The Chillicothe Hornets track and field athletes that advanced to sectional at Archie High School had an opportunity to punch their ticket to the state meet, and several Hornets and Lady Hornets are now heading to Jefferson City. For the Lady Hornets, Tori Stoner won javelin with a throw of 38.9 meters, also qualifying […]
Guilty Plea Entered
A Chillicothe man, Eric Molina Benitez, pled guilty in Livingston County Circuit Court to charges of delivery and exhibiting a weapon, Benitez was originally charged with domestic assault, delivery of a controlled substance, and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon – discharging in a home, exhibiting, and while possessing a controlled substance. The […]
Personnel Matters Handled In School Board Executive Session
The Chillicothe R-II School Board executive session included several personnel items. Certified Staff – Hires: Tara O’Dell – Middle School Library Media Specialist (position change) Amanda Hall – FACS Teacher (long-term sub with certificate) Nash Schooler – GRTS Welding Instructor Extra Duty – Resignations: Shannon Grable – Assistant Boys Soccer coach Angela Pope – Assistant […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday
Ninety-six calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Officers took two reports of threats or harassment, but the victims chose to not press charges. 3:13 p.m., Officers responded to the 400 block of Clay St. for a report of stealing. Officers determined it was a civil property issue. 3:18 p.m., […]
Livingston County Jail Bookings
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports two recent jail bookings. Wednesday at about 11:50 pm, Chillicothe Police Department booked 33-year-old Justin Wayne Bryan. He was taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center on a 24-hour hold. Thursday at 2:46 am, Deputies booked 31-year-old Tre Levaughn Walker into the Caldwell County Detention Center on a 24-hour […]
Grand River Historical Society Tea
The Grand River Historical Society will have its annual “Society Tea” on Sunday. Curator Dustin Rennels says this started in the early 50’s. Since 1954 and is an opportunity to see the museum and consider joining. Rennels says the event is free and from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and is an open house style event. […]
Chillicothe R-II Budget Progress
The Chillicothe R-II School District Budget needs to be finalized by the end of June. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they are still working with some unknowns in the area of state funding. The State Funding still needs the governor’s approval. Dr Wiebers says they are also cautious about the funding for transportation that needs […]
Chillicothe R-II Finance Report
The finance report for the Chillicothe R-II School District was presented as part of the monthly school board meeting. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the revenues are near the budgeted amount. Very pleased with the revenues received. Wiebers says Expenditures are also on track. They do need to account for the teacher payroll for the […]
140 Attending GRTS Summer School Bootcamp
The Grand River Technical School has 140 students going into grades 5-9 attending the Summer School Bootcamp. GRTS Director Adam Wolf explains. Rotate through 8 different programs at the school. Wolf says the boot camp has been offered in the past, and they had received a lot of interest, prompting them to offer it again […]
Sportsmanship Noticed By Opponent Family
Students and schools are often recognized for the academic and extracurricular activities of the School District, but sometimes, others notice what we should strive for. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says an email recognized a student for Good Sportsmanship. A Savannah family emailed thanking a student for showing true sportsmanship to an opponent following their loss. […]