Good morning, Pike County. A piece of American industrial history just earned itself a reprieve. The Chillicothe paper mill—which has weathered wars, depressions, and technological revolutions since 1812—will remain operational through 2025 instead of closing immediately. This eight-month extension provides a critical window for officials to find a new investor willing to preserve nearly 900 local jobs and modernize the historic facility that has been producing paper since James Madison occupied the White House.
Meanwhile, the local political calendar is filling up with the announcement that Republican gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy will headline the upcoming Fayette County GOP dinner on May 10. The Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur and Harvard/Yale graduate is making his pitch to transform Ohio into a leading state for business, families, and education. In a noteworthy gesture, his campaign is offering free admission to high school and college students who register by April 30.
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🗣️ Republican governor hopeful Ramaswamy headlines Fayette County GOP dinner. The event will take place on May 10 at Pine Lodge, with tickets costing $45 per person. Ramaswamy, born and raised in Cincinnati, envisions making Ohio the leading state for business growth, family raising, and education. The former biotech entrepreneur and Harvard/Yale graduate is offering free tickets to high school and college students who register by April 30. His campaign emphasizes embracing capitalism and meritocracy rather than apologizing for them.
📄 Historic paper mill gets last-minute reprieve until 2025. HGI Capital announced the Chillicothe paper mill, which has operated since 1812, will remain open through the end of this year instead of closing immediately. The decision came after Senator Bernie Moreno contacted HGI Capital's founder, advocating for the historic facility that has survived wars and economic crises. The closure would have eliminated 800-900 jobs in the Ohio community. Officials now have eight months to find a new company willing to invest in both the workforce and necessary equipment upgrades.
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Rural fixer-upper on acreage: This foreclosure auction offers a 3 bed, 1 bath home on over 5 acres in Waverly, OH for a minimum bid of $80,000. Potential buyers must register to bid, and a 5% buyer's premium applies.
Creek View Cabin Retreat: For $159,000, this three-bedroom, two-bath home offers a covered front porch, back deck, and a storage building with electric. Property includes Sunfish Creek running along the back for nature lovers.
Wooded escape with private pond: This tranquil wooded lot priced at $29,900 features a serene pond at the lane's end, offering recreational opportunities or potential for building your dream retreat.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
-Psalm 23:1-3
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