The “Stay With It” healthy living support group, is meeting this Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 pm at the Livingston County Library. This casual group will be discussing ongoing efforts to live a healthier lifestyle and sharing snack tips and recipes. The following “Stay With It” meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 25th at […]
Chillicothe police say one person was arrested and two children were taken into protective custody following a report of child endangerment. Officers, assisted by the Livingston County Children’s Division, responded to the 100 block of Brunswick Street Friday evening regarding the child endangerment report. Police said, as a result of an investigation, officers and DFS […]
Chillicothe firefighters Friday night went to the Donna McClaughry residence at 108 Parkview Circle where there had been smoke coming from a bathroom exhaust fan. Fire Chief Darrell Wright reported there was no smoke in the home when firefighters arrived. The homeowner turned off an electrical breaker to the bathroom prior to the arrival of firefighters. […]
An art exhibition demonstrating the creativity and diversity of the artists of Missouri and the Midwest region will open at the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe in June. Cultural Corner partnered with the Best of Missouri Hands to bring “Hands Across Missouri” to the gallery. The exhibit will be open to members […]
Payless ShoeSource stores in Chillicothe, Kirksville, and Maryville are three of the nearly 400 stores to be closed. The stores at Southtown Shopping Center in Chillicothe, Hastings Plaza in Kirksville, and Maryville Shopping Center will close due to Payless’s chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and restructuring in North America. The company is also restructuring its Hong […]
After recent hearings in Livingston County Circuit Court, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office received Court orders for the following detainees to be transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections to serve a sentence or attend a treatment program. Thomas Midgyette, 58, Chillicothe Probation Violation – Failing to Register as a Sex Offender 4 years DOC […]
First-grade students from Dewey Elementary School recently received a little assistance from the Litton Crusaders at the Litton Ag Campus. The students were learning about plants in class and were given the opportunity to get their hands a little dirty by planting marigold seeds. The project will continue for the next couple of weeks by […]
As the American farmer strives to meet the growing demand for corn required to satisfy increasing world demand, one area grower has been honored for their efforts through the 2016 National Corn Yield Contest. The national contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association, recognizes farmers from across the country for their exceptional efforts. […]
Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe features an exhibit of “Fabricscapes,” paintings, and pottery Tuesday, April 4 through April 29th. The artists are Dave Walker, and his daughter, Hannah smith. Walker, who’s originally from Chillicothe, is a fiber artist who puts small pieces of fabric together in what he calls “Fabricscapes.” Hannah smith […]
The Livingston County Library is presenting a Container Gardening program, April 11th at 6:00 pm. The program will be hands on with participants planting plants in a container that they will take home with them. The cost for this program is $30 and includes potting mix, fertilizer, and plants. Participants are asked to bring their […]
Chillicothe firefighters late Wednesday night about 11 p.m. went to a residential location at 2111 Meadow Lane Circle in Chillicothe to check on conditions after occupants reported they had used a fire extinguisher and water to put out a kitchen fire. The fire, on a cook stove, had extended up into cabinets and the ceiling, […]
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will hold several events in the next few months. The Saint Louis Brass will perform at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center this Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The group combines humor with music and will perform a variety of selections featuring music from its CD “Pops Music of the […]
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council members are asked to vote on the Arts Council’s board officers and directors for the 2017-2018 term. Marilyn Brodmerkle is running for president, Ed Robertson is running for vice president, Shelly Turner is running for secretary, and Gary Miller is running for treasurer. Those running for director positions are Marie […]
The Chillicothe City Council approved the employment of a new administrative assistant and promoted a longtime employee in the street department to the rank of assistant superintendent in executive session Monday night following the regular meeting. Heather Gates was recommended by Clerk Roze Frampton to the members of the city council for the position of […]
Chillicothe firefighters responded early today to the Chillicothe Correctional Center, and upon arrival, moderate smoke was coming from the south side of the north service building where they discovered a fire in a large clothes dryer. A report by Fire Chief Darrell Wright says a pressurized water can was used to extinguish the fire. Materials in the […]
The Chillicothe Farmers Market holds its annual meeting tonight with an agenda that includes planning and budgeting for advertising and events, determining dues, and electing officers and board members. The meeting is tonight at 7 o’clock at FCS financial building’s meeting room at 2880 Highway 65 north. Two other events are to be held before the […]
A residence at Chillicothe received extensive smoke and fire damage early Sunday however, two occupants were able to exit the structure safely. Firefighters responded to the Lori Adkison residence at 211 Slack Street. The blaze was attributed to smoking in bed and catching blankets on the bed on fire. Fire Chief Wright quoted the homeowner […]
The Chillicothe FFA Agricultural Issues Forum team presented to the Chillicothe R-II School Board Club at the Chillicothe R-II School Administrative Building on Monday, March 21, 2017. The purpose of the Agricultural Issues Forum is to provide students an opportunity to explore local agriculture issues and create an unbiased presentation to a public audience. The […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department reports approximately nine acres of grass and brush were burning at a location on Redbud Lane Thursday afternoon when firefighters arrived on the scene and discovered the blaze also had gotten into some old boards. The owner of the land was listed as Redwan Youssef of 2612 Redbud Lane. Fire Chief Darrell […]
Jose Sanchez Barron IV, a 19-year-old former Trenton, MO resident passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the University of Columbia Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the Trenton High School Gymnasium. A rosary will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday at […]
