A nearly four-hour Budget workshop is getting the City of Chillicothe closer to a final budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year. City Administrator Roze Frampton says they are still working on the budget that currently includes $14.7 million in Revenues, $1.2 million in ARPA funds already received, and additional dollars from dedicated funds will be […]
Two Dispatchers Hired In Executive Session
The hiring of two E911 Dispatchers was approved by the Chillicothe City Council in an executive session. Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples presented the candidates. The Council hired Casey Barnes and Steve Downing with starting pay of $15.00 per hour. Barns started on March 14th. Downing will start on March 23rd. The action leaves the […]
March School Board Meeting Is Monday
The March meeting of the Chillicothe R-II School Board will be on Monday, March 20th. The schedule change is due to a conflict for the administration. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at the district office and will include recognition of the board as part of School Board Recognition Month. The Superintendent will provide […]
Braymer Man Booked On Warrants
A man wanted on a Livingston County warrant for alleged failure to appear on three charges was arrested by Caldwell County Deputies Thursday afternoon. Thirty-five-year-old Davie James Fiveash of Braymer was arrested on warrants for alleged failure to appear on charges of alleged DWI, Driving While Revoked/Suspended, and Using a siren/blue lamp on a vehicle […]
CHS Hornets Basketball Celebrates 2022-23 Season With Banquet
The Chillicothe High School Boys Basketball team officially wrapped up its season on Thursday night with their team banquet. During the ceremony, head coach Tim Cool and assistant coaches Lee Rucker, Canaan Fairley, and Tim Cunningham detailed some memories from the year, recognized each player individually, and ran through their accomplishments and awards from the […]
Cameron Man Has Serious Injuries In Hit & Run
A Cameron man had serious injuries when he was struck while walking along Interstate 35 in Clay County. Forty-three-year-old Gioacchino E Aiello of Cameron was taken to Liberty Hospital for treatment following the crash that happened at about 10:05 pm as he was walking along the southbound lane of I-35 and was struck by an […]
Four Injured In Crash And One Arrested
A two-vehicle crash in Dekalb County, at about 11:55 pm Thursday, left four injured and one driver arrested. State Troopers report the crash happened on Highway 6 at Route J when 49-year-old John R Worland of Cameron was eastbound and crossed the centerline and struck a vehicle driven by 54-year-old Donna S Lattin of Maryville […]
Chillicothe Police Report – Thursday
Numerous calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Thursday. Some of the calls include business checks, well-being checks, non-injury crashes, and assisting the Fire Department on fire calls that turned out to be false alarms. 3:41pm, officers took a report of possible theft in the 1500 block of Maple Street. Investigation continuing.
Chillicothe Park Board Meeting
The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Board will have budget discussions as part of their meeting Monday. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm at city hall. The agenda includes ARPA Projects, Budget Projections and the director’s report. The meeting is open to the public.
Youth Library Programs For Families & Teens
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is holding a Life Size Game of Candyland on Saturday, March 25th, from 10 am-3 pm. Youth Library Director Jodi Moore encourages families to participate as a group. For more information about this program contact Katie Kerr at the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library at 660-646-0563. The Teen Department invites […]