August 2025 
The City of Chillicothe offers a RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM to help homeowners with the cost of installing or replacing residential sidewalks, curbs, and the sidewalk portion of driveways. The City will reimburse 80% of the cost, up to $2,000 per property (maximum of two properties per applicant). To participate, homeowners must obtain two competitive bids from City-approved contractors. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is encouraged. Whether you’re replacing an old sidewalk or adding a new one, the City is here to share the cost. Visit the City’s website for details and the application: www.cityofchillicotheil.org/residents/residential_sidewalk_program.php 

At the July 14th City Council Meeting the Council approved:

• A Proclamation of Donald Z. White Day as July 14th, 2025 for his years of service as Mayor and Alderperson
• Refer to the City Attorney for review and recommendations regarding services for the Fire District Intergovernmental Agreement
• Two Sidewalk Program Applications
• The application for Construction of a shed in the Right of Way at the Veterans Triangle
• The Waiving All Construction Fees for the Veterans Memorial Commission
• Proposal New View in the amount of $19,1000 for the Removal and Trimming of Trees
• Accepting and awarding of the MFT Overlay Bid to Advanced Asphalt in the amount of$286,879.50
• An expenditure of $2,500 payable to PJ Hoerr Inc. for the Boring Water Line – Louise Street
• Ordinance Amending the requirements for a Class “S” Liquor License
• The Revised Special Event Request for the IVC Reunion Mixer to be held September 5, 2025 from 4:30pm–10:30pm
• Special Event Request for the use of 2nd Street for the Ethan Koch Memorial Cruise In to be held on September 6, 2025 from 3pm–8pm
• Special Event Request for the Sweet Corn Festival to be held on July 19th from 10am–5pm
• Special Event Request for the Gilmores Block Party to be held on July 25, 2025 from 4pm–11pm for the Happy Gilmore 2 Premier Party
• Revised Special Event Request from the Chillicothe Park District for the Party in the Park to be held on August 15, 2025 in City Park from 4pm–11pm
• Special Event Request from Cranberry Creek for the End of Season Block Party to be held August 9, 2025 from 8am–4pm
• Request for Live Entertainment from the band Still Shine at the American Legion on July 19, 2025 from 4pm–6pm
• An expenditure of $6,072 for the Purchase of a Sharp Copy Machine
• An expenditure of $2,310.39 payable to Rescue Essentials, for the Purchase of nine First Response Kits
• An expenditure of $5,099.79 payable to PAI Defense for the Purchase of three Patrol Rifles and accessories
• Ordinance Amending Appendix A Traffic Schedule to add a Stop Sign to Benedict & Moffitt

City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm at City Hall. The public is invited. The next Council meetings will be held August 11th and 28th.

August

07 Senior Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 11am–12pm 

07 Historic Program – Chillicothe Historical Society, 6:30pm 

08 IVC District 321 – Back to School night

09 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday – Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am 

09 End of Summer Block Party on 2nd Street – Cranberry Creek, 10am

09 Murder on Second Street: Who Killed the Mayor? – Chillicothe Players, 10am–3pm www.chillicotheplayers.org

09 Cruise In Fundraiser for Freedom Paws Service Dogs – American Legion, 10am 

09 Shore Acres Pool Closes

10 LIVE MUSIC  – In the Middle – American Legion, 3pm 

11 First Day of School for Students – IVC School District

15 Party in the Park: Summer Block Party – City Park, 4pm 

15 Neon Glow Ride – City Park, 8pm

16 LIVE MUSIC – Highway J – The Mill, 7pm

17 Sunrise Yoga – Pearce Community Center at Shore Acres Park, 8–8:45am

21-24 One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest – Chillicothe Players, Shore Acres Clubhouse www.chillicotheplayers.org

23 Back to School Bash Youth Dance & Dodgeball – Pearce Community Center, 7–9pm 

TBD IVC Maroon and Gray Night – IVC football field

31 LIVE MUSIC – Kasino – American Legion,  3–6pm

There are so many things happening in our town. Get out and get involved. 

Your hometown, 
The City of Chillicothe
Where the Rails Cross the River