The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports three recent arrests. Tuesday, they arrested 49 year old Gregory Michael Anderson of Chillicothe for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm. Anderson is held at the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail with bond set at $5,000. He will make a court appearance January 23rd in Livingston County Associate Court for […]
Explosion At Barnabas Home – UPDATE
The State Fire Marshall’s office says it was likely a natural gas explosion in the kitchen of the Barnabas that resulted in Chillicothe Fire Fighters responding to the scene at about 8:11 Wednesday morning. Chillicothe Fire Fighters responded with a pumper and ladder truck. The report states the sprinkler system in the kitchen was activated […]
Chillicothe Schools Payment Portal Popular With Patrons
The Chillicothe R-II School District’s payment portal, Rev Trac, is gaining popularity with parents in the district. Superintendent Dr Roger Barnes says the system can be used for a variety of payments. Barnes says the online payment system is a convenience for many of the families. The Rev Trac payment system does come with a […]
Fire Department Responds To Barnabas Home
A kitchen fire was reported this morning at the Barnabas Home, located at 1301 Monroe Street. Chillicothe Fire Fighters responded to the alarm that came in at about 8:11 am and arrived three minutes later with a pumper and ladder truck. The report states the sprinkler system in the kitchen was activated when they arrived […]
Community Christmas Dinner Offered December 25th
The 4th annual Community Christmas Dinner will be on Christmas Day, December 25th, at the Calgary Baptist Church Family Center. The hours are from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sharon Brooks is one the organizers of the event and says you shouldn’t have to be alone on Christmas. Brooks says fellowship of spending time […]
Book Signing With Local Author
A hometown author and illustrator of a new Children’s book, “Three Little Zombies,” L. David Hesler, will have a book signing this Saturday at a coffee shop at 612 Washington Street. the signing is from 9:00 to 11:00 am Hesler, who wrote and illustrated the book, will be available to sign copies of his new […]
Cultural Corner Exhibit Closing Reception December 27th
The closing reception for the Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery’s “Past, Present & Future” exhibit is December 27th. There are over 100 items on display from about 50 different artists from our local area. The work in the Past, Present & Future exhibition exemplifies artist traditions passed down through generations. The exhibit includes a […]
Domestic Dispute And Throwing Rocks Are In The Chillicothe Police Report
The Chillicothe Police Report for Tuesday includes a domestic dispute, kids throwing rocks and several other calls for service. At 8:00 am, Officers were called to the 1400 block of Polk Street on a report of stealing. A suspect has been identified and the investigation continues. 9:05 am, a two vehicle traffic crash happened in […]
Moyers Files For School Board
Another name is added to the April Election for the Chillicothe R-II School Board. Tuesday afternoon, Gene Moyers filed for the one year term. That make four candidate total that have filed for the School Board election. For the one seat with a one year term, Gene Moyers and Brice Walker For the two seats […]
Wild Finish to Hornets Road Win
The Chillicothe Boys Basketball team survived a wild and distracting finish to beat Kirksville 53-50 on the road. Chillicothe led by two points with under three seconds left when a foul sent Westley Brandsgaard to the free throw line. After hitting the first free throw, some fans rushed down the bleachers to the balcony and waved and […]