The St Joseph Benton Lady Cardinals used a strong third quarter to beat Chillicothe 52-36 in conference play. It was Senior Night for the Lady Hornets basketball team. The two teams were tied after the first and second quarters. After a scoreless first four minutes of the third quarter, Benton outscored Chillicothe 17-3. Coach Darren […]
Chillicothe Education Foundation Annual Fundraising Reception
Chillicothe Education Foundation honored the Chillicothe R-II School District’s Beacon Award and Teacher of the Year nominees and winners Wednesday night. Foundation President Ed Douglas says the event, held at the home of Ed Millbank, was a success. In addition to the recognition for the Beacon and Teacher of the Year Awards, Douglas says the […]
Sheriff’s K9 “Zaki” Is Back On The Job
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department’s K9 officer, Zaki, and the new handler, Deputy Leadbetter have been through extensive training and this morning and Zaki is back on the job. Sheriff Steve Cox says Deputy Leadbetter has been learning about the use of a K9 in the course of his job, the legal aspects of apprehension, the […]
2019 Livingston County Budget Approved
The Livingston County Budget of just under $8.8 million dollars in expenditures received final approval of the Livingston County Commission following the second public hearing Thursday morning. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas praised the commission, the County Clerk and all of the elected officials and department heads for working to keep the budget in line. Douglas […]
Chillicothe Police Assisted Around The Community
Chillicothe police responded to numerous calls for assistance, made several well being checks and provided courtesy ride when needed Wednesday 2:30 am, officers responded to a residential alarm in area of 15th Street, everything was OK. 4:35 am, responded to an Alarm at business in the 1900 block of Washington Street. unknown cause of activation. […]
Chillicothe Fire Fighters Respond To Automated Alarm
Chillicothe Fire Fighters responded to an automated fire alarm at a bank on the northeast corner of Washington and Clay Streets Thursday at about 10:40 am. The arrived to find it was a false alarm that was the result of work taking place on the heating system. The fire crew returned to service after about […]
Roll-Over Accident Leaves Child With Serious Injuries
A single vehicle accident in Daviess County at about 6:30 Wednesday morning left an 11 year old boy with serious injuries. State Troopers report 11 year old Ivan Miller of Jamesport was flown to Children’s Mercy following the accident on 320th Street, five miles south of Jamesport. The report states 77 year old Larry Raymo […]
County Commission To Hold Final Budget Hearing Today
Livingston County officials will conduct the final public hearing for the 2019 Livingston County Budget this morning. The hearing is at 10:00 am in the commission room of the courthouse. The County Commission and the Livingston County Clerk have worked to set the budget that includes, available cash from 2018 of just under $2.1 million […]
Chillicothe Police Department Requests Part Time Help
The Chillicothe Police Department requested a part time officer to handle some specific duties. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this is something that could save some money in the long run. An announcement for the position could be made soon.

School Closings and Late Starts for January 31st
01-31-19 School Closings School Closings & Late Starts For THURSDAY January 31st Closings: Carrollton Verelle Peniston State School Late Starts: Chillicothe – 2 hours late Grand River Technical School – 2 hours late Braymer – 2 hours late – no votec, no preschool Gallatin – 10 am start – no am Preschool Grundy County […]