When your job has you on the road in rural areas, as the Livingston County Deputies are quite often, it puts your chances of colliding with an animal a little higher than normal. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says deputies have recently been involved in a couple of accidents with animals. Recently two department employees […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Monday
Ninety-five calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Monday. Some of the calls include: 7:57 a.m., Officers took a delayed two-vehicle non-injury traffic crash on Calhoun St. 8:36 a.m., Officers took a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of Webster St. The investigation is ongoing. 9:07 a.m., Officers at […]
Arts Council Director To Host Hymn Sing
Chillicothe Area Arts Council Director Marylou VanDeventer invites the community to a Hymn Sing, May 22nd at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. VanDeventer says the Hymn Sing is at 6:00 pm and there is no charge to attend. Any donations received will be given to the House of Prayer. She will be accompanied by […]
New Livingston Co. FSA Executive Director – Raysha Tate
The new Livingston County FSA Executive Director, Raysha Tate, began her new duties this week. Tate says she is not new to the area, being raised just to the east. Tate says her interest has always been in ag-related fields. Tate says she looks forward to working with the area producers Tate says she will […]
Fire Department To Build Storage Building At Training Center
The construction of a new 60 x 80 storage building at the Fire Training Center was approved by the Chillicothe City Council. The building was bid at $300,573 and the council approved an upgrade that includes standing seam roofing and better insulation. Fire Chief Eric Reeter explained the need for the building. The low bid […]
Mower For Parks And Ball Fields Approved
A new park mower will be delivered to the Chillicothe Parks Department soon. Parks Director Josh Norris says they received bids on a mower that will be used for mowing the ball fields. The mower has a bagger and striping kit. Norris recommended the Grasshopper mower for $18,645 less the trade-in, bringing the price to […]
Concession Contracts For Parks Approved
The concession items, including soft drinks and food items, for the Chillicothe Parks and Green Hills Golf Course, were approved at Monday’s meeting. Parks Director Josh Norris says the soft drink bid is for three years and that went to Pepsi. Norris says the bid includes an incentive package that helps with improvements and sponsoring […]

Used Street Roller Purchased For Street Department
A used street roller for the Chillicothe Street Department was approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says the bid for the roller is $19,900 from Foley Equipment. The city received four bids for the roller.
Troopers Report Arrest OnWarrant
A Springfield man was arrested by State Troopers in Caldwell County Monday. At about 8:55 pm, Troopers arrested 27-year-old Dustin M Stone on a Green County warrant for alleged failure to appear on a charge of alleged non-support. He was held at the Caldwell County Detention Center.