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Trenton City Administrator details storm damage and street work updates
In a written report submitted to the Trenton City Council, City Administrator Ron Urton detailed storm damage and street milling work. Urton reported that storms during the first weekend of May damaged four hangar doors at the airport’s north hangar building. He noted that repairs cost about $2,500 and the city plans to file a claim with its insurance company.
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.
Trenton Board of Education reviews scholarships, contracts and discusses future plans
At the Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting on May 15, Superintendent Daniel Gott reported on the scholarship money awarded to Trenton High School seniors recently. He said $77,239 was awarded to seniors in external scholarships and $87,874 in institutional scholarships. Additionally, $278,640 was awarded to students who qualified for the A+ Program and plan to attend an A+ school. Gott said that amount represents the value of a two-year education at a community college for all seniors who will use A+.
Medal of Valor awarded to Chillicothe police officers
During a recent Missouri Police Chiefs Association luncheon, Chillicothe Police Officer DeAntwan Gray and Sergeant Preston Sandner were recognized for their exemplary service. Both officers were awarded the Medal of Valor for their courageous actions last fall, which significantly benefited their community. Police Chief Jon Maples commended the officers, stating,...
Trenton Police Department recruiting: starting pay $45,864
The Trenton Police Department is accepting applications for police officers to replace those who have left or will be leaving the force. City Administrator Ron Urton told the city council Monday night that two officers recently left, and a third will leave by the end of May. Past advertisements indicate...
Jerry W. “Short” Pliley
Jerry W. “Short” Pliley, 90, of Jamesport, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at a hospital in Trenton, Missouri. He was born on August 18, 1933, in Jamesport, the son of Samuel Alvis and Grace Mae (Dixon) Pliley. On July 2, 1958, he married Phyllis Girdner...
Gallatin High School honors top students at graduation
The senior class graduation at Gallatin High School featured the announcement of the top two academic students. Ashley Feiden was named the valedictorian, while Emma Christopher was honored as the salutatorian. Forty seniors comprised the graduating class at Gallatin for the ceremony held Friday night.
NW Missouri man accused of DUI after pickup crash
CALDWELL COUNTY — A Missouri man was injured in an accident and later arrested just before 2:30a.m. Saturday in Caldwell County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Silverado driven by Luke B. Carr, 20, Polo, was northbound on Route B one and one half miles south of Cowgill.
Trenton Middle School hosts awards assemblies on May 17
Trenton Middle School will host its awards assemblies on May 17 in the school gym. The schedule for the assemblies is as follows: fifth grade at 8:15 a.m., eighth grade at 8:45 a.m., seventh grade at 9:15 a.m., and sixth grade at 9:45 a.m. Parents and grandparents are welcome to...
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 6:45PM CDT until May 17 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and. increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri…. Grand River near Sumner affecting Linn, Livingston, Chariton and. Carroll Counties. * WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Grand River near Sumner. * WHEN…From this evening to early Friday morning.
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