Good morning, Vinton County. Sometimes the most meaningful transformations happen in unexpected places. Just ask the folks at Jolee Flower Farm, who are eyeing the abandoned Wellston pool as their next blooming opportunity. Meanwhile, the Ross County Historical Society is preparing to honor local history champions at their 129th Annual Meeting, with lifetime achievement awards and recognition of preservation efforts that keep our region's story alive.
In a significant development for our region's economy, the historic Chillicothe paper mill—a 212-year-old facility employing 800 workers—has received a temporary reprieve from closure until year-end. State lawmakers are now working to find a new buyer who will keep the "Paper City" mill operational, highlighting how deeply intertwined these longstanding institutions are with our community's identity and livelihood.
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🏛️ Ross County Historical Society to honor local history champions April 28th. The organization's 129th Annual Meeting will present First Capital Awards to four recipients for their preservation efforts. Kevin Coleman and Lew Speakman will receive Lifetime Achievement awards, while Frankfort Presbyterian Church and Chillicothe Monument & Hardy Memorials will be recognized for restoration projects. The meeting marks the first under new Director Andrew Hall and will include the election of Elizabeth Cook to the Board of Trustees as President Dana Martinko completes her nine-year service.
🌸 Local business eyes abandoned Wellston pool for flower farm expansion. Jolee Flower Farm owner Mandi Mullikin has submitted a proposal to lease the former Bell-Deck Swimming Pool property in Wellston. The proposal is currently under consideration by the Wellston City Council. While full details of the lease agreement haven't been disclosed, the plan would repurpose the vacant municipal property that once served as a community swimming destination. The proposal represents potential new life for an unused city asset.
🏭 Historic paper mill in Ohio gets temporary reprieve from closure. Following pushback from state lawmakers, Pixelle agreed to postpone shutting down its Chillicothe paper mill until year-end. The 212-year-old facility, which employs 800 workers, was targeted for closure by private equity owner H.I.G. Capital. Senator Bernie Moreno and other Ohio officials criticized H.I.G.'s business practices, accusing the firm of asset-stripping for profit. Lawmakers are now working to find a new buyer who will keep the historic "Paper City" mill operational.
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