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One year after tornado, Wesley United Methodist Church undergoes demolition
Demolition commenced Sunday morning on the storm-damaged Wesley United Church building located in downtown Trenton. Monday, May 6, marks the first anniversary of the tornado that inflicted significant damage to the roof of the 130-year-old structure, creating two large openings. The National Weather Service classified this storm as an EF-0...
Trenton motorcycle group to bless bikes and more on May 18
The Trenton Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Trenton Light Riders, will set up in Trenton on Saturday, May 18. A spokesperson stated that members will bless any vehicle with wheels, including motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, bicycles, and wheelchairs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Members will also pray for the safety of all drivers and riders.
Chillicothe Police Department handles 166 calls over first weekend in May
The Chillicothe Police Department attended to a total of 166 calls for service over the first weekend of May 2024, indicating a busy period for law enforcement. Officers managed various incidents ranging from routine checks to addressing severe disturbances. Friday, May 3rd, 2024. 01:59 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the...
Train derailment causes road closure in Livingston County
Highway C near Livingston County Road 420 will remain closed until further notice following a train derailment on Saturday near Ludlow. According to a post on the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department website, three train cars derailed, but the scene has been secured and deemed safe. A spokesperson for the...
NCMC Announces Summer Hours
North Central Missouri College is now operating on summer hours through August 9, 2024. Office hours for the public will be Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m for all locations. The Tutoring Center and NCMC Library hours will be Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The Ketcham Community Center will be open Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-200 p.m., and closed Sundays.
Fatal crash on Highway 36 claims the life of a Brookfield man
An accident on Highway 36 led to the death of a 60-year-old man from Brookfield, Missouri. The incident occurred three miles west of Chillicothe at approximately 4:35 p.m. on May 2, 2024. Joseph P. Anderson was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram eastbound when the vehicle experienced a mechanical defect. The...
Newtown-Harris School celebrates top graduates
During the graduation ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, Newtown Harris School recognized its top academic students. The event celebrated the achievements of the graduating class. Grant Oaks was named the class valedictorian, while Landry Oaks and Brett Otto were honored as salutatorians. A total of twelve seniors received their diplomas in...
NCMC Commencement and Honors Brunch held Saturday, May 4
North Central Missouri College 2024 Commencement was held on May 4, 2024, with two ceremonies; the morning ceremony at 9:00 a.m. honoring all associate degrees and certificates that are non-nursing, and the afternoon ceremony at 1:00 p.m. honoring nursing certificates, degrees, and pinnings. Both commencement ceremonies were held at the Ketcham Community Center on the Main campus located in Trenton, Missouri. Commencement was also live-streamed at piratesdigitialmedia.com.
Trenton High School to hold Baccalaureate service on May 8
Trenton High School Biology and Chemistry teacher, Charlie Bacon, will deliver the message at the THS Baccalaureate program on May 8. The ceremony will take place at the First Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. The Baccalaureate will also feature a scripture reading and a song performed by the Gold Rush...
Trenton man arrested for missing court over child support
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man on May 2 for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor non-support charge. Forty-two-year-old Nicholas Day’s bond was set at $1,500 cash only. He is scheduled to appear in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court on May 14.
Charlie Bacon shares happiness tips at THS senior baccalaureate
Trenton High School Biology and Chemistry Teacher Charlie Bacon discussed happiness and personal growth at the THS baccalaureate ceremony for seniors on May 8. He reported on the results of a study of Olympic medalists and their happiest times. The study showed that setting goals is important, but it is...
Trenton Planning & Zoning board approves requests at Monday meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission of Trenton held a session on May 6 at 6:00 p.m., during which two public hearings were conducted. The first hearing addressed a request by Ed Creason, operating as Consumer Oil & Supply Co., for a Conditional Use Permit. This permit would enable the installation of six grain bins at 1001 E 8th St. Present at the hearing, Mr. Creason and three neighboring property owners stated that the bins would be utilized exclusively by his company and would operate without fans.
NEMR breaks ground in rural Milan, bringing fiber cables to Sullivan County
MILAN, Mo. — There was a groundbreaking ceremony in Sullivan County Friday morning. Officials from NEMR and Sullivan County met up in rural Milan, just off Route C, and broke ground where the first round of cables will be installed. This project was made possible by almost $9 million...
Trenton rallies volunteers for community cleanup effort
Thirty volunteers participated in Main Street Trenton’s “Tin Can Friday” event on May 3. Lauren Dannar, Director of Main Street Trenton, reported that the volunteers were members of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Trenton Rotary Club, Trenton Kiwanis Club, and Main Street Trenton itself. Additional volunteers from the community, including those from US Bank, BTC Bank, and various youth organizations, engaged in trash pickup throughout the week.
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