A resurfacing project on Highway 6 in Sullivan County could begin as early as March 8th. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced, weather permitting, the project that is through the city limits of Green Castle, about a half-mile, will start March 8th. Much of the project will include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, along […]
Trenton City Council Meets Monday
The Trenton City Council will meet Monday in regular session. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and the public may attend via ZOOM. Meeting is located at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89513129319 The agenda includes one ordinance and one resolution. The ordinance is for an agreement between the city and MoDOT, accepting the Right of Way per an agreement […]
School Board Recognition
The administration at the Chillicothe R-II School District thanked the School Board this week as they celebrated School Board appreciation week. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says the board members do an important job. Wiebers also described the job. School Board members include: Lindy Chapman, Paul Thomas, Bill Hayen, Clint Williams, Brice Walker, Lauren Horsman, Kathy Gilliland
Fire At Trenton Carwash
Trenton Firefighters were called to a fire at a carwash on Harris Avenue Thursday Afternoon. The call came in about 3:45 pm and the fire crew arrived to find heavy smoke in the control room. The firefighters used an attack line to put out the heavy fire. Thermal imaging cameras were used to check for […]
Come From Behind Win For Lady Hornets
The Chillicothe Lady Hornets poured on the gas in the second half to come from behind and beat Kirksville on the road 48 to 39. Chillicothe trailed by 6 at halftime but Coach Darren Smith thought his Lady Hornets showed a lot of maturity in the second half. Chillicothe went on an 18-0 run in […]
Kirksville Boys beat Hornets Basketball
The Chillicothe Hornets Basketball team fell behind early and never caught up, losing at Kirksville 61 to 38. Chillicothe trailed by 14 points after the first quarter and trailed by double figures the rest of the game. The Hornets were led by Griff Bonderer with eleven, Hayden Simmer with ten, Wyatt Brandsgaard with eight, James […]
T-A Girls, SW Boys CLAA Tournament Champs
The Tina Avalon girls and the Southwest Livingston boys are the 2021 CLAA Tournament champions. The Tina-Avalon girls beat Braymer 65 to 24 for the title. For Tina-Avalon: Samantha Rounkles had 23 points, Regan Crowe with 15 and Haley Rucker with 12. For Braymer: Kennedy Stone had 14 points In the Girls third place game, […]
COVID-19 Cases In The Area Counties
The number of COVID-19 cases in Livingston County is now 1426. That number includes 19 active cases and 12 that are hospitalized. There are 3 cases at area facilities and none at area schools. The number of deaths in Livingston County due to COVID-19 is at 50. For the Chillicothe Women’s Prison, the number of […]
DNR Provides Funding For Meadville Wastewater Project
Significant improvements are planned for Meadville’s Wastewater Collection and Treatment System. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has approved $1.36 million in assistance. The total project cost is estimated at $1.86 million and is expected to be completed by April 2022. During this project, the city will install the necessary equipment to transform its current […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Thursday
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 107 calls for service Thursday. Among the calls were: 9:05 am, School Officer at 1100 block of Oak Street with a report of possible sexual abuse. Investigation continuing. 10:44 am, Subject calling about having received a “scam” phone call. Advised to call their bank and Social Security. 12:58 pm, […]