Today in the news: Komen changes mind on Planned Parenthood

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Humane Society to host reception

The Livingston County Humane Society board of directors will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” reception on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. in the courtroom on the second floor of the Livingston County Library.

Courthouse to open for absentee voting Saturday

The Livingston County Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., for absentee voting in the Missouri Presidential Primary. Primary poll voting will occur on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

City adjusts nuisance ordinance

Chillicothe City Council members approved an amendment to the city’s public nuisance code during their regular council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall on Monday evening.

North Missouri Outdoor Classic set for March 10-11

The fifth annual North Missouri Outdoor Classic will be held March 10 and 11 at the Chillicothe High School. The annual event is sponsored by the North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance (NMSA), a non-profit organization based in Linn, Livingston, Carroll and Daviess counties.

CHS Proposed Gates

The city plans to erect two iron gates later this month, on a trial basis, to block certain traffic near Chillicothe High School during periods of high volume, with the intent to improve safety immediately before and after school. The gates will be placed south of Missouri Route 190: one at Tomahawk (near its intersection with 190), and the other at West Mohawk (east of Tomahawk and at its intersection with Tomahawk). The trial period is to last 90 days.

Meet the cast of Willy Wonka: Ulises Rojas as Mike Teavee and Penny Kennebeck as Mrs. Teavee

Ulises Rojas portrays Mike, a nerd, who only likes to watch TV and play games.

Penny Kennebeck portrays Mrs. Teavee, the mother of Mike, who is addicted to ALL electronics. “I believe that is more important than school or education!”

Today in the news: Group wants sugar regulated like tobacco

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Library to offer photo editing class

The Livingston County Library will be offering a series of classes on photo editing, Tuesdays in February at 1 p.m.

Fire department logs over 120K miles, 2K emergency calls in ’11

The Chillicothe Fire Department reports that they traveled 120,771 miles in 2011, responding to 2,109 total emergency medical service and fire calls.

Replacing Poles

Winter’s dry weather is providing a rare, and welcomed, opportunity for Chillicothe Municipal Utilities electric crews to replace poles in this area of northwest Chillicothe. The location shown above is difficult to access most of the year because of continuous wet ground conditions. This week, though, crews have replaced nine poles on the west side of the city’s 69,000-volt transmission line that circles town and provides Chillicothe’s power. In all, CMU plans to replace 90 poles, most of which were installed in the mid-1960s, as part of its maintenance program, according to Electric Superintendent Matt Hopper.

Meet the cast of Willy Wonka: Elissa Cypert as Violet Beauregarde and Marcia Arnel as Ms. Beauregarde

Elissa Cypert portrays Violet Beauregarde, a world-renowned gum-chewing champion who has issues with authority. She also has a “sweet” subtle southern accent.

Marcia Arnel portrays Ms. Beauregarde, a geography teacher who is beyond proud of her daughter Violet’s successes!

Today in the news: Facebook seeks $5 billion IPO

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Special council meeting canceled

The special City Council meeting set for tomorrow (Thursday) has been cancelled, according to City Hall administration. 

Sheriff’s office website is resource information center for public

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new website where residents can find the latest information regarding the operations of the sheriff’s office as well as locate area sex offenders.

Meet the cast of Willy Wonka: Brooks Sturm and Sue Bachman as Augustus and Mrs. Gloop

Brooks sturm portrays Augustus Gloop, a boy of “large” stature who eats constantly, but in the end gluttony is his downfall.

Sue Bachman portrays Mrs. Gloop, an over-protective and over-indulgent mother.

County jail gets slight makeover

The Livingston County Jail is getting an interior makeover, of sorts, this week with a new coat of paint throughout.

Today in the news: Mom gives birth to 14-pound baby

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Bentlee named cutest baby; 80,211 votes cast in contest

The votes have been tallied, and the first place winner of the Constitution-Tribune’s online Cutest Baby Contest is Bentlee M.

Gates to go up near CHS

The city of Chillicothe plans to erect two iron gates, on a trial basis, to block certain traffic near Chillicothe High School during periods of high volume, with the intent to improve safety immediately before and after school.

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