The Chillicothe Lady Hornets traveled to Kirksville on Tuesday night to take on the Tigers volleyball team. The Lady Hornets had a good night with several scrappy hustle plays and good teamwork in a straight set win. Chillicothe took down Kirksville 25-10, 25-12, 25-15. Chillicothe statistics: Kills: Lyla Beetsma 19, Liz Oliver 10, Emerson […]
Lady Hornets Softball With Dominant Win Over Warriors
The Lady Hornets softball team was at St. Pius on Tuesday evening and made quick work of their conference opponent. Chillicothe entered the game 5-0 in the MEC while the Warriors were 1-4. Chillicothe was leading 1-0 at the end of the first before ripping off 6 runs in the 2nd and then 10 in […]
Police Facility Construction Manager To Meet With Local Suppliers
The Police Facility construction manager will soon meet with local businesses. City Administrator Roze Frampton says this is an exciting time in the project. Meet with local contractors and suppliers. Frampton says this brings them closer to the bidding process.
City Moving Forward With Demolition
Demolition will take place soon for a couple of buildings in Chillicothe. City Administrator Roze Frampton explains. Sites that will become city-owned on Clay and Woodward Streets. They are also waiting to hear about the demolition grant from the state for additional demolition projects.
Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday
Ninety-three calls for service were handled by Chillicothe Police Officers Tuesday. Some of the calls include: At 9:52 am, Officers spoke with a person about stealing. After a short investigation, a suspect was found in the case. A female suspect was located and arrested. She was processed and released with a court date. At 10:31 […]
Suddith Arrested On Charges That Include Alleged Child Molestation
A Chillicothe man is in custody on charges that include two counts of Child Molestation. Forty-two-year-old Eric Wayne Suddith was arrested by the Chillicothe Police officers Tuesday afternoon and booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center. Suddith faces charges that include: Alleged Sodomy or attempted sodomy and Enticement or attempted enticement of a child under […]
Linn County Man Pleads Guilty In Eastern District Court
A Linn County man pled guilty Monday to recording himself having sexual contact with a minor. Fifty-four-year-old Russell Alan Pirkey entered the guilty plea to a charge of sexual exploitation of a child in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. Pirkey admitted to recording himself having sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl. As part of […]
Two Serious Injury Crashes – One Arrested
Two Serious Injury Crashes were investigated by State Troopers. One driver was arrested A 12-year-old Carrollton girl was flown to Truman Medical Center after the UTV she was driving struck a large truck Monday evening. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 7:10 pm at County Roads 210 and 261. According to the report, […]
Update On Park and Street Projects In Chillicothe
Updates on City projects were presented to the Chillicothe City Council. City Administrator Roze Frampton provided the information on the Park Projects. Pickle Ball Courts, Tennis Courts, the Danner Park Playground, and parking lot are complete. For the Streets projects, Frampton says work is done until spring. Additional projects will likely start in the new […]
Surplus Declaration And Auction
A declaration of surplus property was approved by the Chillicothe City Council. City Administrator Roze Frampton says they have a wide-ranging list. Vehicles, radios, office equipment, mowers, and more. The Auction will be held October 24th at 10:00 am at 709 East Street.