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2 Mo. men air-lifted to hospital after trash truck overturns
GRUNDY COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 2p.m. Wednesday Grundy County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Freightliner Trash Truck driven by Preston C. Ramsey, 71, Trenton, was southbound on Route CC two miles west of Brimson. The driver failed to stop at a...
Sky lantern sparks fire at Nestlé plant in Trenton
A sky lantern was determined to be the cause of a fire at the Nestlé plant in Trenton on April 25, according to Trenton Fire Department Lieutenant, Derek Hert, the fire caused moderate damage to a small section of the roof. Upon arrival, firefighters observed no smoke. Employees alerted...
Elderly driver airlifted to KC hospital after crashing on Highway 24 in Carroll County
An accident occurred on Highway 24 west of County Road 285 in Carroll County, Missouri, on the morning of April 23, 2024. Gary L. Jacobs, 85, of Bosworth, Missouri, was seriously injured when his 2010 Buick Lucerne left the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, rotated, and ultimately rolled over.
Braymer Pair Injured in Caldwell County Crash Tuesday Afternoon
Two Braymer residents suffered injuries in a Caldwell County crash Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 1:50 Tuesday afternoon on Route A, about four miles south of Breckenridge, as 27-year-old Shirley M. Perry drove southbound. Troopers say Perry became distracted by a one-year-old male...
Trenton man arrested for probation violation and contempt
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Lloyd Wayne Shaver, a 35-year-old resident of Trenton, on a capias warrant due to a probation violation and a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court. The arrest was made by Probation and Parole on April 23. Shaver is accused...
Trenton, Princeton residents arrested by local authorities
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two local and area residents on April 22. The Trenton Police Department apprehended Taylor Scott Groves, a 21-year-old from Trenton, for felony resisting arrest. This charge stemmed from an incident where Groves allegedly fled from police, significantly risking serious injury or death to others. Additionally, he faces misdemeanors for driving while his license was revoked or suspended—his second or third such offense—and for operating a motor vehicle recklessly. The charges also include operating a motorcycle without a valid license, failing to register a motor vehicle, and driving without maintaining the required financial responsibility for a second or subsequent time. Groves’ bond is set at $25,000, payable in cash only. His court appearance is scheduled for May 14 in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court.
Missouri Scholar Bowl semifinals feature Polo and Linn County
The Scholar Bowl State Tournament is taking place at the University of Missouri in Columbia. For area schools, Linn County triumphed over King City in the Class 1 quarterfinals on April 23. Linn County is set to face Mound City in the semifinals on May 3 at noon. Polo’s Scholar...
Explore Missouri’s early tribes with history professor at Crowder State Park
A presentation and bus tour will be given at Crowder State Park, located west of Trenton, as part of a “Seniors to Parks” event. The event will commence at the Camp Grand River Recreation Hall on May 4 at 10 a.m. and is expected to conclude at 2 p.m.
Governor Parson visits North Central Missouri College
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson engaged with students, employees, and community members at North Central Missouri College in Trenton on April 24, signing copies of the biography “No Turnin’ Back,” which chronicles Governor Parson’s life. Governor Parson shared that his visit to...
Deer causes car crash near Linneus, Laclede man injured
A Laclede man was injured after his vehicle struck a deer on Route Y, approximately four miles north of Linneus, Missouri. The accident occurred on the evening of April 20, 2024, around 8:25 p.m. Aaron J. Wood, 28, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Impala southbound when the incident happened. The...
Trash, debris top Trenton nuisance incidents in latest report
The Trenton Police Department reports a total of 25 nuisance incidents filed this year as of April 22, a rise from the 13 reported through March 25, however, this number shows a decrease from the 28 incidents reported from January through April 24, 2023. A detailed summary of nuisance complaints...
Trenton R-9 Bulldog Mascot Team to host annual fun fair in May
The Trenton R-9 Bulldog Mascot Team is set to host its End-of-Year Carnival Fun Fair at C.F. Russell Stadium in Trenton on May 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ten carnival games will be available for attendees to enjoy. Additional attractions include a bounce house, a super slide, and Bingo. Game tickets are priced at $1 for five tickets or 25 cents for each ticket. Participants will have the opportunity to win various prizes.
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