Chillicothe Community Brief

Dozens of local couples applied for marriage licenses in Ross County during September 2026, with the majority hailing from Chillicothe.

Financial advisor Chris Markowski examines what higher rates mean for commercial and residential real estate.

Twenty-eight people were arrested in Chillicothe on charges ranging from murder and aggravated robbery to theft, drug possession, and domestic violence. An arrest is not a conviction, and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Kaylynn Lewis uses her Facebook page Archive To My Life to show how domestic violence often begins with verbal, psychological, and financial control...

Reserve set at $189,000 for this simulcast auction of the vacant 3-bed ranch.

• Total cost: Winning bid plus 5% buyer premium; closing required by 11...

City officials, the Chamber, and the data center committee each tackle regulation and public input differently.

• Chamber of Commerce urges early...

City site offers direct help for zoning and permits.

• Flow chart maps out tasks and lists for zoning/permitting
• Qualified electricians listed for EV charging installs

Access these resources at chillicotheoh.gov to speed up your application.

The asking price for the commercial property at 275 N High Street dropped $25,000 to $425,000 on September 1, 2026. This marks a 5.6% reduction from the prior $450,000 listing.

This single-family home offers buyers a compact 1948 build in a Chillicothe neighborhood.

• Layout: 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 812 sq ft total
• Pricing: $139,900 list price equals $172 per sq ft
• Timeline: Listed for 18 days as of September 30, 2026

Paper production is set to restart at the Chillicothe mill.

Former Chillicothe administrative assistant Kaleena Johnson waived her preliminary hearing, sending her felony theft case—alleging $6,309.55 in...

The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce launched a new regional job board on Oct. 6 to connect Scioto Valley job seekers with employers.

• Access it...

The Southern Ohio Guitar Show runs this Saturday from 11am-4pm, offering a local weekend festival option for music fans and families.

This $255,900 listing includes public water and sewer, forced-air natural gas heat, 100-amp electric, and appliances like dishwasher, refrigerator, and washer plus a fenced yard, gas fireplace, and jetted tub.

This 2-bed, 1-bath single-family home at 35 Woodland Ave offers 1000 sqft for $235,000, giving Chillicothe buyers a compact option with 26 photos to review.

Local first responders visited Chillicothe Elementary to teach fire safety, leaving students engaged and equipped with practical emergency reminders. The visit strengthened school-community ties through real-life learning and safety preparation.

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