Two buildings were a total loss in the fire Wednesday in Brookfield. Fire Chief Larry Flynn says they were first notified of the fire at 305 North Main at about 7:20 am and the residents of the apartments in the building were being evacuated when they arrived. Flynn says they were initially able to get […]
Recent Bookings At The Daviess/Dekalb Regional Jail
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports several recent bookings at the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail. Wednesday, 51-year-old Carol Ann Head of Chillicothe was arrested by Chillicothe Police on a Probation Violation warrant. She is held with no bond allowed. Tuesday, 32-year-old James Ernest Laughlin was arrested by deputies for alleged possession of a controlled substance. […]
Free School Lunch May Be Over Next School Year
Families may have to start paying for school lunches when the new school year begins. The Federal Government has been reimbursing the school districts for the school meal program since the COVID-19 crisis began, but Chillicothe R-II Superintendent Dan Wiebers says that may end soon. The School Board will set the meal prices for the […]
Chillicothe Renews Economic Development Contract
The City of Chillicothe will continue to use the Economic Development Service of Terry Rumery and Rumery and Associates. The Council approved the contract which is a consulting services agreement to work to improve the economic base of the city and surrounding area. Under the contract, the City pays $36,000 a year. That amount is […]
Another Committee Filing
Filings continue for the August 2nd Primary. The filing deadline is March 29th at the Livingston County Clerk’s office. Hilary Rasmussen filed for the 3rd Ward Committeewoman’s seat as a republican.
Hedrick Medical Center Recognized As Missouri AIM Star
Hedrick Medical Center has been recognized as a Missouri AIM Star by the Missouri Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Hedrick CEO Steve Schieber says this signifies the hospital’s completion of the Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy Collaborative. Schieber says Preeclampsia is not uncommon, occurring in one of every 25 pregnancies. He says this is another […]
Lady Hornets Soccer Shines In Jamboree
The Chillicothe Girls Soccer team looked sharp in their four-team preseason jamboree at Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium Wednesday evening. Chillicothe beat Lafayette 2-0 with goals by Delanie Kieffer off a Lucy Reeter assist and Jessica Reeter scored the second goal. Juliann Gabrielson scored the lone goal in the scrimmage with Father Tolton. Delanie Kieffer had […]
Hornets Baseball Ready For The Season
On today’s Hornets Spring Sports feature, the topic is Baseball. Last year the Hornets went 12-13 under first year coach Josh Lisle finishing 4-3 in the MEC but won District and advanced to Sectionals. Coach Lisle says he has plenty of returning experience after graduating just two Seniors. Lisle says depth will be a strength […]
Sullivan County Accident Claims Life Of Green City Man
A Green City man died following an accident that resulted from a medical condition Wednesday morning. State Troopers report 74-year-old Chester D Hale of Green City was taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, where he later died. The report states Hale was eastbound on Missouri Highway 6 at about 7:50 am and due to a […]
Brookfield Downtown Fire Destroys Two Buildings, Damages A Third
Fire destroyed two buildings and damaged another in downtown Brookfield. The fire department responded Wednesday morning to the fire at 305 North Main Street. They requested mutual aide from Chillicothe, who responded with their larger aerial truck and three personnel. Chillicothe Fire Chief Eric Reeter says they arrived at about 9:00 am and by the […]