The Chillicothe Hornets boys wrestling team welcomed in Lafayette, Richmond and Savannah on Thursday night. The Hornets were competitive against all three opponents, but as a team were not able to cross the threshold to secure a victory. Chillicothe lost to Savannah 48-30, fell to Lafayette 48-28 and to Richmond 54-27. Individually, the Hornets […]
Commission To Discuss Tax Relief For Seniors
A meeting to discuss property tax relief for seniors is on the Livingston County Commission agenda. The Commissioners meet Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am in the commission room of the courthouse. Thursday at 10:00, the commission meets with Richard Hurtgen to discuss 2023 SB190, which modifies provisions relating to the taxation of seniors, and […]
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
The local private pesticide applicator training offered by the MU Extension office is available starting next week. The license is issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture and is required for producers wanting to purchase or apply restricted-use pesticides. Agricultural producers needing to obtain or renew certification of this license must take this pesticide safety […]
Evergy Approved For DSIM Increase
Evergy Missouri Metro electric customers will see an increase in the billing beginning in February. The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request to adjust the Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer bills. The charge, which appears as a separate line item, allows Evergy Missouri Metro to recover demand-side management program […]
Booked After Sentencing
A Brookfield woman pled guilty to a charge of tampering with a motor vehicle and is serving shock time at the Caldwell County Detention Center. Thirty-one-year-old Alexis J Klinginsmith was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center by Caldwell County Authorities. In addition to shock time, Klinginsmith is sentenced to 2 years of probation.
Rennells Hired As Museum Curator
The Grand River Historical Society Museum has a new Curator. The board hired Dustin Rennells to fill the position, officially starting January 22nd. Rennells explained how this came about. Rennells says the layout of the museum is unique and recent grant money is giving them new opportunities. He says this will allow the museum to […]
Chillicothe Police For Thursday
Twenty-four calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Thursday. They include: 05:39 AM Officers were contacted by detectives from another agency. Officers were able to provide intel and assist in a felony investigation. Officers also conducted traffic stops, business checks, responded to noise complaints, conducted well-being checks, assisted community members, paper service, […]
Superintendent Contract And Chillicothe Teacher Retirements
A contract extension and salary increase for the Chillicothe R-II Superintendent, Dr Dan Wiebers, were approved by the Chillicothe R-II School Board. The board approved a 5 percent salary increase, effective for the 2024-25 school year. The board also approved the contract extension through the 2026-27 school year. The creation of Director of Student Support […]
December Jobs Report
The State’s Jobs report for December shows a small increase in the seasonally adjusted unemployment. For December, unemployment is 3.3%, up from the 3.2% increase reported in November and 6/10ths higher than the same period in 2022. The Non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December dropped 1/10th of a point to 2.8% from the previous month […]