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📰 Digital disappearance

Vinton County • July 8, 2025

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Good morning, Vinton County. A technical glitch at the Athens County Sheriff's Office has created a digital ghost town of sorts, with an entire weekend's worth of police reports vanishing into the ether. The blotter still reveals a curious tapestry of community incidents—from an abandoned gun waiting for its owner to claims of stolen money and trespassing disputes. Meanwhile, Steven Decker and Rochelle Gloeckner might want to check their mail, as arrest warrants for probation violations have their names on them.

Turning pages through time, a captivating photo gallery is preserving the rich industrial heritage of Chillicothe's historic paper mill. These striking images chronicle everything from the facility's 100th anniversary celebration in 1946 to the labor tensions of 1998 when union members rejected a contract offer. The visual journey traces ownership transitions from Mead Corporation to today's Pixelle Specialty Solutions, offering a fascinating glimpse into an industrial cornerstone that has shaped the region's economy for generations.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🚓 Lost guns and stolen money highlight Athens County police blotter. Deputies found an abandoned gun in a business parking lot and placed it in evidence while searching for its owner. In other incidents, a man reported money stolen from his car, and deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Meadowbrook Road. The Sheriff's Office also issued arrest warrants for Steven Decker and Rochelle Gloeckner for probation violations. Due to a system glitch, all police reports filed over the weekend were erased.

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🏭 Chillicothe paper mill's rich history captured in striking photo gallery. The collection showcases pivotal moments from the mill's past, including labor disputes when United Paperworkers Union members rejected a contract in 1998. Historical images document ownership changes from Mead Corporation to Glatfelter and eventually Pixelle Specialty Solutions. The gallery features fascinating glimpses of the papermaking process, control rooms, and significant milestones like the mill's 100th anniversary celebration in 1946. These photographs preserve the legacy of an industrial cornerstone that has shaped Chillicothe's economy for generations.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Bargain Fixer Upper Huge Garage: This fixer-upper near Hocking Hills offers 3 beds, 1 bath, and a 3-car garage on 1 acre for just $65,000. The home needs TLC but could be a solid investment for cash or conventional buyers.
Real estate listing image Rustic solar retreat near lake: For just $10,000, this 32-acre wooded Wellston, Ohio property offers an off-grid lifestyle with an Amish-built cabin featuring solar power, three ponds, and creek access, conveniently located near Lake Alma State Park.
Real estate listing image Luxury rustic hideaway on acreage: This brand new, fully furnished log cabin on 5.2 acres offers rustic charm with modern amenities, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, and covered decks—all for $750,000.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🥊 Jul. 11 - Rumble In Rio 2!: Get ready to rumble at Drinx's epic two-day showdown! "Rumble In Rio 2" returns to Pleasant Valley Rd in Vinton on July 11, 2025, with 125 thrill-seekers already marking their calendars.
🐦 Jul. 12 - Hummingbird Banding Experience: Marvel at nature's tiny wonders as renowned ornithologist Allen Chartier reveals the secrets of ruby-throated hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park on July 12, starting at 8:30am.
🥊 Jul. 13 - Boxing Night with Gaven: Lace up for an action-packed evening with Gaven Payne at 30 Pleasant Valley Rd in Vinton! Enjoy thrilling boxing matches followed by live music on Saturday, July 12th.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

-2 Timothy 1:7

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