Timothy Lee Cranmer 67, of Chillicothe passed away on Monday March 25, 2024. Timothy was born on September 1, 1956 to parents Jerry Cranmer and Ruby (Hammond) Cranmer. He graduated high school and then went on to join the U.S. Navy. After serving in the U.S. Navy he worked at Western Missouri Correctional Center and […]
Weldon Presents Board With Health Report
The trend is downward on several health conditions of concern in Missouri. Health Center Director Sherry Weldon made her report to the board. 1 COVID, RSV Down, 8 Flu, and the sewer shed is unchanged. Only 2 measles cases in the state. She says it is the time of year they normally see these trends.
Livingston County Health Center Board Meeting
There is still no action taken on the revisions to the Livingston County Health Center Board bylaws. The item was again on the board agenda. Attorney Robert Cowherd presented the board with the revisions he had received and said they do not represent major changes. Board Chair Sonya Daily made the recommendation to meet on […]
Chillicothe Police Department Needs Assessment Continues
The City of Chillicothe’s Needs Assessment for the Police Department continues. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the first presentation by the architect included everything. Reducing scale from the first round. Frampton says there are several areas of importance. Holding cells, dispatch area, locker rooms… The decisions have not been made on building new, remodeling, or […]
Two Home Demolition Bids Approved
Two demolition contacts for the City of Chillicothe were approved Monday. The Council heard the bids for both properties. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the properties are court-ordered for demolition. The bill for the demolition will go on the property tax assessment. The contracts were awarded to Perkin’s Dozing, with the winning bids of $17,575 […]
E911 Contract With County Approved
The Contract for the City of Chillicothe to provide E911 services for Livingston County was approved for 2024/25. City Administrator Roze Frampton explains the reason for a one-year contract. With hopes to renegotiate at the end of the year. Frampton says the change in the current contract is on non-personnel items. She says that includes […]
Two Filings For Committee Positions
Filing on the last day to file for the August Primary Election includes two committee positions. For Mooresville Township Committeewoman – Rhonda Oesch – R For Monroe Township Committeeman – Bryce Anderson – R Any additional filing will be reported in our Wednesday morning News.
Statutory Rape Charges Filed
A man arrested by Chillicothe Police for alleged statutory sodomy and two counts of statutory rape was arraigned in Livingston County Associate Court. The charges are for incidents that are alleged to have occurred in July and August of 2023. Officers arrested 32-year-old Andrew A. May of Chillicothe. In the arraignment, May pled not guilty. […]
Eight CHS Students Advance To MSHSAA State Contest
Several Chillicothe Music Students performed solos and ensembles at MSHSAA District Music Contest. Eight of those students earned exemplary ratings and advanced to the MSHSAA State Contest at the end of April. Students advancing to state are: Isaiah Davis – Euphonium Solo Aiden White – Marimba Solo Heidi Gault – Tuba Solo Alton Keller – […]
Change Of Office Hours At City Hall
Office hours for the City of Chillicothe have been changed. The Chillicothe City Council approved the change presented Monday evening by City Administrator Roze Frampton. Monday – Friday, 8:00-4:30 starting April 1st. Frampton says this will not affect the hours for Drivers License Testing taking place at City Hall.