The Chillicothe Police Department report for Monday includes 133 calls for service. This includes several calls about fireworks. Officers responded to a burglary report in the 500 block of Clay Street; that case remains under investigation. Police also investigated a possible trespassing on Graves Street but were unable to locate the individual. A non-injury crash […]
Chillicothe Fireworks Display Is Saturday – July 5th
The community is invited to attend Chillicothe’s annual fireworks display this Saturday, July 5th, at the south end of town. The fireworks will begin as the technicians feel it is dark enough. City officials says this beloved tradition will light up the sky with color, celebration, and community spirit. The fireworks will be launched from […]

City Council Approves Extension To Personal Use Fireworks In Chillicothe
Traditionally, in the Chillicothe City Limits, the use of fireworks has been limited to four days, July 1st to the 4th. This year, that has been extended. In the City of Chillicothe, there are limitations to the type of fireworks you can use and when they can be used. City Code says fireworks can be […]
Appointment To The Airport Board
An appointment to the Chillicothe Airport Advisory Board was approved by the City Council. Mayor Theresa Kelly made the recommendation to appoint Mark Mendenhall to fill the opening. The council voted 5/0 to approve the appointment. It is a 4-year appointment.
Livingston County Jail Bookings
Three jail bookings are reported by Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. A Nebreska man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center on a Livingston County warrant for alleged Domestic Assault, DWI, and Property Damage. Thirty-one-year-old Tre Levaughn Walker was arrested by Livingston County Deputies and is held with no bond allowed. A Bond Revocation hearing […]
Grundy County Jail Booking
A Trenton man was booked into the Grundy County Jail on a warrant for alleged failure to appear for a payment hearing following a guilty plea on a charge of DWI. Forty-eight year old Matthew Haden Waddle was booked Friday. Local bond is set at $342.
Closing Of Low Water Crossing Extended
Repairs to a Low-Water Crossing near Jamesport are taking longer, due to the recent weather. A portion of LIV 500 has been closed by the Livingston County Road and Bridge crew between SW 68th Avenue and SW 55th Avenue through July 14th, as weather permits.
Chillicothe R-II School Board – Budgets, Building Assignments, & Committees
As the Chillicothe R-II School District closes out the end of the fiscal year, Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they paid the final bills and made some transfers to various funds. Of nearly three million dollars to cover payroll for June through August. Another large transfer covers projects and buses. Capital projects, buses, and improvements […]
Personnel Matters Handled in School Board Executive Session
The Chillicothe R-II School Board handled several personnel items in the executive session of their special meeting (Monday morning). The actions include: Certified Staff – Hires: Mary Theresa Triplett – Middle School ELA teacher Pam Swift – CES Special Education Teacher Konnor Sewell – Middle School science teacher Support Staff – Hires: Shannon Marsh – […]
Health Center Offers Free Thyroid Test
Free testing for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone will be available to Livingston County residents through the month of July. The Livingston County Health Center is offering the TSH testing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 11:00 am on a walk-in basis. Ann Burchette from the Health Center says the test results can help identify problems. Helping […]