The Southwest Livingston County R-1 School District reports that the School Principal Scott Calhoun was recently taken into custody by law enforcement and that an investigation is continuing. Online court information shows Christopher Scott Calhoun was charged Friday with two counts of felony stealing– one from February 2nd of this year and the other from […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says the sheriff’s office has received several reports in the last few days about persons vandalizing the Wheeling Post Office’s lobby. He notes the reports involve the lobby being trashed, items being destroyed, and the United States flag being taken down. Cox says evidence suggests those responsible are juveniles. He […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says the sheriff’s office received two reports Monday of lost or stolen cattle. Cox said that one report involved an Angus bull weighing about 2,100 pounds with a number 59 ear tag from the Dawn area. The other involved a black cow weighing about 1,100 pounds with an ear tag […]
Next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week and National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Cutter says that the purpose of the week is to encourage the public to think about the severe weather that could occur in the area, including thunderstorms, flooding, hail, and tornadoes, and what they should do in a severe weather event. Grundy […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox credits the departments’ law enforcement K-9 with running after a prisoner who fled on foot while at the sheriff’s office in Chillicothe, but stopped once he saw the dog in action. 20-year-old Jeremiah Joel Bailiff of St. Louis was being finger-printed when the alleged escape from custody occurred. Bailiff had been arrested following […]
Livingston County Health Center announces two upcoming “It’s Happening” victimization awareness presentations on Wednesday, March 7th in their classroom, located at 800 Adam Drive. The first presentation will be held from 10-11 a.m. and the second at 1:30-2:30 p.m., with an opportunity for questions, discussion, and networking after each presentation. Those interested should call the […]
Absentee ballots are now available for the April 3rd municipal election at the Livingston County Clerk’s Office. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon as well as Saturday, March 31st from 8:30 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon. Anyone needing to vote absentee in Livingston […]
Authorities say a law enforcement pursuit of a utility truck stolen Saturday morning in Marshall ended near Chillicothe after spike strips flattened tires on the vehicle and a 20-year-old St. Louis man was taken into custody. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox said the vehicle came to a stop near U.S. 36 and Route CC where the […]
The Parents and Teachers Organization at Livingston County R-3 School in Chula is collecting items for its carnival and silent auction. Donations will be on display throughout the event March 23 and all donations are tax-deductible and help support students, families, and teachers. Past carnivals provided funds for landscaping at the school, new stage curtains, […]
A traffic stop in Livingston County last Monday led to the seizure of alleged drugs and an explosive device as well as the arrest of a South Dakota man. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter conducted a traffic stop on U. S. 36 for a traffic violation. He then says Deputy Chris […]
In a story earlier this week, Steve Cox at the Sheriff’s Department in Livingston County was seeking the public’s assistance with the identification of an individual allegedly involved in a residential burglary and vehicle theft. Cox reports today the arrest of a homeless man allegedly involved in those incidents. Cox says an investigation by the Livingston […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in the identification of a man thought to be involved in a burglary and theft of a pickup. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a pickup was stolen from the Utica area Sunday and tracked to a Kansas location where it stopped. He says the person of […]
A Chillicothe teen has been charged in Grundy County following a law enforcement pursuit on Highway 65 Monday evening. 19-year-old Levi Elias Terrell is charged with resisting and/or interfering with a felony arrest. The felony warrant was issued yesterday and bond was set at $10,000 cash. Terrell is scheduled for arraignment February 27th in Associate […]
University of Missouri Extension staff will be hosting events in Grundy and Livingston Counties for growers to obtain or be recertified for their Private Pesticide Applicators License. All growers are invited to attend these events. The Grundy County Applicator Training and Ag Update will be held Tuesday, February 27th at the Alexander Student Center (1204 […]
Livingston County 4-H will hold a Shooting Sports Safety Class next month. The training will be held at the Litton Center in Chillicothe March 3rd from 8 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon with a meal provided. All first-year shooters must complete a one-time safety training, or they will not be […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s office says reports were to be submitted to the Juvenile Office and Prosecuting Attorney Adam Warren for consideration of seeking adult criminal charges in what authorities described as an assault and attempted murder investigation. Sheriff Steve Cox said two juveniles were detained late Friday night after authorities were summoned to Hedrick […]
The Children’s Department of the Livingston County Library in Chillicothe will hold two programs this month. Children four years of age and younger can attend Toddler Stay and Play Day in the library’s second-floor courtroom the morning of February 13th from 9 to 11 o’clock. The program will include puzzles, blocks, a ball pit, bubbles, […]
The City of Chillicothe is now accepting bids on surplus items which includes tools, equipment, vehicles, office furniture, and guns. Photos, details, and bid forms are available at the Chillicothe City Hall. Vehicles and equipment will be located at the Chillicothe Street Barn and will be sold as is. Guns may be viewed at the […]
A Valentine Tour of Italy dinner will be held at the Grand River Multipurpose Center in Chillicothe the evening of February 9. The event will run from 5 to 7 o’clock with tickets only being presold. Two tickets cost $25, one ticket costs $15, and a table of eight costs $100. A dance will follow […]
The Livingston County Library is partnering with Saint Luke’s Health System to bring the community a program called “Being Mortal.” The documentary follows surgeon Dr. Atul Gawande as he shares the stories of people and families facing a terminal illness, including his own father. After the screening, participants can join in a guided conversation with […]
