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October 9, 2024

Chillicothe Rainfall Several Inches Below Normal

While the Missouri Drought monitor is showing no drought or abnormally dry for the area counties, the rainfall totals for the year in Chillicothe are showing we are behind compared to the normal rainfall totals. Year To Date, Chillicothe has…

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October 9, 2024

USDA Acknowledges Warm And Dry Fall

The lack of rain and unseasonably warm conditions could be good news AND a problem. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it is helping the harvest. A boon for early harvest efforts. Rippey says it could also be a problem for…

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October 9, 2024

Livingston County Health Center To Continue Administering WIC

The WIC program in Livingston County will continue to be administered by the Livingston County Health Center. The health Center signed the contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the 2025 fiscal year. Women, Infants, and…

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October 9, 2024

Livingston County Sheriff’s Report

The Livingston County Sheriff’s report for late September and early October includes several investigations and arrests. Incident Reports: September 21st, deputies responded to the 10000 block of LIV 233 for a house fire. The deputy was first on the scene…

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October 8, 2024

CMU Electrical Supporting Hurricane Recovery

Two linemen from Chillicothe Municipal Utilities are heading to Florida to assist with hurricane relief. CMU General Manager Matt Hopper says it is part of their Mutual Aid assistance. Two men and one bucket truck sent to Orlando. Hopper says…

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October 8, 2024

Progress On CMU Projects

Project updates were part of the Chillicothe Board of Public Works meeting. CMU General Manager Matt Hopper talked about the Electric Department’s line work. The 69 KV project is progressing well. Hopper says the Water Department is preparing a report…

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October 8, 2024

Annual 4H Recognition

The Livingston County recognition program includes opportunities to recognize 4H members for their projects throughout the past year. In addition, the Livingston County 4H Council had recognition for specific honors. These include: 2024 Livingston County 4H Hall of Fame recipient…

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October 8, 2024

Additional Jail Booking

A homeless woman from Chillicothe was arrested by Livingston County deputies on two warrants. 41-year-old Jami Brynn Barton was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center for alleged possession of a controlled substance and stealing. Total bond is set at…

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October 8, 2024

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

One-hundred-twenty-three calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Monday. Some of the calls include: At 6:59 a.m., Officers assisted the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office with a search warrant in Utica. The search warrant was a result of…

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October 8, 2024

Dispatch Hiring Approved In Executive Session

Hiring of dispatchers and a promotion for the Chillicothe/Livingston County E911 Center were approved by the Chillicothe City Council in an executive session. The hirings include: Madison Towers at $17.35 an hour as a Full-Time E911-Dispatcher, effective October 4, 2024….