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Chillicothe, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Chillicothe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the Chillicothe paper mill restart could mean for local jobs
  • When will Chillicothe’s free trolley run — and stop — this October?
  • How new data center rules could shape Chillicothe’s former paper mill site

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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
  • Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. US Paper Mill LLC to restart papermaking at Chillicothe mill (highlandcountypress.com) — Papermaking is set to return to Chillicothe as U.S. Paper Mill LLC restarts production on the mill’s “Chief” paper machine by December and begins hiring, prioritizing former workers. With 180 employees already on-site and up to 350 new paper jobs projected, the move could significantly boost local employment and revive a longtime industrial cornerstone.
   

2. Chillicothe trolley sets October schedule, shortens hours for Halloween (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — Chillicothe’s free downtown trolley will keep its usual Friday and Saturday schedule through most of October, but will shut down early on Halloween to accommodate trick-or-treat and the Jaycees’ parade. Riders should also note skipped Enderlin Circle stops during the Halloween Festival and can track the trolley in real time via the Ride Pingo app.
   

3. Chillicothe chamber of commerce calls for data center framework (nbc4i.com) — Chillicothe’s Ross Chamber of Commerce is urging city leaders to adopt clear rules for future data centers now that a moratorium has been lifted at the former paper mill site. The chamber’s letter to the planning commission suggests independent reviews of water, noise, and power use, plus penalties for exceeding limits, aiming to balance economic growth with infrastructure and neighborhood protections.
   

4. Chillicothe Police Crime Log – October 1, 2026 (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — Chillicothe police handled 19 calls on October 1, including thefts, traffic crashes, domestic disputes, truancy, and two warrant arrests along North Bridge Street. Incidents ranged from a terroristic threat complaint at the Western Avenue McDonald’s to vandalism on East 4th Street, giving residents a clear snapshot of safety concerns across several city neighborhoods.
   

5. Legal Aid launches 50th anniversary celebration in Chillicothe (chillicothegazette.com) — Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is celebrating 50 years of service from its Chillicothe office, which helps residents across six counties with civil legal issues like housing and domestic violence. Local leaders, including Mayor Luke Feeney, joined an open house that kicked off a yearlong series of events highlighting the office’s impact and partnerships in the Chillicothe area.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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