FLOOD WARNINGS ISSUED FOR THE GRAND RIVER AT CHILLICOTHE AND SUMNER
Heavy rain on Thursday prompted a Flood Warning for the Grand River at Chillicothe and Sumner.  At Chillicothe, the river is expected to rise above the 24 foot flood stage Thursday evening and crest at 29 feet Friday morning.  For Sumner, the river is expected to rise above the 26 foot flood stage Thursday night and crest at 34.2 feet by Friday night.

CHILLICOTHE AQUATIC CENTER PUMP REPAIRS COMPLETE
Chillicothe's Aquatic Center was set to open Thursday following repairs to the main pump.  The Aquatic Center was closed  while the Parks Department completed the work and then began re-filling the pool.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE CHECKS ARRIVING
Residents that applied for disaster assistance  for flooding from June 1st to July 18th are beginning to receive checks.  $1.9 million dollars has been approved in disaster assistance so far for housing and other disaster related needs.  Area residents can still register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) ir on line at www.fema.gov.

MIDDLETON EXECUTION RESCHEDULED
The execution of convicted murderer John Middleton is being moved to a later date.  The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a statement of it’s intention to reschedule the execution to later in the year.  Middleton was scheduled to be executed on July 30th, but appeals have caused the execution to be stayed. The current plan is for the execution to be held on September 17th. 

SIGNAL REPAIR WILL CLOSE A28th STREET IN TRENTON MONDAY MORNING
The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a section of 28th Street near the intersection of US Highway 65 in Trenton.  The work will start Monday at 7:30 am and close the westbound lane until 11:30.  the work is weather dependent. and could be rescheduled.

Linn County Route Y Culvert Replacement RESCHEDULED
The Missouri Department of Transportation has rescheduled the closing of a section of Route Y in Linn County to replace a culvert under the roadway.  The work will take place starting Monday at 8:00 am and  continue until Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. The work on Route Y begins approximately one mile north of Route B at Calico Road and will continue north for approximately three miles ending at Argo Road.

STOP-A-COP PROGRAM CONTINUES FOR CHILLICOTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chillicothe Police Officers are working to create an atmosphere of positive communication with the children in Chillicothe.  They are once again taking part in the Stop a Cop program.  The program provides children with 2008 Kansas City Royal’s Collector Baseball Cards, just for asking.  The Stop a Cop program will continue through the summer, while supplies last.

 

TRAVIS E. EVANS
A former Chillicothe resident, 33 year old Travis E. Evans died Tuesday ear Topeka, KS.  Funeral services are Friday at 10:00 am at Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe.  Burial is at Avalon Cemetery.  Friends may call Thursday from Noon to 9:00 pm, with family visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Noah Evans Education Fund.

FRANCES ISAACS JOHNSON
A Carrollton resident, 84 year old Frances Isaacs Johnson died Tuesday in Carrollton.  Funeral services are Friday at 11:00 am at Gibson Funeral Home in Carrollton.  Burial is at Carroll Memory Gardens in Carrollton.  Visitation is Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Bogard Methodist Church or H.E.L.P. Services Cancer Fund.

MARGARET M. McCRARY
A Breckenridge resident, 78 year old Margaret M. McCrary died Monday in Hamilton.  Services are Friday at 1:30 pm at United Methodist Church in Breckenridge.  Burial is at Rose Hill Cemetery in Breckenridge.  Friends can call Thursday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at Pitts Funeral home in Breckenridge.  Memorials may be made to the church.

HAROLD J. BEETSMA
A Chillicothe resident, 86 year old Harold J. Beetsma died Tuesday in Chillicothe.  Funeral services are Saturday at 9:00 am at Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Burial is at Utica Cemetery.  Friends may call Friday from Noon to 9:00 pm, with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the cemetery or Grace Bible Church.