The 17th Street Bridge in Trenton has been closed until the Union Pacific Railroad can repair a hole in the west end of the bridge. That is according to Trenton Street Superintendent Martin Scheib, who said the bridge will be closed indefinitely.
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Trenton Park Department announces summer job opportunities
The Trenton Park Department and Trenton Park Board are accepting applications for jobs. They include seasonal park maintenance, lifeguarding, and an Assistant Manager opening at the Trenton Family Aquatics Center. The notice list the lifeguard and Assistant Manager jobs for this summer. Application forms for all of these positions are available at Trenton City Hall, […]
Grundy R-5 hosts fundraiser for PTO tonight
The Grundy R-5 Parent Teacher Organization holds a fundraiser tonight at Humphreys. Money raised will go towards field trips, fencing, and various items needed by students and teachers throughout the school year. There will be eat and pay what you want food items, a silent auction, and games. The fundraiser is called “Family Fun Night”. […]
North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission near end of land acquisition for East Locust Creek Project
The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission says it’s approaching the end of land acquisition for the East Locust Creek reservoir project. There are still ten individual property owners, the Boynton Church, and Missouri Department of Transportation properties to be addressed. The commission reports it remains in active negotiations on all parcels, with several properties […]
Former Savannah, Mo. police officer sentenced to jail, probation
(St. Joseph News Press) – SAVANNAH, Mo. — Before sentencing Anthony Williams on Thursday, Circuit Judge Patrick Robb told the courtroom he relied a lot on the testimony of the man’s wife, Wanda Williams, a Savannah Police Department officer. “He’s a good man who can’t drink,” the wife said. “It’s like a poison and he’s not […]
Former Albany, Mo. band director accused of sex crimes goes to court
(St. Joseph News Press) – The former band director for Albany High School and the Albany R-III School District returned to court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Defense attorney Richard Jacoby waived Christopher Hensley’s right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday and the court transferred the case to Circuit Court for a possible trial. Circuit Judge Roger […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department keeps busy: Incidents, arrests, investigations and transports
February 18 Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office regarding an alleged assault between two juvenile students at the Chillicothe High School. School officials, parents, and juvenile authorities are aware of the incident. Investigation continues. February 21 the LCSO began an investigation of reported Trespassing and Peace Disturbance from a […]
Livingston County Sheriff responds to unattended death
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department responded to a location in northwest Livingston county on Wednesday, March 2 at approximately 10 pm. The response was in reference to a possible suicide. Preliminary investigation shows an adult male was deceased at the scene. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox indicated that the investigation and cause of death is […]
NCMC Student Loan Default Rates Continue to Drop
The student loan default rate at North Central Missouri College has again dropped nearly 3 ½ percentage points in one year to 15.4%, according to draft figures recently released by the U.S. Department of Education. Although NCMC had more borrowers entering repayment (due to record-high graduation rates in recent years), NCMC also experienced an actual […]
Trenton Park Board meets, discusses summer ball program
The Trenton Park Board has voted to not charge the Green Hills Recreation Association rent for use of the ball fields at Moberly and Ray Van Meter Parks this year. Park Board President Duane Helmandollar noted the newly-formed Recreation Association is “strapped for funds” this year. He added that he appreciates what the association is […]
Storm spotter training to be held at Chillicothe
Storm spotter training is scheduled Thursday, March 3rd at Chillicothe with Andy Bailey of the National Weather Service at Pleasant Hill to conduct the program at 7 o’clock, at the Calvary Baptist Church Family Life Center. Fire Chief Darrell Wright, reports the city of Chillicothe will participate in the annual statewide tornado drill the afternoon of March […]
No elections required to fill various positions
Several political entities which have elections in Grundy County when they have races, do not have elections April 5th, because the number of candidates equal the number of positions to be filled in April. In those cases, the candidates assume the responsibilities of the positions they sought. They include: Diane Lowery and Chris Hoffman for […]
Extended hours set for absentee voting in Presidential Primary in Grundy, Livingston counties
County clerks offices in Grundy and Livingston Counties are among those who’ll be open extended hours Saturday March 12th for persons wishing to vote absentee in the Presidential Primary election in Missouri. The hours march 12th at the Grundy County Clerk’s office are from 8 until noon, with hours at the Livingston County Clerks office […]
Chillicothe announces public hearing and workshop plans
Monday, March 7th is the date for both a public hearing and a budget workshop by the City of Chillicothe. The hearing involves consideration of the distribution of capital improvement sales tax funds. New items for consideration include an access road off U.S. Highway 65 for the Chillicothe R-2 School campus, structural repairs to a […]
Prescribed fire workshops to be held in Mercer and Livingston counties
Chillicothe, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering prescribed fire workshops at locations in Mercer County March 26th and in Livingston County one week later, on April 2nd. Prescribed fire is described as a useful tool for managing vegetation in grasslands and woodlands. Careful use of fire can also benefit wildlife habitat. There […]
Grundy County hires new deputy sheriff
Grundy County now has a new deputy sheriff. Christian Goode, is a native of Oklahoma and has prior experience since 2012 as a police officer in Roland, Oklahoma. Goode was sworn in this morning by Circuit Court Judge Jack Peace. Goode is married to the former Alaina Tolle of Trenton. With the hiring, Grundy County […]
Three Mizzou Tigers earn All-SEC women’s basketball honors
The Southeastern Conference has announced that Missouri freshman guard Sophie Cunningham, junior forward Jordan Frericks, and freshman forward Cierra Porter have earned awards based on voting by the 14 league coaches. Cunningham, out of Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, has been named the SEC Freshman of the Year, the first such honor in MU […]
Grundy R-V Lady Panther coaches show for Monday, February 29, 2016
The season wrapped up for the Grundy R-5 girls in the district semifinal round at Green City, with a single-digit loss to Linn County. Despite the loss, it was one of the best seasons over the past several years for the Lady Panthers, who now are facing the loss of several players due to graduation […]
Local food pantry receives shipment of deer meat
The community food pantry of Grundy county has received a shipment of deer meat with two opportunities for distribution to persons in need. The venison is frozen in one pound packages. Eligible clients who show their food pantry I-D may receive the venison this morning, between 9 and 11 o’clock; and again on Thursday morning […]
Ag outlook for 2016 a bit harsher than recent years
In the last few years, farmers have seen record prices and high profitability. But that may not be the case in 2016, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Scott Brown. “We’re going to have lower livestock prices across the board,” Brown says. “I don’t care whether you are a cattle, hog or dairy producer.” […]