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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.
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.
Rapid Removal Disposal to close at noon on May 17
Rapid Removal Disposal of Trenton will close its office at noon on May 17. The reason for the closure is so the crew can pay respects and attend the funeral of team member Preston Ramsey, who died on May 12. The business asks that customers who have trash collected on...
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.
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.
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...
St. Joseph Christian ends season in Class 1 District 15 semifinals against Braymer
The Class 1 District 15 Baseball Tournament kicked off the semifinal round on Monday, as the two-seeded St. Joseph Christian Lions battled the three-seeded Braymer/Breckenridge Bobcats for a chance at the district championship. It was the Lions’ first game of the tournament as they received an opening round bye, but...
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+.
Maryville highschool girls soccer trounces Kirksville; Bishop LeBlond pushes out Benton
(CAMERON, Mo.) No. 1 Maryville defeated No. 4 Kirksville by a score of 7-2 in the semifinal of the Class 2 District 8 Tournament in the earlier game on Thursday. In the other semifinal game, No. 2 Bishop LeBlond came back from a 3-1 deficit in regular time to take down No 3 Benton by a score of 4-3 with a free kick in overtime.
Area schools announce graduation plans for May 12
Area schools will hold graduation ceremonies on May 12. Fourteen seniors will graduate from Grundy County R-5 in the new high school gym at 2 p.m. The valedictorian and salutatorian will speak. Grundy R-5’s valedictorian and salutatorian will be announced at the ceremony. Fourteen seniors will graduate from North...
Laredo Aldermen review updates on sewer project construction progress
The Laredo Board of Aldermen heard updates on May 13 on the sewer construction project. City Clerk Mercedes Scobee reported that Simco Contracting is issuing submittals to McClure Engineering. The contracting company is also coordinating with subcontractors to schedule a day to start work on the lagoon and lift station.
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