Alfred Raymond Horton “Al” 84, of Trenton, MO. passed away May 13, 2023 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe MO. Al was born on November 11, 1938 to Paul Raymond Horton and Mamie Delle Van Horne Horton in Meadville, MO. He attended Chillicothe High School. Al married Donna Pray on September 3, 1965. Al owned […]
Michael Leroy Silkwood
Michael Leroy Silkwood 45, of Utica, MO. passed away at Cameron Regional Hospital, Saturday May 13, 2023. He was born June 2, 1977 in Chillicothe, MO. to James Lloyd Silkwood and Del Ray Diane Wilson Silkwood. Michael graduated from Sweet Springs High School. Michael married Charity Ann Larkins July 21, 2010 in Waverly, MO. He […]
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Third Street To Close Thursday For Repairs
A portion of Third Street will be closed Thursday, May 18th, for repairs. The contractor for the construction project in the area is repairing the cuts made across Third Street, near the old prison site. The street will be closed from Woodrow to Wilson from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
School District Finances
The Chillicothe R-II School District is doing well financially. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the reserves are looking very good. Dr Wiebers says the district will receive additional funds from the state in the next school year. There was also additional funding approved for the career ladder.
End of Chillicothe R-II School District Classroom Year is Friday
The Chillicothe R-II School District will close out the 2022/23 school year on Friday. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says May 19th is the last day of classes for the regular school year. The number of students for summer school is up slightly from last year. Dr Wiebers says transportation remains an issue for the summer […]
Commissioners To Attend Flooding Program
A training program for flooding will be held at the Chillicothe Fire Department Thursday afternoon. The Livingston County Commissioners will attend the program that starts at 1:00 pm in the training room. The commissioners meet Thursday in regular session starting at 9:30 am in the commission room of the courthouse.
Building Trades Home Bid Accepted
The winning bid for the Grand River Technical School Building Trades Home is $15,000. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the winning bidder is Lin Thieme and Amy Sisson. The bid is only for the labor of the students from the Building Trades class. The house will be built in Lakeview Estates. The winning bidder is […]
Sixteen Projects For Roy Blunt Reservoir
Sixteen projects for the Roy Blunt Reservoir near Milan will be bid out or begin construction this fall. The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission made the announcement of the projects that include: Clay Liner on East Ridge Dam, Trench and Spillway Recreational Components Relocation of Boynton Historic Structure to Marina Site Raw Water Intake […]
Two With Serious Injuries In Crash Near Hamilton
A Three vehicle crash on Westbound US 36 near Hamilton, left two drivers with serious injuries. State Troopers report the crash happened Tuesday at about 2:05 pm as 71-year-old Michael Schieber of Hamilton was northbound on Route P and attempted to go west on US 36. He ran into the driver’s side of 66-year-old Phillip […]
US 36 Overpass At Hamilton To Be Replaced
The Highway 13 Bridge over US 36, which has been struck several times by trucks passing below the bridge, will be replaced beginning later this month. The Missouri Department of Transportation awarded the contract to Capitol Paving and Construction The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to close the bridge to all traffic the morning of […]