Good morning, Pickaway County. The century-old legacy of MAHLE Manufacturing in Mt. Sterling is winding to a close, with 141 workers facing an uncertain future as the automotive supplier gradually shuts down operations through August. The plant's closure marks the end of a business that has been part of Ohio's manufacturing landscape since 1920, though the company's Dayton location is expected to continue operations as MAHLE pivots toward climate-neutral mobility technologies.
On a brighter note, two Logan Elm seniors have secured their academic futures with prestigious $1,000 scholarships. Julia Weller and Keegan Diehl stood out among 26 applicants for their character and community service, with Julia heading to Ohio University for Hospitality Management while Keegan pursues Agriscience Education at Ohio State. Meanwhile, Senator Sherrod Brown's recent farm visit highlighted the challenges local agricultural producers face amid changing international trade dynamics and rising equipment costs.
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🏭 A century-old manufacturing plant is closing, leaving 141 jobless. MAHLE Thermal and Fluid Systems will gradually shut down its Mt. Sterling, Ohio facility between December and August as part of a business restructuring plan. The company, founded in 1920, is a major automotive industry supplier that focuses on climate-neutral mobility technologies including electrification and thermal management. MAHLE's Dayton location is expected to remain operational. The closure affects a historic business that has been operating for 100 years.
🎓 Two Logan Elm seniors win prestigious scholarships worth $1000 each. Julia Weller received the Martha Poling scholarship while Keegan Diehl earned the CJW Club scholarship from the GFWC Circleville Junior Women's Club. Selected from 26 applicants, both students were chosen for their extracurricular activities, character, financial need, and community service. Julia is studying Hospitality Management at Ohio University, while Keegan pursues Agriscience Education at Ohio State. Applications for 2026 seniors will be available by December 15th at Pickaway County school's Guidance Office.
🌾 Sherrod Brown visits Ohio farm to highlight tariff woes. The Democratic Senate candidate met with farmer John Hoffman, who revealed China's soybean purchases have plummeted to zero for the upcoming season. Brown criticized current tariff policies that have increased input costs and equipment prices while benefiting competitors like Argentina. He advocated for scaling back tariffs, developing biofuel markets, and creating policies that allow farmers to operate in a free market rather than relying on government bailouts. Hoffman praised Brown's past support for agriculture during his previous Senate tenure.
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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
-Psalm 27:1
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