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Chillicothe paper mill sale and secrecy at city hall collide as glove company faces mounting legal troubles
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Less than a year after a newly created company took control of Chillicothe’s former paper mill, the real estate underneath a major portion of the operation has changed hands again. The number attached to the transaction is a staggering $76,525,000. Official records show US Paper Mill LLC transferred a newly created parcel…
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Fayette County landfill contract grows by $73,638 after site conditions
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Fayette County commissioners approved a $73,638.58 increase to a landfill expansion contract at their Sept. 28 meeting, raising the…
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – October 10, 2026
On October 10, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 14 incidents, ranging from traffic stops and theft complaints to disorderly conduct, outstanding warrants…
Lancaster man, 20, killed in single-vehicle crash in Vinton County
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 20-year-old Lancaster man died Saturday afternoon when the car he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – October 10, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on October 10, 2026, ranging from assault and domestic disputes to drug paraphernalia, vehicle theft,…
New Yoctangee Park playground coming in November
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe plans to replace the playground at Yoctangee Park with new equipment chosen by children from the community, the latest piece…