In 2020 CMU placed an order for a Digger Derrick, a truck that can be used to auger holes for large utility poles, for lifting transformers, and even as a bucket truck. CMU General Manager Matt Hopper says the truck was scheduled to deliver earlier this year, but it did not arrive until late November. […]
County Commission Agendas
Truck bids are on the Livingston County Commission agenda for the week of December 18th. The commissioners meet Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am in the commission room of the courthouse. Tuesday has no specific items on the agenda. Thursday, the commissioners will open bids for a truck at 10:00 am. At 11:00 am, they […]
Troopers Report Arrests In Area Counties
Two arrests in the area counties are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol for Thursday. At about 11:55 am in Grundy County, Troopers arrested 25-year-old Shane A. O’Dell of Winston for alleged DWI and leaving the scene of a crash. He was processed and released. No details are reported on the crash. A San Jose, […]
Juvenile Incidents, Abuse, Crash Reports In Police Report
Nearly 100 calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Thursday. The calls include: 9:45 am: Officers responded to the 2800 block of Hornet Road regarding a juvenile in possession of alcohol. The juvenile was taken into custody and, after contacting the Juvenile Officer, was released to a family member. 10:28 am: A […]
Drought Conditions Across Missouri
Drought conditions in Missouri increasing across the state. The Missouri Drought Monitor. A small portion of Mississippi County in Southeast Missouri is the only area showing no drought. The local counties, Livingston, Carroll, Caldwell, Chariton, Daviess, Grundy, Linn, and Sullivan Counties are in abnormally dry and moderate drought status. The current map indicates: Current Dec […]
LIV 242 Re-Opened
LIV 242 is now open. The Livingston County Road and Bridge crew had closed LIV 242 in early November for the replacement of a box culvert. Work was completed Thursday and the road was re-opened to traffic.
The Holly Jolly Christmas – Chillicothe High School Program
A Holly Jolly Christmas Variety Show, presented by the Chillicothe High School drama and music departments will be this Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center. Drama Instructor Lisa Rule says the students were unsure what to expect for this program. Rule says the program includes the Drama Department, Vocal Music and Instrumental Music […]
Identification Of Oak Trees
The State of Missouri boasts 21 species of Oak Trees. Many can be found in the forests and yards, while others thrive in Missouri’s wetlands. The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a virtual program on identifying Oak trees on January 24th, from Noon to 1:00 pm. This program will cover tips and tricks for […]
Dr. Mitch Holder Appointed To AACC Commission
NCMC’s Dean of Instruction, Dr. Mitch Holder, was recently appointed to serve on the AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Commission on Student Success. The appointment is for a term from 2023 to 2026. As part of the appointment, he will serve as the President of the National Council of Instructional Administrators, an affiliate council […]
Polar Plunge Set In Chillicothe
The annual Polar Plunge in Chillicothe will be February 10th at Simpson Park. Plungers are asked to pre-register. Funds raised in the event support the local Special Olympics Missouri athletes. Sign up to Plunge here: https://support.somo.org/event/2024-chillicothe-polar-plunge/e521396