Now that the calendar has flipped, itâs time for some New Yearâs resolutions. You could decide youâre going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends â the possibilities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list?
The Chillicothe Street Department has scheduled curbside pickup for live Christmas trees on Monday, Jan. 13, and Monday, Jan. 27. Residents should place their trees at the curb, ensuring they are not in the street. All decorations, including tinsel, garland, lights, ornaments, and stands, must be removed. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
Wreaths Across American Day was celebrated in Livingston County on Dec. 14, 2024, courtesy of the Olive Prindle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. DAR Regent Diane Kerns and members Mary Underwood and Sara Gillilan spearheaded the project. The DAR was joined at the courthouse square by the Livingston County Veterans Association, the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary members, and Mayor Theresa Kelly, in placing a large wreath on the Livingston County Veterans Memorial and Courthouse Scrolls of veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Smaller wreaths were placed at the memorial in memory of those killed in action and of those taken prisoner of war.
The new year began with a blizzard. Last weekend most of the state of Missouri was under a blizzard warning, with the local area seeing between 9-11 inches of snow. Other parts of the state battled icy conditions after getting a wintry mix then inches of snow.
The Chillicothe Chamber Annual Awards Banquet is back, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever! Set your sights on Thursday, Jan. 30 for an evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of Chillicotheâs thriving community and businesses.
The Chillicothe Board of Public Works has approved a new procedure to address potential issues with electric meter bases, commonly known as âhot sockets.â General Manager Matt Hopper explained that customers will soon receive a letter outlining the process to follow if their meter detects a problem with the meter baseâthe component where the electric meter connects to a home or business.
Donald McCracken of Chillicothe has made the State Tech Deanâs List for the fall of 2024.
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 10,071 deer during the alternative methods portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 28 â Jan. 7. Of the 10,071 deer harvested, 2,765 were antlered bucks, 1,072 were button bucks, and 6,234 were does.
The Department of Public Safety is accepting nominations for the State of Missouriâs highest awards honoring first responders who took heroic actions beyond the call of duty in 2024. The awards are the Red, White and Blue Heart Award, Missouri Medal of Valor, and Governorâs Medal. DPS is also accepting nominations from Missouri public safety agencies for the Public Safety Civilian Partnership Award. The awards will be presented during a ceremony in Jefferson City in late 2025.
Shelby Davies Jenkins of Dawn was among 1,132 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises Dec. 20 and 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Jenkins earned…