Good morning, Ross County. In a remarkable industrial resurrection, the shuttered Chillicothe paper mill is finding new purpose as a medical glove manufacturing facility. U.S. Medical Glove Company has wasted no time installing two production lines capable of creating over 400,000 gloves weekly, while also planning to restart some paper operations. This phoenix-like rebirth follows months of uncertainty after the historic mill's closure earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Chillicothe's historic charm is getting reinforced—literally—as a two-month brick street restoration project kicks off October 13th. The Appalachian Community Grant-funded facelift will transform Mulberry Street from Water to Riverside, temporarily converting Race Street to two-way traffic. On the public safety front, local police had their hands full responding to a serious assault at IHOP early Sunday morning, part of twelve weekend incidents including thefts, drug complaints, and trespassing calls at businesses around town.
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🚔 Chillicothe police tackle felonious assault at local IHOP among weekend incidents. Officers responded to the serious altercation at Consumer Center Drive's IHOP around 1:39 a.m. Sunday, with the investigation still ongoing. Throughout October 12, police handled twelve total cases including thefts, drug-related complaints, and multiple traffic violations. Notable incidents included a situation at Marco's Pizza, a drug use report involving a child, and trespassing at Family Dollar. Several cases remain under active investigation as officers continue addressing various disturbances throughout the city.
🏭 Former paper mill gets new life as glove manufacturing facility. U.S. Paper Mill Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Medical Glove Company, has taken ownership of the shuttered Chillicothe paper mill and quickly installed two production lines. Company investor Robin Bernstein, a former Trump ambassador, emphasized the importance of American-made protective gear after experiencing supply chain issues during the pandemic. The new owners plan to restart some paper production alongside glove manufacturing, with each line capable of producing over 200,000 gloves weekly. Local officials view the development as a positive conclusion to uncertainty following the mill's closure earlier this year.
🧱 Historic Chillicothe brick streets getting major facelift starting October 13th. The two-month project, part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program, will repair Mulberry Street from Water to Riverside, including surrounding intersections. During construction, Race Street will temporarily become two-way to maintain access, while residents can reach properties via alleyways. Motorists seeking to enter Yoctangee Park should use alternative entrances at Paint or Mill Street. The city's Service Department remains available for questions about the extensive brick paver replacement work.
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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