Today is Labor Day, for many, it means the end of Summer and the start of school and related activities. Livingston County Library Director Sue Lightfoot-Horine Labor Day is meant to be a day to celebrate the American workers. Lightfoot-Horine says the labor unions fought for and won many of the labor laws in place today. Labor Day was signed […]
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The 45th annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby is this weekend in Brookfield. Richard Techau, one of the organizers of the event says they began this with the US Women’s National Hot Air Balloon Championship. They have one more flight today, at 6:00 pm. One of the favorite events each year is the Friday Night Flame Saturday is a festival and […]
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The Labor Day Holliday means a few changes in work schedules for many businesses, and that includes the Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Refuse Department. Residential Customers with a Monday Route are asked to hold their trash an additional day. The Monday trash routes for Labor day will be picked up on Tuesday, September 7th, along with the normal Tuesday routes. Refuse […]
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As we celebrate the Labor Day Holiday, it is important to remember the origins of the day. Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Livingston County Library Director Candy Warren says this year’s celebration will look different for many of us. The first Labor Day holiday was […]
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09-05-20 Labor Day Trash With the Labor Day Holiday fast approaching, the Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Refuse Department reminds their customers they will be closed on Monday. Refuse Director Troy Figg says that will affect the customers with Monday routes. Figg says customers with Monday and Tuesday routes can help by placing items at the curb early. If you have questions, […]
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The Labor Day Holiday is just over a week away. Now is the time to start preparing for any travel plans you have, and that includes preparing yourself and your vehicle. Sergeant Jake Angle from the Missouri Highway Patrol says plan now. Sargent Angle suggests a few things to take in your vehicle. While you are planning that trip, check […]
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The 44th annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby, a tradition on Labor Day Weekend, will be held this year, but there are several changes due to COVID-19. Organizers of the event announced, to keep health and safety at the forefront, there will be NO Friday Night South Main Night Flame and the events at Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Field will be […]
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Drivers headed out for the Labor Day weekend will find less work taking place, but should stay aware for some work zones. MoDOT says most construction projects that would impact travel lanes will stop at noon Friday and resume at 9:00 am Tuesday. Lane and bridge closures already in place around the state will remain during the holiday weekend. They […]
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There will be no residential Trash Pick-up next Monday in Chillicothe. September 2nd is Labor Day, and that means there will be no trash service Monday. Refuse Department Director Troy Figg says the Monday routes will be picked up Tuesday, September 3rd, along with the regular Tuesday route. If you have any questions, call the CMU Office at 646-1683. Listen […]
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Today is Labor Day. For many is it is a day off work and a long weekend to end the summer. But Candy Warren from the Livingston county Library says this is an industrial based holiday that celebrates major changes in working conditions and hours for American workers. Warren says that demonstration happened on September 5th, 1882, when 10,000 took […]
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