The Chillicothe Lady Hornets basketball team entered Wednesdays semifinal game of the California Tournament needing a win against the host, Lady Pintos, in order to advance to the champion game. The two teams with contrasting styles each wanted to establish their identity on the game early. California averages 62 points per game while Chillicothe […]
Chillicothe R-II School Board Candidate Pulls Out Of Race
A candidate for the Chillicothe R-II School Board race in the April 8th Municipal Election has withdrawn their candidacy. The Chillicothe R-II School District received a letter from Mario Midgyett, removing himself from the race. That leaves six candidates running for two seats on the board. They are: Megan Beetsma Lent Kenneth Lee Stull Bill […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday
Sixty-five calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Tuesday. Some of the calls include: At 2:41 p.m., Officers responded to a well-being check at a location near Hickory Dr. and 16th St. Officers located the person and assisted them. At 5:53 p.m., Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash in the […]
Cameron Woman Injured In Crash
A Cameron woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Clinton County, just east of Plattsburg. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 7:45 this (Wednesday) morning on Missouri 116 in Clinton County. According the the report, drivers from Cameron and Plattsburg were both eastbound and the Cameron driver stopped to wait for a […]
Russell Alan Pirkey Sentenced In Federal Court
A Brookfield man was sentenced in federal court to 30 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child. Fifty-four-year-old Russell Alan Pirkey pled guilty in September and was sentenced by US District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday. The victim, who was 9 years old at the time told the court that the abuse […]
Chillicothe R-II Teacher of the Year & Beacon Nominees
The annual Chillicothe R-II Teacher of the Year and Beacon awards ceremony was canceled due to the weather on January 6th. As a result, the winners will not be announced until the annual Chillicothe Education Foundation fundraising dinner on February 5th. The Nominees for the Teacher of the Year include: Katie Maples – CES/CELC Natalie […]
Jail Bookings On Livingston County Warrants
Two bookings into the Caldwell County Detention Center are reported by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for Tuesday. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Sue Girratano of Chillicothe was booked on a probation violation warrant from a conviction for Possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $20,000 cash only. Thirty-one-year-old Christian Ailis Briegel of Chillicothe was booked […]
Economic Development Tax To Be On Trenton Ballot
Establishing an Economic Development sales tax will go before the Trenton Voters in April. City Administrator Ron Urton says the city council approved placing the item on the ballot. ½ cent sales tax to help fund economic development. If approved, the city would form an Economic Development Sales Tax Board. Five board members. The items […]
New DNA Requirements For State Fair Sale Of Champions Animals
Market Livestock exhibitors for the Missouri State Fair will be required to supply DNA hair follicle samples if they intend to sell the animal in the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions. Previous requirements of a nose print and blood sample will no longer be accepted by fair officials. The State Fair website has provided […]
Alvin John Hoppe
Alvin John Hoppe, age 88, a resident of Tina, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Life Care Center of Carrollton, Carrollton, Missouri. Alvin was born the son of John and Marjorie (Maasdam) Hoppe on September 7, 1936, in Fairmount, Minnesota. He moved to Tina in 1945 and started at Tina Elementary […]