Flooding on the Missouri River will result in continued flooding on a portion of the Grand River. Flooding continues on the Grand River at Brunswick through this weekend. The National Weather Service predicts the river level will level off at about 20 feet Thursday, and a remain a foot above flood stage of 19 feet […]
Chillicothe Police Report Includes A Couple Arrests
The Chillicothe Police report for Tuesday includes several investigations and arrests. At about 4:35 am, Officers responded to a report of a person who stated they were taken against their will in the 2600 block of N. Washington St. The person was contacted and found to be safe. The investigation is on-going. At about 9:30 […]
Conservation Night At The Y
The annual Conservation Night at the Grand River Area Family YMCA is Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Conservation Agent Caleb Pryor says there will be a lot to do for the whole family. Pryor says there will be free give-a-ways at the Department of Conservation and Quail Forever booths. If you have questions, contact […]
Greenhills Awarded Chillicothe Schools Fiber Contract
Internet and the fiber optic connection between the Chillicothe Schools will be with a local company starting in the new school year. The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved the contract with Green Hills Technologies. The contract is for a five year period.
Chillicothe City Council Election – 1st Ward Candidate Adam Brown
The Chillicothe Municipal Election on April 2nd includes two candidates for the 1st ward seat on the council. We’ve heard from incumbent Dennis (Denny) Albertson, Jr. His challenger is Adam B Brown. Brown talked about why he is seeking to be the 1st Ward Councilman. Brown talked about his goals if elected. He also talked […]
Brookfield Police Arrest Two On Warrants
An attempt to serve an arrest warrant resulted in two arrests for the Brookfield Police Department. March 14th, Officers attempted to serve the Linn County warrant for 26 year old Brock Wine on charges of alleged Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and three counts of Unlawful […]
Mini Grants Presented To Teachers In School District
The Chillicothe Education Association presented four mini grants Monday. The first grant of just over $467 was presented to Margie Albertson at the Chillicothe Elementary School for Prekindergarten for developing critical thinking in young learners through inquiry. The second was $500 to Kari Keller and Amanda Marsh at the Chillicothe High School for Life and […]
Rising Health Insurance Rates For Chillicothe R-II Schools
Health Insurance cost for the Chillicothe R-II School District employees will go up. Superintendent Dr Roger Barnes says the Chillicothe R-II School Board approved the increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Barnes says the contribution by the school district will be unchanged. Barns says the district has been happy with the Missouri Educators Trust.
“K-Club” & “Twin Turbos” are All District Honorees
Chillicothe’s “K-Club” and “Twin Turbos” can add Media All District team honors to their basketball resumes. For the lady Hornets, Hunter Keithley and Kennedie Kieffer were included on the Girls Class 3 Media All District Basketball teams. For the Hornets, Westley Brandsgaard and CJ Pfaff were selected as members of the team that covers Northwest […]