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Veterans events scheduled in Trenton for June at VFW Post 919
A veterans service officer, a Missouri Veterans Commission representative, and a Kansas City Vet Center counselor will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 on June 7. The Veterans Service Officer and Veterans Commission representative will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions. Attendees should bring a copy of their DD-214. The Vet Center counselor will be available on June 7 from 11 a.m. until all attendees are seen. The counselor provides support for readjustment, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.
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.
Free chronic disease self-management program in Gallatin begins May 28
A free chronic disease self-management program will be held in Gallatin. The six-week program will be held at the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. from May 28 to July 2. The sessions are designed for individuals living with one or more chronic conditions...
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...
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 R-9 School District recognizes employees for years of service and achievements
Trenton R-9 School District employees were recognized on May 17 with Trenton Middle School Counselor, Leslie Woodard, named the district’s Teacher of the Year. Other staff members recognized for their accomplishments were:. Support Staff Employees of the Year:. Kasey Doolittle, Trenton High School. Dana Creason, Trenton Middle School. Sonci...
Trenton High School students receive academic awards and recognitions
Awards have been announced for Trenton High School ninth through 11th-grade students. Among the awards, 21 students were named for the Joseph Baldwin Academy. They are Catelin Bowe, Barrett Clark, Shaina Frisbie, Emma Gifford, Selena Hansen, Dillon Hunter, Ryeland Kirk, Matthew Kralicek, Henry Lasley, Colton Ledbetter, Logan Mehrhoff, Bradly Miller, Daniel Newton, Ashlyn Pagel, Gage Pierce, Caleb Ray, Eric Schlichting, Caleb Shell, Ethan Shell, Camden Skipper, and Jacob White.
Free Amazing Race-style challenge at Crowder State Park on June 1
A free Amazing Race-style event will be held at Crowder State Park, west of Trenton, in observance of National Trails Day. Check-in at the lake parking lot will start June 1 at 8 a.m. The challenge will begin at 8:30 a.m. The challenge will include hiking, running, kayaking, and completing...
Spickard R-II School District announces 2023-2024 awards day results
The Spickard R-II School District recently held its annual awards day, celebrating the achievements of students. Below are the details of the awards presented. Red (A) Honor Roll: Carter Wyatt, Alice Tharp, IndiLinn Allen, Remington Etter, Nolan Allen. Black (B) Honor Roll: Nova Bowe, Zoey Eakes, Annyston Vandever, Tyler Canady,...
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...
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...
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.
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