What is next for employees at the Chillicothe Paper Mill?

By Destiny Torres
Chillicothe Gazette
April 16, 2025
Category: Business & Politics
Region: United States, US East

CHILLICOTHE ― The white smoke from the long smokestacks in Chillicothe will be no more later this year, after 215 years in business. This comes after Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced the closure of its mill. The closure was announced April 15, according to CEO Ross Bushnell. Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney said his heart goes out to those affected by the closure. …Mike Throne, CEO of Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber’s primary concern is the well-being of the employees and their families. …The County Commissioners released a statement. …The CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, shared deep sorrow for the closure. …”The Mead paper mill is an institution that has been part of the fabric of the community for generations,” Timmons said. …Gov. Mike DeWine said “We’re talking to our team to see if there’s anything that we can do to be of help.” [a free subscription is required to read this article]

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