Missouri Department of Transportation continues to handle winter weather issues in the coming week. There are three roads closed in the area counties for bridge replacement or repair. Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. Contract letting is expected this month. […]
Chillicothe Girls Volleyball Team Donates to Cancer Assistance Program
A donation to the Cancer Assistance Program was made by the Chillicothe High School girl’s volleyball. The donation of over $500 was made to help with cancer treatment expenses. The cancer assistance program has donated $53,400 for the past 5 years to residents of Livingston County to help with expenses. If you are in […]
Patsy Sue Jenkins
Patsy Sue Jenkins 80, of Wheeling, Missouri, passed away on January 2, 2025 at Livingston Manor in Chillicothe, MO. Patsy was born on December 2nd, 1944 to parents, Pearl Robert Simpson and Mary “Louise” Simpson who loved her with all their hearts. Patsy married Gary Gordon Jenkins and shared a beautiful life together until […]
Julia L. Neal
Julia L. Neal, age 85, of Brookfield, formerly of Linneus, passed away Monday January 6, 2025, at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield with Pastor Rex Leppin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Shafter. […]
Trenton Woman, Man Injured in Single Vehicle Crash
A 74-year old Trenton man and 74-year old Trenton woman suffered minor injuries Friday night in a single vehicle accident in Randolph county. The vehicle, driven by the woman, traveled off the left side of the roadway at US 63 at Clark at 7:45 p.m., went into the median, and struck the ground. […]
MoDOT Construction Week of Dec. 30
The Missouri Department of Transportation roadwork schedule for another holiday shortened week includes several culvert replacements. Work scheduled in the local counties for the week of December 30th include: Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. Chariton County Route 11 – CLOSED […]
Repurpose Your Christmas Tree
If you had a real Christmas Tree this year and you’d hate to just throw it out, the Missouri Department of Conservation offers a few suggestions to repurpose that tree. First, the trees can be used as cover in your yard. Placing them in their stand near your bird feeder can provide cover for […]
Joan Serr
Joan Serr, age 94, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Joan was born the daughter of Luther and Venie (Orhans) Breen in Scotland, South Dakota. She attended Scotland High School and South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Home Economics. […]
Trenton City Council Meeting
Three items of new business are on the Trenton City Council agenda when they meet Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. New business items include: Discussion/Approval to put Economic Development Tax on the April ballot; Discussion/Approval of Cost of Living Adjustment for all employees; and, Discussion regarding the 12/23 council meeting. […]
Livingston County Commission Meetings
The Livingston County Commission has two meetings next week. The Commissioners meet Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the commission room of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include county road and bridge matters and administrative and departmental responsibilities. Livingston County Commission meetings are open to the public.