Coach Darren Smith could not have asked for a better start from his team than what was put on display Thursday night from the Chillicothe Lady Hornets basketball team. In their regular season finale against MEC opponent Maryville, the Lady Hornets scored the first 18 points of the game, the initial 7 all from senior, […]
Locust Creek Covered Bridge Move
Eastbound traffic on US 36 in Linn County experienced delays as they shared the roadway with a bridge. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources had contractors move the Locust Creek Covered Bridge Wednesday to Pershing State Park, where it will eventually become a permanent fixture. The bridge was built about 156 years ago and before […]
USDA Considering Options To Lower Egg Prices
USDA announced Wednesday it is considering various egg import and export options as one way to lower egg prices in our country. Agriculture Department Chief of Staff Kailee Tkacz Buller says it is one part of their strategies to supplement the US egg supply. Importing eggs from other countries to offset shortages. The USDA is […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday
Eighty-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. At 2:18 p.m., Officers arrested a 32-year-old man following a traffic stop in the 900 block of N. Washington St. The arrest was for driving while his driver’s license was suspended. He was processed and released. At 3:49 p.m., Officers arrested a […]
Two Booked On Possession Charges
Two bookings at the Caldwell County Detention Center are reported by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. Chillicothe Police arrested 24-year-old Marissa Robb of Brookfield and 27-year-old Nysaa M. Saldana of Chillicothe Wednesday afternoon. Saldana faces two counts and Robb faces one count of alleged possession of a controlled substance.
April Ballot – Road Tax Questions
As voters prepare to cast ballots for the April 8th Municipal Election, some will find township General Road Questions on the ballot. These include: Shall Fairview Township General Road District of Livingston County levy an additional tax rate of 35 cents per $100 dollars of valuation for a period of 4 years. If approved the […]
Advanced Crappie Fishing Technique Virtual Program
Local anglers can get Crappie fishing tips in a virtual program offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Experienced anglers can add to their crappie knowledge in the free MDC program “Learn to Fish: Advanced Crappie Fishing Clinic.” The program will be March 13th from 6:30-8:00 pm. The in-person program is held at MDC’s Shepherd […]
Plattner & Slater Among Semi-Finalists For Missouri’s Agricultural Educator of the Year
Two Chillicothe teachers are on the list of semi-finalists for the Missouri FFA Foundation Golden Owl Award. The award honors Missouri agricultural educators for their outstanding commitment to shaping the future of agriculture. Grand River Technical School announced Randy Plattner and Michael Slater are on the list of 18 semi-finalists to be named Missouri’s Agricultural […]
New Chillicothe Police Officer
The Chillicothe Police Department has a new Police Officer. The Chillicothe City Council, in their executive session Monday evening, hired Stacey Watson as a full-time officer. Watson began work with the department on Tuesday. Her pay starts at $22.00 an hour.