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Trenton Police Department hiring new officers, benefits included
Applications are being accepted for officers at the Trenton Police Department. Police Chief Rex Ross confirms that Keith Edmonston and Faith Houghton left the department on May 11. Chance Houghton’s final day will be May 24. They are changing employment. Ross says the department is continuing to provide coverage...
U.S. Army sergeant from Pattonsburg to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
A U.S. Army sergeant from Pattonsburg, Missouri, has been selected to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing the nation on Team USA for the Women’s Trap event. Sergeant Rachel Tozier states that she has wanted to go to the Olympics since high school and specifically joined the army to shoot for the Marksmanship Unit, where she has been for the past seven and a half years.
Novinger man killed in Caldwell County grain bin entrapment
NEAR HAMILTON, Mo. — KTVO has now confirmed the name of the northeast Missouri man killed in a grain bin entrapment Friday morning east of Hamilton, Missouri. Adair County Coroner Brian Noe identifies the victim as Austin Daniels, 25, of Novinger. Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene Friday...
Cainsville Betterment hosts barbecue to repair historic depot
Cainsville Community Betterment will hold a barbecue to assist the Cainsville American Legion with the cost of repairs to the Cainsville Depot. The meal will be at the Cainsville American Legion grounds on June 2 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the meal. Contributions can also...
Trenton Fireworks Committee seeks donations for July 4th show
The Trenton Fireworks Committee is accepting donations for the fireworks show scheduled for July 4th. The fireworks will be launched in the Rock Barn area at 9:30 p.m. on the night of the event. The vicinity around the Rock Barn will be inaccessible during this time. Donations can be made...
Teen airlifted to hospital after ejected in SUV rollover crash
HARRISON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 2p.m. Saturday in Harrison County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2026 GMC Acadia driven by Daniel D. Romero Garcia, 18, Cedar Creek, Texas, was northbound on Interstate 35 seven miles north of Eagleville. The SUV traveled off...
16-year-old boy injured in crash on Highway 256 near Chillicothe
A single-vehicle accident occurred west of Chillicothe on May 17, 2024, at approximately 12:18 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 16-year-old boy from Chillicothe, Missouri, was traveling eastbound on Highway 256 when the driver lost control of the vehicle on loose gravel. The Silverado veered off the right side of the roadway and overturned onto its driver’s side, facing west.
Explore varied Mexican cuisine at Señor Barrigas Mexican Restaurant
With locations in four Northwest Missouri towns, Señor Barrigas Mexican Restaurant has spread its roots throughout the regional community. The restaurants serve “generous portions” of familiar Mexican fare, said David Vasquez, manager at the Savannah location. The other locations are in Hamilton, Mound City and Gallatin.
Downtown Trenton building renamed in honor of Ron Dougan
A downtown Trenton building has been renamed to honor a longtime businessman. Ron Dougan had his insurance office at 903 Main Street. He also worked as a sales representative for advertising products and had an extensive collection of baseball cards and photos. The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce reports that...
Crash on I-35 leaves 18-year-old driver seriously injured
An 18-year-old man from Cedar Creek, Texas, sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 in Harrison County on May 18, 2024. The accident occurred at approximately 2:08 p.m., seven miles north of Eagleville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Daniel D. Romero Garcia was driving a...
Trenton Utility Committee recommends continuing Verizon lease on water tower
The Trenton Utility Committee will recommend to the Trenton City Council to continue with the existing contract on a water tower antenna lease with Verizon. City Administrator Ron Urton reported that Verizon had approached the city about renegotiating or doing a one-time buyout, but the committee on May 21 was not interested. The renegotiation would have included a new rent amount of $700 per month starting in January with a 10% rent escalator every five years. The buyout would have been for $100,000 for an easement for 40 years.
GRM Networks and FRS offer grants for local organizations
GRM Networks has partnered with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, to offer grants that support local organizations in their efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America. Grants may be awarded in the following categories:
Spickard Board of Education approves updates to the comprehensive improvement plan
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education on May 20 approved changes to the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan as recommended by the CSIP Committee. The changes include updating committee members and changing testing information from Star to iReady. Other changes include adding Terra Nova testing for kindergarten to second grade to Goal 1.1, noting professional development attended by staff this year, and including information regarding the new reading success plans. Additionally, Goal 3.2 related to student behavior has been extended.
Galt officials to distribute lead service line surveys
At the Galt Board of Aldermen meeting on May 20, it was announced that elected city officials will visit homes to hand out survey sheets regarding the city’s lead service line inventory. The visits will start on June 1 at 8 a.m. City Clerk Mercedes Scobee reports that city...
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