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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...
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.
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...
Friday’s Fugitive: James Bryan Fairchild
Authorities in Grundy County have issued an arrest warrant for James Bryan Fairchild, who is wanted on two counts of non-support. According to law enforcement officials, it is believed that Fairchild resides in the Kansas City area but makes frequent visits to Trenton. The public is urged not to approach Fairchild but instead to assist by providing any information on his whereabouts.
Chillicothe Police Department activity report for Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Chillicothe Police Department fielded 66 calls for service on Thursday, May 2, 2024, tackling a variety of incidents that ranged from an early-morning assault to a late-night motor vehicle accident. Officers were actively engaged throughout the day, addressing community needs and ensuring public safety in Chillicothe, Missouri. 03:25 a.m....
Traffic alert for Chillicothe as streets set for closure
The Chillicothe Street Department will close two streets next week. East Jackson Street and East Street are scheduled to close on Monday, May 6, at 7 a.m. The project involves placing a tube and working on the corner’s radius. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie reports that the closure will remain in effect until the job is completed.
How a Murder Trial Exposed a Small Town's Growing Division
Perched on a stool at the end of the bar of the Elks Club lodge 656, Gary Webb answered his black Nokia flip phone like a celebrity fielding live calls at a telethon fundraiser. After so many decades as a farmer, political agitator, activist, competitive fisherman, football coach, school board member, and historical preservationist, Webb, 69, was a well-established connector, the hub at the center of a giant wheel of people. That was part of why he’d finish one call, clap the phone closed, and it’d start ringing again. The other part was my fault, since before I’d made that reporting trip out to Missouri in August of 2013, I’d told him I’d like to meet anyone he thought I should talk to about the murder. He was, after all, the person who’d introduced me to the case—in a sense, it was only because of him I’d gotten involved at all.
Adair County jailer, 3 others accused of trying to sneak meth to inmate
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri jail employee and three others are accused in an alleged scheme to sneak illegal drugs into the Adair County jail. According to court documents, the incident happened early this month. Adair County jailer, Kelly Easley, 44, of Elmer, is charged with delivery of...
Chillicothe police respond to threats by suicidal person
CHILLICOTHE, MO - Chillicothe police responded to reports of a suicidal male threatening staff in the 1300 block of Monroe Street Wednesday. Police obtained a 96-hour evaluation warrant and transported the person to Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph. He was then transported back to Chillicothe.
Elderly woman hurt in rear-end collision in Mendon
A two-vehicle collision involving a 2008 Ford Escape and a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country resulted in minor injuries and damage on the morning of May 1, 2024. The accident occurred at 10:20 a.m. on Highway 11 in Mendon, Missouri. Both vehicles were headed northbound when the collision happened. According...
Trenton Woman Charged With Felony Pair in Alleged Friday Incident
A Trenton woman faces two felony charges in Grundy County Court. Court documents say Naomi Esther Roy faces felony charges of abuse or neglect of a child and resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony. Records list both charges from last Friday. A probable cause statement accuses Roy...
Chillicothe council approves new hire in closed session
On Monday, April 29, 2024, the Chillicothe City Council held its regular meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 715 Washington Street. The session began at 5:30 p.m., led by Mayor Theresa Kelly, with Council members Tom Ashbrook, Reed Dupy, Weston Baker, Stacey Soper, and Pam Jarding in attendance.
Elderly Chillicothe woman injured after car hits embankment on Highway 190
A Chillicothe woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 190, approximately five miles west of Chillicothe, on Monday, April 30. The incident occurred at 12:50 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Carol A. Paul, 71, was driving eastbound in her 2018 GMC Acadia when she lost...
Newtown-Harris, Laredo schools to hold graduation
Twelve seniors are set to graduate from Newtown-Harris R-3 High School on May 5. Caleb Fairley, a paraprofessional and assistant coach, will deliver the commencement address in the school gym at 2 p.m. The valedictorian and salutatorian for the class will be announced during the ceremony. Additionally, four eighth-graders will...
Trenton sees warmer temperatures and higher rainfall in April
Temperatures were above normal by more than three degrees on lows and nearly three degrees on highs. Highs averaged 67.2 degrees, while lows averaged 46.8 degrees. The warmest temperature last month in Trenton was 86 degrees on April 14. The coolest temperature was 31 degrees on April 5. Rainfall in April totaled 5.79 inches at the water plant in western Trenton where weather readings are taken for the National Weather Service. That’s 2.26 inches above normal for April.
Traffic stop on Highway 65 lands man in deep legal trouble
An Indianola, Iowa, resident was clocked driving 64 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone on Highway 65 in Trenton on Friday. Following a traffic stop, the highway patrol charged 68-year-old Anthony Alexander with alleged possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth paraphernalia—listed as a pipe—driving while his license was revoked or suspended, and a speeding violation.
Two women injured in pre-dawn crash on Highway 36 near Marceline
An early morning accident on Highway 36 near Marceline, Missouri, resulted in moderate injuries for two women when their car crashed and struck a tree on April 27. At approximately 4:02 a.m., a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Amnah E. Thabet, 20, of Lenexa, Kansas, was traveling westbound when it failed to navigate a curve. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the car then veered off the left side of the road, collided with a road sign, crossed back over to the right side, and subsequently became airborne. After a second airborne incident, the vehicle slid down an embankment and crashed into a tree.
Trenton Police lieutenant graduates from School of Police Staff and Command
The Trenton Police Department has announced the recent graduation of Lieutenant Larry Smith from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. Lieutenant Smith completed the 22-week Staff and Command program held in Evanston, Illinois, from September 11, 2023, to February 25, 2024. Since its inception in 1983, the program has graduated over 21,000 students both nationally and internationally. Lieutenant Smith was among 24 students in SPSC Class #558, which spanned the twenty-two-week period.
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