A major disaster declaration for 10 Missouri counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April 23-28 has been approved by the President. This includes two counties in the local…
An Avalon man was arrested by Clay County Officers on a Probation Violaiton from a conviction for Possession of a controlled substance. Sixty-five-year-old Lester Lee Hines is held in Clay County awaiting Transport. Bond is set at $20,000.
The Chillicothe R-II School Board assignments for building representation and committees were approved. The assignments include: Building RepsHornet Academy & District Office Bill HayenCES (Pre-K to 2nd) Dr. Mitch HolderCES (3rd to 5th) Allison PickeringMiddle School Jaime PittmanHigh School Dr….
Sullivan County and the City of Milan have received a $9.3 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) Grant to improve their infrastructure. The announcement was made by Congressman Sam Graves, who says the $9.3 million grant will fund…
The Sullivan County Route 129 North Spring Creek Bridge, north of Green City, will be closed for replacement beginning on Monday, July 13th. The work is part of the Northwest Bridge Bundle project. The bridge is expected to remain closed…
Leadership at the Forest O’Triplet Animal Shelter Is changing. A Livingston County Humane Society board member has confirmed Larry Maupin has filled the position of Shelter Gardian, which had been held for more than 30 years by Leslie Patek. Additional…
The Budget for the Chillicothe R-II School District 2026/27 School year was approved in a special meeting this week. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the budget begins in the red. By $155,055.02 The Transferred funds will cover the summer projects…
Personnel matters were handled by the Chillicothe School Board in the executive session of this week’s special meeting. Personnel matters approved include: Certified Resignations:Weston Baker – CMS Multi Media teacher Support Staff Hires:Shelly Ford – CMS paraprofessional Extra Duty –…
Following a mental health competency evaluation ordered for 22-year-old Darrell Tyrone Dickerson, Judge Michael Leamer ordered an extended commitment of Dickerson to the Department of Mental Health. Dickerson had been charged with alleged 2 counts of sexual misconduct involving a…
Ninety-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Officers responded to a person in crisis who was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and completed a welfare check where no assistance was needed. Police are…
