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Chillicothe High School (CHS) is among a total of 64 participating Missouri high schools competing for a chance to win the AAA Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown (BUPD Showdown). The traffic safety educational program and pledge contest, developed by AAA Missouri in partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), teaches drivers and passengers about the dangers of cell phone distractions while behind the wheel, how to effectively limit distractions, and why it’s important to always wear a seat belt. From 2017 to 2021, 382 people have been killed on Missouri roadways in distracted driving related crashes, although that figure is likely unreported.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED TO MEET Church Women United will meet on Friday, Nov. 4, at 9:30 a.m.

The Livingston County Cancer Assistance (LCCA) was founded in July of 2018 after Paul Howard was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Paul and Patricia wanted to make something positive happen in our community after this horrible diagnosis. The added costs of doctor visits, treatments and medications, put a burden on a patient and their family. Because Chillicothe is a very progressive community, it wasn’t difficult to begin raising money for Livingston County cancer patients.

On Thursday, October 27, Governor Mike Parson will present a Blue Ribbon Proclamation to Chillicothe’s Dewey Elementary School beginning at about 10:15 a.m. He will then head to Meadville R-IV School District by 11:30 a.m., and then Mendon High School where he will participate in discussions on the teacher base pay increases.

of propane or receive information from their supplier about natural gas prices this winter, they are getting nervous about the cost of heating their home this winter. I have received several inquiries already about using firewood either in a stove or fireplace as a supplemental heat source to help control their heating costs. When you compare heating sources on a BTU basis, wood can be very economical.

Are you interested in a great career? Sign up to attend the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Law Enforcement Academy beginning Jan. 31, 2023 with graduation in December.

OCT. 18 12:25 am, Officers checking well-being of subject in vehicle with camper at Pour Boys lot.

Voters across the state are being asked to cast their votes about four proposed changes to the Missouri State Constitution when they head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8.