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March 10, 2026

MoDOT Low Volume Route Resurfacing

The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled resurfacing of low-volume rural routes in Linn and Sullivan counties. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, with Route Y in Sullivan County. Work will continue through mid-May on several roads. During…

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March 10, 2026

Broadway Street Project

The overlay project for Broadway Street was awarded to Capital Paving and Construction for a total of $173,399. The work is an overlay from Polk Street to Jackson Street. Four bids were received for the project, and the winning bid…

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March 10, 2026

Council Hears Additional Funding Requests

Three organizations made appearances before the Chillicothe City Council on Monday, requesting funds for services provided. Grand River Area Family YMCA requested $35,000. That is the same as the 2025 request. Hope Haven Industries requested $3,500. That is an increase…

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March 10, 2026

Hay and Farm Ground Leases

The Chillicothe City Council approved Haying and Farm Ground leases as part of Monday’s meeting. The leases include: A three-year Cash Farming contract with Sykes Farms for $172 / acre for 23 acres, totaling $3,956 per year. A three-year Cash…

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March 10, 2026

Caldwell County Sheriff’s Jail Bookings

Caldwell County deputies booked three into their jail this week. They include: 71-year-old Mitchell Jones of Polo was booked on charges that include alleged Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is held at the Caldwell…

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March 10, 2026

Public Hearing Held On Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund Use

A public hearing for the City of Chillicothe’s proposed nearly $1.5 million in Capital Improvement Expenditures was held as part of the Chillicothe City Council meeting. There was no comment from the public on the list of expenditures. City Auditor…

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March 9, 2026

Annual Farmer’s Market Meeting

The Annual Chillicothe Farmer’s Market Vendor Meeting will be held this Thursday. Whether you are a current vendor or would like to start selling your produce and other goods at the Farmer’s Market, you are invited to come to the…

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March 9, 2026

Safe Sitter Class Offered By Health Center

There is still time to register for a Safe Sitter class for middle school students. The program is offered by the Livingston County Health Center on March 17th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Students will learn how to practice…

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March 9, 2026

NCMC Announces 35 Additional Dual Credit Scholarship Recipients

NCMC announced 35 area High School students are the recipients of $324 throught the Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young, and Myra A. Young Dual Credit Scholarships. The NCMC scholarship committee reviewed 120 applications for the scholarships…

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March 9, 2026

Weekend Chillicothe Police Report

The Chillicothe Police Department report for the weekend includes 174 calls from Friday through Sunday. Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 65 and Highway 190 Friday afternoon, with no injuries reported. Police also handled several disturbance and suspicious…