January 2023 General Revenue Report
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced recently that net general revenue collections for January 2023 increased 55.1% compared to those for January 2022, from $882.1 million last year to $1.37 billion this year.
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Senior Citizens luncheon on Monday, February 20, 11:30 a.m. at the Baptist Church in Meadville.
CHS Leadership hosts successful “Jam the Gym”
Chillicothe High School held its annual “Jam the Gym” night as it hosted St. Joseph: Benton’s basketball teams last Friday (Feb. 3). A variety of now-traditional post-games and halftime activities organized by the CHS Leadership Class organization, including a 3-points shooting contest, dunking contests, the paper-airplane “Flight for Cash,” special co-ed dance performance by the Stingettes dance team, drawings for several donated gifts, and a 50-50 cash drawing, took place. Benefitting from the monies raised by the participation- charge activities (drawings, “Flight for Cash”) was the local Verelle Peniston State School.
Missouri Heroes to Hives sign-up open through February
University of Missouri Extension is taking applications from veterans for the third year of the Missouri Heroes to Hives program. The free program trains veterans in beekeeping while also addressing their mental and physical wellness, said MU Extension agronomist Travis Harper.
Harrington releases book, “Prone To Wander: Things To Ponder”
Chillicothe resident Harvey P. Harrington has released a new book, “Prone To Wander: Things To Ponder” was officially published recently and is now available for ordering on Amazon.
Health Center offers free Narcan kits to county residents
As part of ongoing efforts to address the opioid misuse epidemic locally, Livingston County Health Center has announced the availability of Narcan (naloxone) kits at their office, located at 800 Adam Drive. The Health Center is participating in a grant through the Missouri Institute of Mental Health at University of Missouri-St.
Around Town Chillicothe
GRMC VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER, FUNDRAISER The Grand River Multi-Purpose Center is hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m., on Feb . 14 at the center.
Scout Sunday Feb. 12
On Sunday, February 12, five Chillicothe Eagle Scout candidates from Troop 120 will receive their highest rank in Scouting on Scout Sunday. This ceremony will be held at the United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m.
Freezin’ for a Reason!
The 16th Annual Polar Plunge will take place at 1 p.m., on February 11, in Simpson Park. Brave men and women from around the area will don disco-themed costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into freezing water.
Back in the Groove
Returning to school after a long break brings many hardships. Although this feeling doesn’t affect everyone, many don’t feel ready to return after Christmas break. Even though you don’t have a choice whether or not to return to school, you’ll have to get back into the groove of things. With that, you need to get over what we’re going to call the “break effect.”