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September 19, 2024

Chillicothe R-II Tuition Rates Set

The Chillicothe R-II School District set tuition rates for the sending schools for the 2025/26 school year. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says there is an increase in the rate for students in grades 9-12. Set at $11,004.84 per student. That…

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September 19, 2024

Hydrant Flushing Continues

Testing and flushing of fire hydrants in the City of Chillicothe continues this week. CMU Water Resource Manager Chris Bonderer says the testing and flushing process may cause a drop in water pressure and discoloration of the water. He says…

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September 18, 2024

Chillicothe Police Report – Tuesday

Eighty-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Tuesday. Some of the calls include: At 10:19 a.m., Officers were dispatched to a one vehicle non-injury motor vehicle crash at Clay and Vine St.’s. Officers responded and took…

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September 18, 2024

Jail Booking – Chillicothe

A Chillicothe man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center Tuesday by Chillicothe police officers. Twenty-seven-year-old Jeffery Dean Dreesen is charged with alleged assault – special victim. He is held with bond set at $10,000 cash only.

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September 18, 2024

Flu Shot Clinic – By Appointment

As the month of October approaches, the number of flu cases begins to rise. The Livingston County Health Center is offering a Flu Shot Clinic, on September 26th. Ann Burchett from the Health Center has the details x1From 9:00 am…

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September 18, 2024

Missouri Jobs Report – August

The State’s Jobs report for August shows non-farm payroll increased by 7,900 jobs, private industry payroll increased by 5,800 jobs, and government employment increased by 2,100 jobs. Missouri’s smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 1/10 of a percentage point, from…

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September 18, 2024

Missouri November Ballot Measure – Amendment 3

Six ballot measures will be on Missouri’s November ballot for the general election. The Secretary of State has released the ballot language for each of the items, along with fair ballot language for each. Amendment 3 The Ballot question reads…

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September 18, 2024

CES Open House Tonight

The open house for the Chillicothe Elementary School is this evening. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the contractor is down to the punch list items and they are ready to show off the building. Dr Wiebers says there will be…

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September 18, 2024

School Board Approves Budget Update

The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved the budget for the 2024/25 school year in late June, but an update is needed in September each year to adjust some figures. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explains. Due to teachers completing classes, new…

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September 18, 2024

Drivers Injured In Crash Near Polo

A two-vehicle crash on Missouri 116 near Polo left both drivers with minor injuries Tuesday afternoon. State Troopers report the crash occurred about 3:20 pm as pick-ups driven by 39-year-old Ray St John Otho and 67-year-old Robert Zenk, both of…