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Resurfacing project to begin A resurfacing project on several routes in Mercer, Grundy, Harrison and Worth counties is scheduled to begin soon. Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, is scheduled to resurface 12 routes beginning Monday, April 3. The project is expected to be completed in late June 2023. The project will be split with Herzog Contracting Corp. completing the five Harrison and Worth county routes, and their sub-contractor, Norris Asphalt Paving Co., completing the seven Grundy and Mercer County routes. Crews will work daylight hours, Monday through Saturday. During construction each route
will be closed in up to 2mile segments. The roadways will reopen each evening. Norris Asphalt Paving Co. plan to complete the seven Grundy and Mercer County routes following the below schedule: • Grundy County Routes C/B, Mercer County Routes U, JJ, D, C and Mercer/Grundy County Route NN - milling off existing pavement, April 3-7 • Mercer County Route U - paving, April 10-14 • Mercer County Route D - paving, April 17-21 • Grundy County Route C/B - paving, April 24-28 • G r u n d y / M e r c e r County Route NN - paving, May 1-12 • Mercer County Route [See Grundy, Page 2]
I-35 pavement repairs in Daviess County ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A pavement repair project is expected to begin on Interstate 35 in Daviess County on Thursday, April 13. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Interstate Improvements, Inc. to complete the project on north and southbound I-35 from Route C (Exit 78) to U.S. Route 69 (Exit 68). Crews will be working to repair sections of concrete along the interstate. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-June. During construction, the roadway will be narrowed to one lane around the clock in various locations. An 11.9-foot width restriction will be in place for all project work zones.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. Know before you go by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map for work zone information and road conditions at http://traveler.modot.org/m ap/, or downloading from your smart phone’s app store. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636)
BRIEFS Pleasant View Spring Program
The Pleasant View R-VI Music Department will present their annual spring program on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the school's gymnasium. Performances will include Mrs. Lake's preschool, the band, and students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth presenting the musical "When I Grow Up!" The musical deals with the age-old question "what are you going to be when you grow up?" It focuses on six particularly colorful professions: a baker, a sailor, a plumber, a locomotive engineer, a cowboy/cowgirl, and a movie star.
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Life Flight Transfers Patient
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Grundy County first responders were called to an accident Monday where a male had fallen off a roof. Life Flight was called and Grundy County Ambulance transported the patient to Trenton Municipal Airport to meet Life Flight. No update on the patient's status was available at press time.
EXP Gaming has program at Rotary Meeting The Trenton Rotary Club met on Thursday, March 23 at EXP Gaming Lounge in downtown Trenton for its weekly meeting. Diane Lowrey conducted the business meeting and was the program chairman. Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms. Kyle Richards, coowner of EXP Gaming, and Joe Cleveland, store manager, presented a program about their business, which was established in Trenton in 2022. Trenton was chosen as a location after
local residents who were gaming customers at the EXP location in Trenton asked Richards to consider Trenton. Richards said he visited with the group a few times at Trenton and, learning that there was also an ESports program at North Central Missouri College and a gaming club on the NCMC campus, made the decision to come here. The NCMC gaming club holds its weekly meetings at the Trenton business and Richards said other groups also play there on a regular basis.
EXP offers also types of games – video, board and card – and provides the items needed. However, players can bring their own accessories if desired. Tournaments are also played on a regular basis. There is no charge to use the facilities. Richards said the business makes its money from items it sells, including games, books, trading cards, etc. Fees are also charged for tournament play. Richards noted similarities between the gaming business and Rotary, noting the goal of both
groups is to bring people together for a common good/goal During the business meeting, members were reminded that donations were still being accepted for the Shoes for Orphan Souls/Bright Futures Trenton shoe project. New shoes or monetary donations will be collected through mid-April. The March 30 meeting will be held at the BTC Bank at noon. Rotary Exchange student Carlotta Gonzalvez will give the program.
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board meets February 27 The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met in open session on Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m. at city hall. Chairman David Mlika presided over the meeting. Under declaration of a nuisance, code enforcement officer Wes Barone reported that nothing had been done to property at 302 E. 10th Street owned by Lolo Tuiaki. Tires need to be hauled off, there is broken glass in the yard and windows and doors are not secure. It was decided to grant a 30-day extension for improvements on the property. Bobby Morgans was present to discuss property at 1432 Main owned by Barbara Morgans. Mr. Morgans requested a 30day extension to work on the property. The board
granted his request. Under public hearing, Mr. Morgans spoke on property at 403 E. 9th Street owned by Barbara Morgans. He stated that they will be tearing this house down. The board voted to move this property to findings of fact. Property at 506 Jackson was discussed with owner Mele Tuiaki, who was at the meeting and said they would like to put plywood over the windows and make sure the doors are secure. Barone said the house needs a lot of work or it can be put on the city demolition program. It was decided to grant a 30-day extension for the work proposed to be done. Property at 1801 Chicago, owned by Melanie Avery, was moved to findings of fact after a neigh-
bor, who was present at the meeting, questioned what was going to happen to this house. Barone said the owner is wanting to sell. Under findings of fact, property at 405 E. 22nd Street, owned by Chris Stanturf, was placed under certificate of existence of dangerous building after Barone stated he has not heard from the owner. Under certificate of existence of dangerous building, Barone said certificates have been filed on properties at 1422 Tindall Ave., owned by Steve and Rebecca Oakleaf; 1703 E. 2nd Street, owned by Janice Garrison; and 704 E. 17th Street, owned by Monica and Roger Triplet. Under new business, Mary Axtell was in attendance at the meeting and requested that property at
1615 Lulu be checked out. Harry Kately requested police look at the houses on Mable Street south of 16th Street. Upon recommendation by Barone, property at 824 Custer, owned by Sione Penitani and Lose Unu, was declared a nuisance. Lt. Larry Smith, with the Trenton Police Department, said they have investigated nine nuisance incidents so far this year. City Administrator Ron Urton explained the policy that he was presenting to the council on removing services from dangerous buildings if a certificate had been filed on it.