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The Chillicothe Voice

In Print - October 2023

Chillicothe, IL 1949 - 1951

Sep 29, 2023 10:37AM ● By Brian L. Fislar

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

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Did Ghouls or Goblins Torch Chillicothe?

Sep 29, 2023 10:32AM ● By Gary Fyke

On the night of October 31, 1890, a fire in the Robert Hallcock City Livery Stable ravaged downtown Chillicothe. Fortunately, no one lost their lives, but all property on both sides of Second Street from the middle of the 900 Block (Odie’s and Little Shop of Hoarders) to Chestnut Street (City Park) was completely destroyed.

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Pearce Foundation

Sep 29, 2023 10:30AM ● By Jeremy Conrad

My name is Jeremy Conrad and I am the President of the Pearce Foundation Board of Directors. Pearce Community Center has always held a special place in my heart, and I am very excited to share with our community the importance of this foundation and how it supports our community center.

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Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — Chief Donald L. Schmidt, Jr.

Sep 29, 2023 10:29AM ● By Retired Firefighter Assistant Chief Donald L. Schmidt, Jr.

My family moved to Chillicothe in 1966 from Norfolk, Virginia. I attended Pearce Grade School and graduated from IVC High School in 1972. After graduation, I married a few times and have two daughters and two sons. I worked at Caterpillar for 36 years, retiring in 2009.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton — Apple-Walnut Cake

Sep 28, 2023 03:55PM ● By Vickie Britton

The cooler fall temperatures always puts me in a baking mood. This is a recipe passed down to me from my mother-in-law.

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The Insurance Corner — Fender-Benders Your Guide to Minor Accidents

Sep 28, 2023 03:53PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

It can easily happen…you misjudge the space when making a turn in close traffic or in a parking lot and you tap another car’s rear bumper. The other driver gets out of their car and appears unhurt. They inspect the bumper and say, “Let’s just forget about it.” You agree and go on your merry way.

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Clothes Dryer Maintenance & Advice

Sep 28, 2023 03:49PM ● By Tim White, Chillicothe Appliance

Safety First. Remember to unplug, trip the breaker, and/or shut off the gas if applicable to any appliance prior to servicing.

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Nelly’s Corner - Dress Code

Sep 28, 2023 03:48PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

Lots of homemade costumes. Some were store-bought. Mickey Mouse and wife Minnie. Super Man was a huge demand. Cowboy outfits. Hobos. Rabbit Ears. Fairies.

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Spooktacular 2023

Sep 28, 2023 03:43PM

Pearce Community Center’s SPOOKTACULAR event has been an annual staple in our community since 1991. Each year on the Friday before Halloween we open our doors and invite the community in to enjoy a fun evening of Halloween carnival games, face painting, tattoos, freaky fun haunted house, prizes and so much more!

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The Grey Ghost

Sep 28, 2023 03:41PM

Marlene Hammer, a 1955 graduate of Chillicothe Township High School, brought to the newspaper office a letter from Betty Heiden about the theory of how Chillicothe got the Grey Ghost as a mascot.

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