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Jewish Community Center shooting victims related to Chillicothe woman

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:20:56 +0000

When Miss Virginia Wall, of Chillicothe, picked up the newspaper and read about how a man and his grandson were shot to death outside the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, she read a familiar name — that of William Lewis Corporon.

Sludge application raises stink in town when wind comes from the south

By CALLI PRICE cprice@chillicothenews.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:34:24 +0000

A potent stench covered the Chillicothe area Friday, lingering for most of the day and into the weekend and causing many to wonder: What's that smell?
General Manager of Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Jim Gilliland said that there is a potential for this to happen twice a year.
"Through the wastewater treatment process, we have sludge that remains after that process," Gilliland explained. "We land apply the sludge twice a year, in the spring and the fall."
The land [...]

Preparing the Park Arch

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:26:22 +0000

Preparations are being made for a permanent archway in Simpson Park. The archway was erected a couple of years ago as part of the annual Festival of Lights display which runs from November to January.

County enacts burn ban

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:21:49 +0000

The Livingston County Commission enacted a countywide burn ban Wednesday afternoon.

Oscar Pistorius trial: Defense tries to build case as adjournment nears

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Oscar Pistorius' lawyers at his murder trial Wednesday tried to roll back the prosecution's momentum, but the prosecutor sharply questioned the credentials and findings of a forensic expert for the defense.

'Frizz' Lands 'Fitz'

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:35:45 +0000

A former Chillicothe High School athletics star passed through town yesterday, heading east to sign a current area prep standout to continue her athletics career on the collegiate level. Drew Frizzell (standing, second from right), who won several state-championship medals as a discus thrower and shot putter for Chillicothe High last decade before going on to be a national champion at the University of Central Missouri in a couple of throwing events, travelled to Meadville Tuesday to [...]

City to replace concrete on Williams Street

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:26:33 +0000

The Chillicothe Street Department is doing concrete replacement on Williams Street, south of Ryan lane. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during this repair. The work began today (Wednesday) and will continue next week.

$1 bag special to close out Friends of the Library book sale

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:22:49 +0000

The Friends of the Livingston County Library book sale has been going on all week with thousands of books and other items offered for sale. On Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 all remaining books will be available at $1 per bag to close out the sale. Standard-sized plastic grocery bags only please. Bring your own bag or use bags provided at the sale. The remaining DVD/CD carousel will be sold for $15 apiece.

R-2 board swears in board members

By CALLI PRICE cprice@chillicothenews.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:13:49 +0000

The Chillicothe R-2 Board of Education held their regularly monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the Administrative Building.
Shawn Skoglund retired his position on the board and was given a plaque for his service to the school board. Following his resignation, Jason Bone, Michael R. Leamer and Pat Jones were sworn in. This is Jones' first term, Bone's second term and Leamer's third term.

HMC Foundation hires development officer

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:09:18 +0000

The newly-developed Hedrick Medical Center Foundation recently announced the hiring of its first development officer. Lindy Chapman, who currently serves as the executive director of the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, was selected from a group of highly qualified candidates and will begin her post on Monday, June 2, 2014.

Pro-Russian insurgents seize armored vehicles in Ukraine

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:00:00 +0000

Pro-Russian insurgents commandeered six Ukrainian armored vehicles along with their crews and hoisted Russian flags over them Wednesday, dampening the central government's hopes of re-establishing control over restive eastern Ukraine.

If filed, Malaysia Airlines plane lawsuits might not get heard in US

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:22:17 +0000

Since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing, some lawyers have claimed they can get several millions of dollars in damages for each lost passenger by taking the cases to the United States. But past lawsuits show U.S. federal courts are more likely to throw such cases out if the crashes happened overseas.

Morning Jolt: 292 missing in South Korea ferry disaster

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:58:50 +0000

In the news
A ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast on Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by dozens of ships and helicopters. At least four people were confirmed dead and 55 injured. The high number of people unaccounted for — likely trapped in the ship or floating in the ocean — raised fears that the death toll could rise drastically, making it one [...]

Today in the News: Sub dives again in search of missing plane

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:00:00 +0000

News to know

A robotic submarine looking for the lost Malaysian jet began its second mission Tuesday after cutting short its first because the ocean waters where it was sent were too deep, officials said. Monday's planned 16-hour search lasted just six and none of the data collected by the U.S. Navy's Bluefin 21 submarine [...]

Business update: GM sales eyed for impact of ignition switch recall

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:00:00 +0000

As General Motors executives show off their newest cars and trucks in New York this week, analysts are watching for signs that consumers are shying away from the ones sitting on dealer lots.

Supremacist faces murder charges in Kansas deaths

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Kansas prosecutors filed state-level murder charges Tuesday against the white supremacist accused in shootings that left three people dead at two Jewish community sites in suburban Kansas City.

Ukraine: Military recaptures eastern airport

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:00:00 +0000

In the first Ukrainian military action against a pro-Russian uprising in the east, special forces on Tuesday recaptured a small airport that had been occupied by militiamen, the government said.

Pre-Easter services continue

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:42:12 +0000

The Laypersons non-denominational pre-Easter services continued today (Tuesday) at Highview Baptist Church, this year's host church.

City hears of new hotel plan

By CATHERINE STORTZ RIPLEY cripley@chillicothenews.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:25:28 +0000

A new limited service hotel is planned for south Chillicothe.
Representatives of Ehrhardt Hospitality revealed their plans during the Chillicothe City Council meeting Monday evening in the council chambers at City Hall.

Boston Marathon bombing: One year later, a city still heals, runs

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:52:02 +0000

Every time Roseann Sdoia comes home, she must climb 18 steps — six stairs into the building, 12 more to her apartment. It is an old building in Boston's North End, with doors that are big and heavy, not an easy place for an amputee to live.