The Trenton Lady Bulldogs improved to 24-0 in a 46-25 win over Chillicothe. With the victory, Trenton earned the District championship and moves to Sectional play next week. The Lady Hornets started off cold with their only first quarter points coming from two free throws. They trailed 27-10 at half and 39-14 after three quarters. […]
Ambulance District Meets Tuesday Morning / Chillicothe Rural Fire Meets Tuesday Night
Livingston County Ambulance District The Livingston County Ambulance District will meet Tuesday at 8:00 am. The meeting is held at the Chillicothe Fire Station and will include the financial report, new ambulances and a status report on the current ambulance fleet. The meeting is open to the public. Chillicothe Rural Fire Protection District Meeting […]
County Commission Has Busy Agendas
The Livingston County Commissioners have several meetings as part of their regular agenda next week. The commissioners meet Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am. Tuesday: at 10:00, they will attend the E911 meeting with city and County personnel. At 11:00, they meet with Joe Weber to discuss jail issues. At 1:30, they meet with Ashley […]
County Assessment Forms Due March 1st
Assessment forms were mailed to Livingston County residents earlier this year and Assessor Steve Ripley reminds area residents those forms need to be returned by March 1st. Ripley says you can file either electronically or on paper. Paper forms can be mailed or dropped off at the Assessor’s office. If you plan to file on […]
Lt Gov Kehoe Will Inspect Grand River Bridge Monday
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will inspect the Grand River Bridge on US 65, just south of Chillicothe Monday at about 12:30 pm. The visit is part of Governor Parson’s proposed plan to repair or replace 250 of the state’s poor bridges. Others expected at the event are the MoDOT Deputy Director/Chief Engineer and local officials. […]
Fire On US 65 Near The Carroll/Livingston County Line Destroys Home.
A fire Friday morning near the Livingston/Carroll County line on US 65, destroyed a home. The Chillicothe Fire Department received the call to assist the Hale Fire district about 9:40 am and arrived about 11 minutes later with a tanker and personnel. When they arrived, the home was fully involved and additional department were arriving, […]
Fall Prevention As We Age
As we age at home, it is more important to find ways to protect ourselves from falls. Sarah Wood, nutrition and health specialist for the University of Missouri Extension service says more than 1/3 of those over 65 experience a fall, and those over 75 that have fallen may need the assistance found in a […]
Flooding Predicted Near Sumner This Weekend
With the rains expected over the weekend and the melting of the snow, the Grand River at Sumner could rise above flood stage over the weekend. Flood Stage for the Grand River at Sumner is 26 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening and continue to rise to a crest […]
Grain Bin Safety Week
Grain Bin Safety is an aspect of farming that all too often doesn’t get a second thought. The Missouri Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that grain bin safety is as important in the spring as in the fall and this week is Grain Bin Safety Week A farmer has less than four seconds to […]
Chillicothe Police Handle Several Youth Issues
The Chillicothe Police Department handled 102 calls for service Thursday. The calls included several items from the School Resource Office. 10:20 am, School Resource Officer and Officers checking on truant subject in 100 block of Orchard Street. They had over slept. 10:45 am, School Resource Officer made a well-being check of student in 800 block […]