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        • CHS Seniors Get a Trial Run May. 17, 2013
          Senior Class Sponsor Mary Pat Whiteside shakes the hand of Robin Westphal, Chillicothe R-2 Board of Education President, at the graduation commencement practice this morning (Friday). Seniors practiced entering and exiting the gymnasium, as well as walking on and off the stage.
          Senior Class Sponsor Mary Pat Whiteside shakes the hand of Robin Westphal, Chillicothe R-2 Board of Education President, at the graduation commencement practice this morning (Friday). Seniors practiced entering and exiting the gymnasium, as well as walking on and off the stage. A group of 123 CHS seniors are expected to walk across the stage to accept their diplomas this weekend. Commencement is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday in the CHS gymnasium.
        • Construction continues on the new Hedrick Medical Center May. 17, 2013
          Construction crews continue work on the exterior of the new Hedrick Medical Center on the north side of Chillicothe.
          Construction crews continue work on the exterior of the new Hedrick Medical Center on the north side of Chillicothe. The new hospital is scheduled to open next year. Hedrick Medical Center is part of Saint Luke
        • Deputy vehicle crashes when responding to emergency call May. 17, 2013
          A Livingston County sheriff’s deputy responding to an emergency call in the northwest part of the county had a one-vehicle accident Thursday evening on Missouri Route 190.
        • Sheriff reports suspicious activity in Wheeling May. 17, 2013
          The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office received information from a Wheeling resident that there was a man walking around Wheeling on Wednesday.
        • Woman in custody after altercation at Chula school May. 17, 2013
          A Chula woman was taken into custody Thursday afternoon as a result of an incident taking place at Chula School during school hours.
        • Baccalaureate spurs ‘Heart of Service’ May. 17, 2013
          A large crowd filled the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center for the Chillicothe High School Baccalaureate service last night (Thursday).
          Chillicothe High School Senior Choraliers performed “The Road Less Traveled” by Carl Strommen at the Baccalaureate service Thursday evening at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. The interdenominational service was sponsored by the Chillicothe Ministerial Alliance.
        • Gas in Chillicothe reaches $3.82 per gallon May. 16, 2013
          Gas prices are on the rise in Chillicothe. The cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas has escalated 23 cents in just three days from $3.59 on Monday to $3.82 at the time this photo was taken: 8:30 a.m. this morning (Thursday).
          Gas prices are on the rise in Chillicothe. The cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas has escalated 23 cents in just three days from $3.59 on Monday to $3.82 at the time this photo was taken: 8:30 a.m. this morning (Thursday). Hy-Vee reports the lowest gas prices have been in the last calendar month was $3.19 on Thursday, April 25.
        • GRTS graduation May 31 at Jenkins Expo Center May. 16, 2013
          The commencement ceremony for Grand River Technical School’s Class of 2013 will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31.
        • R-2 hires several for new school term May. 16, 2013
          A group of new faces will join the faculty and staff in the Chillicothe R-2 School District next fall.
        • Chautauqua set for Sept. 7-8 May. 16, 2013
          9th annual event to feature variety of entertainment, artists
        • CHS graduation Sunday May. 16, 2013
          A group of 124 Chillicothe High School graduates will walk across the stage during a commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday in the CHS gymnasium.
        • Photos on Display May. 16, 2013
          Kari Kolts views a selection of photos from the "North Missourians at Work and Play" photo exhibit on the second floor of the Livingston County Library in Chillicothe. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturdays through May 22.
          Kari Kolts views a selection of photos from the
        • Central students visit City Hall May. 15, 2013
          A group of fifth graders from Central Elementary took a field trip to Downtown Chillicothe this morning (Wednesday).
          A group of fifth graders from Central Elementary took a field trip to Downtown Chillicothe this morning (Wednesday). The students visited City Hall, and had an opportunity to experience what it would have been like to be jailed inside the old cell in the basement of the building.
        • Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival June 15 downtown Chillicothe May. 15, 2013
          Day-long event will feature bluegrass bands, picking stations, a children’s area, a variety of food and craft venders, and a homemade bread baking contest
        • Outdoor Cultural Luncheon May. 15, 2013
          An outdoor cultural luncheon sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Arts Council will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Silver Moon Plaza on the north side of the courthouse square in downtown Chillicothe.
        • Baccalaureate Thursday at PAC May. 15, 2013
          Interdenominational service program by Youth Pastor
        • Storm siren relocated May. 15, 2013
          The storm siren located near Chilli Bay Water Park has been relocated to the intersection of Lambert Drive and Country Club Drive.
          The storm siren located near Chilli Bay Water Park has been relocated to the intersection of Lambert Drive and Country Club Drive. The move of this siren is to allow for expansion of the new water park facility. The City worked with Blue Valley Public Safety to make sure that adequate siren coverage would still be provided in the area. The public should notice changes to the siren coverage in that area.
        • Broadway Street reduced to one lane. May. 14, 2013
          Broadway Street in Chillicothe has been reduced to one lane through Saturday where crews are working on the junction on Broadway and the new Route V.
          Broadway Street in Chillicothe has been reduced to one lane through Saturday where crews are working on the junction on Broadway and the new Route V. Workers are stationed at both the north and south sides of the intersection. Traffic is asked to slow through the area and may even be asked to stop.
        • I Love Stories Thursday, May 16 May. 14, 2013
          I LOVE STORIES, the Spring Series of Evening Family Storytimes, will be held in the children’s section of the Livingston County Library Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
        • R-2 approves CHS graduation list May. 14, 2013
          The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education met last night (Monday) for a special meeting.
        • City council approves sale of properties May. 14, 2013
          Six included: 104 Lily, 1111 Clay, 300 Wise, 316 Martin, 220 Calhoun and E. Herriman and Third; minimum bids approved
        • Emergency Preparedness May. 14, 2013
          Plans to implement a better system
        • Chilli Bay Slide Installation May. 14, 2013
          Warm and dry weather conditions have allowed the workers at Chilli Bay Water Park to make a great deal of progress over the past couple of weeks.
          Warm and dry weather conditions have allowed the workers at Chilli Bay Water Park to make a great deal of progress over the past couple of weeks. This week, workers began installation on the first of the park
        • National Nursing Home Week May. 13, 2013
          Mayor Chuck Haney joined the residents and staff at Indian Hills Retirement Village in Chillicothe for a balloon release this morning (Monday) in celebration of National Nursing Home Week. This year’s National Nursing Home Week runs May 12-18.
          Mayor Chuck Haney joined the residents and staff at Indian Hills Retirement Village in Chillicothe for a balloon release this morning (Monday) in celebration of National Nursing Home Week. This year’s National Nursing Home Week runs May 12-18.
        • Seniors honored May. 13, 2013
          Over $1 million in scholarships and awards received by 2013 CHS Senior Class
          Eugene Mansfield Scholarships were presented to 10 seniors in the amount of $1,000 each. Pictured front, from left: Kelsey Baker, Nikki Hague, Maura Sturguess, Steffany Gramenz, Chelsea Price. Back, from left: Alec Whiteside, Katie Milanovich, Carley Anderson, Keara Hopper, Lane Clark.
        • Bishop Hogan students donate to Letter Carriers' Food Drive May. 10, 2013
          ishop Hogan students donated non-perishable items to the Chillicothe Post Office this morning (Friday) as part of the Letter Carriers' Food Drive.
        • CHS senior breakfast May. 10, 2013
          This morning (Friday), at United Methodist Church, was the kickoff to Senior Day for Chillicothe High School seniors.
          This morning (Friday), at United Methodist Church, was the kickoff to Senior Day for Chillicothe High School seniors. Seniors were treated to a breakfast buffet at 9:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. The senior mothers put on the breakfast for the near 130 graduating seniors. A complete list of graduates will be approved during a special school board meeting slated for Monday at district headquarters.
        • Street crews still collecting brush Chillicothe Street Department crews have been busy all week collecting tree limbs and branches that were knocked down from trees during last Friday’s snowstorm. Street Commissioner Barry Arthur estimates that cre May. 10, 2013
          Chillicothe Street Department crews have been busy all week collecting tree limbs and branches that were knocked down from trees during last Friday’s snowstorm.
        • City Council May. 10, 2013
          Site visit to hospital, demolition grants on Monday agenda
        • Do you know your local architecture? Take the test May. 10, 2013
          Main Street Chillicothe activity celebrates historic preservation
          Do you know where this is located? If so, you could be in the running for prizes from Main Street Chillicothe, which is conducting an architectural scavenger hunt. See page 2.
        • Shot allegedly fired at truck on U.S. 36 May. 10, 2013
          Man in custody after after Patrol stops vehicle in Chillicothe
        • GRTS project at Chillicothe museum May. 9, 2013
          Alan Kline, a junior at CHS and a member of the Entrepreneur Class at GRTS, takes photos of the new Praire Schooner exhibit at the Livingston County Historical Society Museum.
          Alan Kline, a junior at CHS and a member of the Entrepreneur Class at GRTS, takes photos of the new Praire Schooner exhibit at the Livingston County Historical Society Museum. The class is producing a photo/video project for Amy Supple, director of the Greater Chillicothe Visitors’ Region. The project will promote tourism in the Chillicothe area.
        • Chilli Bay Work May. 9, 2013
          Workers at Chilli Bay finish the staining of the main entrance building yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.
          Workers at Chilli Bay finish the staining of the main entrance building yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Warm and dry conditions earlier this week helped workers finish much of the painting inside the water park, as well as installation of many faux palm trees and a Tiki hut.
        • Library offering basic email class May. 9, 2013
          The Livingston County Library will be offering an introductory class on setting up and using email.
        • CHS musicians honored at concert May. 9, 2013
          Several band students were honored Wednesday evening at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center during the spring concert presented by Chillicothe High School’s instrumental music department.
          Eight Chillicothe High School band students were recognized at last night
        • Fundraiser for Shayler Keller May. 9, 2013
          A fund-raising dinner has been planned for Shayler Keller, a Chillicothe High school freshman who was injured in a burn accident on April 27 and will be spending a month or so in the KU Burn Center.
        • First change in ambulance in 30 years May. 9, 2013
          Livingston County Ambulance Board and fire department unveil concept
        • Storm cleanup continues May. 8, 2013
          City workers and inmates from the Chillicothe Correctional Center clean brush along Morningside Drive yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.
          City workers and inmates from the Chillicothe Correctional Center clean brush along Morningside Drive yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Last week
        • Bigfoot goes to school May. 8, 2013
          Bigfoot (far left), played by Braden Constant, is noticed by other students waiting for the school bus on the first day of school.
          Bigfoot (far left), played by Braden Constant, is noticed by other students waiting for the school bus on the first day of school. Although different — much more hairier than the others — he is soon welcomed by the other students and they all become friends. “The Sasquatch School Scenario” in an original skit written by some of Central School
        • Rep. Mike Lair elected chair of the Joint Committee on Education May. 8, 2013
          JEFFERSON CITY — Representative Mike Lair, R-Chillicothe, has been elected to chair the Joint House/Senate Education Committee for 2013-2014.
        • CHS Seniors prepare for graduation May. 8, 2013
          Baccalaureate May 16, Graduation May 19
        • CACE students clean up Simpson Park May. 7, 2013
          Tristan Essel (left) and Cheyenne Brown (right) from the Chillicothe Alternative Center for Education, clean up leaves and other debris from a playground at Simpson Park this morning (Tuesday).
          Tristan Essel (left) and Cheyenne Brown (right) from the Chillicothe Alternative Center for Education, clean up leaves and other debris from a playground at Simpson Park this morning (Tuesday). Students from the school participate in a number of community improvement projects throughout the school year.
        • $3.8M project scheduled to begin May 28 on U.S. 36 May. 7, 2013
          Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 28, on a project on eastbound U.S. Highway 36 in Buchanan and DeKalb counties, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
        • CHS spring music program, awards Wednesday night May. 7, 2013
          The Chillicothe High School Instrumental Music Spring program and awards will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center.
        • Fourth grade spring program tonight at 7 p.m. May. 7, 2013
          Fourth grade students at Central Elementary School will present their spring program at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center.
        • The Unity Tree May. 7, 2013
          The 2nd grade class at Field Elementary School put on “The Unity Tree,” an inspirational fantasy for young voices by Teresa Jennings. Debra Brick, vocal instructor, directed the program about the constant feud between cats and dogs. The program pitted cat versus dog but demonstrated that in the end, we should all just get along.
          The 2nd grade class at Field Elementary School put on “The Unity Tree,” an inspirational fantasy for young voices by Teresa Jennings. Debra Brick, vocal instructor, directed the program about the constant feud between cats and dogs. The program pitted cat versus dog but demonstrated that in the end, we should all just get along. Special performances were done by Myra Englert, who played Kitten, and Rylan Phillips, who played Puppy.
        • Arts council photo exhibit to open May. 7, 2013
          Reception at library from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday
        • Program inspires to help students reach their full potential May. 7, 2013
          Three Project STIR classmates will receive certificates of completion at the program's first graduation ceremony in Livingston County tonight (Tuesday).
          Chuck Comstock (right) meets with three Project STIR students during the program’s final class on April 23. These three students will be congratulated during the Project STIR graduation ceremony 6 p.m. this evening (Tuesday) at the FCS Financial office in Chillicothe.
        • Chill Bay slides arrive May. 6, 2013
          The slides for Chillicothe's Chilli Bay Water Park arrived this past weekend.
          The slides for Chillicothe
        • Two-month drug investigation nets five arrests May. 6, 2013
          The Chillicothe Police Department concluded a two-month drug investigation on Sunday.
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