The Lady Hornets soccer team began their season over the weekend hosting the Chillicothe Tournament. The Lady Hornets took on Lone Jack on Friday night. The first varsity soccer match for the majority of the team. The Lady Hornets lost 6-1 but came away with some valuable experience. The lone goal was scored by […]
Livingston County Health Center Audit, New Door, And Meeting Time
The Livingston County Health Center audit report for 2022 and 2023 was presented by John Gillen. He reported no findings and no needed changes. He did report the Health Center increased its financial reserves. In 2022, the increase was $268,458, and in 2023, the increase was $329,359. At the end of fiscal year 2023, the […]
$800,000 GRMC Renovation Project Begins May 1st
Renovation of the Grand River Multi-Purpose Center will begin May 1st. Administrator Teresa Sykes says the $800,000 project will include work both inside and outside the building. Sykes says the exterior work will give a fresh appearance to the center. New doors, adding windows and a drive-through window. Sykes says inside, there are some required […]
Voting Equipment Testing
Testing of voting equipment for the April 8th Municipal Election will take place April 2nd in Livingston County. Election Authority Sherry Parks says the automatic voting equipment testing will be held on the 2nd floor of the courthouse beginning at 10:00 am. Representatives from the political parties, candidates, media, and the public are welcome to […]
Chillicothe Police Report
Ninety-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Some of the calls include: At 10:58 a.m., Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash in the 100 block of Webster St. Officers responded and a report was taken. At 3:44 p.m., Officers were dispatched to a possible trespassing in the 1200 […]
City Council Reviews $23 Million 2025/26 Budget
The City of Chillicothe’s proposed budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year was discussed in a workshop session Monday at the Chillicothe Fire Department. City Auditor Allison Jefferies presented the budget that included $21,611,949 in revenue and $23,379,921 in expenditures. The shortfall of $1,767,972 would come from the city’s reserves. That would leave the City of […]
Troopers Arrest Hamilton Woman Early Tuesday Morning
A Hamilton woman was arrested by State Troopers in Daviess County early Tuesday morning. Twenty-eight-year-old Emily B. Leeman was arrested at 2:03 am for alleged DWI and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash. No injuries were reported. Leeman was taken to the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail.
Probation Violation Booking
A Wheeling man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center Sunday on a probation violation warrant from a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm. He was arrested by Livingston County Deputies. Bond is set at $20,000 cash only.

Grass Fire South of Chillicothe
A grass fire south of Chillicothe summoned firefighters Monday afternoon. The call came in at about 1:12 pm and the fire crew arrived in just under 20 minutes at the fire located at LIV 426 and US 65. Hale and Dawn fire departments also responded, giving a total of two tankers, 4 brush UTVs, and […]