Hazardous waste in home

Fall cleanup means extra attention to hazardous waste found in homes

People will soon be switching out lawnmowers for snow blowers as homeowners prepare for the winter months. And in the process of fall cleaning, hazardous materials that need special disposal are often uncovered in garages and sheds. But dumping hazardous chemicals down the sink or into a storm drain can have serious health and environmental […]

Obituary

Funeral services for firefighter Edward “Ed” Cosgrove set for Thursday, July 28

Edward Austin Cosgrove, Jr., age 53, a resident of Utica, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Utica, Missouri. Edward was born the son of Edward Austin and Delaine Marie (Curtis) Cosgrove, on February 2, 1963, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a graduate of Lockport High School, Lockport, Illinois. Edward worked as a […]

Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association

The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]