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December 14, 2023

Identification Of Oak Trees

The State of Missouri boasts 21 species of Oak Trees. Many can be found in the forests and yards, while others thrive in Missouri’s wetlands. The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a virtual program on identifying Oak trees on…

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December 14, 2023

Dr. Mitch Holder Appointed To AACC Commission

NCMC’s Dean of Instruction, Dr. Mitch Holder, was recently appointed to serve on the AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Commission on Student Success. The appointment is for a term from 2023 to 2026. As part of the appointment, he…

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December 14, 2023

Polar Plunge Set In Chillicothe

The annual Polar Plunge in Chillicothe will be February 10th at Simpson Park. Plungers are asked to pre-register. Funds raised in the event support the local Special Olympics Missouri athletes. Sign up to Plunge here: https://support.somo.org/event/2024-chillicothe-polar-plunge/e521396

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December 14, 2023

Personnel Matters From Chillicothe School Board Executive Session

Several Personnel matters were handled in the Chillicothe R-II School Board executive session. These include:   CERTIFIED: Hire: Gabrielle Hall-2nd Grade Teacher Theresa Miller-3rd Grade Teacher (NOT CRITICAL SHORTAGE) Riley Brobst-4th Grade Teacher Madelyn Wilford-5th Grade Teacher Retirements: Nancy Burtch-GRTS…

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December 14, 2023

Application Deadline Nears For Board Opening

Applications to fill an opening on the Chillicothe Board of Public Works will be accepted by Mayor Theresa Kelly through Friday. This board can not have more than two members from any one political party. Currently, there is one Democrat,…

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December 14, 2023

Troopers Arrest Three Wednesday

Three arrests in the area counties are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol for Wednesday. At about 2:40 pm in Caldwell County, Troopers arrested 18-year-old Hunter Barton of Cameron for alleged tampering with a vehicle, 2 counts of resisting arrest,…

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December 14, 2023

Two Vehicle Crash Leaves One With Moderate Injuries

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 33 in Clinton County left a Plattsburg man with moderate injuries. State Troopers report the crash occurred Wednesday at about 6:10 pm when 23-year-old Jace Hickman of Plattsburg was southbound and slowed to make a…

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December 13, 2023

School District Insurance Rates Jump 20%

The Chillicothe R-II School District’s property and liability insurance rates are increasing. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says he had budgeted for a three percent increase. This is the 3rd year in a three-year contract with MUSIC. Wiebers says they will…

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December 13, 2023

Kitchen Equipment Purchased

The purchase of the kitchen equipment for the expanded Chillicothe Elementary School was approved by the School Board. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they received four bids. Wiebers says there is one piece that will be paid through a grant….

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December 13, 2023

Two From The Area Arrested By Troopers

Two area residents were arrested by the Missouri Highway Patrol on Tuesday. At about 10:30 am in Morgan County, Troopers arrested 35-year-old Scott Doss of Hamilton for alleged speeding and DWI – Prior Offender. He was held pending the posting…