A Chillicothe resident who was to appear in court for a sentencing hearing today (Tuesday) at 9am is now in deeper trouble. James Paul Eugene Haight of Chillicothe was scheduled to appear in court to be sentenced for his role in an October 2018 fire to the Canadian Pacific Bridge south of Chillicothe. Haight plead […]
Chillicothe Looking at C-I-D
The Main Street Chillicothe organization approached the Chillicothe City Council Monday night regarding what is called a “Community Improvement District.” City Administrator Darin Chappell explains the C-I-D Concept. Improves could include things such as sidewalks, ADA Accessibility or other things that improves that specific district for customers. Chappell says asking the city council for permission […]
Chillicothe Police Calls On Rise
The Chillicothe Police Department is experiencing an increased number of service calls over the last several months. Chief Jon Maples says the increase has been ongoing for several months. He attributes the rise in calls for service to a chance in society and increased confidence in the Chillicothe Police force. Chief Maples says the public […]
New Fiscal Year Begins for City
The City of Chillicothe has begun a new Fiscal Year. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this Fiscal Year’s budget is tight, but workable. Chappell says whey they are able to add to the general fund, it reflects positively on the city’s credit worthiness.
New July Exhibit at Cultural Corner
The newest exhibit is now open at the Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery in Chillicothe. The new exhibit has a transportation and patriotic theme. Allie Davis with the Gallery says this is a multi-media exhibit to celebrate July in Chillicothe. The exhibit will be available for viewing through August 1st. It is open to […]
Rotary To Donate To Soccer Field
A lot of ideas and discussion regarding Soccer filled Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting. Rotary President Adam Warren was on the agenda with a plan to bring at least one more Youth Athletic field to Chillicothe to primarily be used for youth soccer. Warren stated the Rotary Club had secured a grant from Rotary International […]
Sliced Bread Days A Success
The Sliced Bread Days are being called a huge success by the organizers. Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Crystal Narr says the three day celebration turned out to be a fantastic, well run event. Narr says they are already looking towards next years event. Narr says the organizers are making notes on this year’s event on […]
Airport Runway Improvement Bids
The Chillicothe City Council approved bids for improvements to the runways at the Chillicothe Municipal Airport. The work includes reconstruction of a runway and connecting taxi-ways plus installing other related systems. The work will be funded by a State Block Grant that will pay for 90% of the $3.343 Million Dollar cost. The City will […]
Required updates at Hedrick Pharmacy
Improvements to the Hedrick Medical Center Pharmacy Department were approved by the Chillicothe City Council. A Hospital Spokesman told the council that the improvements are mandated by the U.S. Pharmacopeia. He described the reason for the mandated improvements. The entire cost of the project will be paid for by the St Luke’s Health System. There […]
Police Report Includes Accident
On the Chillicothe Police Report, officers responded to an accident at Bryan and Walnut Street. The driver of the vehicle reportedly over corrected after attempting to miss hitting an animal in the road. The vehicle hit a utility pole and the driver was cited for failing to drive on the right half of the roadway, […]