An ordinance to allow for hiring of part-time seasonal employees when there is no City Administrator was approved Monday by the Chillicothe City Council. An ordinance had been presented at the previous council meeting, but there was a request for…
Dry conditions can have adverse effects on your lawn, and they become harsher in extreme heat conditions. The USDA offers some tips to consider during extreme heat events. Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension says that changing from your…
A Carrollton man had serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Monday evening. State Troopers in Carroll County report the crash occurred at about 8:49 pm on Route JJ, at County Road 111. According to the report, the 37-year-old man was…
The personal use of fireworks in the City of Chillicothe has been extended to include July 5th until 11:00 pm. The Chillicothe City Council approved the change at Monday’s meeting. In the City of Chillicothe, there are limitations to the…
The Chillicothe Street Department will have an assistant foreman. The Chillicothe City Council approved the position at Monday’s meeting. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie explained the need for the position. To be available when the Superintendent and Foreman are gone. Gillespie…
Sewer problems persist at Chillicothe City Hall. City Auditor Allison Jeffries made the report to the council. CMU will handle the digging and work with the plumber to determine the repairs that are required. Hopper says if a trap is…
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Rebecca TenHulzen started her new position this (Monday) morning. TenHulzen explained her goals in this position. Most recently, she served as a Community & Economic Development Planner with the…
Applications for managed deer hunts will be accepted by the Missouri Department of Conservation beginning July 1st. The State of Missouri will have 140 managed deer hunts throughout the state. Applications will be accepted through July 31st. The managed hunts…
An extreme heat warning is issued through Friday evening for northwest Missouri and areas as far south as Sedalia, Clinton. and Butler. The National Weather Service issued the Extreme Heat Warning due to the forecast of temperatures in the 90’s…
The Weekend Chillicothe Police report includes numerous incidents and investigations. There were 218 calls for service from Friday through Sunday. Among the most significant incidents, officers arrested a woman on an outstanding warrant following a domestic disturbance Friday morning. Over…
