Following her standout performance in districts, Lyla Oesch advanced to the Class 2 Girls Golf State Championship that took place in Joplin on Monday and Tuesday. The championship was a 2-day event that included 36 holes of golf for the 89 qualified athletes. At Twin Hills Golf Club, Oesch shot a 98 on day 1 […]
Chillicothe Police For Wednesday
Fifty-nine calls for service on Wednesday were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department. Some of the calls include: At about 4:20 and 4:30 pm, Officers were called on reports of missing juveniles, after investigating, it was found both were still at their school. 7:18 p.m., Officers responded to a traffic crash in the 600 block […]
Fugitive From Out-Of-State
A Raymore man was arrested as a “Fugitive from out-of-state.” State Troopers arrested 22-year-old Dylan J Damron at about 11:40 pm in Caldwell County. The arrests was on a Johnson County, Kansas warrant for alleged possession of marijuana – two or more priors, and on Cass County warrants for alleged failure to appear on charges […]
Snowflake Light Preparations
The hanging of the Snowflake lights along Washington Street will take place in November, but not until volunteers have had a chance to check out all 116 of the decorations. Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal Narr says they are looking for volunteers who would like to help. This project will be on […]
Grahams Mill Mural Removal & Wall Restoration
Restoration of the south-facing wall that held the Grahams Mill Mural at Washington and Clay is needed to extend the life of the wall and the building. The building is owned by Main Street Chillicothe and Director Tomie Walker says clearing the mural from the wall, which is nearly complete, was a necessary step. Walker […]
Library’s Boofest Will Include Books For Kids, Teens, & Adults
The distribution of books during Chillicothe’s Halloween celebration – Boofest – is a tradition. The Livingston County Library and the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library are once again participating in Boofest on October 31st from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The youth library invites children to trick-or-treat for a free book and this year they will provide […]
Personnel Matters Handled In Chillicothe R-II Executive Session
Personnel matters approved by the Chillicothe R – II School Board Tuesday include items for Support Staff and Extra Duty personnel. SUPPORT STAFF: Hire: Glenda Haynes – MS Custodian William Evilsizer – MS Custodian Rebecca Rinehart – CES Custodian (8 hrs/day) Christina Ashman – HS Food Service Landon Swift – MS Paraprofessional Brandi Peniston – […]
Superintendent Reports On District Finances
The Chillicothe R-II School District has spent more than three million dollars so far this year, but Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the CES Expansion Project is a large part of the district’s budget. Dr Wiebers says the district’s financial report reflects those expenditures. He says that money had been placed in the reserves as […]
Unionville Man Arrested On Warrants
A Unionville man was arrested by State Troopers in Chariton County Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-one-year-old Jacob E Williams was arrested at about 1:40 pm for alleged possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, no valid drivers license, and Adair County warrants for alleged no valid license and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Randolph County […]