The Camp Rainbow fundraiser, held at the LICOVA Building in Chillicothe on Sunday, Feb. 2, was a success, raising just under $5,000 to support the nonprofit summer camp for individuals with special needs. The event featured a variety of soups, including chili, broccoli cheddar, potato, and chicken noodle, served alongside freshly baked cinnamon rolls, which were generously donated by local businesses and volunteers.
The Locust Creek Covered Bridge is nearing its major relocation to Pershing State Park from its current location outside of Meadville. While the current location is closed to the public, some have had the unique opportunity to see the bridge being carefully transferred from its piers onto the rig that will transport it to its new home at Pershing Park.
The Livingston County Health Center Board of Trustees met for its monthly meeting at noon on Jan. 28. Leading the meeting was chairperson, Catherine Hamilton. Trustees Sonja Daley, Doug Doty, Clayton Vadnais, and Darlene Hughes were all in attendance.
The Green Hills Farm Project is inviting community members and agricultural enthusiasts to its Annual Meeting on Sat., Feb. 8, 2024, at the Cornett Research Farm in Linneus. With a theme centered on ‘Grazing Edge: The Regenerative Meat Movement,’ the event promises an educational and inspirational day focused on sustainable beef production.
Completing this year’s county budget was challenging due to large increases in expenses that are out of our control and a decrease in an expected revenue source. Described below are those items that adversely affected the budget.
Chillicothe Elementary School is gearing up for Super Bowl LIX with an exciting Spirit Week packed full of themed days to rally support for the Kansas City Chiefs. Running from February 3-7, students and staff are encouraged to dress up and show their Chiefs pride throughout the week.
Turning Point Church in Chillicothe turned up the heat recently with its Annual Chili Championship, drawing in participants and attendees eager to enjoy some friendly competition and delicious chili.
Livingston County residents and property owners should have received their recent assessment forms, which were mailed out just before the end of 2024. According to the Livingston County Assessor’s office, the forms must be returned by March 1 to avoid penalties, and residents are encouraged to file them as soon as possible to prevent delays or oversight.
The annual Chillicothe R-II Teacher of the Year and Beacon Awards ceremony, originally scheduled for Jan. 6, was canceled due to inclement weather. As a result, the announcement of this year’s winners will take place during the Chillicothe Education Foundation fundraising dinner on Feb. 5.
The Historic Preservation Commission of Chillicothe will convene on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Chillicothe City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 715 Washington Street.