The 2020/21 Chillicothe City Audit was presented by Bob Conrad at this week’s meeting. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the audit shows the city is doing very well. Chappell says the city also has reserves available if they are needed. Chappell says his conservative approach to the budget of underestimating revenues and reducing expenses is […]
Chillicothe Airport
The Chillicothe Airport Manager, Toby Calivere, is working on a couple of projects for improvements. City Administrator Darin Chappell says he is pleased with what is happening at the airport. Chappell says they are also pleased that traffic at the airport is up and they are also hearing good reviews from pilots that visit Chillicothe.
Trenton Amends Engineer Agreement
An agreement with the City of Trenton’s engineering firm, Alstate, was amended at Monday’s meeting. City Administrator Ron Urton says the amendment is to allow work on the next phase of their Waste Water Treatment Facility upgrades. They will also look at any repairs that are needed to the “pool” structures.
Virtual Program: “Families: Hiking Basics.”
Hiking trails are available at several parks and conservation areas around Chillicothe and the area. The Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri State Parks programs provide many opportunities for families. The Missouri Department of Conservation offers a virtual program, “Families: Hiking Basics.” This free online program will be September 24th from 6-7 p.m. and is being […]
Lady Hornet Golfers Win Quad Meet
The Chillicothe Lady Hornets Golf team won a quad match at Cameron, shooting a 201. Benton was second with a 209, Cameron had a 219 and Lafayette had an incomplete team. Benton had the medalist with a round of 40. Skyler Powers led Chillicothe with a 46, Izzie Montgomery a 47, Abbey Hayen a 49, […]
Dump Truck Purchase Approved
The Chillicothe Street Department will have a nearly new dump truck at about 40% off. The City Council approved the purchase of a small dump truck for nearly $143,000. The truck became available on a trade-in from Chillicothe Township. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this would have been in the budget in the next few […]
Council Approved Hospital Board Appointments
Three appointments to the St Luke’s Hospital Board of Directors were approved by the Chillicothe City Council. At the recommendation of Mayor Teresa Kelly, the council approved the re-appointment of Betty Preston Steele and Jon Marcolla. They also approved the appointment of Brian Englert to fill the position recently vacated by Dr Jane Neal. The […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Monday
Reports of suspicious vehicles and several ongoing investigations were among the 114 calls for service in Monday’s Chillicothe police report. 12:26 a.m., Officers stopped a bicyclist in the 1400 block of N. Washington St. Officers advised the cyclist of the ordinances pertaining to bicycles at night. 7:28 a.m., Officers were dispatched to a burglary, property […]
Troopers Arrest Marceline Woman
A Marceline woman was arrested by State Troopers Monday. At about 6:50 pm in Linn County, Troopers arrested 58-year-old Ruth L Terrell for alleged DWI with drugs, no insurance, and Careless and Imprudent Driving. She was processed and released.
CMS Volleyball Results
The Chillicothe 8th grade “A” Volleyball team opened their season with a straight sets win at Hamilton 25-10 ad 25-8.Lyla Beetsma led the team with 14 points on the night. The 7th grade volleyball team played in the Savannah Savage tournament recently. The 7th grade team from CMS had four wins and four losses to […]