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April 23, 2026

Chillicothe R-II School Resource Officer (SRO) Program

The Chillicothe R-II School District has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chillicothe for the School Resource Program. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says he is pleased with the agreement. At a cost of $184,208. The agreement includes…

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April 23, 2026

Changes To GRTS Paramedic Program

Changes to the Paramedic program at Grand River Technical School received school board approval. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says there were changes with the Chillicothe Fire Department that made this necessary. The district will provide the needed staff. Dr Wiebers…

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April 23, 2026

Personnel Matters Handled In School Board Executive Session

Personnel matters were handled in the Chillicothe R-II School Board executive session. Certified Hires (2026-27) Anthony Hinnen – GRTS Diesel Tech instructor Jenny Otto – CMS ELA teacher Keri Rodenberg – Special Ed Director Olivia Coon – CES Music teacher…

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April 22, 2026

Chillicothe Rotary Surpasses Shoe Collection Goal

The Chillicothe Rotary Club’s annual shoe collection exceeded expectations. The club set a goal of 1,025 pairs of shoes… and thanks to the Chillicothe community, the club surpassed the goal by collecting a total of 1,157 pairs of new shoes…

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April 22, 2026

Jail Booking For Livingston County

A Chillicothe man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center by Chillicothe police. Twenty-four-year-old Austin Tyler Fox was booked into jail at about 3:57 pm, on a 24-hour hold.

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April 22, 2026

Former Sewer Plant Property Sold

The sale of approximately 10 acres located in the southeast corner of US-36 and US-65 was announced by Chillicothe Municipal Utilities. The property, which was formerly the site of the CMU sewer facility, has been vacant for over 40 years….

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April 22, 2026

Chillicothe R-II School Board Reorganization

Reorganization of the Chillicothe R-II School Board included recognition of a departing member and swearing in new members following the April elections. Brice Walker was recognized for his eight years on the board, the final year as the Board President….

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April 22, 2026

911 Board Meets Thursday

The Livingston County Central Emergency Services Board meeting will be held on Thursday at 6:00 pm. in the conference room of the Home of Sliced Bread building. This meeting’s tentative agenda will include the organization of the board, dispatch contract…

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April 22, 2026

Bids Awarded By School Board

The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved two bids as part of their meeting. The Technology Services bid was awarded to Quality Network Solutions (QNS) with a one-year contract for $105,000. QNS has been working with the district for some time….

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April 22, 2026

Caldwell County Jail Bookings

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s office reports two recent bookings into the Caldwell County Detention Center. Tuesday, deputies booked 20-year-old Kennady L Simmons of Chillicothe for alleged damage to jail property. Bond was set at $10,000. 25-year-old Elizabeth Ann Tredway of…