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Obituary – Patricia (Kehr) Kimble

Jan 28, 2026 01:53PM

Pat died January 7, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was born in Chicago on March 27, 1949, to Thomas and Edith Kehr. She grew up in Chillicothe, and graduated from “Chilli High” in 1967. She earned her B.A. at Monmouth College, and her M.A. at Northwestern University.

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Obituary – Mary Helen Kent

Jan 28, 2026 01:52PM

With heavy hearts we share that Mary Helen Kent, 74, of Lacon, IL passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 surrounded by family at home.

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Fact or Folklore: The Tale of Mandy and Henry Burnett – Part Two

Jan 28, 2026 01:51PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

That line fits here, because after years of rumor, memory, and well-intended storytelling, the story of Mandy and Henry Burnett deserves to be grounded again. Part One explored the folklore that grew around them. What follows begins with what can be known.

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The Insurance Corner – Medical Marijuana, Recreational Pot Laws, and Driving

Jan 28, 2026 01:48PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

With cannabis legal in 40 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use, many people may be confused about the legality of driving after using pot.

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Chillicothe Lions Club

Jan 28, 2026 01:46PM

If you enjoy a great view of the Illinois River and would like a great pancake and sausage breakfast, at a very good price, the Rotary and Lions Clubs are having their annual Eagle Watch Breakfast Saturday, the 14th of February at the Shore Acres Clubhouse, starting at 7am till 11am.

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Optimistically Speaking – Community Fundraiser Success

Jan 28, 2026 01:32PM

November and December marked our biggest fundraiser of the year. Local businesses across the Chillicothe area generously donated gift cards to be used from December 2025 through December 2026.

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Eagle Watch Breakfast

Jan 28, 2026 01:28PM

To celebrate and promote awareness of the remarkable American Bald Eagles and wildlife along the Illinois River, the Rotary Club of Chillicothe and the Lions Club will host their annual Eagle Watch Breakfast on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 am at Shore Acres Clubhouse, 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe, Illinois.

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Shademaker’s Annual Holiday Lighting Contest 2025 Award Winners

Jan 28, 2026 01:27PM

Awards were presented at the January 12th City Council meeting. From Left to Right: Maria Geiger, Kami & Brad Lockenvitz, June West & Ray Nicklin, Janey Welch, Sandi Levell and Trish Westerman-Conner.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton – Lets Make Some Easy Apple Bars

Jan 28, 2026 01:23PM

Ingredients 1 pkg. yellow cake mix (2 layer size) ½ cup butter, softened 3 to 4 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

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Real Estate Over Coffee – The Right Time to Buy or Refinance May Be Sooner Than You Think

Jan 28, 2026 01:21PM ● By Jeannie Quick, Sunflower Real Estate Group

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to buy a home or refinance your current one, it may be time to rethink that plan. Fannie Mae recently released its latest mortgage rate forecast, projecting the average 30-year fixed rate to stay between 5.9% and 6.2% throughout 2026.

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