A two-vehicle crash on US 36 Tuesday morning near Wheeling left one driver with serious injuries. State Troopers report 39-year-old Heather L. Bolonyi-Holt was flown to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. Troopers report the crash happened about 6:10 am as Holt was westbound on US 36, driving a pick-up and pulling a 30-foot […]
County Commission Begins Plans For Opioid Settlement Funds
About $70,000 in Opioid Settlement funds was recently received by Livingston County. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says this is the money from national settlements from drug distributors and companies. $70,000 + $20,000 each year for 16 years. Douglas says there are specific ways the funds can be used, primarily for education and treatment. The […]
Chillicothe R-II School District Finances On Track
The finances for The Chillicothe R-II School District are on track according the Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers. Collected 80% of revenues and spent 60.8% of planned expenditures. They are working to maintain a 25% reserve for the district.
Four Bookings For Livingston County
Four recent bookings for Livingston County are reported by the Sheriff’s Department. Saturday, St. Joseph Police arrested 32-year-old Ernesto P Lopez on a warrant for alleged failure to appear for a charge or alleged no insurance. He was taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center with bond set at $150. Sunday, Caldwell County officers booked […]
New School Bus
Bids were reviewed for the purchase of a new school bus for the Chillicothe R-II School District. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they purchased a full-size bus. 71-passenger gas-powered bus. The district will officially make the purchase in the new fiscal year. The bus is expected to arrive ahead of the new school year.
Construction Progress at Chillicothe Elementary
Construction progress on the interior at the Chillicothe Elementary School expansion is starting to move quickly. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says work ranges from Drywall to painting. Drywall, painting, and the elevator is installed Wiebers says on the exterior, they are working on the downspouts and clearing the grounds, removing the office trailers and storage […]
Salary & Welfare Recommendations Adopted By Chillicothe School Board
The Chillicothe R-II School Board adopted the recommendations from the Salary and Welfare Committee at Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers gave an overview. Wiebers says the district rewards longevity in the schedule. He says the district is pleased with the recommendations that were presented.
Crash At Wheeling Junction Backs Up Westbound Traffic On US 36
Chillicothe Fire Department reports westbound lanes of US 36 were closed this morning due to a crash before 7:00 am at the Wheeling Junction. The road has since opened to a single lane. Traffic has been reported backed up to the Meadville area.
Community Build Planned For CES Playground
The playground equipment for the Elementary School Expansion has arrived and plans are progressing for installation. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wienbers says they are working on a community build. Volunteers to work with the experts to install the equipment. Wiebers says they are reaching out to various businesses. Seeking volunteers from businesses in the community. They […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Monday
Ninety-two calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Some of the calls include: 11:52 AM Officers conducted follow-up investigations in the 700 block of BUS 36 to solve a stealing investigation. 12:32 PM Officers were given information that started an investigation of narcotics. Investigation to continue. 02:18 PM Officers took […]