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Single-vehicle accident on Highway 13 injures Gallatin woman
On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:19 p.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 13, three miles south of Jameson, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident involved a 2015 Ford Edge driven by 34-year-old Marjorie J. Holcomb of Gallatin, Missouri. Holcomb was traveling southbound when her vehicle ran off the east side of the roadway, crossed a creek, and struck a tree. The Ford Edge came to rest upright on its wheels, facing south.
Steven “Steve” Lee Ross
Steven “Steve” Lee Ross, 68, of Bethany, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of LeRoy and Loretta (Huebner) Ross. Steve was a jack-of-all-trades. He worked in construction with his father, drove semi-trucks cross-country, was a cabinet maker, and was a race car mechanic. He loved solving crossword puzzles, completing several a day, and arguing with the contestants on TV game shows.
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves staffing changes for 2024-25 school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education took the following actions during the executive session of the monthly meeting. Retirement Announcement – end of the current school year. Alicyn Studyvin – THS/TMS Library Media Specialist / THS English Teacher. Tristan Dugan – Rissler Special Education Teacher. Chelsea Coe...
Trenton Mayor signs proclamation for National Police Week
Trenton Mayor Jackie Soptic, on Thursday morning, signed a proclamation for National Police Week. The proclamation honored the service of the Trenton Police Department. It also recognized the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty while protecting communities. National Police Week...
Stanberry's Giffin to end career with 4 events at state
(Stanberry) -- Stanberry senior Nate Giffin is ending his track & field career in a busy manner. Giffin will compete in four events at Friday & Saturday's Missouri Class 1 State Track & Field Championships: the 200, 400, pole vault and 4x400. "I'm really nervous for it all," Giffin said....
Former Rock Island Railroad Depot in Trenton demolished
The former Rock Island Railroad Depot in Trenton was demolished on May 14. Rob Maloney’s family worked for the Rock Island Railroad and reports the building was erected in 1961 and was originally used as a dispatch office. It became a depot in 1968 when the previous depot was torn down. The rear of the depot served as the passenger waiting area.
Pattonsburg native qualifies for 2024 Olympics
(FORT MOORE, Ga.) A Pattonsburg, Mo. woman has qualified for the 2024 Olympics. Staff Sergeant Rachel Tozier, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris for trap shooting. Missouri Governor Mike Parson recognized Tozier and her family on Monday. Parson said in a social...
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Ed approves meal prices and tuition rates
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education on May 14 approved meal prices and set tuition rates for the next school year. The lunch price will increase from $2.85 to $3. The breakfast price will increase from $1.45 to $1.50. The tuition rate for Abby Richman’s preschool will be $4,050...
Green Hills Region emerges from drought conditions this week
Light to moderate precipitation fell across the Midwest, with the heaviest rain falling in eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and western and central Kentucky, all of which saw improvements. Continuing precipitation is aiding in the rebounding of soil moisture and groundwater and keeping streamflows at good levels. The convergence of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Arkansas saw improvements with the rain that fell this week.
Princeton Board of Education approves football coop with Cainsville
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education on May 13 approved an increase in insurance premiums for the next school year. The base PPO plan will cost $708.58, reflecting a 17% increase from the previous year. The cost will be fully covered by the district. The base HSA plan will cost...
Trenton City Administrator details storm damage and street work updates
In a written report submitted to the Trenton City Council, City Administrator Ron Urton detailed storm damage and street milling work. Urton reported that storms during the first weekend of May damaged four hangar doors at the airport’s north hangar building. He noted that repairs cost about $2,500 and the city plans to file a claim with its insurance company.
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