Chillicothe’s’ burn ban and the Livingston county burn advisory has been extended until 9 o’clock tonight. That information came in this morning from the Fire Chief, Darrell Wright. Continuing with burn bans until further notice are the cities of Trenton and Spickard plus Putnam county. Rural areas of Grundy County remain under a burn advisory […]
With dry weather and windy conditions in the forecast for the next few days, two more additions have been added to the list of those with burn bans or burn advisories. Chillicothe Fire Chief Darrell Wright has issued a burn ban for the City of Chillicothe due to the dry conditions, low humidity, and significant […]
The Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe has several events planned for this month. Ladies of Glass: Glass Fusing will be held Monday evening from 6 to 8 o’clock with Vilma Holt to instruct the class on how to make poppy bowls. Holt will also teach the Beginning and Intermediate Stained Glass class, […]
Chillicothe and other fire departments responded yesterday to a grass fire at 13962 LIV Road 424. Upon arrival, firefighters found approximately one acre on fire. In addition to Chillicothe using two brush rigs, Dawn and Mooresville Fire Departments responded with a tanker and three brush rigs. It was noted this location is near where a […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a large timber fire at Camp Kiliroco at LIV 231 last night. Fire Chief Darrell Wright reports Chillicothe Fire arrived with a rural truck, brush truck, and mule with three personnel. Wright says someone directed the firefighters to the fire when they arrived at the scene noting they discovered […]
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Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury traffic crash in the 1400 block of Fair St. A vehicle driven by Lena F. Surber collided with a parked vehicle owned by Christina Lybarger after adjusting her rearview mirror. Surber’s vehicle received extensive damage and was towed by Peery’s Towing. Lybarger’s vehicle received minor damage. Officers were […]
Fischer Concrete Services of Sedalia announces it acquired Trenton Transit Mix and Missouri Mobile Concrete of Chillicothe recently. The expansion brings the family-owned and operated company and its ready-mix concrete network into Northwest Missouri. Fischer Concrete President Jim Jackson says he looks forward to providing quality products and services to the area. He says he […]
A woman from Chula was injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Marshall and Highview in Chula. The highway patrol listed 46-year-old Christina Meservey with minor injuries. She was taken by ambulance to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. The report shows the accident on Sunday involved a westbound sports utility vehicle […]
The Livingston County Commission will meet in the courthouse next week on Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9:30 in the morning. The agenda for the Tuesday meeting includes meeting with Jackie Soptic with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission for annual review of committees at 1:15 that afternoon, meeting with Larry and Gloria Johnston regarding […]
Chillicothe City Administrator Isaac Holland resigned from his position to assume the role as City Administrator in Willmar, Minnesota this spring. Holland submitted his resignation Wednesday morning with his last day on the job to be April 21. Chillicothe Mayor Chuck Haney says the next step is to appoint a search committee, which will be […]
The Livingston County Sheriff reports it has completed an investigation into a case of alleged failing to properly report a change of address as mandated by the federal and state sex offender registry law. Deputies located and arrested David Lee Kirkpatrick, 58, of Chillicothe staying in an unreported residence which was located within the prohibited […]
Women from Chillicothe and Carrollton have been injured in separate accidents in Livingston and Lafayette counties yesterday afternoon and evening. Both also have charges pending according to the highway patrol arrest report. 60-year-old Jeanna Chaney of Chillicothe received what the highway patrol called serious injuries in an accident at Chula Tuesday afternoon. The patrol report says […]
A fire late Saturday night destroyed an abandoned house just east of Chillicothe at Route V and Livingston County Road 232. The structure was fully involved when Chillicothe firefighters arrived and a mutual aid water tanker was requested from the Chula department. Ten thousand gallons of water were used to extinguish the blaze. Chillicothe Fire […]
On February 5, the Chillicothe FFA held their annual Bowling Party at the Fast Lane in Chillicothe. This party represents a reward for members as well as a time for fellowship. There were approximately 98 members present and everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol concluded 2 investigations of failing to properly register as a sex offender by failing to report a change of address. On the morning of February, 15 officers from both agencies executed a search warrant related to the investigation in the 100 block […]
The Livingston County Commission will attend several upcoming meetings. The commission will attend the Chillicothe Township meeting at the FCS meeting room at 2880 North Washington Street in Chillicothe February 15 at 6:30, the 2017 Salute to Agriculture at the Jenkins Expo Center Friday morning from 6:30 to 8 o’clock, a meeting for the Second […]
The Chillicothe Police Department reports the arrest of a Chillicothe man charged with three felony counts of stealing a firearm, explosive weapon, or ammonium nitrate and one felony count of stealing of $750 or more. Eighteen-year-old Levi Terrell was arrested Sunday as the result of a covert operation in the area where criminal activity was […]
The Livingston County Library will be hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party for teens. Whether you love it or you hate it, whether you’re single or not, come enjoy an evening of “anti-celebration” with your friends. Whether you love it or you hate it, whether you’re single or not, come enjoy an evening of “anti-celebration” with […]
Over the past three weeks, Chillicothe Police officers have responded to, and taken multiple stolen property reports in which items were removed from what was believed to be unlocked motor vehicles. During the investigation, items reported stolen included money, firearms, and jewelry. During the investigation, items reported stolen included money, firearms, and jewelry and as […]
