The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $35,381,000 loan to the NW Electric Power Cooperative of Cameron to improve 27 miles of electric line. NW Electric maintains 130 sub-stations and approximately 18,000 miles of transmission line while delivering wholesale power to seven distribution cooperatives including from this immediate area, Farmer’s Electric in Chillicothe, Grundy […]
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Area counties along with Department of Corrections report on COVID-19 cases
The Livingston County Health Center reports 379 cumulative cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 20 since Sunday, October 11th. Of the 77 active cases, 53 are in the community, three are in schools, and 21 are in facilities. There are 11 current hospitalizations and four deaths related to COVID-19 for Livingston County. The […]
Chillicothe City Council addresses lengthy agenda, including budgets, bids and airport board
The Chillicothe City Council approved ordinances the evening of Monday, October 12th amending the police department budget and accepting a bid for a wood stove/boiler for the street barn. City Administrator Darin Chappell reports the police department budget amendment recognized the increase in revenue from the new sales tax of a quarter of a cent […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to 132 Henry Street
The Chillicothe Fire Department early today was sent to a grass fire at the intersection of Henry and Violet Streets. Upon arrival, Captain Derrick Allen said there was a small fire behind the house at 132 Henry Street. Allen noted the fire appeared to be a pile of trash surrounded by some vegetation. Approximately 100 […]
Chillicothe Police Department awarded grant funds to assist with hazardous moving violations
The Chillicothe Police Department has been awarded grant funds for hazardous moving traffic violations for officer enforcement and equipment from the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety, and Traffic Division. The grant will provide for 100% reimbursement for officer overtime enforcement and for traffic safety required equipment. The police department will receive $16,222, which will […]
Corporate Drive in Chillicothe scheduled for closure on Monday
M and M Utilities will close Corporate Drive in Chillicothe on Monday, October 12th for street replacement on the west side of the railroad tracks. The Chillicothe Street Department notes Corporate Drive will only be closed at the tracks. The work is anticipated to take three or four weeks, weather permitting. A detour sign will […]
Trump Administration invests more than $5.5 million to support economic development in rural Missouri
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, announced eight rural electric cooperatives will receive a total of $5,552,000 to create jobs and increase economic opportunities throughout the state. Rural electric cooperative partnerships are critical in working with rural communities to increase economic development and providing […]
Owner of Rockstar Burgers in Kansas City among 18 defendants indicted for $1.7 million drug-trafficking conspiracy
The owner of the Rockstar Burgers restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, is among 18 defendants indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute more than 150 kilograms of methamphetamine and more than 10 kilograms of heroin, valued at more than $1.7 million. Most of the defendants are also charged […]
Patrol reports arrest of Cainsville and Chillicothe residents
Residents of Cainsville and Chillicothe were arrested Tuesday night in Harrison and Daviess counties. The highway patrol arrest report indicates 28-year-old Tony Bennett of Cainsville was taken on a 24-hour hold to the Harrison County law enforcement center at Bethany. Bennett was accused just before midnight of driving while intoxicated, second offense; felony leaving the […]
Grace Episcopal Church to offer “Blessing of the Animals”
The Grace Episcopal Church of Chillicothe plans to offer a Blessing of Animals at the Forest O. Triplett Animal Shelter in Chillicothe. Candidate for Holy Orders Michael Johns and Lay Worship Leader Rosina Harter are to provide the sixth annual blessing outside the shelter on the morning of Friday, October 9th at 10 o’clock. The […]
Brookfield man injured in rollover crash east of Chillicothe
A Brookfield man was injured in a single-vehicle, rollover accident, on Monday two miles east of Chillicothe. Fifty-six-year-old Daniel Waller was taken by emergency medical services to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe with moderate injuries. The van Waller was driving was northbound on LIV Road 255 and began to skid as it approached the […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce establishes “Chamber Hero Program”
The Chillicothe Area Chamber has established the “Chamber Hero Program,” and through this program, area businesses may contribute membership funds to help other businesses join the Chamber for the first time. The recipient then gains access to the many benefits The Chamber has to offer their business through the generous act of sponsorship by a […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to barn fire
The Chillicothe Fire Department Sunday night responded to a fully-involved barn fire at a rural Chillicothe address. Firefighters took an engine and tanker to the scene at 8554 LIV Road 511. Chula was requested for a mutual aid tanker and Lock Springs also was notified. Upon arrival, Chillicothe Fire Lieutenant Rob Williams reported the exposure […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation Appoints Board and Elects Directors
North Central Missouri College Foundation executive board remains the same, and five directors are re-elected to a three-year term. The North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the executive team for 2020-2021; President Allan Seidel, Trenton; Vice-President Scott Wilson, Trenton; Treasurer Cara Farmer, Trenton; Assistant Treasurer Gary Black, Trenton; Secretary Tricia Key, Trenton; Assistant Secretary Jena […]
Chillicothe man arrested for brandishing handgun inside a business
Two felony counts were filed Thursday against a Chillicothe man who police allege was brandishing a handgun inside a business Wednesday night. Police were called to the 600 block of Webster Street after receiving a report that the suspect was threatening another person there. Twenty-nine-year-old Jerome Lee Carney Junior of 433 Calhoun Street was subsequently […]
Chillicothe Police Department receives MIRMA grant
The Chillicothe Police Department reports it received a grant for $2,433 from the Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association for an in-car camera. Sergeant Jeremy Stephens authored the grant, which will assist with the cost of equipment when the department’s new patrol vehicles arrive. The Chillicothe Police have applied for several grants and received them in […]
Livingston County Library to host adult pumpkin decorating contest
The Livingston County Library of Chillicothe will host its annual pumpkin decorating contest for adults. The pumpkins should be created by the individuals or groups submitting them, and cutting into pumpkins is not allowed. Pumpkins of any size, shape, or color can be used. The pumpkins must be submitted to the library by October 24th […]
Chillicothe City Council announces sale of property
Information has been released from a Chillicothe City Council executive session on September 14th regarding real estate and personnel. The council passed an ordinance authorizing a real estate purchase agreement with Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Incorporated. City Administrator Darin Chappell reported the city sold a piece of property on the southeast corner of […]
Two injured in crash on Wednesday afternoon in Carroll County
Two people were taken to hospitals following a two-vehicle accident late Wednesday afternoon in Carroll County. Fifty-year-old Glen Waters of Norborne and 71-year-old Linda Nunamaker of Carrollton both received minor injuries. Waters was taken by emergency medical services to Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton while Nunamaker was transported by private vehicle to the Hedrick […]
Chillicothe City Council accepts city audit; adopts contract to provide mental wellness to first responders
The Chillicothe City Council on Monday evening, September 28th accepted the 2019-2020 city audit and adopted a contract with 42 CARES to provide additional mental wellness services to first responders. City Administrator Darin Chappell reports the audit was “extraordinarily clean,” and the council is satisfied with the city’s financial position. Chappell says counseling is provided […]