Body found near Buck Wade Loop positively identified as Trent Williams
This story has been edited to correct dates and updated to reflect status on determining the cause of death. By Crystal Burns A body found in a field near Buck Wade Loop in Trenton on Friday has been positively identified as Trent Williams. Trenton Lt. Jimmy Wilson confirmed the identification Saturday after speaking to the…
Read MoreLady Pioneers earn top seed in district
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County Lady Pioneers played two exciting games last week to pick up two district wins to put them in first place to start the district tournament. Feb. 5, the Lady Pioneers defeated Trinity Christian Academy, and on Friday night, they won over the Peabody Lady Tide 55-41. Friday night, the…
Read MoreLibrary consultant’s final report shows need for more space
By Crystal Burns Members of the Gibson County Memorial Library Board, Friends of the Library, Library Foundation and other supporters met Friday to hear the results of an extensive report prepared by a internationally-recognized library consultant. The library board contracted with Anders Dahlgren of Library Planning Associates in Illinois for the comprehensive needs analysis, which…
Read MorePeabody retires Woods No. 10 jersey
By Gary L. Smith Last week, Peabody High School officially retired standout pitcher William Woods’ uniform No. 10 baseball jersey during a ceremony held between Trenton vs. Gibson County basketball games. Peabody Baseball Head Coach Todd Lumley and Assistants Franky Hodges and Taylor Paterson presented Woods’ famed jersey during the retirement ceremony. During the presentation,…
Read MorePioneers lose two in tough week
By Lori Cathey The Pioneers lost two games during a tough week of play, falling 68-29 to the state’s second-ranked Humboldt Vikings and 50-39 to Huntingdon. Gibson County hosted the Humboldt Vikings Friday for Senior Night. Humboldt jumped out to an early 8-0 lead with Gibson Co.’s Joseph Hufstedler hitting a 3-pointer from the left wing…
Read MoreLady Pioneers pick up two more W’s
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County High School Lady Pioneers picked up two more wins last week by defeating Huntingdon 48-43 and Humboldt 78-51. All five Lady Pioneer seniors came and played hard on senior night held last Friday night against Humboldt. Regan Buchanan opened the game with a lay-up to give Humboldt a 2-0…
Read MoreWong relishes ‘simple life’ in Trenton
By Crystal Burns J.K. Wong was living in Montreal when Trenton came calling 40 years ago. Already a successful businessman and prominent member of the Chinese community in Quebec, Canada, Wong was sought out by a Col. Miller and Ken Smith. Smith had created a hook prosthetic for people without hands, and the men were…
Read MoreBradford schools to start earlier than ever
By Crystal Burns The 2019-20 school calendar for the Bradford Special School District will see teachers and students begin the fall semester earlier than ever. Director of Schools Dan Black told the school board at its Jan. 29 meeting that most teachers are in favor of the calendar, which includes nearly a three-week Christmas break.…
Read MorePublic meeting for housing grant set Feb. 14 at Trenton City Hall
By Crystal Burns It won’t be the most romantic setting for Valentine’s Day, but homeowners in Trenton should make plans to attend a public meeting at City Hall Thursday, Feb. 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Officials will be available to provide information on the Home Program Housing Rehabilitation Project, which is designed to assist low-income…
Read MoreTrenton to enforce ‘nuisance’ ordinances
By Crystal Burns When Carolyn Shackleford addressed the Trenton Mayor and Board of Aldermen in December, she struck a chord with city leaders and fellow citizens. Shackelford addressed nuisance behavior – pet owners who fail to pick up after their pets and drivers who park on the wrong side of the street. Shackelford, however, noted…
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