By Crystal Burns The grill was smoking, and employees were smiling at Trenton Health &Rehabilitation Thursday. Administrator Wally Vernon treated the staff to a special lunch of grilled steak, chicken and shrimp to celebrate the facility’s highly successful state survey, which revealed only one minor deficiency. Residents would enjoy a celebration of their own Friday.…

By Crystal Burns In a special called meeting July 15, the Bradford Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget, which includes increases to the property tax, water and sewer rates. Dana Deem, a Municipal Task Advisory Service representative, and Joey Geter, a CPA and Certified Municipal Financial Officer (CMFO)…

By Crystal Burns A fireworks-related injury on July 4 rekindled the debate about allowing fireworks to be sold and used in Trenton at the July 9 City Council meeting. According to Police Chief Bill Cusson, a 16-year-old from Milan was injured when he attempted to shoot a mortar round, which he was holding in his…

By Crystal Burns The Jackson Generals will recognize the City of Trenton at the ballpark Thursday, July 25. The Generals will take on the Mississippi Braves at 6:05 p.m. on Dollar Night. Tickets, popcorn, hot dogs and soda will be available for $1. Trenton fans interested in attending the game should call City Hall at…

By Crystal Burns Splashing in the pool in summer is a great way to beat the heat, but it can also be dangerous for young swimmers. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four and is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages five to 19.…

By Crystal Burns The Bradford Board of Aldermen moved July 1 to table the first reading of the city’s 2019-2020 fiscal year budget, with Alderman Frank Lockard asking for meetings to discuss the numbers. “We don’t nothing about this thing,” Lockard said. “We need to have some meetings.” Lockard said the board finance committee should…