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April 30, 2025

Chillicothe D.A.R.E. Graduation

One-hundred-twenty-four fifth-grade students at Chillicothe Elementary School participated in the annual D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony. The students had completed ten weeks of classroom instruction focusing on communication and decision-making skills. The D.A.R.E. program in the Chillicothe R-II Schools is promoted by…

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April 30, 2025

Senator Black Working On State Budget

The Missouri Senate is working to refine the state’s operating budget ahead of the May 9th deadline. Senator Rusty Black is vice-chair of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee and says what the governor suggested to lawmakers three months ago may…

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April 30, 2025

Council Approves New Street Equipment

A new piece of equipment for the Chillicothe Street Department was approved by the City Council. A Seal Master Dual Squeegee machine will cost $74, 990. The final price was nearly $5,000 above the budgeted amount. Auditor Allison Jefferies explained…

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April 30, 2025

Rural Fire Contract Extended

The City of Chillicothe’s contract with Chillicothe Rural Fire Protection Services #1 was renewed. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the contract has a 90-day notice period. The notification period was missed. Fire Chief Eric Reeter asked that the 90-day notice…

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April 30, 2025

Troopers Arrest Laclede Man

A Laclede man was arrested by State Troopers in Linn County Tuesday afternoon. Forty-nine-year-old Billy J. Baldwin was arrested for alleged possession of Methamphetamine and on three warrants. A Daviess County warrant for alleged failure to obey a judge’s orders,…

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April 29, 2025

Health Center Meeting Starts With Swearing In

Three newly elected members of the Livingston County Health Center Board of Trustees were sworn-in to start their meeting. Catherine Hamilton, Ken Lauhoff, and John Zachary Parks were winners in the April 8th election. Under Old Business, Director Sherry Weldon…

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April 29, 2025

Zoning Changes For Former School Properties

Requests for zoning changes are on the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Board when they meet on Monday, May 5th. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm at City Hall. The meeting begins with the election of new Board…

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April 29, 2025

Bishop Hogan Building Project Announced

The largest building project for Bishop Hogan School in the past seven decades received approval from the Diocesan Building Commission. Fr. Ryan Koster says it is a project that he has been working to make a reality for two years….

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April 29, 2025

Litton To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

A special ceremony honoring the newest inductee into the Chillicothe Hall of Fame will be held on May 9th at 5:30 pm. The Livingston County Preservation Society announced the new inductee is Jerry Litton. The unveiling event will take place…

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April 29, 2025

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Ninety-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Some of the calls include: At 9:44 a.m., a person called the Police Department to ask questions about possible child abuse/neglect. At 10:57 a.m., a person called…