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Big rig overturns on Highway 116 on-ramp

A truck driver was injured this morning in a rollover Clinton County accident. Fifty-eight-year-old Bryon Crawford of McFall was transported by ambulance to the Liberty Hospital with minor injuries. A trooper reports the truck had stopped on the shoulder of the on-ramp from Highway 116 to southbound Interstate 35. He exited the driver’s seat and […]

City of Chillicothe Website

Chillicothe City Council approves hiring of two employees

The Chillicothe City Council voted to hire two full-time employees during an executive session this week. William (Billy) Cummings was hired as a firefighter/emergency medical technician with the condition of becoming a paramedic. Chillicothe City Clerk Roze Frampton reports he will begin his position April 1st. Hannah Hicks was hired as an assistant auditor and […]

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Additional candidates file for office in Chillicothe

Chillicothe City Clerk Rozanne Frampton reports two new filings for the Chillicothe City Council election. Kathy Gilliland has filed for City Auditor, Buell Applebury filed for Third Ward Councilman and John E. Plaster, Junior previously filed for the Third Ward. Other filings for the Chillicothe City Council include Theresa Kelly and Reed Dupy for mayor; […]

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Jon Maples files for Chillicothe City Constable

Chillicothe City Clerk Rozanne Frampton reports a candidate has filed for Chillicothe City Constable. Jon Maples filed to fill the position on Tuesday. Other filings for the Chillicothe City Council include Theresa Kelly and Reed Dupy for mayor; Rozanne Frampton, city clerk; Tom Ashbrook, Councilman-At-Large; Dennis Albertson, Junior and Adam B. Brown, First Ward Councilman; […]

City of Chillicothe

Jarding files for Chillicothe councilman seat

Another candidate has filed for a position on to the Chillicothe City Council.  City Clerk Rozanne Frampton reports Pam Jarding filed for the fourth ward councilman position. Candidates who previously filed include Theresa Kelly and Reed Dupy for Chillicothe mayor, Rozanne Frampton for city clerk, Tom Ashbrook for councilman-at-large, Dennis Albertson, Junior for first ward […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Missouri Highway Patrol reports 9 fatalities over Thanksgiving holiday

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period–from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the following: 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Statistics Crashes ─ 587 Injuries ─ 108 Fatalities ─ 9 DWI ─ 86 Drug Arrests ─ 67 […]

City of Trenton Website

Trenton Board of Adjustments grants four requests

Trenton’s Board of Adjustments met Monday evening to consider requests for several variances. Four public hearings were held with all requests approved. James Smith received a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback to allow the construction of a porch and ramp at 506 Grundy Street. Kevin and Sharon Neff receive a 10-foot variance on the […]