The Chillicothe Lady Hornets traveled to St. Joseph Friday night for their first MEC game of the season against Bishop Leblond. Chillicothe entered the contest 8-2 while Leblond was 5-8. The Lady Hornets started sensationally, with a 19-0 run to open the game. Leblond answered with the next 8 to close out the first quarter […]
Commission Facing Challenges In County Budget
The Livingston County Commission is close to completing the 2025 County Budget. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says they have had some challenges this year. He says this includes a number of unplanned expenses. Jail costs, 911, and building repairs. Douglas says they will work towards a cost of living increase for employees to stay competitive. […]
Serious Injury Crash In Carroll County
A two-vehicle crash in Carroll County Thursday afternoon left one driver with serious injuries. State Troopers report the crash occurred about 12:35 pm as a northbound vehicle on US 65, driven by a 31-year-old Gentry man, ran into a westbound car that ran a stop sign. The 85-year-old woman from Bosworth who ran the stop […]
Chillicothe City Council To Handle Items For New Police Facility
Chillicothe City Council members will meet Monday to consider a lease-purchase agreement, an aviation consultant agreement, and a zoning amendment as part of their meeting Monday. The meeting begins Monday at 5:30 pm at City Hall. Following the finance items, appearances include: A Lease Purchase transaction will be presented to provide funding for the cost […]
Pleas and Sentencing In Livingston County Court
Guilty pleas and sentencing are in the reports from the courts for Thursday. 39-year-old George A. Bennet of Marshall entered a guilty plea to a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to 7 years in prison and a 120-day program. The sentence is to be served consecutive to any other sentences. […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Thursday
Chillicothe Police handled 91 calls for service Thursday. Some of the calls include: 2:51 p.m., Officers responded to the 800 block of Washington St. on a report of a possible controlled substance found at the location. Officers arrived and seized the items as evidence. Officers also conducted traffic stops, business checks, parking complaints, and assisted […]
Livingston County Commission Meetings And Hearing
Budget Review, 911 and a Budget Hearing are on the Livingston County Commission agendas next week. Tuesday, the commissioners will meet at 9:30 am in the Commission Room. At 9:30 is a Road And Bridge Budget Review and at 10:00 am is continued work on the 2025 County Budget. Wednesday, the Livingston County Commission will […]
Special Meeting – Airport Board
A special meeting of the Chillicothe Airport Advisory Board will be held on January 14th at City Hall. The meeting will start at 5:15 pm. The only item on the agenda is the election of officers. The meeting is open to the public.
Christmas Tree Pick-Up Date Change
The disposal of real Christmas Trees in Chillicothe will be handled by the Chillicothe Street Department, but there has been a change in the dates. Trees will only be picked up on Monday, January 27th. This is due to the recent storm the crews are working on the streets. Before the trees are picked up, […]