Contractors are making good progress on the new playground at Simpson Park. Parks and Recreation Director Josh Norris says there are a few more steps left on the project. Norris says Drainage is an important part of the playground project. He says there are also weep holes in the concrete to allow for additional drainage of the surface. The timeline […]
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Bids for the first part of the Chillicothe Street Projects were approved by the Chillicothe City Council. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this is for the first part of the planned work this year. The bid was awarded to Vance Brothers out of Joplin, for $760,515. Well under the estimate for the project. The second part of the Street project […]
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It is time to start making plans to take advantage of Missouri’s Free Fishing Weekend. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 12 and 13. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout […]
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A zoning change for the old Garrison School property was approved by the Chillicothe City Council. The change is from Public Use – which includes schools, to Multi Use – which includes Churches. Zoning Officer Kevin Shira told the council the property is owned by House of Prayer. Shira explains how the property will be used. House of Prayer has […]
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The Service contract with the Oats Bus for services in the community was approved by the City Council. City Clerk Roze Frampton says this is usually handled at the time of the budget. The contract was approved on a 5/0 vote.
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The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 99 calls for service Tuesday. They include three calls for suicidal individuals. Two of them were juveniles. Two people were taken to medical facilities for treatment. Other calls include: 7:20 a.m., Officers took a report of child abuse in the 400 block of Mack St. 8:30 a.m., Officers were dispatched for a child refusing […]
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Two area residents were arrested by State Troopers Tuesday. At about 9:55 am in Dekalb County, Troopers arrested 37-year-old Donald Edwards of Chillicothe on a St. Charles County warrant for alleged failure to appear on a traffic violation. He posted bond and was released. At about 2:35 pm in Linn county, Troopers arrested 44-year-old Aaron W Poe of Brookfield for […]
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With only a few days remaining in the High School career, the Chillicothe High School seniors won’t see a lot of classroom time. Wednesday is senior professional development day in the morning, with a movie in the afternoon. Thursday is the Baccalaureate practice, The Senior BBQ and the Baccalaureate that evening. Friday is the Graduation Practice Graduation is scheduled for […]
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The Livingston County Health Center now has the availability of Walk-In COVID-19 vaccinations, the Walk-in vaccinations are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Appointments are not required. The Health Center has both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available. If you have questions, call 646-5506.
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The University of Missouri Extension will host a free “Annie’s Project” course in the Northwest region. Carlee Quinn with the Extension Service says the course is for women in the area that would like to become better business partners in their agriculture enterprise. Quinn describes the webinar. Five sites will be available in Northwest Missouri including Chillicothe, Higginsville, Marshall, Maryville, […]
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