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December 11, 2024

Destruction Of Police Department Records

The destruction of records for the Chillicothe Police Department was approved by the City Council Monday. City Administrator Roze Frampton says this is a continuation of the department’s efforts to dispose of the unneeded records. There is less space in…

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December 10, 2024

Candidates Filed For Elected Offices

Filing for the April municipal election began Tuesday morning. Filings announced so far include: Livingston County Health Center – 3 open seats: Catherine Hamilton Ken Lauhoff City of Chillicothe – All elected positions: Amy Hess – City Clerk Allison Jefferies…

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December 10, 2024

Chapter 100 Bonds – An Economic Development Tool

Chapter 100 Bonds could be used in Chillicothe as an incentive to construct housing developments. City Attorney Robert Cowherd says the Chapter 100 bonds allow a tax break on property taxes. The property is deeded to the city and leased…

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December 10, 2024

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

One-hundred-sixteen calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Some of the calls include: At 8:25 a.m., a person called the Police Department with questions about an ongoing investigation traffic crash investigation. Officers spoke with the…

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December 10, 2024

Jail Booking

The Chillicothe Police booked a 55-year-old Breckenridge man into the Caldwell County Detention Center on a Probation Violation Warrant. Sterling Joe Blakeley was on probation following the conviction for Possession of a controlled substance. The probation Violation Warrant was issued…

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December 10, 2024

Economic Development Tax To Be On Trenton’s April Ballot

A proposed Trenton Economic Development Sales Tax will go to the voters in April. The Trenton City Council approved placing the item on the ballot after the discussion Monday evening. The proposed ½ of 1% sales Tax is expected to…

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December 10, 2024

Reappointments To Two Chillicothe City Boards

Reappointments to Chillicothe City Boards were approved by the Chillicothe City Council on Monday. Mayor Theresa Kelly made the recommendations to fill the positions on the Board of Public Works and the Parks And Recreation Board. The Council approved the…

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December 10, 2024

Candidate Filing Open For April Election

Filing for the April 2025 Elections opened today. Individuals who would like to be a candidate for local elected office may file today through December 31st. In Livingston County, there are numerous elections to be held, including all of the…

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December 10, 2024

Council Approves Purchase of Garbage Trucks

Two garbage trucks were purchased by the City of Chillicothe. The City Council approved the request from CMU to purchase the trucks for a total of $419,226. Casey Johnson from CMU explains what they purchased. Purchased two trucks to replace…

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December 10, 2024

New Stop Sign Needed At 2nd and Walnut

A new stop sign will be added at the intersection of 2nd and Walnut. Chillicothe Police Department Captain Grider says the traffic survey supports the need. Place a stop sign on westbound 2nd Street at Walnut. Captain Grider says there…