Gabe Stark

Rotary Program Highlights Rural School Funding Concerns
Submitted Daniel Gott is superintendent of Trenton School District. Gott said recent studies indicate rural school graduation rates are among the highest in the nation but state funding for these…

Lloyd DeSpain Named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee Of The Quarter
Submitted Lloyd DeSpain is Wright Memorial Hospital’s employee of the quarter. Lloyd DeSpain, a security officer at Wright Memorial Hospital, has been named the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for…

Grand River Valley Choir, Orchestra Celebrates 250 Years of American Music
Gabe Stark/Staff Photo The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra perform together during the combined portion of the program, which included “I Hear America Singing” and “America, the Beautiful.”Gabe Stark/Staff…

Southside Farm Club Continues Tradition Of Friendship, Support
Gabe Stark/Staff Photo Members of the Southside Farm Club are, front row left to right: Sue Brewer, Jacky Mack, Marie Dolan, Jackie Altenderfer; and back row left to right, Janice…

New ‘Notables’ Exhibits Open At Grundy County Museum
Gabe Stark/Staff Photo New “Notables” of Grundy County displays at the Grundy County Museum highlight five former area residents. The exhibits will remain on display through October. Admission to the…

Trenton Class Of 1967 Continues Scholarship Tradition
Submitted Members of the class of 1967 meet to discuss their 2027 scholarship fund. Pictured are: front row, Jan and Jim “Rebo” Reeves, Vicki Hughes Bowe, Marilyn Woodward Bain, Ray…

Free Skin Cancer Screenings Set For July 17 In Trenton
Submitted The ABCDEs of melanoma can help identify potentially concerning spots or moles. Warning signs include asymmetry, irregular borders, uneven color, a diameter larger than 6 millimeters and changes in…

Jim Norris Named Professor Emeritus At NCMC
Submitted Jim Norris has been granted professor emeritus status following a 25-year career teaching art and directing the Doris Ryder Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College.Longtime North Central Missouri…

Cookie Crawl Glow 5K Set For Saturday In Jamesport
Girl Scout Troop 2832 will bring its annual Cookie Crawl Glow 5K back to Jamesport on Saturday, June 20, offering area residents an evening of exercise, glowing decorations and Girl…

Grand River Garden Club Names June Beautification Winners
Submitted Premier Eyecare Associates, located at 614 E. Ninth St., selected for the June Business Beautification award.Submitted Mark and Beth Caldarello received the June Yard of the Month honor for…
