The non-profit group Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support, also known as DAWGS, has a fundraising shop in Trenton to benefit the DAWGS team and pay for travel expenses for Special Olympics athletes. DAWGS Coach Judy Rash says there are a lot of Christmas items at the shop at 404 East Ninth Street, in the middle […]
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Missouri State Auditor releases audit of Lincoln County Circuit Court
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit of the 45th Circuit Court in Lincoln County. The audit questioned purchases and phone reimbursements under the former clerk and detailed errors made in the disbursement of municipal fine receipts under the current clerk. “Courts should operate efficiently, effectively and fairly, and this audit makes recommendations […]
GRM Networks awards third quarter Community Grants
A total of $1,250 has been awarded by GRM Networks® during its third-quarter allocation of the company’s Community Improvement Grants. Organizations receiving funding during the third quarter included the Bethany Kiwanis Club, Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary Senior Life Solutions and One Act. The Bethany Kiwanis Club received a $500 grant that will be used to […]
Kirksville Regional Airport receives $3.3 million to rehabilitate runway and taxiway
Sam Graves has announced the Kirksville Regional Airport will receive federal money through the Airport Improvement Program. Graves received notification from the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao that the Kirksville airport will be receiving $3.3 million through the program to rehabilitate both a runway and a taxiway. “Rural airports are incredibly important […]
GRM Networks in Princeton receives USDA grant of $41.6 million dollars through ReConnect Program
GRM Networks of Princeton recently received a $41.6 million grant/loan from the United States Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program helping GRM Networks fulfill its commitment to bring fiber-optic connectivity to northern Missouri and southern Iowa. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce awarded the grant/loan to GRM at a reception held at the David Callaway […]
Trenton businesses pass alcohol compliance check with zero failures
Trenton Police and the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force conducted alcohol retail outlet compliance checks in Trenton on Saturday, November 16. Chief Rex Ross announces the underage person, working on behalf of the task force, was not able to complete any purchases at dozen retail establishments and bars in Trenton. The Task Force provides the […]
Prison sentences handed down in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court
Two defendants were sentenced to serve time in prison after the Grundy County Circuit Court revoked probation on Thursday, yet others received prison sentences that were suspended in favor of probation. Devin Allen Robinson of Clinton surrendered probation and the court ordered a five-year prison sentence. His original charge in Grundy county was for tampering […]
Pattonsburg man handed 7-year prison sentence for endangering child and domestic assault
A sentencing hearing was held in Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court on Wednesday for a Pattonsburg man found guilty by a jury in September on two charges stemming from an incident in October 2018. Online court information shows 28-year-old Vincent Lee Sturgeon was sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections for seven years […]
With community support, organizers hope to complete $500,000 remodel of Trenton VFW post
Joseph L. Norton VFW Post 919 plans to remodel its hall at 919 Washington Street in Trenton. Commander Tony Ralston says the anticipated $500,000 remodel would make the building ADA compliant and handicap accessible with a lift elevator. Several other upgrades are planned to make the VFW Hall a “safe place for veterans,” including installing […]
Kettner handed 5-year prison sentence in Daviess County on assault and kidnapping charges
A sentencing hearing was held in Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court on Wednesday for a Belton man who pleaded guilty in September to felony second-degree assault and misdemeanor third-degree kidnapping. Online court information shows Caleb Kettner was sentenced to a facility to be determined by the Missouri Department of Corrections for five years […]
Hodge Presbyterian Church to host fundraiser for Bright Futures Trenton
A fundraiser for the Bright Futures Trenton initiative is scheduled on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at the Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton. What’s called the “Hodge Drive-Through Cafe” will offer tenderloin sandwiches with toppings, chips and a cookie from 12 noon until 1:30 on Sunday. This is an eat and pay what you want promotion. […]
Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court has busy docket on Tuesday
Among cases Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court, Kyley Culbertson of Trenton pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution stemming from October 26th. On a plea agreement, Culbertson was sentenced to 60 days in the detention center with the execution of the sentence suspended by the court in favor of two years probation. […]
Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Language, Literature, and Writing to host author Heather Harpham
Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Language, Literature, and Writing is hosting author Heather Harpham as part of its 2019-20 Visiting Writers Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Living Room. The event is free and open to the public. Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, GreenTower Press, and the Department […]
Missouri woman sentenced to federal prison for embezzling over $500 thousand from St. Lukes Foundation
A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court for embezzling almost $547,000 from the health care foundation that employed her as an accountant. Kathleen Frederico, 52, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to two years and three months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Frederico to pay $546,603 […]
Former secretary/treasurer indicted for stealing from Plattsburg Road District
The former secretary/treasurer of the Plattsburg Special Road District was indicted by a federal grand jury today for stealing from the agency. Ava Lea Langner, 58, of Lathrop, Missouri, was charged with theft from an agency receiving federal funds in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri. According to a […]
Trenton Board of Education approves proposed upgrades to Performing Arts Center
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday evening approved donations and a change order regarding proposed construction upgrades to the performing arts center at the high school. Building Project Liaison Dennis Gutshall reported changes regarding the dressing room, entrance, and interior would cost about $156,000.The Hoover Foundation will donate $125,000 toward the upgrades and Troy […]
Summit Natural Gas customers to see monthly bill decrease by approximately $8.50
Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Incorporated customers will see natural gas rates change to reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as the change in the company’s actual cost adjustment factor. The ACA factor is a mechanism that tracks over or under-collection of actual natural gas costs over a 12-month […]
Grundy County resident, William “Bill” Siebenborn, honored with national award
The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board honored William “Bill” Siebenborn as the 2019 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award for his contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. Siebenborn, a dairy farmer from Trenton, Missouri, was recognized at the Joint NDB/ National Milk Producers Federation/United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) Annual Meeting in NewOrleans. […]
Jury convicts CPA in Missouri for $7 million wire fraud, money laundering scheme
A certified public accountant in Lebanon, Missouri, was convicted by a federal jury today of a $7 million scheme to defraud his employer and clients. Douglas A. Richardson, 46, was found guilty of all 10 counts contained in an Aug. 16, 2018, federal indictment. Richardson was found guilty of six counts of wire fraud and […]
Christmas Around the Square set for November 23 in Gallatin
A vendor and craft fair and other activities are planned for the Seventh Annual Christmas Around the Square at Gallatin. About 40 vendors are expected to offer a variety of items at the vendor and craft fair at selected locations around Gallatin November 23, 2019, from 9:30 to 3:30. A Candy Cane Christmas Shop will […]