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In-Print August 2024

Chillicothe’s Hidden Natural Gem

Jul 29, 2024 03:19PM

Adjacent to Moffit Nature Park is a 225 acre sanctuary that includes a mature flood plain forest, a rarity in the entire Illinois River Valley. The property is owned and managed by the Illinois Audubon Society. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk for hiking and bird watching.

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Corn Boil or Corn Fest – Which Is It?

Jul 29, 2024 03:17PM ● By Gary Fyke

I can only remember the event we call a Corn Boil as an adult, so did not recognize it as a century-old traditional celebration comparable to Thanksgiving. Sure, farmers were happy the corn growing season was finished and harvesting was just ahead.

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In the Garden – August 2024

Jul 29, 2024 03:16PM ● By JB Culbertson

It’s that time of year that we can see our gardens are ripening. It’s also the time to dig up the Iris, cut off the tops, and cut out the bad parts of the tuber. Dip in some bleach water to kill all the pests, (1:10), let dry and replant in its new home (for 3–4 years.) Siberian (etc.) Iris can be dug up, split, and replanted now also.

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Nelly’s Corner – August 2024

Jul 29, 2024 03:15PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

The tragic news hit us hard! Our good friend Hilow was dead. Mrs. Silvers had adopted him just two years ago. He died suddenly along the creek on the backside of the farm.

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Back to School: What Can Chillicothe Public Library’s Youth Department Do for You?

Jul 29, 2024 03:14PM

Brea Fearon, Youth Services Librarian, joined the Chillicothe Public Library District (CPLD) team in Fall 2023. Brea grew up in Peoria and spent several years working as an elementary teacher at a Montessori school before moving to Urbana to pursue a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois.

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The Insurance Corner – Auto Insurance Often Insufficient for an RV

Jul 29, 2024 03:12PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

Many people love their RV, particularly if they have the luxury of being able to hit the road for weeks at a time to far-flung places around the country. But when it comes to insurance, it’s often an afterthought.

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Chillicothe Resale Trail

Jul 29, 2024 03:10PM

Chillicothe is a small town with a big heart. Our community has a heart for donating to great causes and supporting local. The resale shops of Chillicothe have come together to promote the Chillicothe Resale Trail.

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Chillicothe, IL 1980–1984

Jul 29, 2024 03:08PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

The following is part Twenty-One of a multi-part article about the timeline of Chillicothe, IL. This article will illustrate the key dates along with the key individuals that helped to shape our city’s great history.

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Real Estate Over Coffee – The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home

Jul 29, 2024 03:06PM ● By Jeannie Quick, Sunflower Real Estate Group

In life, patience is a virtue. However, when it comes to homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home may not be wise. Pursuing perfection can be costly as it may delay your dream of homeownership.

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Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District

Jul 29, 2024 03:05PM ● By Firefighter Mason Gess, CCFPD

Aloha, my name is Mason Gess. I have lived an active and fulfilling 23 years here in beautiful Chillicothe. My childhood was filled with sports and music, as my parents took me around the Midwest for travel hockey and baseball.

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