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June 30, 2026

Chillicothe School Board Closes Out 2025/26 Budget

The Chillicothe R-II School Board met is special session Tuesday morning to close out the fiscal year. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says action was taken to close the 2025/26 budget. The board also moved funds for summer projects and purchases….

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June 30, 2026

Chilicothe Police Report For Monday

Eighty-four calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Officers investigated a property damage report in the 400 block of North Washington Street and a separate harassment complaint, with both cases remaining under investigation. Police also…

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June 30, 2026

Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Roof Replacement

An addition to the roof replacement project for the CMU Office, including docks and awnings, brought the total above the threshold requiring City Council approval. The Board of Public Works approved the bid from Troyer Roofing for $86,784. CMU General…

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June 30, 2026

Council Approved Part-Time Hiring Ordinance

An ordinance to allow for hiring of part-time seasonal employees when there is no City Administrator was approved Monday by the Chillicothe City Council. An ordinance had been presented at the previous council meeting, but there was a request for…

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June 30, 2026

Helping Your Lawn In Extreme Heat Events

Dry conditions can have adverse effects on your lawn, and they become harsher in extreme heat conditions. The USDA offers some tips to consider during extreme heat events. Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension says that changing from your…

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June 30, 2026

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Carrollton Man With Serious Injuries

A Carrollton man had serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Monday evening. State Troopers in Carroll County report the crash occurred at about 8:49 pm on Route JJ, at County Road 111. According to the report, the 37-year-old man was…

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June 30, 2026

Personal Fireworks Use In Chillicothe Extended

The personal use of fireworks in the City of Chillicothe has been extended to include July 5th until 11:00 pm. The Chillicothe City Council approved the change at Monday’s meeting. In the City of Chillicothe, there are limitations to the…

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June 30, 2026

Assistant Foreman Approved For Street Department

The Chillicothe Street Department will have an assistant foreman. The Chillicothe City Council approved the position at Monday’s meeting. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie explained the need for the position. To be available when the Superintendent and Foreman are gone. Gillespie…

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June 30, 2026

Sewer Problems At City Hall Persist

Sewer problems persist at Chillicothe City Hall. City Auditor Allison Jeffries made the report to the council. CMU will handle the digging and work with the plumber to determine the repairs that are required. Hopper says if a trap is…

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June 29, 2026

New Chillicothe Chamber Executive Director – Rebecca TenHulzen

The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Rebecca TenHulzen started her new position this (Monday) morning. TenHulzen explained her goals in this position. Most recently, she served as a Community & Economic Development Planner with the…

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