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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...
Downtown Trenton building renamed in honor of Ron Dougan
A downtown Trenton building has been renamed to honor a longtime businessman. Ron Dougan had his insurance office at 903 Main Street. He also worked as a sales representative for advertising products and had an extensive collection of baseball cards and photos. The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce reports that...
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...
High school students help discover plane crash victim 62 years ago
NORTHEAST, Mo. & SOUTHEAST, Ia. — May 22, 2024, will be the 62 anniversary of the Continental Airline Flight 11 disaster. This event would take the lives of all on board. The flight departed O'Hare Airport just after 8:30 p.m., and a regularly scheduled flight to Kansas City when it deviated to the north to avoid some thunderstorms over the Mississippi River.
Rear-end collision on Highway 6 sends eight to hospital
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 6, six and a half miles west of Green Castle, resulted in multiple injuries early Tuesday morning. The crash, reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, occurred at 5:20 a.m. on May 14, 2024. The accident involved a 2015 GMC Terrain and a 2014 Ford...
MoDOT upgrades sidewalks in Chula, Wheeling, Ludlow for ADA compliance
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is progressing with sidewalk projects in Chula, Wheeling, and Ludlow. MoDOT Northwest District Eastern Area Engineer Michael Marriott reports that the department has an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan required at the federal level. The plan is set to be completed in the next few years.
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.
Veterans events scheduled in Trenton for June at VFW Post 919
A veterans service officer, a Missouri Veterans Commission representative, and a Kansas City Vet Center counselor will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 on June 7. The Veterans Service Officer and Veterans Commission representative will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions. Attendees should bring a copy of their DD-214. The Vet Center counselor will be available on June 7 from 11 a.m. until all attendees are seen. The counselor provides support for readjustment, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.
Spickard R-II School District announces 2023-2024 awards day results
The Spickard R-II School District recently held its annual awards day, celebrating the achievements of students. Below are the details of the awards presented. Red (A) Honor Roll: Carter Wyatt, Alice Tharp, IndiLinn Allen, Remington Etter, Nolan Allen. Black (B) Honor Roll: Nova Bowe, Zoey Eakes, Annyston Vandever, Tyler Canady,...
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Ed approves meal prices and tuition rates
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education on May 14 approved meal prices and set tuition rates for the next school year. The lunch price will increase from $2.85 to $3. The breakfast price will increase from $1.45 to $1.50. The tuition rate for Abby Richman’s preschool will be $4,050...
Laredo Board of Education approves Career Ladder District Plan
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education on May 15th approved the Career Ladder District Plan up to Stage 3. Ninety percent will be tutoring, and 10% will be professional development. Track coach pay was increased by $50 to $250. Bus trips will be paid $15 per hour. The remaining extra...
Northeast Missouri woman seriously injured in Friday evening Putnam County crash
PUTNAM COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening in Putnam County. It happened around 6:45 p.m. on Highway 129, four miles northeast of Unionville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV driven by Kamron S. Mendenhall, 38, of Unionville,...
Trenton High School Mascot team hosts end-of-the-year banquet
The Trenton R-9 Mascot team held its end-of-the-year banquet Thursday night at Trenton High School. Five members of the high school team and five members of the middle school team were recognized for their contributions. An award given to a high school mascot who excels in mascoting, demonstrates a positive...
Trenton Mayor signs proclamation for National Police Week
Trenton Mayor Jackie Soptic, on Thursday morning, signed a proclamation for National Police Week. The proclamation honored the service of the Trenton Police Department. It also recognized the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty while protecting communities. National Police Week...
Trenton High School students receive academic awards and recognitions
Awards have been announced for Trenton High School ninth through 11th-grade students. Among the awards, 21 students were named for the Joseph Baldwin Academy. They are Catelin Bowe, Barrett Clark, Shaina Frisbie, Emma Gifford, Selena Hansen, Dillon Hunter, Ryeland Kirk, Matthew Kralicek, Henry Lasley, Colton Ledbetter, Logan Mehrhoff, Bradly Miller, Daniel Newton, Ashlyn Pagel, Gage Pierce, Caleb Ray, Eric Schlichting, Caleb Shell, Ethan Shell, Camden Skipper, and Jacob White.
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves staffing changes for 2024-25 school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education took the following actions during the executive session of the monthly meeting. Retirement Announcement – end of the current school year. Alicyn Studyvin – THS/TMS Library Media Specialist / THS English Teacher. Tristan Dugan – Rissler Special Education Teacher. Chelsea Coe...
Trenton R-9 School District recognizes employees for years of service and achievements
Trenton R-9 School District employees were recognized on May 17 with Trenton Middle School Counselor, Leslie Woodard, named the district’s Teacher of the Year. Other staff members recognized for their accomplishments were:. Support Staff Employees of the Year:. Kasey Doolittle, Trenton High School. Dana Creason, Trenton Middle School. Sonci...
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