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The Chillicothe Voice

In-Print July 2024

Chillicothe Optimist Town Theatre

Jul 02, 2024 09:38AM

Great things are happening at the Town Theatre! This summer not only are we scheduling some great movies, we are ramping up events.

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Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — Firefighter Forrest Blount

Jun 28, 2024 02:49PM ● By Firefighter Forrest Blount, CCFPD

My name is Forrest Blount, and I have lived in the beautiful community of Chillicothe my whole life. I have seen our community grow over the years and believe it's the best place to raise a family.

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When Retirement Plans Change

Jun 28, 2024 02:48PM ● By Dave Molleck

Like most couples, Chuck and Teresa Rusk had their retirement plans set. Chuck was a machinist and Teresa worked as a secretary in a school.

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OBITUARY — Rita D. Smith

Jun 28, 2024 02:47PM

Rita, 76, of Sparland, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was born November 12, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois to George (Toby) and Darlene Miller. She married Ronald (R.E.) Smith on June 12, 1966 in Chillicothe.

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OBITUARY — Merry L. Durrstein

Jun 28, 2024 02:46PM

Merry, 71, of Chillicothe, Illinois, formerly Lacon, died on June 14, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

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Nellie’s Corner — July 2024

Jun 28, 2024 02:23PM ● By Greg “Nellie” Nelson

My buddy Duane invited me to watch the fireworks from his house. He lived on a very high hill three miles north of North Chillicothe.

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The Insurance Corner — Insurers Get Picky About Older Roofs

Jun 28, 2024 02:19PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

As homeowner’s insurance companies become more selective about whom they will or won’t cover, one element that can make or break the deal is the age of the roof.

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Chillicothe, IL 1977–1980

Jun 28, 2024 02:05PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

The following is the Twentieth 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 — Hire a Professional, a REALTOR.

Jun 28, 2024 02:00PM ● By Jeannie Quick, Sunflower Real Estate Group

He or She will be your guide, whether buying or selling. While the internet gives buyers unprecedented access to home listings and resources, many aspects of the buying process require a level of expertise you can't pick up from surfing the web.

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Random Acts of Kindness

Jun 28, 2024 01:58PM

A local entrepreneur named Alex launched an initiative called, "Bread for the Journey." Every morning before the hustle and bustle of the day Alex and his crew meet and make hundreds of sandwiches.

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