A Chillicothe man faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty in US District Court in Iowa Thursday morning. The guilty plea was on charges of Wire Fraud and a Scheme to Defraud in the marketing of $140 million dollars of grain as certified organic. Randy Constant made his […]
Two Livingston County Bridge Openings
The new Livingston County Bridge on LIV 235, just south of West Third Street is complete and Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says it will be open no later than Friday morning. Douglas says they work started on the bridge about three months ago and the work was interrupted by flooding. He says despite the interruption, […]
Holiday Travel – Preparation and Planning
The Christmas holiday travel period will begin Friday night and stretch all the way to Wednesday morning. The Missouri Highway Patrol will be on the road through the entire period, to handle enforcement and to help motorists as needed. Sargent Jake Angle from the Highway Patrol says part of your preparation for any travel in […]
School Board Filing To Resume After Winter Break
While the filing for the School Board elections that take place in April remains open until January 15th, the filing takes place at the School District offices. As many of the schools are now off until just after the new year for their winter break, the District offices are also closed. Filing will resume when […]
New Year’s Resolutions – Clear & Attainable
As the end of 2018 draws near, some people are beginning to think about their new years resolution. Jessica Trussell from the University of Missouri Extension Office in Chillicothe says there are some common resolutions that are made. Trussell also provides a few tips on how you can be more successful with your resolutions. She […]
Troopers Arrest Milan Man Wednesday
A Milan man was arrested Wednesday in Sullivan County. State Troopers arrested 21 year old Austin Medrano of Milan at about 9:25 pm for alleged driving while suspended, possession of marijuana – prior offender, no insurance and no seatbelt. Medrano was held at the Sullivan County Jail.
Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday
The Chillicothe Police Department had several incidents in their report for Wednesday. 7:21am, Officers assisted with a stalled vehicle at the US 36 & 65 Jct. 8:43am, Officer spoke with someone about a possible scam of receiving product that wasn’t ordered. 9:04am, Officer spoke with someone about their son being assaulted. 11:40am, Officers responded to […]
Constant Faces Alleged Fraud Charges In $140 Million Dollar Grain Scam
A Chillicothe man accused of marketing $140 million worth of non-organic corn, soybeans and wheat as organic over 7 1/2 years is expected in court today. The Associated Press reports the U.S. attorney’s office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, charged Randy Constant with alleged fraud on Wednesday. Constant is expected to appear in court today. Prosecutors […]