In an announcement today, Chief Tommy Wright of the Trenton Police Department has awarded the Trenton Police Department 2nd highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, to Officer Seth Rorebeck Here is an excerpt from the award presentation that was attended by Rorebeck and his family on Thursday, April 7th, 2016. “Officer Rorebeck is recognized for […]
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Work planned on bridge at Chillicothe’s Simpson Park, starting Monday
City of Chillicothe Street Department will be replacing the floor of the bridge inside Simpson Park – beginning on Monday April 11th if the weather conditions allow. Street Superintendent at Chillicothe, Barry Arthur, says the bridge appears to be good from the outside, but it is deteriorating on the side under the pavement, not as visible to […]
AP source: Georgia Tech reaches agreement to hire Pastner
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has reached an agreement with Josh Pastner to become Georgia Tech’s next men’s basketball coach, said a person familiar with the negotiations. The former Memphis coach will replace Brian Gregory. The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced. Georgia Tech […]
Dyson making progress toward Royals return
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson, sidelined through most of spring training with a strained oblique, is making progress toward returning to the field. Dyson hit on the field at Kauffman Stadium for the second straight day on Wednesday, and the team is considering optioning him to Class AAA Omaha, perhaps as soon as this […]
NCMC’s Terrance Bush named NJCAA All-American
North Central Missouri College sophomore Terrance Bush is one of 10 players nationwide named to the NCJAA Division II second-team All-American list. Bush, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and graduate of Des Moines North High School, will leave NCMC as the program’s all-time leading scorer. In early February, Terrance became the first 1,000 point […]
THS senior Cree Mullenix signs with hometown Pirates
North Central Missouri College men’s basketball coach Steve Richman added to his recruiting class on Friday morning without having to leave town, as Trenton High School senior Cree Mullenix signed a letter of intent to attend NCMC and play basketball for his hometown Pirates. Coach Richman told KTTN that it was a combination of two […]
“No More Trash” blitz to take place at Boynton in Sullivan County
MILAN, MO – Once again, the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission, in Milan, Missouri will be teaming-up with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Stream Team and the Missouri Department of Transportation to clean-up the area that will contribute to the East Locust Creek Reservoir. The “No More Trash!” Blitz will be held at […]
Show stock clinic for 4-H and FFA Exhibitors to be held April 9th in Milan
MILAN, Mo. –University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County hosts a Show Stock Clinic for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors and their parents on April 9. The clinic is open to exhibitors in any county and covers beef, bucket calves, market goats, market lambs and market hogs. “Participants will learn about selection, handling, feeding, grooming, […]
Clinic for 4-H and FFA exhibitors to be held in Green City
University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County is hosting a Small Animal Show Clinic on April 30 for 4-H and FFA members to improve their skills. The clinic covers rabbits, poultry and dogs, says Penny Kittle, MU Extension 4-H youth program assistant. Youth and their parents are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring […]
Identifying weeds just got easier with this app for smartphones
The University of Missouri Extension recently released an update for its free ID Weeds app for iPhones, iPads, and Android devices to help people easily identify weeds in the field, lawn, or garden. Kevin Bradley, an MU Extension weed scientist, says the update includes new graphics and is more user-friendly than the initial version. The app […]
2nd day of FFA judging qualifies area participants for state
Additional results and state qualifiers are available following the second day of judging at the Northwest Missouri District Career Development events for the FFA. Princeton has two more first place teams: dairy cattle and meats. Trenton has a first place winning team in ag sales and second in meats. After Trenton in ag sales, Jamesport was second; […]
KCP&L announces purchase of power from Missouri wind farms
KCP&L has announced plans to increase its sustainability portfolio with the purchase of an additional 500 megawatts (MW) of power from two new wind facilities in its service region. That’s enough energy to power up to 170,000 homes. “This announcement marks a significant investment in renewable energy, and will benefit our customers and the region,” […]
Grundy County authorities report on 3 arrests
Three arrests are in Thursday morning’s report from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. Forty-two year old Miriah Mae Butler of Trenton was arrested yesterday in Jackson County on a warrant accusing her of failure to appear last month in Grundy County Circuit Court. Ms. Butler is also charged with domestic assault in the third degree. Bond […]
Princeton and Gilman City juniors win June trip to Washington, DC
GRM Networks has selected Dale Bagley of Princeton and Haize Wilson of Gilman City to participate in the Foundation For Rural Service youth tour of Washington, DC this June. One hundred twenty-four (124) high school juniors nationwide will be observing the “legislative process and federal agencies that regulate telecommunications”. The tour, June 4th through the […]
GRM Networks awards scholarships to six area students
GRM Networks has selected six high school seniors to receive scholarships for future college assistance. Derek Hardy of Browning will receive $1,500, Allie Stanley of Eagleville and Shaundra Nash of Cainsville $1,000 each, Michael Addison of Bethany $750, and Mindy Wilson of Leon, Iowa $500. Jacob Addison will receive $750 for being a student that […]
Nicascio helps Pirates beat Cardinals 5-1 for 3-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) Juan Nicasio had such an outstanding spring that he found no reason to make any changes in his first regular-season start. Nicasio pitched six dominant innings and Francisco Cevelli hit a two-run double as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Wednesday night to sweep an opening three-game series between the […]
Princeton man facing felony charges in Grundy County after multiple DWI convictions
A 35-year old Princeton resident, Billy Fischer, has been charged in Grundy County with driving while intoxicated, persistent offender, and felony driving without a valid license, on Monday. The DWI charge indicates Fischer previously was convicted of DWI in Arkansas in 2009 as well as pleading guilty to DWI in Buchanan County in 2002. The […]
Chillicothe Police Department: Accidents, domestic disturbance and an arrest
In the latest news from the Chillicothe Police Department, officers were dispatched on calls involving accidents, a domestic disturbance and an arrest. Officers were dispatched to a two vehicle non-injury accident at the intersection of Washington and Green Street. It was reported that a vehicle driven by Harry G. Hager was eastbound on Green, preparing […]
Trenton Park Board busy with a multitude of topics at latest meeting
There will be a 13-hundred dollar pay increase for Park Superintendent Jason Shuler and Assistant Park Superintendent Don Kennedy. Salaries in next fiscal year: Shuler $46,244 Kennedy $28,340 The board also approved 25 cent per hour increases in compensation for returning part-time personnel and returning lifeguards. As a result, a budget presented to the board […]
Win $5000 for your favorite charity
An insurance agent at Trenton is promoting an opportunity for someone to win $5,000 for their favorite non-profit or charity. And the individuals with winning entries will earn a 100-dollar gift card for themselves. It’s called the Shelter Insurance Thankful for our Community Essay contest. Cale Gondringer and Barb Spencer of Trenton discuss the contest with […]