Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a woman accused of hindering prosecution when authorities last week went to her home at Avalon in search of her son. 77-year-old Edith Mae Hines is charged with a felony of hindering prosecution by allegedly denying the presence of 40-year-old Lee Alvin Hines even though officials believed […]
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Central Elementary School students learn about leadership, agriculture
Students from Mrs. Howe’s leadership class at Central Elementary School experienced a hands-on learning experience on November 18, 2017. The leadership group is the nature/agriculture group where the students get to meet once a week to learn how leadership connects with nature and agriculture. The Litton Crusaders assisted the class with parts of a seed, […]
Christmas activities for kids to be held Wednesday in Chillicothe
Christmas activities for youth are to be held Wednesday, December 6 at the Livingston County courthouse and Silver Moon Plaza in Chillicothe. Those ages four through fourteen can shop for loved ones at the lobby of the courthouse Wednesday afternoon from 4 until 6 o’clock. There will be items priced under $15.00. The young folks […]
Highway patrol to conduct DWI saturation in Livingston County
Highway Patrol Troop H reports it will conduct driving while intoxicated saturation in Livingston County this month. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, the high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with violators. Commanding Officer James McDonald […]
Chillicothe Firefighters respond to machine shed fire at 11621 LIV Road 259
A machine shed, filled with farming equipment, burned late last night and early this morning east of Chillicothe. The Chillicothe fire department responded to 11621 LIV Road 259. The owner was listed as Terry Mammen. Fire Chief Darrell Wright reported upon arrival, the structure was fully involved with fire. Several pieces of farm equipment included […]
Murder charge filed in connection with crash that killed Danette Rardon
A Livingston County arrest warrant was issued today against the driver of a pickup that struck a car Saturday evening in Chillicothe, resulting in the death of Danette Rardon. The Livingston County’s Prosecuting Attorney has filed charges against 23-year-old Shawn Michael Yuille accusing him of murder in the second degree and endangering the welfare of […]
Livingston County Sheriff continues Secret Santa Project
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will continue its annual Secret Santa Project. Sheriff Steve Cox says the goal of the program is to help those having a difficult time in their life due to uncontrollable situations. Anyone wishing to contribute can send a check or money order to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office at 901 […]
Fatal crash in April results in manslaughter charge against Chillicothe man
A fatality accident seven months ago in Livingston County has resulted in the filing of a felony charge against one of the drivers. Online court information shows 23-year-old Benjamin Wesley Davis of Chillicothe has been named in a warrant accusing him of involuntary manslaughter in the second degree. On April 17th, the Highway Patrol listed […]
Livingston County Library to hold 12 days of Christmas events
The Livingston County Library Children’s Department will be holding 12 days of Christmas events starting Friday, December 1st and extending through Monday, December 18th. Events include activities such as holiday decorating, ornament making, a visit from Santa, a play by Parasol Puppets, and more. The Sugar Cookie Decorating event will be December 5th for ages […]
One dead, three injured in crash on Washington Street in Chillicothe
A tragic crash in Chillicothe has claimed the life of a Chillicothe woman and injured three others. The crash occurred just after 5:00 pm Saturday evening, when according to a Missouri Highway Patrol crash report, a vehicle heading Westbound on Calhoun Street driven by Danette Rardon, age 39, of Chillicothe the turned right onto Washington […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer adult blood draw clinic
The Livingston County Health Center in Chillicothe will offer its last Adult Wellness Blood Draw Clinic of the year next week. The clinic will be held at the office the morning of November 29th from 7 to 10 o’clock. Several basic blood tests will be offered to anyone 18 years old and older. They include […]
Chillicothe Police Department responds to 201 calls for service over the weekend
The Chillicothe Police Department remained busy over the weekend reporting that they responded to 201 calls for service from the public. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Walnut Street. As a result of the investigation, Officers arrested Mathew Pike for Domestic Assault 4th. Mathew was processed at […]
Two hurt in Friday rollover crash west of Utica
The Highway Patrol reports two men sustained injuries when their van overturned two miles west of Utica Friday morning. Forty-six-year-old Keven Jaques of Chillicothe drove west on U. S. 36 when the van skidded across the center line and off the south side of the road before overturning. The vehicle came to rest on its […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox provides updates on investigations, arrests and incidents
The Livingston County Sheriff and deputies have been busy with a multitude of investigations and have provided us with updates on arrests as well. The LCSO began an investigation in Chula regarding a report that a large prescription of pain pills were stolen from a residence. Investigation continues. The department investigated a reported domestic disturbance […]
Livingston County Library to sponsor Christmas tree decorating contest
The Livingston County Library in Chillicothe sponsors a Mini Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Decorated trees must be no taller than 24 inches in height and can be brought to the library December 1st through 9th. Voting will be held December 11th through 16th. Library staff will deliver them to area nursing homes December 18 and […]
Chillicothe woman hurt in crash south of Trenton
The Highway Patrol reports a Chillicothe woman sustained moderate injuries when the pickup her husband drove hit a deer seven miles south of Trenton Tuesday night. Forty-two-year-old Robert Covert drove north on U. S. Route 65 when the vehicle struck the deer. The pickup then spun and came to rest on the southbound shoulder with […]
Traffic stop near Chillicothe leads to arrest of two traveling to Chicago
A traffic stop west of Chillicothe last Friday led to the arrest of two individuals. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports deputies arrested 22-year-old Jonathan Kristopher Scheidt and 21-year-old Sommer Ann Brewster on drug charges after Chief Deputy Michael Claypole checked their vehicle going 90 miles per hour in a 65 zone on eastbound U. […]
Chillicothe Elks to hold Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show
The Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656 sponsors the Third Annual Fall Gun and Knife Sports Show next month. Set up for the show to be held at the lodge at 401 Harvester Road will be December 1, 2017, from noon to 5 o’clock. The show will be held the night of December 1, 2017, from 5 […]
Canine officer Zaki with Livingston County Sheriff’s Department receives body armor
Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Canine Zaki received a bullet and stab protective vest due to a charitable donation from a non-profit organization. Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated of East Taunton, Massachusetts donated the vest, which is embroidered with the words “In memory of K9 Rocco, Pittsburg Bureau of Police”. Sheriff Steve Cox says the 501(c)(3) […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of 3 individuals
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three men in information released by the department. Twenty-seven-year-old Terry Delauder of Trenton was arrested for a technical probation violation of drugs and special conditions. He is scheduled for Division One of circuit court November 16th. Delauder’s original charge was for unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair, […]