The 2020 Livingston County Fair – Market Animal Sale raised $123,250 to support the 4H and FFA members that were showing their animals this year. This year’s total came from the premium sale of 136 animals, down about 60 from a typical year, There were 69 buyers, just under half the normal amount. The $123,250 […]
Chillicothe R-II School District Will Have Added Cleaning Expenses
As the Chillicothe R-Ii School District prepares to open the school year on August 25th, they are working to trim expenses while stepping up the cleaning required to keep students and staff safe and healthy. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says that includes applying for funding from FEMA. Wiebers says some of the cleaning responsibilities will be […]
LIV 409 Bridge Replacement Begins In August
Replacement of a bridge on LIV 409, north of Moorseville will begin in early August. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says this is one of the projects that receive federal funding. The county is responsible for $63,000, but that is what is called “soft match,” which comes from credits through other projects. The County […]
Great Pershing Balloon Derby Includes Changes
The 44th annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby, a tradition on Labor Day Weekend, will be held this year, but there are several changes due to COVID-19. Organizers of the event announced, to keep health and safety at the forefront, there will be NO Friday Night South Main Night Flame and the events at Myron Peacher […]
Chillicothe R-II Personnel Items
The Chillicothe R-II Board recognized two staff members who are retiring. Mary Lou Wilhoit, a longtime CHS secretary, was honored for her 38 years of service. Also honored was retiring 3rd-grade teacher, Tracy Miller, who has worked for the District for 24 years. The Chillicothe R-II School Board handled several personnel items in the executive […]
Missouri Highway Patrol Accident and Arrest Reports
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports one accident and two arrests in the area counties Tuesday. Two St. Joseph men were arrested in Livingston County Tuesday morning. State Troopers arrested 36-year-old Nicholas Newton and 33-year-old Ronald Harris at about 9:30 am for alleged Tampering with a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, DWI with drugs, and […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Tuesday includes 61 calls for service. 12:32 AM, Officers were called to the area of 700 block of Clay Street for a report of suspicious persons. A juvenile was located and turned over to a guardian. 9:31 AM, Officers assisted the Highway Patrol and Livingston County Sheriff’s Department with […]
Flashback-The Legend of Lori
Yesterday on the Hornets Flashback, we learned about a group of area 13 to 15 year olds that finished runner up in a National Softball tournament. Today the story continues as Randy Dean celebrates one of the players magnificent softball career.