Marketing the Site, Employee Support, and Redevelopment Emphasized

Chillicothe — The Ross County Commissioners have released a second statement on their response to the threatened closure of the Pixelle paper mill.

After their first statement on May 7th, the commissioners have hosted almost-weekly ‘paper mill response team’ work sessions on the April 15th announced closure of the plant in Chillicothe.

“The eminent priority” for the commissioners is “supporting efforts to market the site to a new investor, harbor resources for employee support, as well as long-term planning for redevelopment and economic growth for Chillicothe & Ross County.”

They also state they are encouraging “innovative alternative uses for the Pixelle site, as long-term contingency strategies are developed.”

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