Chillicothe, the Regional Economy – and Miami, Florida — With the official closing date of the Chillicothe paper mill on Sunday, the historical industry has finally ended after 178 years in Chillicothe and 213 in Ross County.* But its story is not over.

Mill processes were ended over the last four months so that apparently only maintenance and security personnel remain at work…for now. But, apparently serious offers to buy the property are being considered by the private equity firm that ultimately owns it.

The “Pixelle Response Team” again met at 1pm Monday in the chambers of the Ross County Commissioners, in executive session. But Tammy Eallonardo, Director of “Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development,” provided a statement to me after the closed meeting:

“Pixelle Specialty Solu

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