ST. LOUIS (AP) Apparently, Ken Hitchcock is talked out about the Chicago Blackhawks. The St. Louis Blues coach cut his news conference short Tuesday a day ahead of the team’s first-round playoff matchup against the team that has won three Stanley Cups the last six seasons, including last year. Hitchcock said his team was at […]
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NCMC softball splits doubleheader at Southwestern Iowa CC
The North Central Missouri College softball team received a brilliant pitching performance in Game 1 of a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, as Allison Hilsabeck fired a five hitter in a 4-1 victory, the Lady Pirates 24th triumph of the season. NCMC had a two-run home run by TeriAnna Mohler, […]
Savannah claims homecourt tennis win over Trenton Bulldogs
The Savannah Savages evened their spring record at 3-3, and dropped the Trenton Bulldogs to 2-3, courtesy of an 8-1 head-to-head victory in varsity tennis action on Tuesday afternoon at Savannah High School. Trenton’s only varsity victory came at #4 singles, with Kade Ockenfels downing Kolbe Miller 8-1. Savannah’s win were Chase Furgison, 8-4 over […]
Milan falls in baseball battle against Novinger
The Milan Wildcats, just 24 hours removed from a shutout victory over North Shelby, failed to keep positive momentum on Tuesday afternoon, losing to the Novinger Wildcats, 15-5. Elsewhere in northeast Missouri baseball, Scotland County routed North Shelby by a score of 15-2, and Kirksville took a 7-2 win over Hannibal. In the Midland Empire […]
Trenton golf travels back to Tiffany Greens, cruises to triangular triumph
The Trenton Bulldogs shot a winning score of 163 on Tuesday afternoon, easily surpassing the 196 of North Kansas City and 204 of Park Hill, winning a triangular competition between the three schools at Tiffany Greens Golf Course in Kansas City. Medalist honors went to Trenton’s Nate Swann, with a nine-hole score of 37. Nate […]
Registration open for Trenton summer wrestling camp
Trenton wrestling camp registration forms are now available. Camp will be held on Wednesday-Friday, June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Ron Hurst Wrestling Room at Trenton High School. Former Mizzou wrestler (and current Virginia Military Academy Head Coach) Ty Prazma will be the head clinician. Registration forms and money are due to Coach Charlie […]
Cain’s early homer powers Royals over Astros 3-2
HOUSTON (AP) Royals manager Ned Yost wasn’t concerned when Wade Davis walked two batters with one out in the ninth and Kansas City clinging to a one-run lead. He’s seen enough of his closer to know that he’d figure out a way to escape the jam. Davis retired Jose Altuve and George Springer after the walks […]
Trenton R-9 board of education accepts resignations, new members sworn in
Four resignations and a retirement were accepted last evening during a meeting of the Trenton R-9 board of education. An election of officers was held. The retirement is from 8th grade science teacher Ruby Walker. Resignations are from Rissler librarian Lora Carmack; speech instructor Farah Minnick; 2nd grade teacher Mackenzie Weldon; and high school paraprofessional Bonnie Yates. Employee health […]
Benton’s M.J. Johnson officially signs with NCMC Pirates
St. Joseph Benton senior forward M.J. Johnson has become the third student-athlete to sign within the past five days with the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball program. Johnson, a 6’6″ wing, was an All-Midland Empire Conference honorable mention selection in the 2015-2016 season. He joins Trenton High School forward Cree Mullenix and Kirksville High […]
Chillicothe authorities search for man who attempted burglary and robbery late this afternoon
At approximately 4:15 today, Tuesday, April 12, Chillicothe police dispatch received an emergency call of an alleged, attempted residential burglary and attempted robbery in the 1500 block of Bryan Street in Chillicothe. The male resident greeted a man at the door described as a white male, approximately thirty to thirty two years of age, six […]
Trenton organization donates profits to NCMC Allied Health students
The “Church Women United” organization in Trenton has donated profits from its thrift shop to Allied Health students at North Central Missouri College. Eleven students have been awarded $300.00 each. Recipients are Lamanda Baucom, Mele Patterson, Emily Vandever, Kristen Hoffman, and Bailey Eaton (all from Trenton); Heydy Paiz, Kirsten Tharp and Miranda Brittain (from Milan); […]
Retiring NCMC President named 2016 commencement speaker
North Central Missouri College President Neil Nuttall will be the featured speaker at both the morning and afternoon commencement programs at the Ketcham Community Center on Saturday, May 7th. The morning program is at 9 o’clock for students in non-allied health areas, including those in Associate of Arts, Associate in General Studies, Associate of Arts […]
Princeton to host “Trivia Night” on Saturday, April 23rd
Plans have been announced for “Trivia Night” competition to be held in Princeton. Teams of five people each will be challenged to answer trivia questions on Saturday night, April 23rd. There is a $50.00 entry fee per team. Desserts and soft drinks will be available for purchase. It begins at 7 o’clock that evening in […]
Two arrested, and charged, after Sunday burglary and police chase
Residents of Independence and Sugar Creek have been charged in Daviess County with burglary, with the 20-year old man involved in the case, Adam Miller, accused of resisting arrest, a felony. The charges stem from incidents occurring in rural Jamesport and ending after a short chase in Trenton. Miller (of Independence) and 19-year old Malia […]
Human bones discovered near Pattonsburg
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department says numerous human bones recovered near Pattonsburg will be receiving DNA testing by a Kansas City crime lab. On Monday afternoon, the department responded to the area of Interstate 35 and Granite Avenue near Pattonsburg, where a local farmer discovered a shotgun and possible human bones in his field. The […]
Farmers Electric Cooperative announces Gallatin, Chillicothe girls as essay contest winners
Winners in the 53rd annual Farmers Electric Cooperative essay contest. Two area junior won all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. Three sophomores won all-expense paid trips to the Cooperative Youth Conference & Leadership Experience (CYCLE) conference in Jefferson City. Gallatin High School junior Mattison Ishmael has won the annual youth tour to Washington essay contest. […]
Livingston County sheriff’s department makes drug bust in Utica
The Livingston County Sheriff is reporting that on April 7th, staff were at a location in Utica following up on an investigation. At that time, staff member(s) noticed the smell of burning marijuana prior to being greeted by the property owner. Two other adults were present and subsequent search of the property resulted in the seizure […]
Cleveland area guard signs with Mizzou basketball
COLUMBIA, Mo. (STLToday.com) -Kim Anderson’s efforts to restock Missouri’s basketball roster paid off with a verbal commitment Sunday from Frankie Hughes, a 6-4 shooting guard from Garfield Heights, Ohio, who was in Columbia this weekend on a recruiting visit. Hughes announced his decision on Twitter. Hughes signed with Louisville in November but was released from his […]
Highly touted hoops recruit Josh Jackson commits to Kansas
DETROIT (AP) Highly touted recruit Josh Jackson has committed to playing basketball at Kansas next season. Jackson announced his decision Monday night on Twitter. He can sign a letter of intent as soon as Wednesday. The Detroit native attends Prolific Prep Academy in California Jackson had narrowed his final choices to Kansas, Michigan State and […]
Phone scammers attempt to sell advertising in Chillicothe area
The Chillicothe Police Department is reporting that several calls have been received in reference to phone solicitation from people claiming to be selling ads for Chillicothe schools and Chillicothe sports. Upon contacting Chillicothe School Resource Officer Mike Lewis, CPD indicates the calls are scams. The callers are attempting to sell business ads, and Mike Lewis […]