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In-Print November 2025

Lonnie Parr: Principal of the People

Oct 30, 2025 03:49PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

Some names fade with time, but Lonnie Parr’s never has. People remember him not for awards or fancy titles, but for how he treated others. If you knew him as a principal, a teacher, a neighbor, or a friend, just hearing his name can still bring back memories, a word of encouragement when you needed it most, fair guidance, or a smile that somehow made everything feel alright.

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Obituary – Robert P. Borys

Oct 30, 2025 03:47PM

Robert, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Born on July 22, 1944, in LaSalle, Illinois, Robert lived a life marked by service, adventure, and devotion to learning.

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Obituary – Peter A. McLaughlin

Oct 30, 2025 03:46PM

Peter, age 58, of Washburn, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton – Meatball Casserole

Oct 30, 2025 03:44PM ● By Vickie Britton

Let’s make a yummy casserole!

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IVC Ghost Post

Oct 30, 2025 03:42PM

Highlights of October included meeting and learning with the GAPP students from Koblenz, Germany. The German students thoroughly enjoyed their time in Chillicothe, Illinois, and IVC German students look forward to their visit to Germany this coming summer.

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Chillicothe Public Library Is Grateful for Community Connections

Oct 30, 2025 03:41PM

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what inspires gratitude in your life. At Chillicothe Public Library, we are grateful for the many ways that we get to connect with our community.

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The Insurance Corner – How to Protect Your Home and Family During Thanksgiving

Oct 30, 2025 03:40PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

As Thanksgiving approaches, remember to use added caution when celebrating the holiday. Thanksgiving Day is the most common day for home cooking fires to occur, followed by the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

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Nelly’s Corner

Oct 30, 2025 03:38PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

It’s been a tough October with Buttface and me having the scourge of the mumps. Not contagious, finally, but still have a walnut on each side of the neck. November is going to be a lot better.

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Step Outside – Discover What the Chillicothe Park District Offers

Oct 30, 2025 03:22PM

As the seasons shift and the crisp air of autumn settles in, there’s no better time to take advantage of the natural beauty in and around Chillicothe. The Chillicothe Park District offers a rich variety of parks, trails, and facilities designed to help our community step outside, reconnect, and flourish.

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Tech Corner – Chillicothe Verizon Wireless

Oct 30, 2025 03:19PM

In our own Chillicothe VZW, we welcome local phone sales professionals Angelo Lucente and his brother Mark Lucente. Both team members are from our own Varna, Illinois. These two local, home-grown brothers are committed to serving you well with their 7+ years of experience

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