The City of Chillicothe is investigating a personnel matter involving a supervisory position with Chillicothe Municipal Utilities. In 2021, CMU advertised the Water Services Director position. Interviews were conducted and in December, the position was offered and accepted. Just after the first of the year that offer of employment was withdrawn. A request was made […]
CHS 56th Annual Celebrity Band Concert
The annual Chillicothe High School Celebrity Band concert is Thursday at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. CHS Band Director Sarah Cavanah says this year’s program will feature an oboist. Cavanah says this is the 56th year for the event that not only is a concert for the community but a learning opportunity for the […]
Swan Lake To Open Gates March 5th
The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will swing open for the public on March 5th Refuge Manager Steve Whitson says the Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Whitson says once spring arrives the place becomes a […]
Booked Into Jail
A Linneus resident was booked into the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail following her arrest by Hamilton Police on a warrant for alleged failure to obey a judge’s orders on a charge of alleged stealing. Thirty-nine-year-old Lisa Ann Bell is held with bond set at $10,000 cash only
Basketball Teams Head to Lafayette
The Chillicothe Basketball teams are in a Conference doubleheader at St Joseph Lafayette tonight. The Lady Hornets are taking on a much improved Lafayette girls team, that’s currently 14 and 9, after three straight losing seasons. Chillicothe Coach Darren Smith says this should be a good match up for his guards. In the boys game, […]
Topographical Survey Contract Approved For Industrial Park Site
A Topographical survey will be completed by Allstate Consultants on the new Industrial Park for Chillicothe. The City Council approved the $19,524 contract for the services required before the platting of the property. City Clerk Roze Frampton says Allstate has already done the boundary survey of a portion of the property and the Topographical survey […]
Rezoning For Housing At Old Prison Approved
The rezoning of a portion of the old Chillicothe Women’s Prison property on Third Street received the approval of the Chillicothe City Council Monday. The Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded the request to the council after giving their approval. City Codes Officer Kevin Shira made the presentation Shira says the property is on the south […]
Double Time For DWI Enforcement
When Chillicothe Police Officers work overtime shifts for DWI traffic enforcement, they will now be paid double time. The Chillicothe City Council approved the policy change that was required by the State of Missouri. City Auditor Hanna Fletcher explained. Before the change, the officers were paid “time and a half” for those overtime hours.
Council To Hold Workshop On Animal Ordinances
The Chillicothe City Council will have a workshop session Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the CMU Office. The agenda will include the presentation by the Livingston County Humane Society on their work with the city and a request for funding, There will also be a discussion and review of the City of Chillicothe’s current animal […]