Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney Adam Warren has released a statement on his review of law enforcement actions during the stand-off and what authorities say was a “shots fired” incident last Friday night in Chillicothe. Information was posted to the Facebook page of the Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney. It states “after reviewing the reports, photographs of […]
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Livingston County Library to feature news series in Children’s Department
The Livingston County Library in Chillicothe will start a fall story time series in the Children’s Department next month. The Wee Read story times will be held Tuesday mornings at 10 o’clock from September 5th through October 31st. The story times will feature age appropriate stories, finger plays, songs, and rhymes and are targeted at […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce announces “Christmas Around the World” Parade theme
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that “Christmas Around the World” has been chosen as the 2017 Holiday Parade theme. The Holiday Parade this year will be sponsored by Hy-Vee, Hedrick Medical Center and Midwest Gloves & Gear. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2017, in downtown Chillicothe […]
Another police standoff Monday night in Chillicothe ends peacefully
A standoff situation with law enforcement ended peacefully Monday night following negotiations in Chillicothe. It was 6:26 pm when officers were sent to a disturbance in the 200 block of Park Lane. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a male – identified as David A. Bruce – had barricaded himself in an apartment and refused […]
Authorities confirm shots were fired during Friday night standoff in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Police reported shots were fired during a standoff Friday night in the 1100 block of Broadway in Chillicothe. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says because it’s an officer-involved shooting incident, requests for additional information are to be made with the highway patrols’ division of drug and crime control as that agency was asked to […]
Bogard man injured in crash on Highway 65
An accident in northern Carroll County injured a Bogard man yesterday afternoon. The highway patrol said 79-year-old Marvin Jacobs was taken by ambulance to Carroll county memorial hospital in Carrollton. The patrol listed injuries as moderate. The highway patrol reports Jacobs was driving southbound on U.S. 65 when he apparently lost control on the wet […]
Name of suspect in Friday standoff at Chillicothe released
Chillicothe police report the arrest of a suspect who allegedly was involved in a Friday night standoff with law enforcement officers. At 6:22 pm, Chillicothe officers attempted to serve a warrant in the 1100 block of Broadway Street. A report noted shots were fired during the attempted arrest. A standoff ensued and the person was […]
Highway patrol reports arrests in Harrison and Livingston Counties
The Highway Patrol reports two arrests in area counties on Friday. Twenty-five-year-old Anthony Watson of Minneapolis, Minnesota was arrested in Harrison County Friday morning, and 36-year-old Sydney Edwards of Chillicothe was arrested in Livingston County early Friday afternoon. The Patrol accused Watson of speeding at 95 miles per hour in a 70 zone, no valid […]
Standoff in Chillicothe ends with suspect in custody
Details are few, and no one has been identified as a Chillicothe Police Department dispatcher reports a suspect was taken into custody Friday night after a standoff situation on the east side of Chillicothe. Authorities apparently attempted to serve a warrant when the standoff ensued, and the dispatcher reports the standoff on Broadway Street ended […]
Chillicothe Arts Council to host Bryan Savage performance
A Chillicothe native and saxophonist/flutist will perform at a fundraiser for the Chillicothe Area Arts Council in September. Bryan Savage will perform at the United Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center in Chillicothe the afternoon of September 17th at 2 o’clock. Tickets are a $15 donation and reserved seat tickets are available by calling the Arts […]
Chillicothe Police Department reports several accidents
Officers were dispatched to a two vehicle non-injury accident at the intersection of Fair and Bryan Street. Officers reported that a vehicle driven by Kristy Shafer was westbound on Fair Street and struck a vehicle that was northbound on Bryan Street as Shafer entered the intersection. Moderate damage was reported to the car. Officers were […]
“The Greatest Eclipse Since Sliced Bread” watch parties scheduled for Chillicothe
Several total solar eclipse watch parties will be held in Chillicothe Monday. Greater Chillicothe Visitors Region Director Amy Supple calls the event “The Greatest Eclipse Since Sliced Bread”. She says one watch party will be in the Comfort Inn and Fairfield Inn parking lots near the intersection of U. S. Highways 36 and 65. There […]
Chillicothe woman injured in crash west of Chillicothe
The highway patrol reports one Chillicothe resident was injured while four others were not hurt in an accident early Wednesday evening one mile west of Chillicothe. The highway patrol said 25-year-old Amber Breeze was driving southbound when the pickup went off county road 235 and into a ditch, coming to a stop on the driver’s side. […]
Chillicothe City Council hires 911 dispatcher and paramedic/firefighter
The Chillicothe City Council hired a 911 dispatcher and a paramedic/firefighter during an executive session following the regular council meeting Monday evening. The council employed Shawn Gott of Trenton to fill the vacancy created by Donnie Rogers retiring. Gott currently works for the Trenton Fire Department and ambulance service. Fire Chief Darrell Wright said Gott […]
Chillicothe Chamer hires Communications Coordinator
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce hired a new Communications Coordinator recently. Heather Vivone of Chillicothe replaced Kate Lyons and started work in the position Monday. Lyons left after announcing her plans to take a position with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Chamber Executive Director Crystal Narr says Vivone has a lot of experience in customer […]
Work on streets continues in Chillicothe
The Chillicothe Street Department and M and M Utilities will continue work on Chillicothe streets next week. Tandem Paving will mill road surfaces on Tomahawk Drive and 11th Street between Elm and Trenton Streets Tuesday. The company will lay new asphalt on the roads Wednesday. M and M Utilities will start on new curbing on […]
Annual “Battle of the Badges” set for this month at Chillicothe
The Third Annual Chillicothe Battle of the Badges will be later this month. The Chillicothe Police Department will take on the Chillicothe Fire Department in the charity softball game on the blue field in Danner Park the evening of August 26th at 6 o’clock. Mayor Chuck Haney will be the announcer, and Fire Chief Darrell […]
Chillicothe FFA members attend officer retreat
Chillicothe FFA Officer teams recently held their annual officer retreat at Mozingo Lake in Maryville. The retreat focused on activities planning, communication skills, teamwork, and leadership. The teams set goals, planned activities for the chapter and worked on team building skills. During downtime members enjoyed time on the lake with swimming, then participated in the […]
Livingston County Library to hold “Bling Your Binder” program
The Livingston County Library in Chillicothe will hold a program for teens to make one of a kind binders. The Bling Your Binder program for sixth through 12th-grade students will be held in the library courtroom Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock. The library will provide binders as well as other decorating supplies, but students may […]
Swine Show winners announced in competition at the North Central Missouri Fair
Swine Show results have been announced from competition Wednesday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The Grand Champion boar among various breeds was a crossbred shown by Jesse Huber of Trenton. The Reserve Champion boar was entered by Graydee Rains of Gallatin with a Berkshire. Among various breeds of gilts, the Grand Champion […]