A group of brave participants took an icy dip for a great cause at the annual Chillicothe Polar Plunge, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Missouri. The event, which drew a crowd of supporters and daring volunteers, helped generate significant donations to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Chillicothe R-II School District conducted an active shooter response training exercise on Feb. 10 in collaboration with multiple local emergency agencies. Participants included the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Chillicothe Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri Department of Conservation, Chillicothe Fire Department, and Hedrick Medical Center.
A Chillicothe woman has been charged with one count of tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution after allegedly coaching children on what to say during police interviews regarding an ongoing child abuse investigation.
Area farmers and agricultural professionals will gather today at the Mervyn Jenkins Expo Center at the Livingston County Fairgrounds for the highly anticipated 2025 Salute to Agriculture Luncheon. It begins at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 14.
The Chillicothe Police Department has successfully identified a suspect in a recent investigation involving suspicious activity in a local neighborhood, thanks to the cooperation of vigilant community members.
The Missouri Valley Baptist Association invites women from across the region to join in a time of fellowship, inspiration, and spiritual renewal at the Women’s Retreat, scheduled for March 7-8, 2025. This enriching event will be held at the Grand Oaks Baptist Assembly in Chillicothe, Missouri, and will center around the theme ‘True Gospel, True Freedom.’
The 10th Annual ‘Battle at the Grand’ Bulls and Barrels event is set to bring action-packed entertainment to the Litton Ag Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, on June 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Hosted by the nonprofit organization Riding For Our Veterans, this two-day event promises a thrilling lineup of bull riding, barrel racing, and mutton busting, offering fun for attendees of all ages.
Trains, a car show, a craft fair, a tractor show, and toys are in store in Marceline this spring. The Walsworth Community Center is gearing up to host the 14th Annual Marceline Train Show on Sat., May 10, 2025. This free event promises to bring train enthusiasts, families, and vendors together for a day packed with activities and displays celebrating the region’s rich railroad history.
The deadline is quickly approaching for Missouri agriculture students interested in applying for a 2025 Missouri Corn Scholarship. High school and college students pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field must submit the necessary forms no later than Feb. 14 to be eligible for one of seven $1,000 scholarships awarded by the Missouri Corn Growers Association, the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, and the Missouri Corn Foundation.
The Grand River Museum has announced a a new series of Traditional Arts classes at the Ron Wilder Traditional Arts Center, located beneath the Bethel AME Church Museum in Chillicothe. This initiative aims to encourage community participation in traditional crafts and celebrate the region’s artistic heritage.