End of an era: Pixelle Paper Mill closure leaves hundreds jobless

End of an era: Pixelle Paper Mill closure leaves hundreds jobless

The Pixelle Paper Mill, a longstanding fixture in Chillicothe, officially shut down Sunday, leaving nearly 800 workers without jobs.The closure marks the end of

Documentary shines light on paper mills closure, forever known as "The Mead"

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Mead paper mill in Chillicothe ceased operations on Sunday, ending more than 200 years of production and eliminating over 800 jobs in a blow to the local economy, according to a new documentary chronicling the closure. The mill, a cornerstone of Ross County, was purchased by private equity firm HIG Capital in 2022. Its closure reflects a broader trend of industrial facilities shuttered after corporate restructuring, leavi…