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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...
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...
Former Rock Island Railroad Depot in Trenton demolished
The former Rock Island Railroad Depot in Trenton was demolished on May 14. Rob Maloney’s family worked for the Rock Island Railroad and reports the building was erected in 1961 and was originally used as a dispatch office. It became a depot in 1968 when the previous depot was torn down. The rear of the depot served as the passenger waiting area.
Single-vehicle accident on Highway 13 injures Gallatin woman
On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:19 p.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 13, three miles south of Jameson, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident involved a 2015 Ford Edge driven by 34-year-old Marjorie J. Holcomb of Gallatin, Missouri. Holcomb was traveling southbound when her vehicle ran off the east side of the roadway, crossed a creek, and struck a tree. The Ford Edge came to rest upright on its wheels, facing south.
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...
Serve Link introduces new social worker to Trenton community
Serve Link Home Care introduces Social Worker Karson Keithley to Trenton. She will serve as a resource for government benefit programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA. She is available to help with obtaining financial resources and directing patients to community and organizational resources, including food assistance and housing. She can help with a durable power of attorney and health care directives.
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...
North Mercer Board of Education accepts resignations of three staff members
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education on May 13 approved changing the non-certified employees’ pay cycle from 10 months to 12 months. Non-certified employees will also receive a 1.5% raise for the next school year. The board voted to pay non-certified employees for the six snow days the...
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...
Princeton City Council updates liquor license ordinance, budget, and more
The Princeton City Council amended the liquor license ordinance on May 13 by removing a section. City Clerk Cory Willett reported that there was a limit of seven liquor licenses within the city limits, and this limit has been removed. The council amended the budget to allocate funds for a...
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 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.
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