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April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month by Grundy County Commission

On April 9th, the Grundy County Commission officially declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Grundy County. This declaration urges all residents, community organizations, state entities, healthcare providers, and local businesses to escalate their involvement in initiatives aimed at bolstering families, curbing child abuse, and fortifying the fabric of the community. Amanda White, representing […]

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Grundy County sales tax collections show yearly increase

Grundy County has reported an increase in sales tax collections for the year through April, with a gain of approximately $6,700 in each of three key categories compared to the same period last year. The categories include county revenue, law enforcement, and general revenue, which partially benefits the Grundy County Ambulance Service. The collections for […]

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Over 150 attend Republican convention in Chillicothe

One hundred fifty-four delegates attended the Sixth Congressional Republican Convention in Chillicothe on April 5. Ben Thomas and Kevin Ireland represented Grundy County. The American First Slate was elected to attend the National Republican Convention in Wisconsin in July. This slate includes Jeremy Clevenger of Chillicothe, Jason Sosaman of Kirksville, and Sixth District Congressman Sam […]

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Chillicothe police charge two with drugs and weapons possession

Two Chillicothe residents have been charged in Livingston County after Chillicothe police on April 6 reportedly recovered stolen property, controlled substances, and firearms. Twenty-nine-year-old Samantha Lee Bivens and 37-year-old Billy Ray Hatfield have each been charged with felonies of possession of a controlled substance and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon involving possessing […]

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MoDOT to hire for various positions at job fair in Shelbina on April 20

The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District Office is set to host a job fair aiming to fill multiple full-time positions, including maintenance workers, highway designers/civil engineers, signal/lighting electricians, and mechanics/equipment technicians. The job fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at the MoDOT Shelbina Maintenance Facility, located at 213 […]

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Chillicothe police seize drugs and guns in raid on Jackson Street

Following the execution of a search warrant in the 400 block of Jackson Street on Saturday, the Chillicothe Police recovered what officers called significant quantities of stolen property and controlled substances, including methamphetamine, and multiple firearms. Chief Jon Maples described the discovery as a significant step in the police department’s ongoing efforts to combat illicit […]

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New fall turkey hunting regulations announced by MDC

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces changes to turkey hunting regulations for the fall seasons. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to the changes at its April 5 open meeting in Rolla. The approved changes to fall turkey hunting will reduce the harvest limit from four to two birds of either sex and […]