Researchers at the University of Missouri and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have found that identifying trauma in probationers with mental illness can help tailor the treatment they need outside of a correctional facility and potentially reduce their risk of incarceration.
Cedar and Cooper counties are appealing a ruling in favor of the state on their lawsuit over regulating CAFOs. (Photo by Getty Images).
Hedrick Medical Center (HMC) is moving their COVID-19 drive-thru testing site to a new location, the Hedrick Family Care parking lot. The current site, the American Legion building in Chillicothe (1400 Washington St), closed yesterday. The new location in the Hedrick Family Care parking lot will open on Monday, Feb. 7, at 8 a.m.
NCMC to host blood drive North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Student Senate in partner with Community Blood Center (CBC) will be hosting a blood drive on NCMC campus Feb. 9 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Earlier this week, U.S. Dermatology Partners (USDP), one of the largest dermatology practices in the country, announced the opening of a new Chillicothe office as part of the USDP Outreach Program.
On Friday, the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce joined Chamber members and staff of COCO Dispensaries to celebrate the store being opened for one year in Chillicothe. During the ribbon cutting store management announced that the Chillicothe location is COCO Dispensaries busiest. The store is located at 941 Washington Street.
LIONS POKER TOURNAMENT. On Saturday, Feb. 5, the Ludlow Lions will have a benefit poker tournament at the Chillicothe Blackwater restaurant beginning at 5 p.m. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. It is $100 to buy in with a 50 percent payback for the winners. There will also be door prizes. The earnings will benefit the Lions programs and scholarships.
TRENTON VFW POST 919 Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., a Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions.
Trees are still in winter’s grip in February, but it takes just a few warm days during the month to make tree sap flow in anticipation of spring. That sap can be collected and turned into sweet syrup, especially maple syrup. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual maple sugaring program from rom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
The deadline is quickly approaching for Missouri agriculture students interested in applying for the 2022 Missouri Corn Scholarship Program. High school and college students pursuing a career in agronomy or other agriculture-related field must submit the necessary forms no later than Feb.