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        • Chillicothe Times-Bulletin wins two IPA awards Jun. 18, 2013
          The Chillicothe Times-Bulletin was honored Friday at the annual Illinois Press Association awards ceremony.The Chillicothe Times-Bulletin staff earned a second place for newspaper design, which takes into account the entire newspaper’s look. Marianne Gillespie, editor of the Chillicothe Times-Bulletin,...
        • Council OKs two squad cars Jun. 18, 2013
          If there could be a winner at a Chillicothe City Council meeting, the Chillicothe Police Department was it June 10.The council approved two new squad cars for the department, to the tune of $46,576 in total.The 2013 Chevrolet Impala Police Interceptors will replace two of the city’s three squad cars which...
        • Parr family makes baseball a tradition Jun. 17, 2013
          Baseball runs in the blood for one Chillicothe family.
          From left, Justin, Josh and Jordan Parr stand during Josh
        • Peoria Push race for fun and charity Jun. 17, 2013
          At daycare and at home with her kids, Beth Martinez is just Beth Martinez. But with the Peoria Push Derby Dames roller derby league, she is Drucilla the Killa.
          Angey Jo “Steak N’ Tater” Goudie, left, and Sarah “ZeVah” Rosecrans do warm-up laps during practice.
        • Statehouse Insider: Let's spend the summer in Springfield Jun. 15, 2013
          Heading into the special session on pension reform, no one was talking optimistically that a solution would be forged.
          Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
        • Bubble Master blowing into town June 18 Jun. 12, 2013
          The "Bubble Master" is popping into Chillicothe next week as one of the many activities in June with the summer reading program.Geoff Akins brings his theme of "anything is possible," including the creation of a square bubble. He didn’t start out being a child who was enthralled by bubbles, but...
          Geoff Akins works on creating a square bubble. He will be in Chillicothe June 18.
        • Marianne's Meanderings: Claud-Elen Days a Chillicothe tradition Jun. 12, 2013
          Claud-Elen Days is a little piece of Americana.If you wandered through City Park and or sat by City Stage over the weekend, you’re bound to hear a variety of both funny and heart-warming communication.Children’s screams of delight can be heard throughout the park as they find a favorite carnival...
          McKinlee Moore snacks on cotton candy in City Park after participating in the Little Miss Swimsuit competition.
        • Chillicothe Barbarians finish third in State Jun. 12, 2013
          The Chillicothe Barbarians Rugby Football Club conquered at State.
          Jordan Waller takes the ball with Chris Bryant in support.
        • Aldermen hear AMT’s case to be ambulance provider Jun. 11, 2013
          Along with the city’s blessing, about $100,000 is needed to keep Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois covering the Chillicothe area.The Chillicothe City Council met June 3 for a committee of the whole meeting to hear from the city’s current ambulance provider as aldermen make their way to a vote...
        • Training, patient care different for paramedic service Jun. 11, 2013
          Benjamin Brewer, AMT’s director of quality improvement and education, spoke at the June 3 meeting about the training times of a basic emergency medical technician compared to a paramedic (Advanced Life Support).Standards for the Illinois Department of Public Health for an EMT include 180 hours of training including 16...
        • Three Illinois Valley Central graduates drafted by MLB Jun. 11, 2013
          Illinois Valley Central graduates Justin Parr, Jordan Parr and Chris Razo were all picked in the Major League Baseball draft last week.
          Jordan Parr, left, and Justin Parr, right, stand together after a game during the 2013 season.
        • FEMA closing local Disaster Recovery Centers June 14 Jun. 10, 2013
          The federal/state Disaster Recovery Center in Peoria and Woodford counties will close at 7 p.m. Friday.They are located at Chillicothe Fire Station No. 1, 217 W. Chestnut St., in Chillicothe and Woodford County Emergency Management Agency, 301 S. Main St., in Roanoke.After the DRC closes, registration continues...
        • Statehouse Insider: Don’t count on special session being so special Jun. 8, 2013
          If you work around the Capitol, you probably knew the summer wasn’t going pass uninterrupted.
          Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
        • Law enforcement officials warn of unlawful weapon use Jun. 7, 2013
          SPRINGFIELD — State law enforcement officials issued a public safety advisory Friday that police will continue to enforce the state's unlawful use of a weapon statute in all jurisdictions.
        • Justin Parr, Jordan Parr and Chris Razo drafted into MLB Jun. 7, 2013
          Illinois Valley Central graduates Justin Parr, Jordan Parr and Chris Razo were all picked in the Major League Baseball draft.
        • State Fair Grandstand tickets go on sale Monday Jun. 7, 2013
          Tickets for 2013 Illinois State Fair Grandstand concerts go on sale Monday, June 10, at the State Fair Box Office.
        • FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers closed on Sundays now Jun. 7, 2013
          The eight Disaster Recovery Centers operated by the state of Illinois and FEMA have changed their schedule of operations.They will now be open from Monday through Saturday, rather than seven days a week. The DRCs will be closed Sundays. Hours of operation remain 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.The change includes the DRC...
        • Ron Miller honored for 50 years with Circle K Jun. 5, 2013
          It's practically unheard of — a person working for the same company for the last 50 years — but Ron Miller can say he has.It's hard to call a person a landmark, but that's just what some people call Miller, the manager of the Circle K gas station.Located at 509 N. Fourth St., the gas station not only...
          Ron Miller, far right, receives a round of applause from fellow Circle K employees, friends and family May 29. Miller is the manager of the Circle K gas station located at 509 N. Fourth St. and was surprised with a celebration that day.
        • Four named Distinguished Alumni for 2013 Jun. 4, 2013
          To honor and recognize accomplished graduates of Chillicothe Township High School and Illinois Valley Central High School, the Chillicothe Alumni Association, IVC Educational Foundation and IVC School District 321 teamed up a few years ago to present the Distinguished Alumni Awards.The recipients are recognized annually at...
          Distinguished Alumni 2013
        • Claud-Elen Days 'Rescue Me' Jun. 4, 2013
          A little history about the festival and this year's schedule
          Claud-Elen Days
        • Seven men vie for Mr. Chillicothe Jun. 4, 2013
          The next "Mr. Chillicothe" is out there and waiting to be crowned.The Chillicothe Lions Club is holding the 28th annual "Mr. Chillicothe" contest during Claud-Elen Days at 7 p.m. Friday at the city park in downtown Chillicothe.This year’s contestants are: Stan Taylor, sponsored by...
          Mr. Chillicothe 2013 contestants
        • Four contestants vie for Miss Chillicothe Jun. 4, 2013
          Four Chillicothe teenagers will compete for the title of Miss Chillicothe.The pageant begins at 7 p.m. Saturday on City Stage.Former Miss Chillicothe Amanda (Tyler) Schultz is organizing the event again this year.The ladies will be judged on sportswear (casual wear outfit), talent, evening wear and a...
          Miss Chillicothe 2013 contestants
        • Cleanup begins after muddy campers head home Jun. 4, 2013
          What was a thriving tent city less than 24 hours before was reduced to rubble by Memorial Day afternoon at Three Sisters Park, the site of the Summer Camp Music Festival.Tarps, glow sticks and abandoned shoes stuck out from the mud accumulated under heavy rainfall and footfall of the 15,000 Summer Campers — more than...
          Summer Camp attendees push a car to free it from the mud as the weekend’s festival goers headed home on Memorial Day.
        • Diverse people found at Summer Camp Jun. 4, 2013
          This is Heather’s first Summer Camp, thanks to Smokey, her Alaskan malamute.Dogs are common at the event, but usually not as big and hairy as 110-pound Smokey. But she makes for a perfect service dog, Heather says. The 26-year-old Michigan woman has complex regional pain syndrome, which makes her extremely sensitive...
          Sarah Stellato of Chicago dresses the part as Summer Camp kicks into full gear May 24.
        • IVC District 321’s first meeting in summer short Jun. 4, 2013
          With school out for the summer, the board of the Illinois Valley Central School District 321 made quick work of several items during a 15-minute meeting on May 28.During action and discussion, the board:• Approved resignations for Kim Tegg as half-time assistant band director for the high school and Sara...
        • Council continues riverfront updates Jun. 4, 2013
          Just as the waves of the Illinois River continue to roll, so does the work around the riverfront.The Chillicothe City Council met May 28, the only Tuesday meeting of its year, due to the normal council meeting time falling on Memorial Day.The council approved $25,400 for a Tax Increment Financing riverfront...
        • Chris Razo named Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year Jun. 4, 2013
          Making history is quite a way to close a college career.
          Chris Razo pitches during the 2013 season for ISU.
        • Sky lanterns banned in Illinois Jun. 3, 2013
          SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal has issued notice of the official ban of sky lanterns, also known as aerial luminaries or floating lanterns, in Illinois. Sky lanterns present a potential risk for injuries and fires, according to the state fire marshal.
        • Statehouse Insider: It seems like old times again Jun. 1, 2013
          For a while last week, it seemed like old times. When lawmakers took up the new state budget, Republicans complained they were cut out of the final talks to draft it and voted against the spending plan.
          Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
        • AJ Johnson signs with Monmouth College May. 31, 2013
          Senior AJ Johnson signed for college May 21 at Illinois Valley Central High School.
          AJ Johnson, middle, signs to play for Monmouth College while his dad Greg Johnson, left, and mom Jessica Johnson watch May 21 at Illinois Valley Central High School.
        • IVC track closes year at Honor Roll Meet May. 30, 2013
          The Illinois Valley Central track team finished the year at the Peoria Journal Star/CEFCU Honor Roll Meet May 21 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria.
          Kelly Noetzel, left, and Chance Hulett race at the Macomb Sectional for the Ghost track team May 16. The team finished ninth out of 15 teams in the Sectional, ending the regular season for the team. The Ghosts competed at the Peoria Journal Star/CEFCU Honor Roll Meet May 21.
        • Illinois Valley Central High School to work on graduation rate May. 29, 2013
          Illinois Valley Central High School Principal Kenton Bergman readily admits that the school’s graduation rate needs improvement."It’s definitely an area we need to work on — we’re not proud of it. We want to make sure that we are serving each student better," said Bergman, who is...
        • GateHouse Media Illinois special project: Graduation rates May. 29, 2013
          Household income makes a difference when it comes to getting a high school diploma. A GateHouse news analysis of 40 west-central Illinois high schools has found the districts with the lowest graduation rates have almost twice the percentage of low-income students."Poverty rate is the biggest factor, I believe,...
          Members of the Illinois Valley Central High School Class of 2013 celebrate their graduation by tossing their caps into the air in the gym May 19. While they received their diplomas, others are not finishing high school.
        • Children take opportunity to explore horseback riding, shows May. 29, 2013
          One local group attempted to stir the interest of children in horseback riding and shows through a free program earlier this month.The Illinois Walking Horse Association gave central Illinois children a chance to get up close and personal with the horses.The IWHA created a Youth Horse Program which gave children...
          Katelyn Giffin, 7, completes one of the tasks during a horse show May 4 at the Heart of Illinois Arena on Galena Road in Peoria. The Illinois Walking Horse Association offered a free program to children ages 5 to 15 to not only give children an opportunity to learn more about horses, but to encourage them in taking up the sport. The IWHA hosted a clinic in April and then a show in May for the children. Alena Oullette, left, was one of the mentors for the event. A mentor was assigned to each child and horse.
        • Geneseo beats Lady Ghost softball in Regional May. 29, 2013
          The Illinois Valley Central softball team came to an end May 21 in the home Regional.
          Hallie Shirley takes a swing for the Ghosts during the Regional at home May 21.
        • FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Chillicothe May. 28, 2013
          The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Chillicothe for flood victims to register for federal assistance.Residents may register with FEMA from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. seven days a week at the Chillicothe Fire Department, 217 W. Chestnut St.It is not necessary, however, for...
        • New Chillicothe Township officials sworn in May 14 May. 28, 2013
          Chillicothe Township officials were sworn in following the regular monthly meeting May 14.Chillicothe Township Trustee Greg Owens thanked outgoing supervisor Cheryl Murphy for her eight years of service. He also thanked outgoing Trustee Ruth McLaughlin for her many years of service. He said both would be missed.
          The recently elected Chillicothe Township officials were sworn in on May 14.  Pictured, front row from left, are: Marcy Ely, Trustee; Sharon Crabel, Clerk; Karen Moewe, Supervisor; Bill Prather, Trustee; Karen Danner, Tax Collector; second row, from left, Sam Wright, Road Commissioner; Greg Owens, Trustee; Jim Wright, Trustee; and Sharon Minnes, Assessor. Those elected took office May 20, save for Danner whose term begins in January.
        • Couple sent to hospital after Memorial Day accident May. 28, 2013
          A car accident near Annawan resulted in a Chillicothe couple being sent to the hospital on Memorial Day.Jodie Kemp, 35, of Chillicothe was driving a Ford Excursion and pulling a camper trailer eastbound on Interstate 80, according to an Illinois State Police spokesman.Around 11 a.m. in the vicinity of mile...
        • Woman reports rape, possible drugging at Summer Camp May. 28, 2013
          A 22-year-old Charleston woman told police she was raped and may have been drugged at Three Sisters Park late Saturday afternoon.The woman told police she was attending Summer Camp Music Festival when an acquaintance led her to a tent with several people inside at about 4:30 p.m.The woman said that in the tent,...
        • IVC baseball loses to Dunlap in Regional May. 28, 2013
          Illinois Valley Central's baseball team came as close as it could to extending the season but, in the end, it was not enough.
          Jake Dismang checks his swing for the Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts May 20 against Dunlap at home in the opening round of the Regional.
        • Brad Wallin tourney raises money for St. Jude May. 27, 2013
          The memory of one central Illinois child lives on through baseball each year.
          Cameron McCready warms up with his pitcher before his team, the Illinois Valley Central Maroon, a 14U team, plays 2012 Brad Wallin Tournament.
        • Statehouse Insider: They’re both right but for different reasons May. 25, 2013
          If pension reform wasn’t confusing enough, it may actually have gotten more so last week.
          Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
        • Aldermen review Rescue 33's application for city license May. 24, 2013
          Ambulance Rescue 33 officials have made their case as to why it should be the city's ambulance service provider, and now, they must wait on the outcome.The Chillicothe City Council met as a committee of the whole Thursday night to hear information from one of its two applicants to be the city's ambulance provider.
        • Chillicothe area Memorial Day activities May. 24, 2013
          If residents are looking to find a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony to attend, they are in luck.Brief services at local cemeteries, parksLocal veterans continue their tradition of honoring and remembering those who have died by traveling to local cemeteries and parks on...
        • Topinka: State revenues up but bill backlog continues May. 24, 2013
          SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka May 22 warned that a recent reduction in the state’s bill backlog is temporary and implored leaders to continue identifying efficiencies and savings that will allow the state to regain its fiscal footing in the long-term.
        • IVC baseball wins two of three final regular season games May. 23, 2013
          The final week of the regular season brought plenty of excitement for Illinois Valley Central's baseball team.
          Keegan Gauwitz prepares to swing for the Ghosts in a recent home game.
        • Summer Camp this weekend at Three Sisters Park May. 22, 2013
          Every Memorial Day weekend in Chillicothe since 2001 the music world descends upon central Illinois."Our mission at the Summer Camp Music Festival is to provide the fans of the festival with an experience that may only be one weekend a year but will be something they remember and talk about all year long,"...
          Above, the band moe. plays during the 2012 Summer Camp Music Festival. The band will return for the 2013 festival.
        • Sterling Merit recipients announced May. 22, 2013
          Fifteen seniors from Illinois Valley Central School District 321 are the recipients of this year’s Sterling Merit Award.IVC High School Principal Kenton Bergman revealed the list of names at the May 13 IVC school board meeting.Sterling Merit recognizes the top 8 percent of the high school graduating class...
        • Childers finishes mayoral term May. 22, 2013
          In a year when a new mayor begins his administration, the council meeting has two parts: old business under the current mayor, and then the swearing in of the new mayor with new business.On May 13, that is just what happened, including some outgoing comments by Mayor Troy Childers.He began by thanking all of...
          Incoming Mayor Doug Crew shakes hands with outgoing Mayor Troy Childers May 13 at City Hall. Crew presented a plaque to Childers on behalf of the city for his longtime service.
        • Justin Parr named Big Ten baseball player of the year May. 22, 2013
          Illinois Valley Central graduate and University of Illinois center fielder Justin Parr was named the Big Ten Conference baseball player of the year Tuesday.
          Justin Parr poses with his bat.
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