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The 6th annual Pink Out, a Cancer Awareness Fundraiser for the Chillicothe Fire Department and the Hedrick Medical Center, is October 5th. Aimee Aukshun from Hedrick Medical Center says the event supports local cancer patients. Shannon Jones from the Chillicothe Fire Department says the funds are used in several ways. Aukshun says money is raised in a couple of ways. […]
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The Chillicothe EAA chapter 944 Fly-In is August 25th at the Chillicothe Municipal Airport. Spokesperson Kathy Hamilton says the day will start, rain or shine, with a breakfast at 7:00 am. Hamilton says they will have an opening ceremony at 8:00 to honor Veterans, Law Enforcement Agencies, Chillicothe Ambulance & Fire Department, Mayor Reed Dupy, the Pilots that will be […]
Read moreA Chillicothe boy won Grand Champion in one of the cattle shows at the Missouri State Fair. Dillon O’Dell of Chillicothe won “Grand Champion Female” of the 4-H Red Angus Breed Division of the Beef Cattle Show at the Fair.
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A Railroad Crossing project will close Route 129 near Bucklin next week. Railroad crews plan to close Route 129 north of Bucklin for routine maintenance of the Marceline Sub railroad crossing. The road will close Monday at about 7:00 am and remain closed until Tuesday at about 2:00 pm. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
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Road work on Westbound US 36 begins next week and will require a lane closure. MoDOT contractors will begin the work Tuesday on US 36, at the Higgins Ditch Bridge and will require a lane closure between Meadville and Laclede. The project will continue over the next five weeks. While the lane is closed, a 14-foot width restriction will be […]
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State Troopers report two arrests in the area counties Thursday. At 11:07 am, 33-year-old Christopher Benedict of Winston was arrested for alleged driving while revoked – second offense. He was held at the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail. At 8:00 am, 28-year-old Aaron Wolf-Moffett of Trenton was arrested in Mercer County for alleged DWI – prior offender. He was taken to the […]
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An accident in Lafayette County Thursday afternoon took the life of a Waverly woman and left four others with moderate and serious injuries. 68-year-old Betty Dyer of Waverly died at the scene of the accident that happened on US 24 at about 1:55 pm. According to the Highway Patrol, Dyer was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Jessica […]
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The 34th Annual Chautauqua in the Park is September 8th-9th at Simpson Park in Chillicothe. The annual event is sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chillicothe Area Arts Council, and is presented by Hedrick Medical Center. This unique show includes a wide variety of entertainment, activities, artists, crafts and food. The community relies on volunteers to help […]
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The 2018 Farmers Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) Dinner Auction and Golf Tournament are August 25th and 27th. Farmers Electric Spokesperson Chasity Anderson says this is the 26th year for the fundraiser that assists families in their service area. Anderson says the Dinner Auction is August 25th at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge and is co-Sponsored by Hedrick Medical […]
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The Grand River Area Family YMCA is in the process of renovating their aquatics area. The work began on June 29th, causing the area’s shutdown. Completion is expected by the first of October. The renovation is projected to cost just over a half million dollars and will include: sandblasting and painting the pool, pool deck, and hot tub; adding a […]
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