A Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project to rehabilitate the driving surface of the Blackwell Creek Bridges on U.S. Route 36 just east of Mitchell Avenue in Chillicothe is scheduled to being soon.
On February 28, the Livingston County Commissioners met with the Executive Director of Green Hills Regional Planning Commission to discuss the watershed planning for the Thompson River Watershed. In 2022 The Thompson River, Weldon River, and No Creek in Livingston, Grundy, Daviess, Harrison and Mercer counties were put on Missouri’s 303 (d) list of impaired waters for E.coli. A local watershed group led by Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Executive Director with the support of the Livingston County Commissioners has been meeting with county Soil and Water Conservation District boards in order to gain their perspectives on reducing E-coli contamination in these watersheds and to ask them for letters of support for a 9-Element Watershed Plan which if approved would fund voluntary practices that cans reduce pollutant loading in watersheds. Support for nonpoint source pollution reduction plans is generated through education and outreach activities designed to inform the public and stakeholder groups about water quality issues and what can be done to reduce pollutant loading in watersheds.
Macy Kincade, Morgan Kincade and Charlie Walker, seniors at Chillicothe High School, participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Students had the opportunity to job shadow Senator Denny Hoskins, who represents District 21.
You may be tempted to purchase a “shamrock plant” in the coming weeks or you may receive one of these attractive plants as a gift. What is sold as shamrock is a plant from the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family. Oxalis regnelli is often the plant sold in March that resembles clover with three triangular shaped leaflets. It is an eye-catching plant that produces small white flowers. Oxalis triangularis, a striking purple leaf plant with pink flowers is usually available around this time too.
If you’re getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social Security. Specifically, can you count on it to contribute part of the income you’ll need as a retiree? There’s been an increase in alarming language surrounding the solvency of Social Security, but in reality, its prospects are not nearly as gloomy as you might have heard.
Recently, Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox released reports from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). INCIDENT REPORTS February 21 at 4:34 p.m., LCSO assisted a rural couple where one adult was recovering from a serious stroke and the family was having significant problems.
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council says “Yes” to continuing the new event—“Chilli Arts Opry” the third Saturday each month. Administrator, Mary Lou VanDeventer said, “The event has been a success from the very first Opry January 21. In spite of inclement weather, 120 folks attended.” The CAAC Board initially approved a three month trial with the stipulation the event be totally self-supporting. The attendance numbers have been increasing with standing- room-only for the February show and no empty seats for the March show. The event is at a break-even point financially due to the band donating their time and talents and donations by an individual with a vision and desire to keep the show alive.
In the past year, we’ve seen some big swings in the financial markets. This volatility may make you feel as if you have little control over your investment success. But the truth is, you do have more control than you might think — as long as you don’t let fear guide your decisions.
Chillicothe, MO— Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have many choices for the locally sourced food and goods they enjoy.
Zach Trout recently joined the FCS Financial team in Chillicothe. As a loan officer working alongside Jordan Harmon and Brent Collier, he will provide financial services including operating, equipment and farm real estate loans to residents in Grundy, Linn, Livingston and Mercer counties.