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January 15, 2025

Chillicothe R-II School Board Candidate Pulls Out Of Race

A candidate for the Chillicothe R-II School Board race in the April 8th Municipal Election has withdrawn their candidacy. The Chillicothe R-II School District received a letter from Mario Midgyett, removing himself from the race. That leaves six candidates running…

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January 15, 2025

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday

Sixty-five calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Tuesday. Some of the calls include: At 2:41 p.m., Officers responded to a well-being check at a location near Hickory Dr. and 16th St. Officers located the person…

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January 15, 2025

Cameron Woman Injured In Crash

A Cameron woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Clinton County, just east of Plattsburg. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 7:45 this (Wednesday) morning on Missouri 116 in Clinton County. According the the report, drivers from…

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January 15, 2025

Russell Alan Pirkey Sentenced In Federal Court

A Brookfield man was sentenced in federal court to 30 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child. Fifty-four-year-old Russell Alan Pirkey pled guilty in September and was sentenced by US District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday. The…

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January 15, 2025

Jail Bookings On Livingston County Warrants

Two bookings into the Caldwell County Detention Center are reported by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for Tuesday. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Sue Girratano of Chillicothe was booked on a probation violation warrant from a conviction for Possession of a controlled substance….

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January 15, 2025

Economic Development Tax To Be On Trenton Ballot

Establishing an Economic Development sales tax will go before the Trenton Voters in April. City Administrator Ron Urton says the city council approved placing the item on the ballot. ½ cent sales tax to help fund economic development. If approved,…

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January 15, 2025

New DNA Requirements For State Fair Sale Of Champions Animals

Market Livestock exhibitors for the Missouri State Fair will be required to supply DNA hair follicle samples if they intend to sell the animal in the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions. Previous requirements of a nose print and blood…

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January 14, 2025

Moving A 156 Year Old Landmark To A New Site

How do you move a 156-year-old historic landmark without damaging it? The Locust Creek Covered Bridge will be moved a little over 5 miles to its new home at Pershing State Park in late January to early February. Park Superintendent…

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January 14, 2025

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 86 calls for service on Monday. Some of the calls include: Handling questions from residents about threats, Well Being Checks, and Animal Controll Issues. Officers checked reports of careless and imprudent driving and a…

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January 14, 2025

Lease Purchase Agreement For Police Facility Financing Presented

01-14-25 Lease Purchase   The lease/purchase agreement for the financing of the new Chillicothe Police facility was presented to the Chillicothe City Council at Monday’s Council meeting. Gilmore and Bell drafted the agreement on behalf of the city. A Lease…