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🌱 What kept Chillicothe police hopping during Monday’s 26-call marathon?
Chillicothe, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Chillicothe! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What kept Chillicothe police hopping during Monday’s 26-call marathon?
- Could a short OU-Chillicothe certificate launch your next high-tech career?
- How you can help bring a legal graffiti wall to town
Also on today's calendar: Free Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 43.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Chillicothe Police Log: Monday Mayhem Includes Drug Trafficking, Crashes, and Early Morning Disputes (sciotopost.com) — Chillicothe police dealt with 26 calls on Monday, including a significant cocaine trafficking investigation on North Paint Street and several crashes along North Bridge Street. Officers also handled domestic disputes, youth welfare checks, a missing juvenile, and vandalism at Rogers Parkway and Lincoln Park. The log highlights a particularly busy day for city officers across multiple neighborhoods. 
2. Ohio University launches two new certificate programs in automation and mechatronics at Chillicothe campus (crescent-news.com) — Ohio University is bringing two new automation and mechatronics certificate programs to its Chillicothe campus starting fall 2026, aimed at preparing locals for high-tech manufacturing jobs. Students will train on industry-standard robotics and control systems at the Technology and Business Development Center. The short-term certificates target everyone from high schoolers to adults seeking quick, affordable career upgrades.
3. Chillicothe officer spearheads legal graffiti wall at new skate park (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — A Chillicothe police officer is working to add a legal graffiti wall to the new skate park in Yoctangee Park, giving local artists a sanctioned place to paint. Officer Matt Shipley is fundraising through Project Bad Apple to build and maintain the 40-by-8-foot wall and buy spray paint for future community art events, and he’s asking residents to chip in or share the effort.
4. Chillicothe man charged with reckless homicide after wife killed (chillicothegazette.com) — A Chillicothe man has been charged with reckless homicide after his wife was fatally shot at their Mount Zion Road home, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responding to the April 26 call found the woman deceased and secured the husband, who reportedly told dispatchers and investigators the gun went off accidentally.
5. ODOT Seeks Public Input on Ross County Intersection Realignment and Bridge Replacement (sciotopost.com) — A major ODOT project is planned to realign Musgrove and Lancaster roads and replace the railroad bridge just outside Chillicothe, bringing a full road closure and lengthy detours for local drivers. Residents can still influence the design and environmental review by submitting written comments by June 11, 2026, to ODOT’s District 9 office on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe.
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Maple Grove Prairie & Dog Play Area, 44 Anderson Station Rd, Chillicothe
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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CIS Orchestra Concert
Chillicothe Middle School Chillicothe Intermediate School, 345 Arch St, Chillicothe, OH 4
7:00 pm -
Atomic Credit Union
Chillicothe Intermediate School Rotunda
7:45 am -
CIS Spring Band Concert
Chillicothe Middle School Chillicothe Intermediate School, 345 Arch St, Chillicothe, OH 4
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Free Market →
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, 140 S Paint St, Chillicothe
12:00 pm -
Regular Schedule Board Meeting
Chillicothe City Chillicothe Middle School, 381 Yoctangee Pkwy, Chillicothe, OH
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Kindergarten Celebration - Kessler, McClure, McKillip
Chillicothe City Chillicothe, OH 45601
8:15 am -
CIS - 5th Grade Awards Ceremony
Chillicothe City Chillicothe, OH 45601
8:30 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Wednesday May 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CIS Orchestra Concert
Chillicothe Middle School Chillicothe Intermediate School, 345 Arch St, Chillicothe, OH 4
7:00 pm -
Atomic Credit Union
Chillicothe Intermediate School Rotunda
7:45 am -
CIS Spring Band Concert
Chillicothe Middle School Chillicothe Intermediate School, 345 Arch St, Chillicothe, OH 4
7:00 pm -
Regular Schedule Board Meeting
Chillicothe City Chillicothe Middle School, 381 Yoctangee Pkwy, Chillicothe, OH
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
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