The Chillicothe Hornets boys basketball team took on the host in the California Tournament semifinals Thursday night. Chillicothe’s defensive intensity was on display right away. The Hornets flew out to a 10-0 lead and held the Pintos scoreless through the first five minutes. Chillicothe attacked down low with Jaishon White who scored 13 first half […]
Livingston County 2025 Budget – First Hearing
The first hearing on the Livingston County 2025 budget was held as part of the Livingston County Commission meeting Thursday morning. The County Clerk, Sherry Parks, is also the Budget Officer and she presided over the hearing. The budget presented includes a carryover from 2024 of nearly 6.2 million dollars. The total estimated revenues, including […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday
One hundred three calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Wednesday. Some of the calls include: At 11:06 a.m., Officers were called to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 400 block of S. Washington St. Officers responded and a report was taken. At 11:07 a.m., Officers were dispatched to possible intruders in […]
NCMC Honors List For Fall of 2024
The North Central Missouri College Fall of 2024 Academic Honors List includes five-hundred-sixty-one students who earn their spot on the President’s and Dean’s lists. Students named to the President’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA). Those students on the Dean’s List have earned at […]
CHS Celebrity Band Concert
The annual Chillicothe High School Celebrity Band Concert will be Thursday, February 13th at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. The special event will showcase the incredible talents of the Chillicothe High School Band Alumni. All alumni are invited to sign up to participate and play alongside the current band members for an unforgettable evening. […]
Board Of Public Works Meets Friday
Chillicothe Board of Public Works meets on Friday at 8:00 am. The meeting will be held at the CMU office meeting room and will include reports from the department heads and from the General Manager. The General Manager will present the Annual Net Meetering Report. An executive Session is planned to handle legal and real […]

Trenton Farm Ground Lease
The Trenton Farm Ground lease for the economic development property north of town was approved by the City Council. City Administrator Ron Urton says this is a one-year lease with renewals of up to five years. Urton says the lease is with Larry Bunker of Albany at $226.50 per acre.
Trenton City Council Approves Contracts
Trenton City Council approved contracts as part of the new business section of the meeting. Contracts for hauling sand and gravel for the Trenton Asphalt plant were awarded to the same company this year. Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton says the contracts are with Jerry Hostetler Trucking of Trenton. Urton says there is also work […]
Marceline Man Arrested For Alleged Possession
A Marceline man was arrested by State Troopers in Linn County Wednesday afternoon. Eighteen-year-old Dax A. Thomas was arrested at about 2:03 pm for alleged Possession of Marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Thomas was taken to the Brookfield Police Department, processed, and released.