The Missouri Department of Transportation roadwork plans for the coming years was released in the draft State Transportation Improvement Plan. The plan outlines projects that are planned over the next five years. The plan is available for review by the public and comments will be accepted through June 17th. Under the plan’s Highway and Bridge […]
Representative Black Still Available After The Session
As the regular legislative session has ended, Representative Rusty Black says he is still working to help his constituents with issues in state government. Black says the best way to contact him is through his office in Jefferson City. You can call the office at 573-751-2917 of email at rusty.black@house.mo.gov
Tractor Fire And Power Outage In Grundy County
A tractor striking a utility pole for high voltage lines resulted in a power outage and a tractor fire Wednesday evening. The incident happened about 8:20 pm at a location on Pauper Road, north of Trenton. Grundy County Rural Fire responded to the call, but could not approach the tractor due to downed power lines. […]
Lady Hornets Soccer Falls in District Semi-Finals to Maryville
On Wednesday night, the Chillicothe girls soccer club squared off with the Spoofhounds of Maryville High School in a district semi-final game that was rescheduled from the day before. On a hot afternoon on the pitch, Maryville’s Cleo Johnson had no problem powering her team’s offense. Her first goal would come from 20-yards out in […]
Superintendent Working On R-II Budget
A budget update was presented to the Chillicothe R-II School Board this week. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says he is still working on the budget, including the areas of Minimum Salaries and Career Ladder. Wiebers says the state is supplying partial funding in those areas. The Career Ladder includes the state providing 60% of the […]
Chillicothe R-II School Personnel
The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved several personnel items in their closed executive session. They include: CERTIFIED: Hire: Matthew Trussell – MS Math Jennifer Anderson – 3rd Grade Teacher Cyrsten Sarbaugh – Ag Ed Instructor Anthony Fairchild – MS At-Risk Resignations: Holly Thompson-MS Special Ed Diane Pittman-MS Special Ed EXTRA DUTY: Hire: Michele Philips – […]
Douglas Preliminary Hearing Continued
The Braymer teacher accused of alleged sexual misconduct with a person under the age of 15, 28-year-old Zach Douglas of Utica, was in Caldwell County Court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Douglas and his attorney requested a continuance. The judge agreed and he will return to court on May 25th.
Extraditions – Out of County, Out of State
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department handled several extraditions this week. Monday, 33-year-old Jared Lee Johnson was extradited from the Platte County Sheriff and was transferred to Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail. Tuesday, 28-year-old Robyn Mariah Ann Gentry was extradited from St. Louis and she was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections in Vandalia. She will […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Report
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department report for early May includes several investigations and arrests. May 9th, deputies investigated an unattended death at a home in Avalon. The preliminary investigation suggests the man passed from natural causes. May 10th, deputies assisted Children’s Division on an investigation at a residence in Utica. That case has since been […]
Livingston County Most Wanted
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department added three people to their most wanted list. 31-year-old Chase Jordan Fantazia of Chillicothe is wanted for an alleged Probation Violation on his original conviction for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Bond set at $20,000. 36-year-old Chamen Richard Bell of Sumner is wanted for an alleged Violation of Bond Conditions […]