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Volunteers, Chillicothe Monument clean Soldier's Circle in time for Memorial Day
Chillicothe Monument and Hardy Memorials did a massive cleaning at Soldier's Circle at Greenlawn Cemetery on May 11. This was the first organized “group” effort since the 1940s to do cleaning and improvements at the historical Soldier’s Square. Eric Gunnoe of Chillicothe Monument was one of the main driver's of the effort. Gunnoe...
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.Starting in the late 1970s, Circleville, Ohio, residents opened their mailboxes to find mysterious letters meant to terrorize them. This letter reads in part:"You have been watched: Failure to comply and you shall suffer: no one can help: no one can protect you: Obey: Obey:" The peaceful character of the small town best known for its annual Pumpkin Show changed in March 1977. Circleville businesses and select residents started receiving anonymous letters with personal information and accusations. Some of the...
Meet with a Reporter scheduled for May
CHILLICOTHE — Do you have an idea that you think would be perfect for the Gazette? Then make sure to have your opinion heard during the monthly Meet with a Reporter event. This event is a chance for reporters and community members to meet and discuss new story ideas. Previous events have resulted in several community-focused articles about things you told us you care about.
Open at-large council spot filled
CHILLICOTHE — A replacement has been found less than a month after former at-large councilperson Allison Henderson resigned from her position on the Chillicothe City Council. Julie Preston is not new to being a council member as she previously served in an at-large position for two years. In addition to council, she is...
City Council's Busy Night
Circleville City Council touched on many different issues during the committee meetings and in the regular meeting held Tuesday. A very important piece of information provided by Mayor Michelle Blanton was that there were three interviews for the Public Safety Director position held on May 14. Regarding the Police Chief position, Blanton is now working with the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police to establish procedures to follow in the...
Weekly construction update
PIKE COUNTY WEEK OF MAY 26, 2024 CHILLICOTHE - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Pike County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com NEW ...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Matthew L. Bickers, 41, of 1201 South Court St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Violation of Community Control-Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: 12 months in prison Brian Bobo, 59, of 2398 South 5 th St., Columbus, pleaded not guilty to Forgery, Theft. Disposition: Pretrial 6/14 ...
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