Good morning, Vinton County. After 170 years of operation, a piece of local industrial history will soon fade into memory. The Chillicothe paper mill's announced August 10 closure marks the end of an era despite Governor DeWine and state officials' attempts to find a buyer. While this chapter closes, efforts are already underway to help displaced workers through resource centers and an upcoming job fair featuring over 30 potential employers ready to tap into this skilled workforce.
Meanwhile, safety concerns echo through our region's institutions. State Representative Mark Johnson is championing "Andy's Law" following a tragic Christmas Day murder at Ross Correctional Institution, citing alarming statistics about prison security. Closer to home, Chillicothe police had their hands full with a single-day crime wave, responding to multiple theft incidents, trespassing complaints, and warrant services across the city—a reminder of the challenges facing our law enforcement professionals every day.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📄 Historic Chillicothe paper mill will permanently close on August 10. Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced the closure despite efforts from state officials to find a buyer for the 170-year-old facility. The company cited declining order volume and increasing employee departures as factors making continued operations impossible. Ohio leaders, including Governor DeWine, had criticized the decision as "corporate greed" and attempted to delay the closure. State resources are now focused on helping displaced workers through a resource center and upcoming job fair featuring over 30 potential employers.
🚨 Ohio prisons are dangerously out of control, says state lawmaker. Representative Mark Johnson is pushing "Andy's Law" to improve prison security following the Christmas Day murder of staff member Andrew Lansing at Ross Correctional Institution. Johnson claims RCI is among Ohio's most dangerous prisons, citing an alarming 1,800 drug overdoses among 2,100 prisoners in just 12 months. He believes illegal drugs are entering the facility through various channels and insists safeguards must be implemented to protect both staff and inmates. Johnson emphasizes that prisons require the same law and order expected in free society.
🚓 Chillicothe police tackle crime wave across city in single day. Officers responded to multiple theft incidents on June 16, including a stolen debit card, unauthorized vehicle use, and items taken from a parked car. The department also handled several trespassing complaints at residences and Walmart, while serving multiple warrants on N. Paint Street. A serious breaking-and-entering case was reported on E. 4th Street, with investigations ongoing for many of the incidents as police gather additional information.
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