni and Lead Gift Contributors during the Day of Celebration on Thursday, April 28. Being honored as the newest Distinguished Alumni are the following: Harry Bratton, Lee’s Summit, Jack Derry, Trenton, Phillip “Phil” Hoffman, Trenton, Herb Webster, Kearney, and Robert “Bob” Witten, Trenton. Lead […]
Free sports physicals to be offered May 4 and May 11
Wright Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County Health Department are once again working together to offer sports physical exams for all area students planning to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2016-2017 school year. Free sports physical exams will be offered on May 4 and May 11 from 3 – 5:30 p.m., at Wright Memorial […]
Waste collection event to be held April 30 in Trenton
The City of Trenton and Grundy County in conjunction with the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B is sponsoring a solid waste collection event. This is event is funded with grants funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This is an opportunity for all residents of Grundy County to dispose of special waste […]
Trenton man arrested on drug charge
A Trenton man has been arrested on a drug charge. Twenty six year old Zane Neil Homan faces felony charges of possession of a controlled substance, identified as methamphetamine. Homan was arrested by Trenton Police on Friday and is to appear April 26th in the associate division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Bond is 15 thousand dollars cash.
Eric Fryer’s 3 hits leads Cardinals over Reds 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) Given a rare chance to start, Eric Fryer showed the St. Louis Cardinals what he is capable of. Fryer had three hits, including a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning during Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. A backup to All-Star catcher Yadier Molina, Fryer got his […]
Reddick’s sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Royals 3-2
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Billy Burns‘ speed, along with a little luck, helped Oakland win its first home series. Josh Reddick‘s sacrifice fly off Joakim Soria broke an eighth-inning tie and lifted the Oakland Athletics over the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday. Soria (1-1) relieved to start the eighth, Burns tripled into the right-field corner and […]
Blues rally for 3-2 win over Blackhawks in Game 3
CHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Blues kept pushing and pushing until a costly play by Patrick Kane provided an opening. And there was nothing for the Chicago Blackhawks to challenge. Jaden Schwartz scored at 13:32 of the third period with Kane in the penalty box for high-sticking, and the Blues beat the Blackhawks 3-2 on […]