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Early morning Highway 139 collision, west of Milan, injures driver and two teenage girls
An early morning collision on Highway 139, approximately 13.5 miles west of Milan, resulted in multiple injuries on Friday, April 26. The accident involved a 2013 Mack truck traveling west and a northbound 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:37 a.m. when the Mack failed to yield and struck the Jeep.
Trenton, Princeton residents arrested by local authorities
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two local and area residents on April 22. The Trenton Police Department apprehended Taylor Scott Groves, a 21-year-old from Trenton, for felony resisting arrest. This charge stemmed from an incident where Groves allegedly fled from police, significantly risking serious injury or death to others. Additionally, he faces misdemeanors for driving while his license was revoked or suspended—his second or third such offense—and for operating a motor vehicle recklessly. The charges also include operating a motorcycle without a valid license, failing to register a motor vehicle, and driving without maintaining the required financial responsibility for a second or subsequent time. Groves’ bond is set at $25,000, payable in cash only. His court appearance is scheduled for May 14 in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court.
Late-night SUV crash into residence leaves elderly Unionville woman seriously injured
UNIONVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman was injured late Sunday night when an SUV struck a residence. The crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 136 east of North 29th Street in Unionville, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a westbound SUV...
Trenton man arrested for probation violation and contempt
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Lloyd Wayne Shaver, a 35-year-old resident of Trenton, on a capias warrant due to a probation violation and a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court. The arrest was made by Probation and Parole on April 23. Shaver is accused...
Northeast Missouri woman dies after being struck by SUV near Milan
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Route OO, three miles north of Milan, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Mary E. Baugher, 63, of Milan, was struck...
Grundy County R-5 High School to host prom night festivities on April 27
Grundy County R-5 High School will celebrate its prom on April 27. Festivities are set to begin with photo sessions at the school in Galt at 6 p.m. The Grand March will follow in the new gymnasium at 7 p.m., with the dance scheduled in the old gym from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. After-prom activities will extend from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Gatekeepers Grundy County to hold prayer service on May 5
Gatekeepers Grundy County will conduct its next prayer service on May 5, beginning at the gazebo in Sesquicentennial Park, Trenton, at 5 p.m. Participants will convene at the park before splitting into two groups, with one heading to Trenton City Hall and the other to the Grundy County Courthouse. The...
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