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City & County Earn Blue Shield Designation for Public Safety Initiatives
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - The City of Chillicothe and Livingston County have been honored with the Missouri Blue Shield designation, recognizing their commitment to enhancing public safety through crime reduction, law enforcement collaboration, and community partnerships.
Friends of the Livingston County Library to Sponsor Summer Reading Kick-off Event
CHILLICOTHE – The Friends of the Livingston County Library are thrilled to announce their sponsorship of this year’s Youth Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event—a Color Foam Party
Ribbon Cutting to be Held Tonight at Chuck Haney Field
CHILLICOTHE - A new chapter for Chillicothe baseball is about to be unveiled as the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting at Chuck Haney Field on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. The ceremony marks the completion of recent renovations at the field, which sits within Shaffer Memorial Park at 300 Mack Street.
Numerous Priority Bills Pass in the Final Hours of the 2025 Session
Unlike the previous three sessions, the Missouri Legislature worked steadfastly and found common ground on numerous issues throughout the session. Over the last 19 weeks the House and Senate worked to pass a $52.8 billion state operating budget, 67 bills, and successfully confirmed numerous cabinet positions for recently elected Governor Mike Kehoe (R).
Main Street Chillicothe Maintains Main Street Accredited Status for 2025
BRANSON — Main Street Chillicothe is one of nine Main Street organizations across the state to maintain its national and state accreditation. Recently, Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) announced that Old Town Cape, Inc., Main Street Chillicothe, Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Independence Square Association, Downtown Joplin Alliance, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc., Warrensburg Main Street, and Downtown Washington, Inc. exceeded the six National Accreditation Standards thus maintaining their national and state accreditation following annual assessments in January and February.
Get Hooked on Fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 7 and 8
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 7 and 8. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.
Jerry Litton Inducted into the Chillicothe Hall of Fame
The Livingston County Preservation Society (LCPS) held a short ceremony on May 9 at the Home of Sliced Bread Welcome Center to unveil a commemoration piece celebrating the life and accomplishments of Representative Jerry Litton. Jim Summerville and Litton’s nieces and nephews, Laura Lee Summerville Gayfield, Ginger R. Summerville, and James Eric Summerville, sponsored the exhibit piece. LCPS President Kirsten Mouton said a few words about the organization and the Chillicothe Hall of Fame. Rodney Mouton spoke on the program’s origins.
County Commission Places 911 Central Dispatch Sales Tax On August 5 Ballot
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - The Livingston County Commission has decided to place a 911 Central Dispatch Sales Tax on the August 5 ballot.
Class of 2025 Graduates from CHS
The 2025 class of Chillicothe High School walked out the doors of the Chillicothe High School as graduates on Sunday, following the graduation ceremony.