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June 2, 2026

Chillicothe Sliced Bread Day Contest

The annual Chillicothe Sliced Bread Day bread baking contest will be held on Saturday June 13th at the Grand River Historical Society Museum. Curator Dustin Rennels invites area bakers to participate in the event. Three categories and two age groups,…

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June 2, 2026

Grand River Historical Society Museum Received $15,000 Humanities Grant

The Grand River Historical Society Museum is the recipient of $15,000 in grant funding from the Missouri Humanities to help with the Bethel AME Black History Church Museum. Curator Dustin Rennels says the funds will be used in many ways….

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June 2, 2026

Independence Man Arrested By Troopers

An Independence man was arrested by State Troopers in Caldwell County on Monday. At about 8:22 am, Troopers arrested 44-year-old Justin L. Bittiker for alleged possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and making a turn from a…

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June 2, 2026

Livingston County Arrest

Livingston County deputies booked 68-year-old Steven Keith Myler into the Caldwell County Detention Center on Monday evening. He is held with no bond allowed pending the filing of formal charges.

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June 2, 2026

Replacement Delayed For 104 Year Old Bridge

A 104-year-old Sullivan County bridge was scheduled for replacement beginning this week. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the replacement of the Route N Little Yellow Creek Bridge, west of Green City, has been delayed due to contractor schedule changes….

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June 1, 2026

Early Morning Fire Damages Home In Chillicothe

A report of a house fire Monday morning was handled by the Chillicothe Fire Department. The call came in at 4:33 am to 1812 Country Club Drive. The fire crew arrived in five minutes to find heavy smoke coming from…

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June 1, 2026

Weekend Chillicothe Police Report

The Chillicothe Police Department report for the weekend includes 185 calls for service. Among the incidents, officers made multiple arrests for driving while intoxicated, including a driver found asleep behind the wheel on Crescent Drive on Friday morning. Officers also…

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June 1, 2026

Caldwell County Jail Booking

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s office reports the booking of 44-year-old Justin Lee Bittiker at 9:07 am Monday. He is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center with no bond allowed.

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June 1, 2026

Additional Livingston County Booking

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports an additional booking at the Caldwell County Detention Center on Sunday. Fifty-three-year-old Jason Michael Reeter was booked at 8:55 pm. He is held with no bond allowed.

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June 1, 2026

“Amazing Race Challenge” At Crowder State Park

Crowder State Park in Trenton is hosting an “Amazing Race Challenge” at 8:00 this Saturday morning. This event is for those who like a challenge, enjoy hiking, trail running, or kayaking, and are able to complete mental challenges quickly and…