A member of the Planning and Zoning Commission will serve on the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Theresa Kelly requested approval of Corrine Watts to serve on the board. The Council approved the appointment with a vote of 4-0.
Zoning Changes Approved
Changes to zoning for the Dewey School and Field School properties were approved at Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting. In separate actions, the council approved zoning changes from P1 – Public Use to R3 – Residential -multifamily units. Votes were 4-0 on each request.
Glasgow Man Arrested For Alleged Sex Crimes
A Glasgow man was arrested by State Troopers at about 1:45 pm Monday. The report states 18 year old Cameron J. Hunter of Glasgow was arrested for alleged rape and sexual abuse. He is held at the Macon County Jail.
Spring Turkey Harvest In Local Counties
Missouri’s Spring turkey harvest includes more than 51,014 birds. The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the preliminary harvest numbers for the Spring Turkey season, April 21st to May 11th. Local Harvest numbers include 3860 birds harvested. Caldwell…………… 281 Carroll……………… 415 Chariton…………… 458 Daviess……………. 491 Grundy……………. 397 Linn………………… 591 Livingston………… 456 Sullivan……………. 771
Litton Inducted Into Chillicothe Hall Of Fame
A ceremony to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Representative Jerry Litton was held at the Home of Sliced Bread Welcome Center, as Litton was inducted into the Chillicothe Hall of Fame. The event included the unveiling of a commemorative piece. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas shared his recollection that Jimmy Carter attended Jerry […]
Cultural Corner Presents ‘100 Feet of Film’
‘100 Feet of Film’ is the current display at Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery. Kansas City photographer, Kirk Decker presents the exhibit, which showcases the people and culture of Kansas City, primarily in black and white. Decker opts for shooting most of his work with a simple film camera, giving his photography a more […]
Senator Black Named Chair Of Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force
Senator Rusty Black of Chillicothe will chair the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force, created by Governor Mike Kehoe’s Executive Order 25-14. The Task Force is to review and recommend updates to Missouri’s K-12 school funding model. Governor Mike Kehoe announced his 16 appointments to the task force, which he says includes 10 members with […]
Trenton Police Investigating Homicide
Trenton police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Trenton on Saturday. Police Chief Rex Ross says they were called to 205 Ellison Street at about 11:20 pm on a report of a gunshot and a man with a gun. They found a man with a gunshot wound. That person was checked by EMS, but […]
Officer Bitten While Responding To Dog Bite Call
Chillicothe police officers responded to a dog bite incident on Friday in the 800 block of Sunset Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 4:38 PM. As officers arrived and began to approach the residence, they did not see the canine until it charged from the garage. The dog acted aggressively toward one officer before biting […]
Chillicothe Police Report For The Weekend
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Friday through Sunday includes 158 calls for service through the period. Some of the calls include: Friday, May 9, 2025 At 11:41 am Officers took a report of a fraudulent check used in an attempted scam. Officers were able to inform and instruct the individual to prevent any […]