The Chillicothe Girls Softball team has advanced to the District finals with a 12-2 win over Marshall at the District tournament at Moberly. Chillicothe scored five runs in the bottom of the first and second innings to build a big lead. The game was halted after the fifth inning due to the ten run rule. […]
Keithley and Zimmerman to State Doubles
The Chillicothe Lady Hornets Tennis doubles team of Hunter Keithley and Hannah Zimmerman have qualified for the state Doubles Tennis Tournament. Keithley and Zimmerman beat a Warrensburg duo 6-3, 6-3 in individual sectional tennis to qualify for the state doubles tournament that starts October 25th in Springfield. With the win, the Chillicothe team is 25-3 […]
First Responders and Emergency Personnel Take Safety Class
Chillicothe and other Emergency Services departments, including Police, Ambulance and Fire, attended a roadside safety program at the Chillicothe Fire Department Tuesday. The program was presented by Matt Gabrielson from Gabrielson Towing, who says the goal is to have all agencies responding to a roadside emergency to be consistent in providing a safe space for […]
Adult Flu Shots For Livingston County Residents
Livingston County Health Center has an opportunity for adult county residents to receive their flu shot for the 2019-2020 flu season. Wednesday, October 23rd, a walk-in flu clinic will be held at the health center, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm for those 19 years of age and older. No appointments are necessary. Those with private […]
CHS ACT Scores Higher Than State Average
The Chillicothe High School has been putting an emphasis on preparing students to take the ACT Tests and CHS Assistant Principal Dr Jill Watkins says those efforts are paying off. Dr Watkins says the numbers also look good for the individual areas of testing. Watkins says the ACT is a measure of how well prepared […]
Post Season Sports Beginning
The fall sports regular season is winding down and athletes are gearing up for the post season. For Chillicothe, two post seasons have begun. The Girls Tennis team are district champions and have two singles players and a doubles team in the individual sectional competition. Halle Jones is headed to the state golf tournament for […]
Middle School Football Seasons End
The Chillicothe 7th Grade football wrapped up their season with a 22-22 tie against Kirksville. The Hornets Sylas Midgyett had two touchdowns and Brayden Shoop had one, with both players also scoring a two point conversion. The Chillicothe 8th grade football team lost to Kirksville 34-20. Hagan Atchison scored twice in the first half. Matty […]
Youth Soccer Players in Elks Shootout
Six Chillicothe youth soccer players recently participated in the Elks Missouri State Soccer Shoot in Jefferson City. Three of the six took first place in their division and will compete in the Midwest Regional Competition November 2nd and 3rd in El Dorado, Kansas. Those qualifying were Tyler Stephens in the under-16 boys division, Hayden Chapman […]
School Board Seeking Levy Increase On April Ballot
The Chillicothe R-II School Board voted to seek an increase in the district’s tax levy. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says the increase is to stop the deficit spending and get the district in better financial standing. He says they plan to have public meetings and explain the need for the increase. He says the increase would […]
CHS KEY Club Will Hold Rally In November
The Chillicothe High School Key Club will hold a Rally, Saturday, November 9th, from 9:00-11:00 AM in the CHS Commons! They are inviting Trenton and Carrollton schools to come and do a service project with them. This year’s project is to collect new or gently used books, toys, and clothes for the Chillicothe Foster, Adopt, […]