The Chillicothe Middle School will be the site of an active shooter training session on Monday, September 22nd. As this is a professional development day for the school district, School Resource Officer Mike Lewis says that there will be no…
Charges of alleged theft of welders from a business in Brookfield are filed in Linn County court. The theft occurred July 31st in the 400 block of East Helm. Following an investigation by Brookfield Police that included the request of…
A bridge replacement for Livingston County will begin Monday. Contractors will begin the replacement of the bridge on LIV 519 at the Pike’s Lake Conservation Area, between LIV 504 and 502. The bridge replacement should be completed by November 20th…
The Chillicothe R-II School District Tuition rate for the 2026/27 school year was approved by the School Board at $11,201.16 per student per year. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they need to set it well ahead for planning purposes. To…
The success of the Chillicothe R-II Summer School program was discussed as part of the amendment of the 2025/26 budget. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explained. Higher attendance means more from the state. Other budget adjustments included adjustments to the tax…
A Boil Advisory is issued for customers of Livingston County Public Water Supply District #2, located on Liv 233 south to Liv 256, Liv 2306, Liv 2308, Liv 2317, Liv 2315, Liv 232 West of Liv 233, and Liv 256…
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Friday through Sunday includes 219 calls for service. On Friday, officers responded to a well-being check on a juvenile, a domestic disturbance, and a theft case where the stolen item was recovered, but no…
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports a busy start to September. Deputies investigated a suspicious grass fire on Highway 139, an ATV driver creating a traffic hazard in Mooresville, and a possible case of vehicle tampering in Chula. Several arrests…
Burglary charges are filed, and a warrant has been issued for a Brookfield woman, following the investigation of an incident that occurred on August 10th. The Chillicothe Police Department investigated the incident that resulted in charges filed against Cheyenne Vire…
Harvest season has begun in Livingston County, and that means big equipment on the roads and making unexpected turns. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says now’s the time to start being cautious. Don’t get in a hurry. If…
