Main Street Chillicothe achieved accreditation for another year. Main Street Chillicothe Director Tommie Walker says it is a milestone year for the organization. 25 years of accreditation. Walker explains Accreditation. Accredited through the National and State Main Street organizations. Walker says a key to accreditation is community support. Including partnerships with the city and other […]
Shelby Jenkins – New Extension Livestock Specialist
A new Livestock Specialist for the MU Extension offices in Ray, Saline, Livingston, Chariton, Carroll, and Lafayette counties. Shelby Jenkins will provide research-based recommendations to assist livestock producers in areas that include grazing management, feeding strategies, and reproductive efficiency. Jenkins is a native of Carroll County, growing up on a diversified row crop and beef […]
2025 Salute To Agriculture Is Friday
The 2025 Salute To Agriculture will be held on Friday. Area farmers and Ag Professionals are invited to attend the event at 11:30 am at the Mervyn Jenkins Expo Center at the Livingston County Fairgrounds. The luncheon, co-presented by the Chillicothe FFA Chapter and the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is held to honor the […]
Chillicothe Police For Wednesday
Eighty-eight calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Police Chief Jon Maples lifted the Snow Emergency in Chillicothe. Wednesday morning, officers responded to multiple parking complaints of parking on emergency snow routes. Owners were contacted and the vehicles were moved. Officers responded to several requests for well-being checks. At 10:51 […]
Chillicothe School District Teacher of the Year & Beacon Award Winners
Chillicothe’s Teacher of the Year and Beacon Award winners were announced at Wednesday’s Chillicothe Education Foundation fundraising dinner. The nominees for the awards were invited to attend. This year’s Teacher of the Year is Katie Maples from Chillicothe Elementary School and Chillicothe Early Learning Center. The Beacon Award Winner is Laura Schuler – […]
Two Chillicothe Residents Injured In Wednesday Crashes
Two accidents in Livingston County left Chillicothe residents injured Wednesday. State Troopers investigated the crashes. At about 8:00 am on US 36, a mile east of Chillicothe, a semi driven by a 55-year-old Chillicothe man, was eastbound and had slowed for another vehicle. He was struck from behind by another semi, driven by a 29-year-old […]
CHS Celebrity Band Concert Postponed
Due to the weather and no school today, the 58th annual Celebrity Band concert for the Chillicothe High School has been postponed and will be held on Monday, February 17th, at 7:00 pm. The Celebrities this year are CHS band alumni. All tickets will be sold at the door and are priced at $4.00. CHS […]