Three members of the Grand River Technical School FBLA will participate in the national leadership conference in June. Several students attended the State FBLA Leadership Conference. Zoey Warren won 1st place for Public Service Announcement, and Ericka Kroll finished 2nd for Financial Statement Analysis. Barrett Bowman came in 4th for Introduction to Information Technology, and […]
Senator Rusty Black – ARPA Deadlines Approaching
Deadlines for the use of ARPA Funds are approaching, even at the state level. Senator Rusty Black says the deadline includes disbursement and use of the funds. September of 2026 There are some areas where ARPA funding deadlines have already passed. Black says keeping track of the deadlines is important. Funds used for “one-time” purchases, […]
Bids And Policy Change Approved By Chillicothe R-II School Board
Several Bids were presented to the Chillicothe R-II School Board as part of their agenda. Â Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the bids are for services contracted by the School District. Contracts for Photography and Auditor Services for three years and Depositor of Funds for five years. The board also approved a policy update for Absence […]
Final Week Of CMU Spring Clean-Up Is April 24th & 27th
Week two of Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Spring Clean-up will be April 24th, and 27th. Hours are from 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Annual Spring Clean-Up will be held at the old Transfer Station on Mitchell Road. Hazardous waste materials are not allowed. Tires will be accepted, but there is a […]
Chillicothe Police For Wednesday
One hundred nine calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Wednesday. Some of the calls include… 10:03 am Officers responded to the intersection of Business 36 and Washington Street for a disabled semi blocking the roadway. Officers were able to assist with traffic until the truck was removed them the road. 04:57 […]
Career Ladder Continued For Chillicothe School District
The Chillicothe R-II School District will continue with the Career Ladder Program. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says this is a program for the teaching staff. Provides qualifying teachers who volunteer a stipend in the summer. Wiebers says they are waiting to hear on funding from the state. The district anticipates the legislature and governor will […]
School Board Approves Sale Of Dewey School And Personnel Matters
The sale of Dewey School and personnel matters were handled in the Chillicothe R-II School Board Executive session. The Board approved the contract for the sale of the Dewey School and Staff Parking Area to Michael Neal (Luz Verde, LLC) for $199,900. Personnel Hires – Certified (All for 2024-25) Mary Triplett, Middle School Science Madison […]
Firefighters Respond To House Fire On East Bridge Street
A house fire at 207 East Bridge Street summoned Chillicothe Firefighters at about 5:00 pm Wednesday. The department arrived in two minutes to find everyone was out of the home owned by Mike Camerillo of Cameron and the tenant was Robyn Gaede.  Heavy smoke was coming from the garage, with lighter smoke from the front […]
Two Injured In Separate Single Vehicle Crashes
State Troopers report two crashes involving area residents on Wednesday. At about 5:45 pm, a single-vehicle crash on LIV 235, a mile north of Chillicothe, left a passenger with minor injuries. Troopers report 18-year-old Robert A. Anson of Chillicothe was southbound on LIV 235, at a high rate of speed. He began skidding and lost […]
Governor Parson To Visit Area Schools On Book Tour
Governor Parson will visit the area next Wednesday, April 24th. The governor is continuing his Commemorative Book Tour and visiting two area schools. Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to visit North Central Missouri College Main Campus. He should arrive in time to see the construction of the new Dr. Neil and Susanne Nuttall Student Center […]