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When Did We Stop Valuing Life?
The news cycle moves fast. One headline pushes out the next. Tragedy becomes another notification, another scroll, another argument. But every now and then, a story sticks. Not because of…
- When Did We Stop Valuing Life?
- The People Who Always Give Are Running on Empty
- Dear Graduates—Relax, You’re Not Supposed to Have It All Figured Out
Lifestyle
Smart Financial Moves to Make Before Year-End
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help…
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Nearly $100,000 in Upgrades Approved for Chilli Bay Water Park
Visitors to Chilli Bay Water Park will gradually see improvements to two popular attractions following approval of nearly $100,000 in upgrade projects by the Chillicothe City Council. Council members approved the projects during a recent meeting in two separate 4-0 votes.
- Nearly $100,000 in Upgrades Approved for Chilli Bay Water Park
- Shafter Survives Tornado Double Whammy
- ‘The Clouds Looked Suspicious’: Three Tornadoes Confirmed Across Linn, Livingston Counties Following Saturday Storms
- Northern Linn, Livingston Counties Survey Damage Following Saturday Tornadoes
- Chillicothe’s “Soccer Summer 2026” Kicks-off with Free Youth Soccer Camp
- City Administrator Position Vacant Following Frampton’s Resignation
- CHS Celebrates 123 Graduates
- Livingston County Library Upgrades Technology with Missouri State Library Grant
- CHS Band, Choir Students Earn Top Honors at State Festival in Columbia
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Free Chair Yoga Classes Offered in Chillicothe Throughout May
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- Citywide Garage Sales Set Across Chillicothe; Dozens of Locations Open This Week
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Sports

Solo MEC Baseball Champ Hornets Start District This Week
For the first time ever, Chillicothe High School’s baseball Hornets are undisputed Midland Empire Conference champions after posting victories over Maryville and St. Joseph: Bishop LeBlond on consecutive afternoons last week and then coming back from 7-2 deficit with an 8-runs sixth-inning explosion to best Savannah this past Monday.
- Solo MEC Baseball Champ Hornets Start District This Week
- Two Chillicothe HS Golf Boys to State; Soccer Girls Break Even
- Solo MEC Baseball Champ Hornets Start District Next Week
Columns
When Did We Stop Valuing Life?
The news cycle moves fast. One headline pushes out the next. Tragedy becomes another notification, another scroll, another argument. But every now and then, a story sticks. Not because of politics. Not because of opinions….
- When Did We Stop Valuing Life?
- The People Who Always Give Are Running on Empty
- Dear Graduates—Relax, You’re Not Supposed to Have It All Figured Out
Lifestyle
Smart Financial Moves to Make Before Year-End
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting…


