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August 18, 2025

Back To School – Chillicothe Police

Chillicothe and many other area schools have students returning to the classroom this week. Captain Curtis Hays says that means a change in traffic each morning and afternoon. He says be aware of the changes and allow yourself extra time….

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August 18, 2025

Chillicothe PD – Professional Development

A member of the Chillicothe Police Department leadership staff has completed specialized training that will assist the department in investigations. Sergeant Preston Sandner is the dedicated Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) in the department and recently attended the IACP Impaired Driving…

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August 18, 2025

Weekend Chillicothe Police Report

The Chillicothe Police report for Friday through Sunday includes 170 calls handled by officers through the period. Some of the calls include:   On Friday, officers cleared debris from a roadway, investigated a possible scam, and took a burglary report…

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August 18, 2025

Weekend Jail Bookings

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department reports one booking into the Caldwell County Detention Center over the weekend. On Sunday, Deputies booked 64-year-old Michael Joseph Meindl for alleged possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $25,000 cash only. A…

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August 18, 2025

Chillicothe Railroad Board

Chillicothe’s Railroad Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting will start at 5:15 pm in the council chambers. The agenda includes any old and new business and discussions appropriate to the board.

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August 18, 2025

Fire Protection District Meeting & Tax Rate Hearing

The Chillicothe Fire Protection District #1 will have a meeting and public hearing on Tuesday evening. The Public Hearing is at 7:00 pm at the Mildred Litton Building and is to set the 2025 Tax Rate. The board meeting will…

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August 18, 2025

Cameron Man Injured In Crash Saturday

A Cameron man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Caldwell County. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 9:22 pm on NE Independence Drive at NE Spring Hill Road, a mile south of Hamilton. According to…

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August 18, 2025

Troopers Report Four Arrests In Area Counties

Four arrests in the area counties are reported by State Troopers for the weekend.   Saturday: In Daviess County at about 8:06 am, Troopers arrested 40-year-old Parker J. Bender of Independence for alleged aggravated DWI and no valid plates. He…

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August 18, 2025

Sunday Evening Camper Fire

A report of a Camper Fire Sunday night summoned Chillicothe Firefighters to 22347 LIV 447 at about 8:03 pm. The fire crew arrived in 17 minutes to find smoke coming from the camper door and windows. Water was used to…

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August 16, 2025

Grand River Multi-Purpose Center Grand Re-Opening

The Grand River Multi-Purpose Center will be returning to its newly renovated building next week. A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting will be held on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 am, giving the public an opportunity to check out this…