Chillicothe’s 4th Ward Councilman, Paul Howard has resigned his seat on the council due to health issues. City Administrator Darin Chappell made the announcement during Monday’s Council Meeting. Third Ward Councilman Tom Douglas talked about Paul Howard. The other council members joined Douglas in wishing Paul well. Any 4th Ward residents interested in filling […]
New Years Resolutions Have a Long History
The tradition of a New Years Resolution has a long history. Livingston County Library Director Candy Warren says our ancestors may be to blame for the tradition of making those resolutions, but it is still up to us to follow through. Warren says the Library may have just what you need to help you achieve […]
Sullivan County Bridge Replacement Begins Wednesday
The Newtown Branch Bridge in Sullivan County will close Wednesday. The bridge, located just south of Newtown on Route 139, has been in use since 1933 and will be replaced by early March. Motorists will need to find an alternate route around the bridge for the next couple months. The replacement project will be led […]
Kelly Christopher Elliot Leaving The Courthouse After 34 Years
Livingston County Recorder of Deeds, Kelly Christopher Elliott completed 34 and a half years serving the residents of the county. Christopher Elliot says things have changed tremendously since she started as County Clerk in 1984. She says things have also changed in the Recorder Of Deeds office since she took over. Christopher Elliot says she […]
Trash Route Changes For Tuesday
Chillicothe Trash Customers are reminded of a change in the Routes for Tuesday, due to the New Year’s Holiday. If you have a Tuesday trash pick-up, your trash will be picked up Wednesday, along with the regular Wednesday trash routes.
Hunter Found Dead Sunday Evening Was From St. Louis
A hunter from St. Louis was found dead by his hunting partner Sunday evening in southeast Livingston County. Michael Paul Gund of St. Louis, MO died of what the Livingston County Coroner Scott Lindley called apparent natural causes. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department began their investigation of the unattended death at about 7:00 pm Sunday. […]
Weekend Police Report
The Chillicothe Police Department was busy over the weekend. Incidents reported Saturday: 6:05 AM, Officers conducted a well-being check of a subject in the 1000 block of Polk Street. Subject was transported to Hedrick Medical Center for treatment. 11:35 AM, Officers responded to an accident in the 1400 block of Clay Street where a vehicle […]
Sheriff’s Report Includes Sex Offense & Cattle
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department investigations included a reported Sexual offense. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an alleged child sex offense, drug distribution and promoting prostitution. The Child Advocacy Center has assisted with interviews of the alleged victim in this case even though this person is now an adult. The Investigation continues. On Friday, […]
Troopers Arrest Four In Area Counties Sunday
State Troopers report four arrests in the area counties for the weekend. Sunday at about 1:55 am in Chariton County, troopers arrested 20 year old Gavin Lewis of Keytesville for alleged minor in possession of alcohol. He was processed at the Chariton County Jail and released. Also at about 1:55 am in Sullivan County, troopers […]
Chillicothe City Council Meets At NOON Today
Chillicothe City Council members meet today, and that meeting will be at NOON in Council Chambers. The meeting will begin with the approval of invoices and salaries. The Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples will introduce new Police Officer – Jeff Allen. The City Attorney Robert Cowherd will present information and an ordinance for the assessment […]