The 34th Annual Chautauqua in the Park is September 8th-9th at Simpson Park in Chillicothe. The annual event is sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chillicothe Area Arts Council, and is presented by Hedrick Medical Center. This unique show includes a wide variety of entertainment, activities, artists, crafts and food. The community […]
Farmers Electric – AYBF Dinner, Auction & Golf Tournament
The 2018 Farmers Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) Dinner Auction and Golf Tournament are August 25th and 27th. Farmers Electric Spokesperson Chasity Anderson says this is the 26th year for the fundraiser that assists families in their service area. Anderson says the Dinner Auction is August 25th at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge and […]
Renovation Underway For Grand River YMCA Pool Area
The Grand River Area Family YMCA is in the process of renovating their aquatics area. The work began on June 29th, causing the area’s shutdown. Completion is expected by the first of October. The renovation is projected to cost just over a half million dollars and will include: sandblasting and painting the pool, pool deck, […]
Gabby Hapes Wins Another Grand Championship At State Fair
Gabby Hapes has won another Grand Championship at the Missouri State Fair. Hapes, who took top honors in the FFA Short Horn competition, is the daughter of Ashley and Travis Burton. She is a Sophomore at the Chillicothe High School and a member of the Chillicothe FFA.
Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to more than 100 calls for service Wednesday. Some of the calls include: A well being check at 10:30 am in the 100 block of Jackson. The person was taken to Hedrick Medical Center for treatment. At 3:20 pm, Officer took a report of a possible missing person. A relative […]
Two New Deputies Bring Livingston Co. Sheriff’s Office To Near Full Strength
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is getting closer to full strength. Sheriff Steve Cox says they welcome two deputies assigned to road patrol duties. He says the first is Martin Minnis, who grew up in Chillicothe. In 2017 Minnis graduated from the Missouri Sheriffs’ Training Academy and received his P.O.S.T license to be a peace […]
Jim Ruse Appointed Daviess Co. Presiding Commissioner
Former Chillicothe Assistant Superintendent, Jim Ruse of Gallatin is Daviess County’s new Presiding Commissioner. Nearly a week after winning the election to fill the seat beginning in January, Governor Mike Parson appointed Ruse to fill the vacancy. He was sworn in Wednesday. Jim Ruse served as the Assistant Superintendent of Chillicothe Schools for 8 years. […]
Joplin Woman Injured In Accident Near Altamont
A Joplin woman had minor injuries in a single vehicle accident in Daviess County Wednesday morning. Forty-one year old Misty Turpin of Joplin was treated at Cameron Regional Hospital following the accident on Interstate 35, north of Altamont. The accident happened about 11:25 am when Turpin was northbound and ran off the west side of […]
Chillicothe Police Investigate Shooting
Chillicothe police officers were called to Hedrick Medical center to investigate a report of a person with a wound from being shot with a BB Gun. Officers were called to the hospital at about 3:45 pm Wednesday. They found the incident was between two brothers, and one thought the BB Gun was set to not […]
