Good morning, Ross County. History lives on in Pleasant Valley, where a new marker now commemorates Camp Sherman's remarkable legacy. The former World War I training ground that once prepared 120,000 soldiers for battle has transformed into a 1,469-acre wildlife sanctuary, complete with five bald eagle nests—a powerful symbol of how places of conflict can evolve into havens of peace and biodiversity.
Meanwhile, Chillicothe faces challenging economic headwinds as the Pixelle paper mill closure threatens to slash city revenue by approximately $1.5 million annually. Mayor Feeney's administration is preparing for the financial storm by requesting departments calculate potential 20% operational cuts. Adding to the city's busy landscape, local police tackled more than 15 incidents during a particularly chaotic August 31st, responding to everything from intoxicated individuals on sidewalks to vehicle break-ins and domestic disturbances.
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🪖 Ohio honors WWI training camp with new historical marker. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources dedicated the marker at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Area, commemorating Camp Sherman's role in preparing 120,000 soldiers for World War I. The camp, which opened in 1917 near Chillicothe, was dismantled in 1921 after serving as a decommissioning center for returning troops. Today, the 1,469-acre wildlife area offers hunting, hiking, and bird watching where troops once trained, and houses five bald eagle nests nearby. This site joins other former military installations worldwide that have transformed into biodiverse conservation hotspots.
📉 Chillicothe faces economic storm as paper mill closes for good. Mayor Luke Feeney detailed how Pixelle Specialty Solutions' shutdown will slash city revenue by approximately 8% of total income tax—about $1.4-1.5 million annually. The administration is preparing for financial impact by asking departments to calculate 20% cuts in operational expenses while trying to avoid layoffs. Beyond tax revenue, the city will also lose significant water consumption income from the mill, which employed 830 workers at the time of its April closure announcement. Meanwhile, Feeney addressed other city challenges including street repairs and funding for the paving program, which faces its own shortfall after a levy renewal missed election deadlines.
🚓 Chillicothe police tackled 15+ incidents in single chaotic day. Officers responded to everything from intoxicated individuals on sidewalks to vehicle break-ins and drug possession cases throughout August 31. The day began with a midnight citation for a man found lying on the N. Bridge Street bridge and continued with reports of domestic violence, theft, and traffic violations. A non-suspicious death investigation on Columbia Avenue was among the more serious calls, while officers also handled stolen vehicles, trespassing complaints, and multiple drug-related offenses. Investigations into several incidents remain ongoing.
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