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A Transportation Forum to discuss Proposition D will be held in Chillicothe, Tuesday afternoon at the Chillicothe Fire Department. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner and former Transportation Commission member, Ed Douglas, will emcee the event that will include representatives from MoDOT. Douglas says Proposition D is a proposal to increase the fuel tax in the state of Missouri. Douglas says more […]
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If you drive on Missouri 139 in Bosworth, HEADS UP! MoDOT says Crews working with BNSF Railway will close Route 139 (Kansas Avenue) in Bosworth today. The road will be closed at the Marceline Sub crossing from 9 am to 4 pm. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
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1Chillicothe’s Board of Public Works will discuss health insurance when they meet Tuesday. The meeting is Tuesday at 7:00 am in the conference room at CMU. The agenda begins with reports to the board from the department heads. The finance Director will present information on the renewal of the employee health insurance plan. An executive session is planned following the […]
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Cold and Flu Season is upon us and you can help yourself in preventing theses illnesses. Sarah Wood, Nutrition and Health Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension Program. Wood says both the Cold and Flu are spread easily. She says there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of contracting these illnesses. For more information, contact your […]
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The Chillicothe Garden Club is hosting a “Souper Saturday Seminar,” on Oct. 27th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church event room. This program will be a miniature garden workshop for teams of parent/grandparent/guardian and child. Each team will need to bring a container that is 12-14 inches across filled with dirt. Everything else needed will […]
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The City of Chillicothe is accepting applications to fill openings on two city boards. Mayor Reed Dupy is accepting applications to fill vacancies on both the Board of Adjustments and Railroad Advisory Board. If you are interested in either appointment, you may pick up a board volunteer form at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Forms must be submitted […]
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The Missouri Department of Conservation, or MDC, says they have closed portions of the Fountain Grove Conservation Area south of Meadville for the upcoming Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend Oct. 20 and 21 due to flooding on the area. The MDC reports some roads on the area are damaged and impassable due to floodwaters, and it is unclear when all roads […]
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The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy, Michael Claypole, recently attended the Chief Deputy Conference with the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association. The conference included several training opportunities. Claypole attended the training for: Crisis Intervention Team and Community Mental Health Liaisons for expanding CIT in Missouri. Wage and Hour Management. Interdiction for the Protection of Children. Officer Well Being – Taking Care […]
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State Troopers report two arrests in the local counties Wednesday. At about 2:25 pm, State Troopers in Livingston county arrested 68 year old Paul Ficken of Chillicothe for alleged failing to drive on the right side of the road – causing an immediate threat of an accident and DWI. Ficken was taken to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department, processed and […]
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Two accidents and two arrests are in the Chillicothe Police Department report for Wednesday. At about 11:15 am, Officer responded to an accident in the 400 block of South Washington. One driver was attempting to turn into a parking lot and was struck from behind by another vehicle. No one was injured and minor damages were reported. 1:55 pm, Officers […]
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