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Wednesday Police Report
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Wednesday Police Report

Seventy-eight calls for service were handled by Chillicothe Police Department Wednesday.  Some of the calls include: 09:06 a.m., Officers responded to the area of Washington and Clay Street for a vehicle blocking the highway. 09:09 a.m., Officers responded to the area of Trenton and Litton Road for a single-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. 10:42 […]

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MDC Offers FREE Virtual Mushroom Hunting Program
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MDC Offers FREE Virtual Mushroom Hunting Program

Mushroom Hunting…  It is a springtime tradition in Missouri.  The Missouri Department of Conservation says the spring warmth stimulates natural life, including fungi such as morels and other edible mushrooms. The MDC is offering a free virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class, March 16th, from 1 to 2 p.m. Nikki King, MDC naturalist, will explain how […]

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Livingston County Candidate Filing Continues
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Livingston County Candidate Filing Continues

Two filings for Livingston County elected office were made Wednesday afternoon. For Coroner, Megan Hall filed as a Republican, For the Chillicothe Township Committeeman, Reid M Stephens filed as a Republican. Thursday morning, Brett Marriott filed for Chillicothe 3rd Ward Committeeman as a Republican. Filing for the Livingston County elected offices remains open through March […]

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Missouri Political Party Caucuses
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Missouri Political Party Caucuses

As Missouri lawmakers repealed the state primary to pick the delegates to their national conventions, Caucuses will be used as an alternative method. For the Republican Party, the caucuses will be held March 2nd, this Saturday.  In Livingston County, that will take place at the Chillicothe Middle School.  Registration begins at 9:00 am and doors […]

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State Completes Carroll County Audit
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State Completes Carroll County Audit

The Missouri State Auditor’s office completed the Audit of Carroll County. Findings in the audit include: Controls and Procedures in the Sheriff’s Office – failure to review work of the administrator, including preparation of bank reconciliations and proper accounting records, failing to retain copies of deposit receipts and an inventory of seized property. A mid-term […]

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Livingston Co. Humane Society Plans Improvements At Animal Shelter SONY DSC
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Livingston Co. Humane Society Plans Improvements At Animal Shelter

The Livingston County Humane Society received approval for improvements at the city-owned animal shelter.  City Administrator Roze Frampton says the Humane Society received funds for the work. To build a 50 x 40 addition. The addition would include a new office, cat areas, and a warehouse. Frampton says they will need to meet a few […]

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City Approves Lease/Purchase For Battery Powered Golf Carts
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City Approves Lease/Purchase For Battery Powered Golf Carts

A lease purchase agreement for 40 lithium-ion battery-powered golf carts was approved by the Chillicothe City Council.  The carts are a used, 2020 model, but still carry a 12-14 month warranty. The Lease Purchase agreement is with Maxim Golf.  City Administrator Roze Frampton explains. Maxim is purchasing the cars and will lease them to the […]

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Demolition Of House Approved SONY DSC
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Demolition Of House Approved

A city-owned property at 316 Edgerton will be demolished.  The Chillicothe City Council approved a bid for demolition.  City Administrator Roze Frampton says the bid of $5,500 by Perkins Dozing does not include asbestos abatement.  Frampton says they were not able to check for asbestos. The building is too dangerous to enter. A change order […]

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Promotion To Detective
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Promotion To Detective

A Chillicothe Police Officer was promoted to Detective at Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting.  In the executive session, the council heard the request from Police Chief Jon Maples to promote Amanda Bowlen.  Her new pay rate will be $20.87 per hour.  The promotion is effective immediately.

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Jail Bookings
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Jail Bookings

Six recent bookings are reported by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. Monday: Chillicothe Police Department arrested and booked 66-year-old Garry Lee Shirley of Chillicothe into the Caldwell County Detention Center on 2 counts of alleged harassment.  Bond is set at $20,000 cash only. Gentry County officers arrested 44-year-old David Wayne Cox for alleged delivery of […]

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