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The Chillicothe Voice

In-Print November 2024

Chillicothe Angler Nears Goal of Catching 1,000 Species of Fish

Oct 29, 2024 01:50PM ● By Scott Fishel

There’s something “fishy” going on in Chillicothe. While most residents go about their daily business, Ben Cantrell is pursuing a goal that only 10 people in the world have achieved: to catch 1,000 or more different species of fish with a standard fishing pole, line and hook.

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Historic Downtown 2nd Street Welcomes SoleZ by ThreadZ

Oct 29, 2024 01:48PM

First Sweet Finds opened, then ThreadZ by Sweet Finds, now we would like to introduce SoleZ by ThreadZ! This new store opened at 946 N 2nd Street on Friday, October 11, 2024 and is the third store open by the Sweet Finds Family.

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Where Are They Now? JEFF GOARD

Oct 29, 2024 01:47PM ● By Sherry Killion Adams

Jeff Goard is a hometown boy, born and raised in Chillicothe. Many of you may be familiar with Jeff growing up with him.

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The Insurance Corner – Want to Drive for Uber? Better Check Your Coverage

Oct 29, 2024 01:46PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

To make ends meet, or to build up their nest eggs, many people have turned to moonlighting as Uber or Lyft drivers. However, if you are planning to make some spending money, you need to understand that doing so could invalidate your personal auto policy.

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Chillicothe’s Very Own German Christmas Market

Oct 29, 2024 01:43PM

Herzlich willkommen! We invite you to join us on November 22nd & 23rd for Chillicothe’s very own German Christmas market, the Nikolausmarkt! Kick off your holiday season with this family-friendly city-wide celebration.

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Obituary – Kerry Lee Ann (Barnes) Isbill

Oct 29, 2024 01:42PM

Kerry (October 19, 1959 – August 6, 2024) passed away at age 64 while residing in the Douglasville area of GA.

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Obituary – Mary K. Lady

Oct 29, 2024 01:40PM

Mary, age 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Evergreen Assisted Living.

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Obituary – Charles Britton

Oct 29, 2024 01:39PM

Charles, age 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

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Chillicothe Historical Society Special Event

Oct 29, 2024 01:36PM

Traffic whizzes by some of the Mossville Mounds every day. When State Route 29 was changed, some of the ancient mounds were “in the road and had to go away.” As a young boy, Gene Pratt stood many days with Doris Dickison to observe the procedure.

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Nelly’s Corner – 1962 age 10

Oct 29, 2024 01:35PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

Early November was very warm and Uncle Rob seized the opportunity to try one more time to get his secret and experimental boat to pave the way of the future. He had failed three times over the summer to make voyage of about two miles upon our river.

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