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In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Ross County school be in the red by 2030?
  • How many new jobs could Chillicothe's revived paper mill bring back?
  • What new rules might shape future data centers in Chillicothe?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Multiple Ross County schools to be operating in the red by 2030 (kentucky.com) — Families in Chillicothe and across Ross County may see local schools operating in the red by 2030, according to new state-required financial forecasts. Most districts, except Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, project deficits driven by enrollment, tax changes, and shifting state funding, raising concerns about how to sustain quality education for local students.
   

2. Paper manufacturing returning to Chillicothe (nbc4i.com) — Paper manufacturing is set to return to Chillicothe as U.S. Paper Mill Company restarts production at the former Pixelle plant, with the first machine expected fully operational by December. The company plans to prioritize rehiring former workers and says up to 350 new jobs could be created within a year, offering a major boost to the local economy and long papermaking tradition.
   

3. Chillicothe Ross Chamber sends data center guidance to city Planning Commission (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — Chillicothe's Chamber of Commerce is urging the city Planning Commission to set clear rules for any future data centers, focusing on water, power, noise, and road impacts. The guidance follows council's temporary moratorium and aims to balance economic growth with protecting infrastructure, property values, and quality of life before any specific project is proposed.
   

4. Chillicothe Police Crime Log – September 27, 2026 (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — Chillicothe police handled seven calls on September 27, including trespassing complaints, suspected street racing, several traffic crashes, and a disorderly conduct report along key corridors like North Bridge Street and East Main. The log highlights a hit-skip crash involving a bicyclist and ongoing investigations into racing and trespass cases that may concern nearby residents and drivers.
   

5. Fatal crash shuts down Liberty Hill Road (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe was shut down Monday evening after a crash that dispatchers treated as a possible fatality, forcing traffic to be rerouted while crews worked the scene. Details on those involved remain unconfirmed, and officials have not yet released additional information, so residents should be aware conditions and facts may change.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone seen a small black and white male kitten around 5th Street by the laundry mat .
    Around There by tiffin towers . My twin sisters kitten disappeared around there and they've desperately been looking for him. Her cat that passed… (Nextdoor Chillicothe West End)
  • Adena Health System posted a job opening for PCA/Unit Secretary - Infusion Outpatient (Days) PT in Chillicothe. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Chillicothe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chillicothe here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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