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Controlling Yellow Nutsedge in Lawns
I have been receiving many inquiries this spring and summer about a fast growing, yellowish grass-like weed in home lawns and turf. It grows faster than the surrounding lawn so…
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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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Chillicothe Teacher Carla Kelly Earns Regional Teacher of the Year Nomination
A Chillicothe R-II School District educator is receiving statewide recognition after being named an eligible candidate for Missouri’s 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year program.
- Chillicothe Teacher Carla Kelly Earns Regional Teacher of the Year Nomination
- Meadville Teacher Nominated for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year
- Hawley Launches Investigation into Missouri Postal Service Downfalls
- Meadville’s New Outdoor Courts Now Open Following Bond-Funded Campus Improvements
- CMU Projects Continue Across Chillicothe Throughout the Summer
- Sewer Issues Continue at Chillicothe City Hall, Repairs Could Be Extensive
- Fire in Hale Remains Under Investigation
- Livingston County Fair Celebrates 60 Years of Tradition
- CPD & R-II Formalize School Resource Officer Partnership
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Community Events
Livingston Manor Care Center to Host Bike and Car Show June 27
- Community Events
- Trucks, Tractors & Horsepower Set to Roar Into County Fairgrounds June 5
- Community Events
- Community Events
- Citywide Garage Sales Set Across Chillicothe; Dozens of Locations Open This Week
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Sports

Chillicothe Mudcats, Iwai Rescue Blown Lead with Walk-off in 10th
After blowing 5-2 lead in ninth, edge MINK League title contender Clarinda 6-5 July 11 Although he didn’t figure in the decision in the Chillicohe Mudcats’ July 11, 2026, 6-5 home win over the Clarinda (Iowa) A’s, Mudcats left-hander Koby Wagers held the A’s to two runs – neither earned – on five hits while…
- Chillicothe Mudcats, Iwai Rescue Blown Lead with Walk-off in 10th
- Grand River Y’s Swim Rapids Celebrate Major Victory
- 2026 CHS Graduates Soon to Start College Sports Careers
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Controlling Yellow Nutsedge in Lawns
I have been receiving many inquiries this spring and summer about a fast growing, yellowish grass-like weed in home lawns and turf. It grows faster than the surrounding lawn so it is quite noticeable shortly…
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…


