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More Than Resolutions: Practical Tips for ‘26

As the calendar turns to a new year, many people feel the familiar pull to “start fresh.” While fitness goals often dominate New Year conversations, experts and community leaders say…

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Although looking to keep the ball moving in the teamÕs offense by passing here, senior Ava Leamer of the 2025-26 Chillicothe High School basketball Lady Hornets continued to heighten her profile as a shooting threat as she fired in two treys and scored a career-most 10 points to help the Lady Hornets improve to 9-1 with a 43-36 win over South Harrison in the ÒHigh School Holiday HoopsÓ shootout at Trenton Dec. 30. (PAUL STURM/C-T PHOTO)

Both CHS Basketball Teams Enter ’26 Over .500

Despite holiday-break rustiness and loss of conditioning, Chillicothe’s basketball Lady Hornets – sparked by senior Ava Leamer’s first-ever dual-digits scoring performance, outlasted early outside-shooting success by South Harrison to ease away in the fourth quarter to a 43-35 victory Dec. 30 in the North Central Missouri College Foundation’s “High School Holiday Hoops” shootout at Trenton.…

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More Than Resolutions: Practical Tips for ‘26

As the calendar turns to a new year, many people feel the familiar pull to “start fresh.” While fitness goals often dominate New Year conversations, experts and community leaders say real growth goes far beyond…

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Smart Financial Moves to Make Before Year-End

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting…