Trenton Civic Watch

Grundy County took steps on several public-service fronts this week.

• Ambulance service held a hearing for a $14,500 USDA grant to buy IT equipment...

Trenton’s August rainfall at the water plant totaled 3.34 inches, 1.19 inches below normal, following July’s 2.23 inches that was 2.13 inches below...

Missouri SNAP verification rules change October 1, requiring documented proof for eligibility decisions.

• Shelter costs: Gather proof like leases or...

Missouri monarch migration faces habitat loss from development and herbicides.

• Grow milkweed for caterpillars plus nectar plants like goldenrod for...

Missouri's new law now lets thousands on parole or probation for non-violent crimes register to vote, directly affecting eligible Trenton and Grundy...

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Trenton events:

• Fish fry: Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Trenton Rock Barn starting at 5 p.m. Tickets available...

Trenton-area residents now have a new online tool for reporting suspicious activity after Missouri replaced the SafeNation app.

• Show-Me Shield is...

Residents should prepare for intense heat starting Monday, with highs near 97 degrees and heat indexes climbing to 103-107, continuing through Friday...

Missouri expects $100–150 million from the $17B+ Meta settlement covering 47 states, with the General Assembly deciding fund use.

• Lawsuit alleged...

An 80-year-old Browning woman suffered moderate injuries when her westbound car crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a semi-truck trailer east...

Electrical fire at 2400 Princeton Road caused extensive attic damage and moderate smoke/water harm on the main level after spreading from a kitchen...

• VA paperwork assistance available Sept. 7 and Sept. 11, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; bring DD-214 and documents
• Free readjustment counseling for PTSD,...

A Chillicothe man faces two class D felony charges in Livingston County for alleged threats to burn the courthouse and a judge's home.

• Charges:...

Over 70 new Missouri laws begin Friday, though several key changes will take months to roll out.

• Health care tracking: HB 2372 requires alpha-gal...

Trenton-area drivers now face $500-$1,000 fines and 5 license points for first stop-arm violations, with the statewide change designed to heighten student safety and awareness rather than just issue tickets.

Grundy County Ambulance Service handled 177 calls in July while advancing major upgrades to boost local emergency response.

• 177 calls included 132...

Grundy County REC delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to rural families, farms, and industries across Grundy County and nearby...

Grundy County deputies managed routine enforcement and support calls last week.

• Bookings and releases: Seven inmates booked, six released
• Sex...

PowerOutage.us tracks, records, and aggregates power outages across Missouri, giving Trenton residents a direct tool to monitor utility reliability in real time.

• 2026 property tax levy approved at $1.1593 per $100 assessed valuation, 0.34 cents above 2025. Property owners face a modest increase.
• Utility...