With the start of 2021 later this week, there are questions of whether the Stimulus payments received from the federal government are Taxable. Michael Devine from the IRS says… No, but other COVID-19 related payments may be. Devine says to do some research to make sure you know your responsibilities by going to IRS.gov He […]
MDC Offering Virtual White Bass Program
Fishing for white bass – particularly during the spring spawning run – is an activity that is special to many Missouri anglers. The Missouri Department of Conservation is providing an opportunity to learn more about how to hook this popular fish, through a free virtual program “Naturalist Notes Virtual Series: White Bass.” This online program […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Tuesday includes 90 calls for service. 1242 PM Officers responded to the 2900 block of Bel Air Drive to check the well-being of some children in the area. No children were found in the area. 2:54 PM Officers responded to the 100 block of 10th street for a suspicious […]
Florida Trucker Injured In Carroll County Crash
A Florida man had moderate injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Carroll County early Wednesday morning. State Troopers report 40-year-old truck driver Steven Oberheim of Florida was westbound on Route J, east of US 65, when he crossed the centerline and ran off the left side of the road, striking a tree. Oberheim was taken […]
Hornet Wrestling Youth Movement
The Chillicothe Hornets wrestling team has a youth movement this season with several underclassmen wrestlers competing in starting roles. Hornets Wrestling Coach Chad Smith says he’s excited about the young up-and-coming wrestlers on his team. Coach Smith also points to a solid group of Sophomores including Brock Miller, Bryce Dominique, Gavin Funk, Lucas Reynolds, Tristan […]
Another Round Of Winter Weather To Ring In the New Year
As clean-up continues from the first-round of winter weather this week, a second-round is shaping up for early Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for late Thursday night into Friday. The forecast includes snow starting around 3:00 am Friday, changing over to sleet and rain. Snow is expected to return […]
Two With Minor Injuries In Area Accidents
Poor road conditions resulted in accidents in two area counties Tuesday. At about 10:35 am in Linn County, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle accident on US 36 near Meadville. According to the report, 71-year-old William Bryan of St. Catherine was eastbound and lost control on the snow-covered roadway. He went off the left side of […]
Holiday Trash Changes For New Year’s Day
The New Year’s Holiday means another change in the Chillicothe trash routes. CMU Refuse Director Troy Figg says they will run New Year’s Eve (Thursday) as normal but they will have Friday off. So if you have a Friday Route, DO NOT set that trash out until early Monday morning.
Paver Purchase Approved By Council
A new piece of equipment will allow the Chillicothe Street Department to handle the paving of smaller streets, parking lots, and alleys. The Chillicothe City Council approved the purchase of a paver from Foley Equipment. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this does include some training. The cost of the paver is $94,400 and the purchase […]
City Buys Property South Of Street Barn
A piece of property south of the Chillicothe Street Barn now belongs to the City. The Chillicothe City Council approved the purchase of the property from Scrap All. City Administrator Darin Chappell explains where the property is and how it will be used. The City purchased the 4.17 acres for $37,000.