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August 18, 2023

Chillicothe R-II Personnel Matters

The Chillicothe R-II School Board took action on several personnel matters as part of their executive session this week. For Certified Staff: Ellen Gott was hired as a 4th Grade Teacher (under Critical Shortage provisions)   For Support Staff: Hirings…

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August 17, 2023

Chillicothe Hornets Volleyball Pre-Season Interview with Coach Lanie Beetsma

KCHI Sports Director, Brent Hesse, sat down with Coach Lanie Beetsma of the Chillicothe Hornets Volleyball team to discuss the upcoming fall season. The audio of the interview that played on the radio is included in this article, and Coach…

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July 22, 2023

Late Offense Leads To Mudcats Defeat, 9-3

After a tough loss at home against St. Joseph on Thursday, the Mudcats would travel to the Phil Welch Stadium for battle against the Mustangs. A crucial game for Chillicothe, as they entered the game with a tie for third…

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July 21, 2023

Mudcats Fall Late to St. Joseph, 9-8 In Home Finale

Not exactly deja vu from Wednesday night’s loss to Des Moines, but the pain of the loss hurts just as bad. The Mudcats had control of the game for a good portion, but the first place Mustangs rallied numerous times…

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July 18, 2023

Mudcats Stay Resilient, Defeat Des Moines 7-5

The race is on for playoffs, as the Chillicothe Mudcats look to make the most of the final week of the regular season. Their first matchup would be the Des Moines Peak Prospects on Monday night. This would be one…

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July 17, 2023

Mudcats Take Doubleheader Over Nevada

After Friday night’s loss to St. Joseph, the Mudcats found themselves in a small three-game skid. With only eight games left on the season going into Sunday night against Nevada, it would feel like every game is must win. Before…

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July 14, 2023

Mudcats Drop Doubleheader Against Merchants

Fresh off of an off day, the Mudcats looked to make it five in a row with two victories against the Carroll Merchants. Unfortunately, the Merchants are riding off of a walk-off victory against St. Joseph on Wednesday night. Momentum…

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July 12, 2023

Mudcats Walk-Off Merchants, 6-5 At Home

If there is ever a time to get hot, now is the time. Coming into the game, the Mudcats only had eleven games left in the season, nine of which against divisional opponents. With Carroll just a few games back…

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July 9, 2023

Mudcats Defeat Wardogs 13-11 In Exhibition Game

It was a Saturday night at Shaffer Park filled with excitement, honor and fun baseball. The Chillicothe Mudcats welcomed the United States Military Wardogs for a non-league game. The Wardogs have been traveling the country playing baseball as part of…

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July 8, 2023

Mudcats Take Two In Doubleheader Against Joplin

After three off days, the Mudcats returned to action Friday night for a home game against the Joplin Outlaws. The last time these teams played, Chillicothe went on the road and took two games in two days. Now, they would…