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Raymond “Ray” Brautigam

Mar 24, 2026 01:37PM

Ray, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, trusted friend, expert mechanic, and lifelong outdoorsman, passed away leaving behind a legacy built on love, hard work, and a whole lot of grease under his fingernails.

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Chillicothe Gravel Pits, One Point Oh — Part One

Mar 24, 2026 01:00PM ● By Gary Fyke

If you have lived in or near Chillicothe for any reasonable period of time, you have seen large areas where the earth has been gouged by machines, creating huge holes in the ground. “Of course, you say, it’s a gravel pit!”

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Nelly’s Corner

Mar 24, 2026 12:58PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

I just got a fresh haircut. My ears were rather larger, and I became aware that they looked like Idaho potatoes hanging on each side of my head. I came straight home and asked my mom if she thought they looked so huge.

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Chillicothe Lions Club

Mar 24, 2026 12:55PM

We just finished up our last meeting. We were fortunate enough to be able to help a few organizations at this meeting with some donations.

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Spring Planting - Three Sisters Park

Mar 24, 2026 12:54PM ● By Sherry Killion Adams

Again, this year the annual Spring Planting Program at Three Sister’s Park takes place. From April 28-30 (9:30 am. to 1:30 pm.) they offer area students 5th-7th grades hands on, 1918 style agricultural education.

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March 2026 Issue

Feb 27, 2026 02:08PM

Read the March, 2026 edition of the Chillicothe Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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At the Heart of Chillicothe: A Year of Parks, People, & Possibility

Feb 25, 2026 11:08AM

Parks are more than green spaces—they are where memories are made, friendships begin, and community comes to life. Throughout Fiscal Year 2025, the Chillicothe Park District remained committed to creating places where residents of all ages can gather, play, and feel connected to the community they call home

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Stop Waking Up Sore Without Spending $4,000

Feb 25, 2026 11:07AM ● By Ken Humphrey, President Mattress Liquidators & More in Pekin & Peoria

Walk into a mattress store or browse online and you’ll see everything from bargain-basement prices to luxury models costing thousands. Premium-priced mattresses promise better sleep, relief from back, shoulder, and hip pain, and fewer restless nights—often with a hefty price tag attached to a recognizable brand.

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IVC Ghost Post

Feb 25, 2026 11:05AM

During the first week of March 2026, IVC students will celebrate World Languages Week with daily trivia contests, a food fair, and more! Also, the last group of seniors in the class of 2026 will participate in the spring senior retreat from Wednesday, March 4th through Saturday, March 7th.

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Obituary – Richard “Dick” Lee Lingenfelter

Feb 25, 2026 11:04AM

Dick, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away at home peacefully on February 15, 2026, after a full week of time with family. He was born on July 13, 1938 in Canton, IL, to Harvey and Victoria (Krulac) Lingenfelter.

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