Good morning, Vinton County. A $5.5 million lifeline is about to reach former Pixelle paper mill workers, with the first million-dollar disbursement scheduled for January. The relief fund, established through the mill's sale to U.S. Medical Glove Company, prioritizes approximately 312 long-term employees with at least five years of service—offering crucial support to families affected by one of the region's most significant workforce disruptions in recent memory.
Meanwhile, the future of local healthcare looks brighter as eight determined nursing students celebrated their achievement at Buckeye Hills' recent pinning ceremony. After completing an intensive 1,382-hour practical nursing program, these graduates are now eligible for LPN licensure. On the athletic front, Southern High School's boys cross country team dominated their district meet, claiming first place with impressive performances that highlight the remarkable talent developing in our community's athletic programs.
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💰 Former paper mill workers to receive $5.5 million relief fund. Union officer Todd Fannon has joined the Chillicothe Paper Mill response team to help distribute funds to laid-off employees. The money, established through the mill's sale from Pixelle to U.S. Medical Glove Company, will prioritize long-term workers with at least five years of employment. Of the 830 employees laid off, approximately 312 would qualify for assistance under these guidelines. The first million-dollar disbursement is scheduled for January, with the remaining $4.5 million to be distributed over five years.
👩⚕️ Eight nursing students celebrate triumph at Buckeye Hills pinning ceremony. The graduates completed an intensive 1,382-hour practical nursing program, including 564 hours of hands-on clinical experience across various healthcare settings. Students Catherine Abell, Ashton Bauer, Miranda Cox, Mary Lamb, Rhainee Lowe, Kylie Moore, Keely Myers, and Ty Smittle received special recognition during the October ceremony, with several earning prestigious awards for their performance. The graduates are now eligible to take the national licensing exam to earn their LPN credentials, with enrollment for the next program cohort open through October 30.
🏃♂️ Southern boys dominate district cross country meet with first-place finish. The Tornadoes topped the Division IV leaderboard with a score of 65, led by Andre Chandler who placed 5th with a time of 17:03.60. Both Gallia Academy teams qualified for regionals in Division III, with the Blue Devils finishing 6th and the Blue Angels taking 8th place. River Valley's boys team also advanced to regionals with an 11th place finish, while their girls team had three individual qualifiers despite not qualifying as a team. Fairfield Union dominated both Division III competitions, winning both the boys and girls meets.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-Romans 8:28
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