🏭 Plaskolite marks 75 years with global expansion and local growth. The thermoplastics manufacturer is celebrating both its 75th anniversary and 25 years at its Zanesville plant with special employee recognition events. Plant manager Brady Smith, a 35-year company veteran, has witnessed Plaskolite's remarkable journey from a single Columbus facility to 18 plants worldwide. The Zanesville location recently completed a major expansion, adding 38 jobs and increasing productivity. The growing company is actively recruiting for skilled positions, particularly in maintenance and lead technician roles.
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🏛️ Nelsonville City Council scraps voter-approved charter abolishment plan. The council repealed Issue 23, which would have ended the city's charter government in 2026, citing the lack of a proper transition plan. Though the measure passed with 70.7% voter approval last November, councilmembers argued that legally abolishing a city charter requires a constitutional amendment process that wasn't followed. Councilmember Johnny Flowers opposed the repeal, stating, "I want what the citizens want." Meanwhile, Nelsonville faces additional uncertainty with most council members not seeking re-election and key city officials stepping down next year.
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🚨 Scammers impersonate Fairfield County officials to steal money from residents. The county has issued an urgent alert warning about unsolicited communications requesting wire transfers or payments for county services. Officials emphasize that legitimate county departments will never ask for social security numbers, banking information, or payments through untraceable methods like gift cards or cryptocurrency. Warning signs include requests for personal information, threats of immediate action, unofficial contact details, and poor grammar. County Administrator Aundrea Cordle advises residents to report suspicious communications to the Sheriff's Office rather than responding to them.
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