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August 13, 2025

Crash In Utica Leaves Hamilton Teen Injured

A two-vehicle crash in Livingston County Tuesday evening left one driver with minor injuries. State Troopers report a 17-year-old Hamilton girl was taken to Hedrick Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. The crash occurred at about 5:15 pm at…

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August 13, 2025

Troopers Report Two Arrests For The Local Area

State Troopers report two arrests for the local area.   Tuesday at about 11:40 am in Jackson County, 30-year-old Kaitlin A. Parker of Polo was arrested for alleged tampering with a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and forgery. She was…

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August 13, 2025

Two Additional Tax Rate Hearings

Two additional Tax Rate Hearings have been announced for the local area.   The Chillicothe R-II School District Tax Rate Hearing will be held August 26th at 4:45 pm at the district office. The proposed rate is $4.6111 per $100…

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August 12, 2025

Moratorium On Tiny Homes For Six Months

A moratorium on permits for Tiny homes and In-Law homes in Chillicothe was approved at Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the request was made by the Codes Office.   Sent back to P&Z for review…

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August 12, 2025

Railroad Bed Repairs Approved

Repairs to the rail bed for a portion of Chillicothe’s short line railroad will begin soon. The City Council approved the bid from Chief Rail for $38,840. This was the lowest of three bids, with the next lowest nearly $40,000…

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August 12, 2025

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Nearly 80 calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Those calls include:   Officers responded to a verbal domestic disturbance on Slack Street, reports of possible fraud, illegal dumping, and an unattended child. The Animal…

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August 12, 2025

Man Charged With Alleged Rape Arrested In Clay County

A Mooresville man charged with alleged rape and statutory rape was arrested in Clay County. Gabriel Lynn Carter was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center early Monday afternoon. He is held with no bond allowed. Arraignment is scheduled for…

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August 12, 2025

Trenton Speed Limit Change Approved

The speed limit on Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton has changed. The Trenton City Council approved the change in Monday’s council meeting. City crews have changed the speed limit signs in the affected area, from 28th Street to the north city…

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August 12, 2025

Two Teens Injured In UTV Crash Near Hamilton

A UTV crash near Hamilton Monday evening left two Hamilton teens injured. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 5:40 pm on Waltz Avenue, 4 miles north of Hamilton, when a 15-year-old boy was westbound and struck a hump…

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August 12, 2025

Two Appointed To Serve On City Boards

Appointments to city boards were approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday night. Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly made two recommendations. For the Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Commission, the Mayor recommended Tatum Harp. For the Chillicothe Board of Adjustments, the recommendation…