The Ryan Lane Bridge, east of the Chillicothe Post Office, will be removed at the expense of the railroad. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the Ryan Lane Bridge has been closed since an accident in May of 2019 and the City has maintained the bridge belongs to the railroad it crosses, but the railroad had […]
Council Votes “No” On BIRD Memorandum of Understanding
The Chillicothe City Council voted no on a Memorandum of Understanding with BIRD Rides to allow motorized stand-up scooters owned by the company to use city right of way. The discussion about the MOU included concerns about scooters left around the community, concerns from businesses of having the scooters outside the business, and who would […]
Chillicothe Police Reports
The Chillicothe Police Reports Includes Accidents and Arrests. The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 74 calls for service Monday. Some of the calls include: 1:56 p.m., Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ryan Ln. and S. Washington St. K-9 Enoch was utilized during the stop. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man and a […]
Passenger Injured In Accident Near Marceline
An accident near Marceline left the driver with moderate injuries Monday afternoon. State Troopers report 48-year-old Erin K Hand of Marceline was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield following the accident on Route WW, a mile east of Marceline. The accident happened about 4:30 pm, when Hand was westbound and ran off the road, […]
Booked Into The Jail
Livingston County Deputies booked 38-year-old Zachary Devine Horton into the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail on a charge of alleged driving while revoked or suspended. Bond was set at $5,000.
City Council Rejects Hydrology Study
A hydrology study to look at the flow of water and how it affects certain parts of the community was proposed and rejected at Monday’s City Council meeting. The study was expected to cost $235,000 and would only identify problems and possible solutions. City Administrator Darin Chappell says there are parts of the community that […]
Teen Haunted Gingerbread House Craft
It’s time to build spooky gingerbread houses… The Teen Department of the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library invites teens, ages 12-18, to get crafty and creepy by creating their own edible haunted gingerbread house. This program is Thursday, October 28th in the teen program room of the youth building. Snacks will be provided. Registration for the […]
Powers and Montgomery Qualify for State Golf
District golf was at Excelsior Springs Golf Course Monday. 2 hour rain delay and most of the day was played in either rain or mist. Skyler Powers shot a 102 to place in a tie for 10th and was an All District Recipient. Izzie Montgomery shot a 111 and also qualified for the state tournament […]
Chillicothe Wins Battle of VB Lady Hornets Teams
The Chillicothe Hornets Volleyball team (11-12) defeated the Penney Hornets 25-7, 25-7 and 25-7 at Chillicothe High School. The Hornets celebrated seniors Gracie West, Makayla Vance and Claire Ripley. The Hornets also raised $825 for cancer treatment. Lindy Chapman from Hedrick Medical Center received the funds. Gracie West and Claire Ripley along with junior Trista […]