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North Central Missouri College announces Honors List for Spring 2024
North Central Missouri College has recognized students with outstanding academic achievements by naming them to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2024 spring semester. Students who earned a place on the President’s List achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) while completing at least six credit hours. Additionally, students who made the Dean’s List earned a GPA of at least 3.50 while also completing a minimum of six credit hours.
Princeton City Council adds cybersecurity insurance to city policy
The Princeton City Council, on June 10, approved adding cybersecurity liability insurance to the city’s blanket policy with Higginbotham Insurance. It will cost an additional $2,000 per year for the coverage. Approval was given to Jerry Girdner to submit a $50,000 Recreation Tax application for playground equipment for the...
Trenton police: failure to yield leads to two-vehicle crash, citation
The Trenton Police Department released details regarding a two-vehicle crash on May 26, which resulted in both drivers being hospitalized. One of the drivers received a citation. Sonya Nichole Carpenter, 33, of Trenton, was transported by personal vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital. Melissa Ruth Applegate, 64, of Columbia, was also...
Laredo R-7 Board of Education approves bids for fuel, services
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved several bids during their meeting on June 10. The approved bids included propane from MFA at $1.30 per gallon, diesel from MFA at six cents off the pump price, gas from MFA at five cents off the pump price, trash service from GFL at $99.16 per month, and milk from Prairie Farms. Additionally, a bid from Chuck’s Pest Control was approved for $550 annually.
Chillicothe City Council approves ordinances and resolution
The Chillicothe City Council approved three ordinances and a resolution on June 10. One ordinance authorized the mayor to execute a construction manager at risk contract with Crossland Construction Company, Incorporated, for the police facility project. City Clerk Amy Hess reported preconstruction will cost $27,050, with other costs determined later with a maximum price.
Trenton City Council adopts employee grade scale, merit/service table
On a split vote, the Trenton City Council adopted an employee grade scale and merit/years of service table Monday night. The purpose is to establish a minimum starting wage for each position within the city and Trenton Municipal Utilities. It provides guidance on future wage increases due to promotion or years of service. The document has undergone several reviews and updates since it was first presented. The council adopted the document on a vote of four in favor and three against. In favor were Glen Briggs, Tim Meinecke, Duane Urich, and John Dolan. Opposed were Lou Fisher, Marvin Humphreys, and David Mlika. Councilman Calvin Brown was absent.
Gallatin woman pleads guilty in fatal Cameron accident case
A Gallatin woman accused of causing a fatal accident in Cameron last year has pleaded guilty to felony second-degree involuntary manslaughter. Cylea Campbell, 23, is scheduled for sentencing in Clinton County Circuit Court on August 6. The charge stems from an accident that occurred on the Grand River Bridge at...
Tractor destroyed in hayfield fire near Trenton
A tractor was destroyed in a fire in a hayfield near Trenton on Wednesday evening, June 5. Grundy County Rural Firefighter James Knight reported that the fire damaged a Kubota M5 tractor and the contents inside the cab. Knight said the tractor, owned by David and Amy Kurtz, was fully...
Five sustain minor injuries in Highway 36 crash near Chillicothe
A collision involving a 2020 Nissan Rogue and a 2004 Caterpillar Challenger occurred on June 6, 2024, at approximately 4:31 p.m. on Highway 36, five miles east of Chillicothe, Missouri, as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the report, the accident happened when the Caterpillar Challenger, driven...
Trenton city sales tax receipts rise by over $59,000 in fiscal year
Trenton’s city sales tax receipts from retail purchases are up by more than $59,000 in the first two months of the city’s fiscal year. This increase involves payments received in May and June compared to the same period last year. The increases by category are as follows: general...
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra free concert is Saturday
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra (GRVCO) will present its summer concert at the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the program, titled “Sunlit Silence,” will begin at 7 p.m. The concert will feature the world premiere...
Freedom Festival and Fireworks in Jamesport set for July 5th and 6th
Jamesport will host a Freedom Festival and Fireworks in the Park event next month, promising a variety of activities and entertainment for attendees. The Freedom Festival will be held at the Spillman Event Center on July 5th and 6th from 9 am to 4 pm, featuring antiques, craft vendors, food trucks, kettle corn, and shopping opportunities. Live music will be played from 10 am to 3 pm. In addition, the Jamesport Community Association and Lil’ Red Shed Fireworks will present Fireworks in the Park at the Jamesport City Park on July 5th. The event will kick off at 2 pm with music by Nate Gordon, followed by free bounce houses at 3 pm, and face painting at 5 pm.
Pleasant View Board of Education approves health insurance
At a special meeting on June 7, the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved health insurance for the next school year. Health insurance will be provided through Bravo Health Partners for $485.02 per month per employee. The board also approved new borders for the school playgrounds through Willy Goat...
Two from Trenton injured in Livingston County crash
A Trenton woman and man were injured in a single-vehicle accident on June 5, 2024, on Highway V at LIV 200 in Livingston County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m. The incident involved a 2001 Ford Explorer driven by Angela M. Lowrey,...
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