It was a battle for the ages at the Chillicothe Walmart in the annual city vs. county bell-ringing fundraiser contest to see which set of officials could earn the most money for the Salvation Army campaign.

Chillicothe City officials set up shop at the north doors of the store, and Livingston County officials (like Linda Gilliland and Debbie Anderson, shown) set up at the south doors.

This year, the County took home bragging rights in a landslide, with a $393.32 to $189.75 final tally ($583.07 raised, total).

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