Absentee ballots are now available in the Livingston County Clerk’s office for the April 8, Municipal Election. Anyone needing to vote absentee may contact the county clerk’s office to inquire about the process. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. The last day to register to vote is Wednesday, March 12, and the last day to request an absentee ballot be mailed is Wednesday, March 26.
The Salvation Army Chillicothe, in collaboration with Impact Mission Center and Second Harvest Community Food Bank, is offering a food pantry service now by appointment only. Those in need can call 660-240-9487 to schedule an appointment or visit 449 Elm Street, Chillicothe. The March pantry distributions are scheduled for Sat., March 15 and Wed., March 19. Additionally, shower and laundry services are available only by appointment.
Across 28 meetings and 17 years prior to last season, the Chillicothe High School basketball Hornets had no final-score success against St. Joseph’s Lafayette Fighting Irish. Far more often than not in that stretch, the outcomes of their games weren’t in any doubt in the second halves.
The Downtown Marceline Foundation is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual Wine & Art Stroll, set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. This community event brings together wine lovers, artists, and visitors for an evening of tastings, local art displays, and socializing in the heart of Marceline.
Main Street Chillicothe hosted its second Valentine Sweet Stroll on Feb. 13, 2025, inviting the community downtown for an evening of shopping, sweet treats, and Valentine’s Day fun. Despite the snowy weather, the event drew a crowd eager to shake off the winter blues, collect a bag full of delicious sweets, and pick up last-minute gifts for that special someone.
Parents and staff in the Chillicothe R-II School District can breathe a little easier when it comes to planning their summer schedules. The district has announced that it will not…
Chillicothe R-II School District conducted an active shooter response training exercise on Feb. 10 in collaboration with multiple local emergency agencies. Participants included the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Chillicothe Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri Department of Conservation, Chillicothe Fire Department, and Hedrick Medical Center.
A Chillicothe woman has been charged with one count of tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution after allegedly coaching children on what to say during police interviews regarding an ongoing child abuse investigation.