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Handgun Found in Purse After Chillicothe Elementary Concert; Situation Handled Without Incident
A handgun was discovered inside a purse following a school event on Tues., April 7 in the evening at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center, according to the Chillicothe R-II School District. The incident occurred after a second-grade spring concert. Following the conclusion of the event, a district custodian located a purse that had been…
Entertainment
Library Events Offer Upcoming Games, Creativity for Chillicothe Community
The Livingston County Library is inviting the community to take part in a series of upcoming events designed to bring people together through games and creativity. Card players can gather for a relaxed evening during Game Night on Thurs., April 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the main library basement. The featured game will be Hearts,…
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Sports
Beetsma’s All-State Selection Tops Individual Honors as CHS Basketball Seasons Conclude
The final rites of Chillicothe High School’s successful 2025-26 basketball seasons took place in succession at two sites March 26, spiced by disclosure that one CHS player had been accorded All-State status by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.