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March 19, 2024

Chillicothe R-II School District Finances On Track

The finances for The Chillicothe R-II School District are on track according the Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers. Collected 80% of revenues and spent 60.8% of planned expenditures. They are working to maintain a 25% reserve for the district.

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March 19, 2024

Four Bookings For Livingston County

Four recent bookings for Livingston County are reported by the Sheriff’s Department. Saturday, St. Joseph Police arrested 32-year-old Ernesto P Lopez on a warrant for alleged failure to appear for a charge or alleged no insurance. He was taken to…

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March 19, 2024

New School Bus

Bids were reviewed for the purchase of a new school bus for the Chillicothe R-II School District. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they purchased a full-size bus. 71-passenger gas-powered bus. The district will officially make the purchase in the new…

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March 19, 2024

Construction Progress at Chillicothe Elementary

Construction progress on the interior at the Chillicothe Elementary School expansion is starting to move quickly. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says work ranges from Drywall to painting. Drywall, painting, and the elevator is installed Wiebers says on the exterior, they…

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March 19, 2024

Salary & Welfare Recommendations Adopted By Chillicothe School Board

The Chillicothe R-II School Board adopted the recommendations from the Salary and Welfare Committee at Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers gave an overview. Wiebers says the district rewards longevity in the schedule. He says the district is pleased with…

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March 19, 2024

Crash At Wheeling Junction Backs Up Westbound Traffic On US 36

Chillicothe Fire Department reports westbound lanes of US 36 were closed this morning due to a crash before 7:00 am at the Wheeling Junction. The road has since opened to a single lane. Traffic has been reported backed up to…

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March 19, 2024

Community Build Planned For CES Playground

The playground equipment for the Elementary School Expansion has arrived and plans are progressing for installation. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wienbers says they are working on a community build. Volunteers to work with the experts to install the equipment. Wiebers says…

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March 19, 2024

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Ninety-two calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Some of the calls include: 11:52 AM Officers conducted follow-up investigations in the 700 block of BUS 36 to solve a stealing investigation. 12:32 PM Officers were…

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March 18, 2024

Two Weekend Arrests In The Area Counties

State Troopers arrested two in the area counties over the weekend. Saturday at about 3:50 pm, Troopers in Livingston County arrested 39-year-old Jamie L. Elrod of Macon for alleged possession of a controlled substance. He was processed and released. Sunday…

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March 18, 2024

Committeeman Filing

Filing for the Livingston County Primary Election continues through March 26th. Monday Moring, William Peniston filed for Samsel Township Committeeman as a Republican. Candidate filing for the Livingston County primary election is at the County Clerk’s office at the courthouse.