Clean up work from the flooding of Chillicothe School District Office is continuing, according to new School Superintendent Dan Wiebers. He says the work may t until the end of July. The offices are being run out of the High School Library for now. Wiebers says there are long range plans that include moving out […]
Sales Tax Revenue in Chillicothe
Sales Tax revenue numbers are showing the economy in Chillicothe is still on target. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the latest numbers show a slight increase. He says while sales tax is up, expenses are not increasing. That means the city is able to add to its reserves, which are necessary to make Chillicothe flourish.
LCSD investigates possible sex offense
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is starting an investigation of a possible child sex offense. The offense was reported to of occurred between 2015 and 2016 in the southwest part of Livingston County. Sheriff Steve Cox says the initial report went to the Chillicothe Police, which worked the case with the Children’s Division until they […]
Carnival Part of Sliced Bread Days
Chillicothe’s Sliced Bread Days Celebration is this weekend, Friday through Sunday. One of the anticipated attractions is a carnival, a first for Chillicothe in several years. Crystal Narr with the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce says Toby’s Carnival of Marceline will set up on the eastern side of Simpson Park, near Washington Street. The carnival […]
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Carrollton Council Meets Monday
A light agenda faces the Carrollton City Council meeting tonight at 6:00pm at Carrollton City Hall. Under new business items are guttering bids for Walnut Hills Building #2 and accounting software bids. A closed session is planed to discuss legal action, real estate matters, personnel issues and sealed proposals and related documents.
Vaccinate Pets To Avoid Parvo
Chillicothe’s Animal Control Officer is urging citizens to make sure their pet’s vaccinations are up to date. Leslie Patek with the Animal Shelter has heard reports of dogs with out vaccinations, putting pets at risk of deadly disease. Says reminds pet owners there is an ordinance requiring having pets vaccinated. She says if you see […]
Weibers Starts, Barnes Retires
Chillicothe’s newest Superintendent of Schools begins his job today. Former Trenton School Superintendent Dan Wiebers takes over the Superintendent’s job at the Chillicothe R-II school district today. Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Roger Barnes says he was proud to serve the School District for the past seven years. He says his proudest accomplishment is the building of […]
Hamilton Youth Run Over by Truck
A child was injured in a one vehicle accident north of Hamilton Sunday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on private property off Route C, five miles north of Hamilton. The report states 8 year old Alex Rich of Hamilton was sitting on the tailgate of a pick up. The […]
Jamesport Teen Injured in Roll Over
A Jamesport teen was injured in a one vehicle accident west of Trenton. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 17 year old Johnny Cosper of Jamesport was driving on Route F, five miles west of Trenton. The vehicle traveled off the side of the road. Cosper over corrected, crossing the center line and the […]
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Police investigate Local Accidents
Chillicothe Police responded to two local accidents over the weekend. A two vehicle non-injury accident occurred in the 400 block of South Washington Street. Officers reported that a vehicle driven by Spencer Mason was southbound in the outside lane and attempted to change lanes. His vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Douglas Anders that was […]