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May 23, 2025

Chillicothe Police For Thursday

Ninety-nine calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Thursday. Some of the calls include: 11:08 p.m., Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Cherry St. and 3rd St. During the stop it was discovered…

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May 23, 2025

City and County Receive Missouri Blue Shield Designation

Livingston County and The City of Chillicothe have received designations under the Missouri Blue Shield Program. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Mike Kehoe in January through Executive Order, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce…

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May 23, 2025

Police Facility Construction

Very visible strides in the construction of the new Chillicothe Police Facility were made this week. The contractors have been busy since the groundbreaking in February, preparing the site, bringing in utilities, constructing the foundation, and some very visible work…

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May 23, 2025

Missouri Department of Corrections Award of Valor

Six employees of the Missouri Department of Corrections have earned the Director’s Award of Valor; one of them is from Chillicothe. The award is given to Missouri Department of Corrections team members for acting in a heroic or courageous manner,…

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May 23, 2025

Chillicothe City Council Meetings Are Tuesday

The Chillicothe City Council will meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. The meeting is delayed until Tuesday because of the Memorial Day holiday. At 5:00 pm, there will be a Finance Workshop held in the Council Chambers at City Hall….

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May 23, 2025

Audit On Livingston County Commission Agenda

The start of an audit is part of the Livingston County Commission agendas next week. The Commissioners meet Tuesday and Thursday in the commission room of the Livingston County Courthouse at 9:30 am. Tuesday at 10:30 am is the entrance…

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May 23, 2025

Two Injured In Sullivan County Crash

A single-vehicle crash in Sullivan County left two Trenton residents with moderate injuries Thursday morning. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 8:10 am on Route K, 8 miles north of Milan, as a box truck driven by a…

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May 23, 2025

Chillicothe Tourism Board Meeting

The Chillicothe Tourism and Visitors Board will meet next Thursday at noon at Chillicothe City Hall. Following discussions on expenditures, revenues and the budget, the board will get updates on Grants, the Welcome Sign, Visitors Log and Groups, Website, and…

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May 22, 2025

Guilty Plea Entered

A Chillicothe man, Eric Molina Benitez, pled guilty in Livingston County Circuit Court to charges of delivery and exhibiting a weapon, Benitez was originally charged with domestic assault, delivery of a controlled substance, and three counts of unlawful use of…

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May 22, 2025

Personnel Matters Handled In School Board Executive Session

The Chillicothe R-II School Board executive session included several personnel items. Certified Staff – Hires: Tara O’Dell – Middle School Library Media Specialist (position change) Amanda Hall – FACS Teacher (long-term sub with certificate) Nash Schooler – GRTS Welding Instructor…