The 2018/19 school year will come to an end for the Chillicothe R-II School District in just over a week. Superintendent Dr. Roger Barnes says the school year was extended to the maximum this year. Barnes says usually there is a brief break between the school year and summer school, but this year, it will […]
Grand River Technical School Graduation
Graduation for the 2019 Grand River Technical School classes is this Friday. The ceremony will be held at the Gary Dickenson Performing Arts Center, beginning at 7:30 pm. All relatives and friends of this year’s graduates are invited to attend. The program will include a graduation address by retiring superintendent, Dr. Roger Barnes. Fifty-one students […]
Sliced Bread Legislation Back In The House
Legislation for Sliced Bread Day in Missouri is back before the State House of Representatives. Representative Rusty Black says the Senate combined the legislation with another bill. Black says he has high hopes for passage. Black says he is confident enough he has already put in a request that the legislation be signed by the […]
Assessment Notices Mailed
The Livingston County Assessor’s Office has completed the 2019 assessments of real estate and personal property. Assessor Steve Ripley says those whose property has increased in value will receive a notice in the mail. He says any appeals should be made quickly. Ripley says if you do not receive a notice, your real estate and […]
Director Of Missouri Labor Department Visits Chillicothe
Missouri Department of Labor Director Anna Hui was in Chillicothe Wednesday to speak with members of the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce. Hui says the visit is part of the department’s outreach efforts. Hui says the Missouri Department of Labor works with both employers and workers in many ways. If employers or individuals want to […]
Troopers Report Two Accidents In The Local Counties
Three people were injured in two accidents investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol in the area counties. In Livingston County, Wednesday night, 18-year-old Blayne Hacker of Chillicothe had minor injuries in a single vehicle accident on LIV 235, west of Chillicothe. Troopers report Hacker was westbound and did not make it through a curve. His […]
Work Begins On Shoal Creek Bridge
Repairs to the Shoal Creek Bridge on Route C in Livingston County began this week. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation closed the bridge on April 9 after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. Flooding has caused some delay to the repair work, but that work began this week. MoDOT […]
Bosworth Rail Crossing Closed
Railroad crews closed Route 139 in Bosworth Thursday morning for routine maintenance of the Marceline Sub railroad crossing. The road will remain closed through Friday until about 5:00 pm. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
Troopers Arrest Two From The Area Counties
State Troopers report two arrests in the area counties Wednesday. In Mercer County at about 6:30 pm, Troopers arrested a Spickard man, 39 year old Bradley S Wilson for alleged leaving the scene of an accident – hit and run, driving while revoked or suspended – second offense, careless and imprudent driving resulting in an […]
Chillicothe Police Handle Numerous Calls Wednesday, Including For A Snake
Several wellbeing checks are part of the Chillicothe Police Department report for Wednesday. 3:37 am, Daviess County requested Officers check several locations for a person that had stated they had taken an overdose of medication. Officers checked and unable to locate. They called back later and said that the person had been located in Grundy […]