Should you make extra mortgage payments?
You might enjoy owning your home – but the mortgage? Not so much. In fact, you might want to do everything you can to pay it off as quickly as possible.
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University of Missouri Extension offers Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, University of Missouri Extension will bring a Youth Mental Health First Aid training to Chillicothe on June 9. This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand and respond to adolescents ages 12-18 who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge — and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.
Organizational Meetings for GHGC Leagues Underway
Meetings to organize 2022 leagues at Chillicothe’s Green Hills Golf Course are in the process of occurring with two more early this coming week. Following a meeting regarding the Pepsi Scramble League this past Thursday afternoon, course representatives will conduct similar sessions for the ICS-sponsored Match-Play League Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Hooten found guilty of sex crimes
Jaren Hooten, 26, Bucklin, has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy by a Linn County jury on May 12 after a two day trial. The Linn County Prosecuting Attorney reports that sentencing is scheduled for July 5.
GRM Networks® Partners with the Foundation for Rural Service to Offer Grant Opportunities for Local Organizations
GRM Networks, LTC Networks® and SCC Networks® have partnered with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, to offer grants that support local organizations in their efforts to build and help maintain a high quality of life in rural America. Grants may be awarded for the following categories:
NCMC and MWSU Sign Pirates2Griffons Pathway Dual Admissions Agreement
Students taking classes at North Central Missouri College (NCMC) can now experience campus life at Missouri Western State University (MWSU) while completing their associate’s degree at NCMC. NCMC and MWSU have signed a dual admissions agreement called the Pirates2Griffons Pathway.
Public squirrel and black bass seasons open May 28
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and anglers squirrel and black bass seasons open Saturday, May 28. SQUIRRELS The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs May 28 - Feb.
Spring Wine Walk a success
Main Street Chillicothe’s Spring Wine Walk is held downtown Chillicothe on Friday, May 13, was a success. Participants sipped a variety of Missouri wines in their wine glasses compliments of Ashley Gabrielson and the United Country Real Estate, Graham Agency, LLC.
139 receive diplomas from Chillicothe High School on Sunday
The Chillicothe High School (CHS) class of 2022 graduation ceremony was held Sunday, May 15, in the CHS gymnasium, with 139 students receiving their diplomas. The class of 2022 has 49 students planning to attend a four-year college, 35 attending a two-year college, and 18 planning to attend a vocational or trade school.
Burnside Cemetery meeting this Saturday
President Willa Vee George announces that the Burnside Cemetery Association will be meeting for its annual spring association meeting, this Saturday, May 21. The day will begin with work at the cemetery starting at 8 a.m. The project for the day will be stone cleaning in preparation for Memorial Day. Members and other volunteers who will be helping in this effort should bring appropriate brushes (not wire brushes!), and any other items or equipment for this task. There will be a sprayer and water on hand for those engaged in cleaning stones to use.