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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.
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.
Remembering the Continental Airlines Flight 11 disaster 62 years ago
NORTHEAST, Mo. & SOUTHEAST, Ia. — The night of May 22, 1962, was just like any normal late spring night in the Heartland, but above in the Heartland skies, a disaster was unfolding. Continental Airlines Flight 11 departed O'Hare Airport at 8:35 p.m. with an intended destination in Kansas...
Thirty-eight seniors to graduate from Milan High School today
Thirty-eight seniors will graduate from Milan C-2 High School on May 19. The ceremony will be held in the high school gym at 2 p.m. The class selected High School Science Teacher JeriAnne Herington as the commencement speaker. The Milan C-2 valedictorian is Cole Clay, and the salutatorian is Adan...
Limited number of tickets remain for performance of “The Hiding Place: The Musical”
Tickets are still on sale for the Trenton performance of “The Hiding Place: The Musical.” The Shining Light Players of Florida will perform the show at the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center on June 6. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m.
Trenton Alumni Weekend Car & Cycle Show set for August
The 4th annual Trenton Alumni Weekend Car & Cycle Show is approaching. The car show will be held on August 31, 2024, at Eastside Park in Trenton. The event will feature food, door prizes, raffle prizes, and more. A Friday cruise night is scheduled for August 30, beginning at the...
Chillicothe Police Department activity report for Thursday, May 23, 2024
07:58 a.m. – Officers provided a funeral escort in the 900 block of Washington Street. 08:00 a.m. – The Animal Control Officer (ACO) captured a dog at large in the 1600 block of Springhill. The animal was returned to its owner. 09:43 a.m. – Officers resolved a parking...
Missouri teen injured after pickup overturns
LIVINGSTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Friday in Livingston County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Chevy Silverado driven by a 16-year-old Chillicothe boy was eastbound on LIV 256 one half mile west of Chillicothe. The driver lost control on loose...
Celebration of life for Hazel Taylor scheduled in Jamesport
A celebration of life has been scheduled in Jamesport for Hazel Lorene Taylor, who died on January 30 at the Crestview Nursing Home in Bethany. She was 93 years old. The family of Hazel “Aunt Red” Taylor will hold a celebration of life on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in the city park community building in Jamesport.
Platte Valley baseball shutout in Class 1 State Quarterfinals by Green City
(GUILFORD, MO) - The quest for three straight Class 1 State Semi-Finals appearances fell one game short for Platte Valley on Wednesday, as the team fell 10-0 in 6 innings to Green City in the State Quarterfinals. Platte Valley had no answer for Green City all state pitcher, junior Jaden...
Trenton receives cost-sharing grant for sidewalks on Highway 6
The City of Trenton has received a cost-sharing grant for sidewalks along Highway 6 on the west edge of town, extending from Fourth Street to Dollar General. Missouri Department of Transportation Northwest District Eastern Area Engineer Michael Marriott reports the project is funded by the Transportation Alternatives Program. Marriott explains that the program is funded with federal money funneled through the state.
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