The Chillicothe football team was no stranger to needing an extra period to decide the outcome of a game after having to go to overtime to defeat Cameron back in week 4. The Hornets used that experience to their advantage in a 28-22 victory over Richmond in the first round of the Class 3 District […]

August Unemployment Numbers Released
Unemployment in August is down across the local counties. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development released the most recent unemployment figures that include… Looking at the area counties, from lowest to highest… Carroll…………… 2.1%, down from 3.3% in August Livingston………. 2.2%, down from 2.7% in August Daviess…………. 2.2%, down from 3.5% in […]
Chillicothe City Council – Budget Workshop & Council Meeting
A Budget review and regular Chillicothe City Council meeting are scheduled for Monday evening. The Budget Workshop begins at 4:30 pm in the council chambers and includes a six-month budget review. The regular Council Session is at 5:30 pm. The agenda includes: A MIRMA grant presentation for the Chillicothe Fire Department. The Mayor will have […]
Halloween Safety – Cold Weather
Halloween Safety is always important, but with the forecast for cold weather this year, staying warm should be part of the precautions. Jessica Trussell from the Livingston County Extension Office and a mother, says planning can mean including extra layers to costumes. Trussel says it is also a good time to look at Trick-or-Treat alternatives. […]
Cameron Man Injured In Clay County Crash
A Cameron man had moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Clay County Thursday afternoon. Twenty-three-year-old Nicholas J. Neill of Cameron was taken to Liberty Hospital following the crash on Interstate 35 at the 29-mile marker. According to the report, Neill was northbound and ran off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, […]
Troopers Arrest Two In The Area Counties
Two arrests in the area counties are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol for Thursday. At about 1:45 pm in Daviess County, Troopers arrested 31-year-old Colton L. Hibbs of Sheridan, MO for alleged driving while revoked, failure to register a vehicle, and no insurance. He was taken to the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail. At about […]
Thursday’s Chillicothe Police Report
Ninety calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Thursday. Some of the calls include: 10:57 am, Officers were called to the 1400 block of Jackson Street to check on possible child neglect. The subject of the investigation was arrested on charges of child abuse/neglect and was taken to Caldwell County Detention Center. […]
Livingston County Commission
The Livingston County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday and Thursday next week. The meetings are at 9:30 am in the commission room of the Livingston County Courthouse. The agendas include county road and bridge matters and administrative and departmental responsibilities. The meetings are open to the public.