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August 9, 2023

Recreational Marijuana Sales Tax Approved

The 3% sales tax on the sale of Recreational Marijuana was approved by voters in Livingston County and in Chillicothe. Just over 7.5% of Livingston County voters cast a ballot in the Primary Election. In the Livingston County sales tax…

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August 8, 2023

Knox Boxes Can Help Seniors Stay In Their Homes

Residential Knox Boxes are available through the Chillicothe Fire Department for Livingston County residents. Chillicothe Fire Chief Eric Reeter says this could provide emergency services access that could allow the older residents to stay in their homes longer. Reeter says…

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August 8, 2023

Livingston County Jail Bookings

Five bookings for Livingston County are reported by the Sheriff. Saturday, Chillicothe Police Department arrested and booked 37-year-old Zachariah Ian Shipers of Jameson for alleged possession of a controlled substance. He is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center with…

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August 8, 2023

Jackson Street Rail Crossing Closed

The railroad crossing on Jackson Street is closed for repairs. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says the crossing closed at 11:00 Tuesday morning and will remain closed until all work is completed. The closure is expected to last the remainder of…

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August 8, 2023

US 36 To Close Overnight For Highway 13 Bridge Project

US Highway 36 under the bridge at Highway 13 will close tonight to remove the Route 13 bridge overhang. The Missouri Department of Transportation says the work requires the closure of both east and westbound lanes of US 36 under…

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August 8, 2023

Sullivan County BUILD Project Delayed

An intersection improvement project on Sullivan County Route 5 has been delayed for another week. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is administering a US D O T Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant for the construction of…

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August 8, 2023

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Eighty-eight calls for service were handled by Chillicothe Police Department Monday. Some of the calls include: Several animal control calls 10:52 am, Officers responded to the 1100 block of Mitchell Avenue on a report of theft. Security camera footage has…

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August 8, 2023

Two Arrests In Saline County

Two arrests in Saline County are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol for Monday. At 11:15 pm, Troopers arrested 38-year-old Amanda L Burns of Sedalia on a Livingston County warrant for an alleged probation violation from a 2021 charge of…

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August 8, 2023

Livingston County Sheriff’s Report

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department report for late July and early August includes: Incident Reports: July 31 LCSO began an investigation into the death of an elderly male at his home in northwest Livingston County. Preliminary investigation suggests natural causes….

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August 8, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission Meets Thursday

Chillicothe’s Historic Preservation Commission will meet Thursday at City Hall to consider landmarks and historic districts. The meeting will be at 5:30 pm in the meeting room. Old business includes: Result of a local landmark for the Butcher/Greever business on…