Posted May 19, 200421 yr In a three part series, I focus on the Midwest's oldest area of establishment from the Original Thirteen Colonies, Southeast Ohio. Though the region has no major cities, it has an abundance of small, historic towns that were very important for America's western movement. Marietta, Chillicothe, Zanesville, Portsmouth, Athens, etc all hold special places in American West's history. I've already done Athens and Marietta in the past but now, Chillicothe. Chillicothe (pop: 21,796; metro: 74,000) is not only Ohio's first state capital (twice) but also the Northwest Territory's last capital (in 1800) before being split up (which also occurred in Chillicothe). This city which lies in the Scioto Valley in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is a very significant area for the Midwest/Western movement of America. The Great Seal of Ohio was painted here (Adena Monument); Tecumseh and his Shawnee tribe were based in the area; and the Hopewell Mound builders built cities around the Chillicothe area. The construction of the Ohio and the Erie Canals in 1831 made Chillicothe a major canal port and offered Ross County farmers adequate shipping of their crops to market. The canal system combined with the construction of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad attracted many new settlers from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. One of these settlers was Colonel Daniel Mead, who purchased a paper-making plan in 1890 eventually becoming the nationally known Mead Corporation. The build-up of World War I in 1917 resulted in the construction of Camp Sherman to Ross County. In three months, the city's population jumped from 17,000 to 60,000. Much of the original Camp Sherman is currently occupied by the Veteran's Medical Center, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, and three state correctional facilities. (source: http://www.chillicotheohio.com/history/ ) "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 20, 200421 yr I love the hills too. Here they are again (and you can see the Scioto in this pic too): ...and theres the Great Seal State Park, where one can hike through the scenery depicted on the seal. Yes, Chillicothe is alto more interesting than I thought. Some nice old architecture there. I like that county courthouse.
May 20, 200421 yr great colday. if this stayed the capital, then imagine what the rhodes tower would look like in the business district, hahaha the funny thing about what grasscat said is the phone makes no mention of paying on it, it just says phone :lol: and definately do delaware
February 27, 200520 yr Looks very quaint and pretty. I bet its spectacular in fall, with all the colors out.
March 1, 200520 yr My grandfather is burried in Chillicothe. Took my wife down that way back in '81. Did the 7 Caves and Serpent Mound thing.
October 24, 200519 yr From the 10/20/05 Chillicothe Gazette: Initiative makes 1,500-job vow Program raising funds for success By LISA ROBERSON Gazette Staff Writer A plan to bring 1,500 new jobs to the Ross County area by 2010 was jump-started Wednesday. The initiative, JOBS 2010, was developed by the newly formed Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio. The alliance consists of the Ross County Community Improvement Corp., the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce, the Ross County Board of Commissioners, the City of Chillicothe and businesses which invest in the initiative. The objective is to create 900 jobs from existing businesses and industry in the community, as well as develop 600 new jobs by attracting economic development to the area. Allen Rupiper, former CEO of Adena Health System and chairman of the JOBS 2010 board, believes it can happen. ... More at: http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051020/NEWS01/510200301/1002/NEWS17 From the 10/23/05 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: Scott Spiers, 48, Kingston, searches through "Help Wanted" advertisements at the Ross County Jobs One Stop. Spiers is one of the 6.6 percent of Ross County residents who are unemployed. Lisa Roberson/Gazette Great idea, now where's my job? Local jobseekers struggle with state of employment market By LISA ROBERSON Gazette Staff Writer JOBS 2010 - an initiative to bring 1,500 new jobs to Ross County in the next five years - sounds great. But what if you're looking for a job right now? Where does it leave you? At the mercy of an unforgiving local job market, said one unemployed man. ... More at: http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051023/NEWS01/510230301/1002
February 23, 200619 yr Chillicothe paper plant sold to Pennsylvania company By Paul Wilson The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:21 PM NewPage Corp. has sold its papermaking operation in Chillicothe to a Pennsylvania company, according to an announcement this morning. Glatfelter, in York, Pa., will buy the operation as well as a facility in Fremont for $80 million. The sale affects about 1,700 workers, mostly in Chillicothe, where NewPage is a major employer... http://dispatch.com/news-story.php?story=168194
February 23, 200619 yr Mill’s sale good news for Ohio New parent will shift work to Chillicothe Thursday, February 23, 2006 Paul Wilson THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Wisconsin’s loss appears to be Ohio’s gain. Chillicothe’s paper-making operations will gain work because of an $80 million deal announced yesterday. Glatfelter of York, Pa., is buying the mill from NewPage Corp. and plans to shift production there from an operation in Neenah, Wis., which Glatfelter will close in June... [email protected] http://www.dispatch.com/business-story.php?story=dispatch/2006/02/23/20060223-C1-01.html
March 27, 200619 yr From the 3/7/06 Chillicothe Gazette: Jobs 2010 initiative starting to gain steam By JANELLE RUCKER Gazette Staff Writer Jobs 2010, the effort to create 1,500 jobs in Ross County in the next five years, has been gaining steam over the past 18 months and is almost ready to take off. The Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio, which created the Jobs 2010 initiative, has been fundraising and recruiting members for the board, as well as searching for a CEO, Allen Rupiper, member of the alliance, explained to city council Monday night. To date, the county has committed to $100,000, the city has contributed $50,000 and 21 private investors have committed money, bringing the grand total to $250,000, Rupiper said. ... More at: http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060307/NEWS01/603070302/1002/NEWS17
May 18, 200619 yr Hope for armory's future being revived Chillicothe Gazette, 5/11/06 Proposals on future use of the armory building in Yoctangee Park came up empty after last week's deadline for submittal, but a call early this week has provided new hope. Councilwoman Jean Malone, D-4th Ward, said she has received a verbal agreement from a local woman who has connections with a conservation group and entities outside the county. At this time, Malone said she does not feel comfortable releasing who the interested party is, but the woman will be meeting with City Council Wednesday afternoon in a public meeting to discuss the proposal. As head of the committee dealing with the armory, Malone already has seen one proposal fall through. Although the Ross County Veteran's Council had grand ideas to move the fish stand into the Armory and use it for offices, events and Honor Guard training, Malone recently received a letter stating the group was no longer interested.
June 21, 200618 yr Work running smoothly as courthouse makeover begins Chillicothe Gazette, 6/10/06 Downtown traffic has become a witness to the changing exterior of the Ross County Courthouse. General Restoration Corp., the contractor in charge of the renovation project, has set up shop outside the courthouse and begun work on the building's exterior. Right now they're doing masonry work, said Commissioner Doug Corcoran, cleaning out old grout from in between the bricks, which they eventually will replace with new grout. Workers also have started the scaffolding process for the tower.
June 21, 200618 yr Library eyes next step Chillicothe Gazette, 6/12/06 The Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library announced Sunday it is moving forward on its renovation plans while celebrating it's 100th anniversary, and part of those plans will include placing a bond issue on the May 2007 ballot. Sunday was a big event for the library, dedicating the brick plaza as "Carnegie Plaza" and unveiling the color rendering of the construction project. "It's wonderful," said Judy Lanning, a member of the Friends of the Library, upon seeing the rendering for the first time Sunday.
July 3, 200618 yr Library's proposed design troubling Chillicothe Gazette, 6/16/06 The new look of the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library's proposed connection might be a little too new for some. The modern look of the connection was a little unexpected for some of the library's board members and also Friends of the Library. Those views were expressed at Wednesday's board meeting. "It's more modern that I was expecting," said Jane Vollmar. The white-colored connection is 2-stories tall and features steel beams and a curved wall, something very different from the early 1900s main library. Jennifer Thompson, library director, said the two stories was needed to accommodate floor plans. The exterior material was not brick, she said, because the designers didn't want to add a fifth brick color to the mix once the buildings are connected.
July 8, 200618 yr From the 7/8/06 Chillocothe Gazette: Jobs 2010 gets its first leader Cincy native tapped for post The Gazette Staff A Cincinnati native will head a local effort to develop the area's economic base. Christopher Manegold, 56, will become the first chief executive officer of the Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio on July 24. He's currently the president and CEO of the Casper, Wyo. Area Economic Development Alliance. Allen Rupiper, chairman of the alliance board, said, "The board is excited that we were able to recruit a professional with Chris' experience to lead the economic development efforts. His extensive background in all aspects of economic development should help the alliance achieve our goals of economic stability and growth." ... More at: http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060708/NEWS01/607080303/1002/rss01
July 9, 200618 yr i wonder if chillicothe where still the capital if it would be the columbus of ohio or if it would have stayed a small town like springfield or jefferson city did.
July 18, 200618 yr Fire Reported Near Historic Theatre POSTED: 11:26 am EDT July 17, 2006 UPDATED: 11:02 pm EDT July 17, 2006 CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Emergency crews responded when a fire broke out near the Majestic Theatre in Chillicothe Monday morning. Officials said the fire was reported at about 10 a.m. in the area of Second and Paint streets, NBC 4's Tacoma Newsome reported. Watch NBC 4 and refresh www.nbc4i.com for additional information.
July 18, 200618 yr Article published Jul 17, 2006 UPDATE: Firefighters now assessing damage from Second Street fire The Gazette Staff While flames are doused and smoke no longer continues to rise above downtown Chillicothe, firefighters and business owners are happy no more damage was done in a large fire on East Second Street this morning. The blaze started at about 10:45 a.m. at 33 E. 2nd St., the home of the administrative offices and ticket sales for the Majestic Theatre, which sits just west of the offices – across a vacant lot. The theatre itself was undamaged in the fire, but the offices sustained a major loss. There is no word on the cause of the fire, which also spread to 29 E. 2nd St., which holds the Jardine Plumbing offices. Firefighters from the Chillicothe Fire Department as well as Scioto and Green townships were among the firefighters battling the flames. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060717/NEWS01/60717001
July 18, 200618 yr Updates from today's Chillicothe Gazette: Photo Galleries: * 2nd Street Fire * Reader Submitted 2nd Street Fire File downloads: * VIDEO: Firefighters battle blaze in Majestic Theatre offices * VIDEO: Onlookers watch as firefighters battle blaze * VIDEO: Green Twp. ladder battles Majestic blaze Downtown's history suffers blow in blaze By JONA ISON Gazette Staff Writer Chillicothe's downtown lost a little more history Monday with the second devastating blaze over the last four years. Although the Majestic Performing Arts Center was spared, nearby structures built in the late 1800s were destroyed. According to Kelly Kight, city building inspector, the three buildings damaged in the blaze were all well-maintained, one of the only things he said that can be done to help prevent fires in old buildings. "A lot of property owners (downtown) maintain their buildings well and a few don't. These buildings were all well-maintained," he said. "This could have happened anywhere in the city." Bob Althoff owned the building at 33 E. Second St. where the fire started. He had purchased it within the last 10 years as a place for the Majestic to use because it was growing and also because of his interest in preservation of downtown buildings. He also owns the Foulke Block on Paint Street. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060718/NEWS01/607180308/1002/rss01 Box office burns Fire fails to deliver knockout to those on East Second St. By LISA ROBERSON Gazette Staff Writer The arts will continue in Chillicothe. Businesses will flourish again on East Second Street. The fire did not win. Those are the words being uttered today after a massive fire on East Second Street Monday morning could have destroyed much of what Chillicothe has to offer in performance art, successfully destroying a number of downtown businesses. Looking today at the charred remains of 33 E. Main St., the home of the Majestic Performing Arts Center administrative offices, may lead residents to believe all is lost for the longtime continuously running theatre. Priscilla Smith, president of the Majestic's board, said that is not the case. "We took a big hit, but the Majestic was spared," Smith said, watching in horror Monday morning as the fire roared. "They worked hard to save the Majestic, so I know anything is possible moving forward." Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060718/NEWS01/607180309/1002/rss01
July 20, 200618 yr From the 7/19/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: The building at 33 E. Second St. is unstable and soon will be razed to prevent its collapse. Kevin Riddell/Gazette Burned-out sites to come down By LISA ROBERSON Gazette Staff Writer The remnants of 33 E. Second St. are unstable and in danger of collapse, officials said. The four-hour fire that roared through the historical downtown district Monday morning did a lot of damage in a short period of time. The blaze destroyed the administrative offices of the Majestic Performing Arts Center and the box office. Kelly Kight, city building inspector, also said many of the walls holding the building up at this point are weak and swaying. If one gives in, the entire building could collapse in a domino effect that will send the building into the street. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060719/NEWS01/607190303/1002/rss01
July 20, 200618 yr From the 7/20/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: The East Second Street buildings took on great damage after Monday's fire Frank Robertson/Gazette City works to make safe decision Talks continue on the fate of Second Street buildings after fire By LISA ROBERSON Gazette Staff Writer The East Second Street buildings damaged by fire still are standing, but could come down - at least partially - as soon as today. Kelly Kight, city building inspector, said he was scheduled to meet with building owner Bob Althoff Wednesday night to discuss the stability of 33 E. Second St. The building, built in the late 1800s, is unstable and ready to collapse, Kight contends. It was left that way after a raging fire gutted the structure Monday morning and heavily damaged 29 E. Second St. and 25 E. Second St. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060720/NEWS01/607200323/1002/rss01
July 22, 200618 yr From the 7/21/06 Chillicothe Gazette: AC unit blamed for fire at the Majestic The Gazette Staff Although an official cause of Monday's downtownfire has not been determined, an over-heated air conditioner may have been the culprit. Bob Althoff returned to Chillicothe late Wednesday night, after a long drive from California,to see for himself the media reports and photos of the intense blaze that destroyed his building, which housed the Majestic Box Office and other community arts programs. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060721/NEWS01/607210304/1002/rss01
July 24, 200618 yr From the 7/22/06 Chillicothe Gazette: Buildings to be razed soon The Gazette Staff Demolition is expected to begin on the East Second Street building destroyed in a Monday blaze. Owner Bob Althoff said consultation with engineers resulted in the determination the structure, which housed the Majestic Box Office and several other community arts organizations, must be razed in the interest of safety. The goal is to have Second Street back open for business owners by Monday. Althoff said he can not make promises, though, because he wants to be mindful of the Majestic Performing Arts Center so as not to interrupt performances of "Bye, Bye Birdie" over the weekend. The fire is believed to have started when an air-conditioning unit overheated. No one was injured in the fire. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060722/NEWS01/607220306/1002/rss01
July 24, 200618 yr What the hell is happening? PHOTO: Mark Gray, an investigator with the Chillicothe Fire Department, sifts through ashes Saturday morning on the second floor of the Sherman House, looking for clues to the possible cause of the fire. Kevin Riddell/Gazette PHOTO: Office City Manager Rick Mytinger assess damage from a fire Saturday that consumed a small sofa on the second floor of the Office City building. Kevin Riddell/Gazette PHOTO: The charred remains of 33 E 2nd Street is being demolished Saturday. Kevin Riddell/Gazette Fire wreaks havoc, again East Second Street becoming all too familiar with burning buildings By JONA ISON Gazette Staff Writer The Chillicothe Police Department will be increasing visibility in response to two suspicious fires on East Second Street Saturday morning. "We're just going to try to be as visible as we can," said Police Chief Jeff Keener. Catching someone prior to an arson is difficult, he added, as the crime is usually done inside, away from public view, and there is no way to target any specific structure for increased supervision. The stepped up visibility comes after Chillicothe Fire Department responded to the Sherman Haus at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, shortly after finishing up at an accidental fire at 228 E. Fourth St.. Fire Investigator Mark Gray said shortly after arrival, a second fire was discovered in the Office City Express building, which was one of the buildings affected in Monday's fire. Gray said they don't believe there is a connection between Monday's fire and the two Saturday, but the new fires are suspected to be linked. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060723/NEWS01/607230322/1002/rss01
July 29, 200618 yr From the 7/29/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: Traffic moves along east Second Street Friday in front of a recently posted arson sign on the Sherman Haus. The sign reads: Fire officials suspect this fire was a result of ARSON. A reward up to $5,000 may be granted at the discretion of the Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee, payable from it's reward fund, to person(s) furnishing information leading to the identification of person(s) responsible for this fire. Call 800-589-2728 or 740-773-1191. Kevin Riddell/Gazette Frank Robertson/Gazette PHOTOS: Top: The face of Second Street has changed since the fire that started July 18 at 33 E. Second St. Center: Second Street remained closed to traffic throughout the week until bottom: the unstable second and third stories of 33 E. Second St. were razed on last Saturday. City investigating Second St. fires Arson suspected in Sherman Haus and Office City Express buildings By JONA ISON Gazette Staff Writer The Chillicothe Fire Department is continuing to investigate two fires from a week ago on East Second Street, both of which have been determined to be arsons. While the official cause in the July 17 blaze of the Majestic Box Office site officially is undetermined, the fires that followed July 29 in the Sherman Haus and upstairs in Office City Express are both the work of the human hand. A $5,000 reward is being offered, at the discretion of Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee, for information leading to the identification of the person or people responsible for the fire. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060729/NEWS01/607290323/1002/rss01
August 9, 200618 yr Fires raising concern with downtown business owners By JONA ISON Gazette Staff Writer Business owners in downtown are becoming increasingly concerned as two more fires broke out on East Second Street early Saturday morning. Doug Etling owns Vicker's Studio across from Monday's fire scene where a second fire erupted Saturday morning. The studio also is just about a block from the gutted Sherman Haus that was a victim of a Saturday morning fire. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060723/NEWS01/607230321/1002/rss01
August 11, 200618 yr From the 8/10/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: The building at 29 E. Second St., which soon may be coming down, reflects off the sunroof of a nearby parked car Wednesday. Kevin Riddell/Gazette Demolition could be on the horizon City evaluates E. Second St. buildings after multiple fires The Gazette staff The debate between preservation and safety concerns in the downtown historic district has found its latest battlefront in the likelihood a fire-damaged building at 29 E. Second St. soon may be coming down and speculation the building at 25 E. Second St. could be impacted by any demolition of its neighbor. Mayor Joe Sulzer said Wednesday the latest word he had received was Wilbur Poole, the owner of the building at 29 E. Second St., and the city building inspector have been meeting about the building's future and demolition was likely. Neither Poole nor building inspector Kelly Kight could be reached for comment Wednesday, and City Engineer Tom Day said he had nothing he could confirm on the future of the fire-affected structures. The possibility of a second demolition on East Second Street comes at the same time as the public release of a report commissioned by the Chillicothe Conservancy preservation group claiming the building can be shored up enough to escape the wrecking ball. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060810/NEWS01/608100330/1002/rss01
August 19, 200618 yr From the 8/18/06 Chillicothe Gazette: Debate continues over fate of E. Second St. buildings after fires By RYAN KELLEY Gazette Staff Writer The Majestic Performing Arts Center box office may not be the only building to fall victim to the July 17 blaze that ravaged the historic landmark. Wilbur Poole, who owns the building at 28 E. Second St., now housing Jardine Plumbing and Heating Inc., said his building will come down soon after the demolition of the box office. Poole said a disagreement between his insurance company and the insurance company of Bob Althoff, owner of the burned out box office at 33 E. Second St., is the major factor standing in the way of both buildings coming down. Poole said the building is too damaged by the fire and the cost too high to repair the current structure. "There's no lateral support. Half of the roof burned," Poole said. "The government can take a million dollars and fix the building. I can't do that. My mind is made up." Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060818/NEWS01/608180315/1002/rss01
September 2, 200618 yr History falls, rises anew in Chillicothe Now-leveled buildings had concealed mural ad possibly from late 1800s Saturday, September 02, 2006 Kelly Hassett THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Although a devastating fire stole a chunk of history from this southern Ohio city, it revealed another old gem to replace it. While demolishing the buildings at 29 and 33 E. 2nd St., which were heavily damaged by the fire July 17 near the Majestic Performing Arts Center, construction workers and Majestic staff members this week found a Mail Pouch tobacco mural covering the side of 25 E. 2nd St. Read more at http://dispatch.com/news-story.php?story=dispatch/2006/09/02/20060902-B1-00.html
September 6, 200618 yr From the 9/3/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: City Engineer Tom Day, left, talks with Office City manager Rick Mytinger about an old chewing tobacco advertisement uncovered by crews razing the neighboring building on East Second Street. Frank Robertson/Gazette Preserving Chillicothe's past Advocates for building restoration and building owners clash after demo By RYAN KELLEY Gazette Staff Writer Franklin Conaway watched Friday afternoon as construction equipment scooped up piles of material from two East Second Street buildings destroyed by fire July 17. "I think it's a shame and a tragedy," Conaway said. "Not because the buildings are both torn down, but because there was no sincere investigation of an alternative." Conaway, a neighborhood revitalization specialist and member of preservationist group The Chillicothe Conservancy, feels it's an important time to save Chillicothe's historic buildings in the aftermath of the fires. The fire destroyed the Majestic Performing Arts Center Box Office and caused enough damage to the adjacent Jardine Plumbing building, owner Wilbur Poole had the structure torn down last week. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060903/NEWS01/609030304/1002/rss01
September 6, 200618 yr From the 9/4/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: Priscilla Smith, president of the Majestic Theater, looks out the window on the top floor of the Majestic Performing Arts Center at the demolition on East Second Street. Kevin Riddell/Gazette Safety a priority over history Preservationists concerned about losing historic downtown Chillicothe By RYAN KELLEY Gazette Staff Writer Priscilla Smith looks out the window on the top floor of the Majestic Performing Arts Center and looks at the newly revealed Bloch Brothers Mail Pouch tobacco sign possibly dated to the 1880s. The sign was revealed this week when the Jardine Plumbing building on East Second Street was torn down. The building suffered severe fire damage after the Majestic's box office burned in July. Both buildings were demolished. Preservationists in Chillicothe hoped to save the Jardine Plumbing building. City code enforcement concerns indicated it was a safety threat. "I believe there's a balancing scale between progress and preservation," Smith, president of the Majestic Theatre said. "Public safety was a huge determining factor." Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060904/NEWS01/609040309/1002/rss01
September 9, 200618 yr From the 9/7/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PHOTO: The new home for the Majestic Performing Arts Center Box Office is at the corner of Mulberry and East Second streets. Kevin Riddell/Gazette The Second Street fire recovery: Changing scenery Building down the block to house box office By JONA ISON Gazette Staff Writer Fire couldn't keep Bob Green down. Although he lost $14,500 in inventory when his Bob's Banjo Barn went up in the Majestic Box Office fire, he's looking forward to relocating to the new box office building recently leased by the Majestic Performing Arts Center. "We're looking pretty good. I won't let the fire stop me," he said. Priscilla Smith, president of the Majestic center, said she was excited to find a building just down the street from the theater at the corner of East Second and Mulberry streets. Almost immediately after the July 21 fire that destroyed the venue of many of Ross County's arts programs, Smith said they were discussing finding a new place large enough for themselves and their partners. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060907/NEWS01/609070316/1002/rss01
September 20, 200618 yr Council to act on armory Chillicothe Gazette, 7/23/06 City Council has 14 new pieces of legislation up for first reading and one that will allow the city to get the armory in Yoctangee Park. After petitioning the government at the beginning of the year to be able to purchase the armory property from the Ohio National Guard for $1 without an auction, it looks as if the city will be finally getting the armory in the park. Once the city takes ownership, the question will become what will be done with it. Currently, there is only one option on the table aside from demolishing the building. In May, Priscilla Smith, Ceil Corcoran and Dan Marsh presented a plan to turn the building into an orangery. The facility would expand green space of the park without tearing the building down, which created some excitement among some council members and residents at the meeting. Not much has been done concerning the orangery concept, which would contain plants and specialized outdoor gardens available for events, meetings and field trips, since the presentation, Smith said. The group didn't want to move forward and expend more time on developing the project until the city took ownership. MORE: http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060723/NEWS01/607230303/1002/rss01
September 20, 200618 yr Kenworth plant expanding again Chillicothe Gazette, 7/25/06 With earth already being turned for a Kenworth expansion project announced four months ago, a new $15 million expansion plan was announced by the company Monday. The company plans to expand its offices and training center, in addition to the manufacturing expansion started Monday - marking the third growth announcement for Kenworth in the last year. Although neither expansion is expected to create more jobs, both will work to preserve work for the 1,600 people currently employed at the plant and create the capacity to employ more. Even though both projects were approved for tax abatements, the expansions mean thousands of dollars will go into the coffers at Zane Trace Local Schools, Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center, Ross County and Green Township. "They have made yet another commitment to the community, which shows their commitment to the community and to moving forward. It means good things for the community," said Marvin Jones, executive director of the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce. MORE: http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060725/NEWS01/607250303/1002/rss01
October 12, 200618 yr From the 10/10/06 Chillicothe Gazette: Chillicothe Gazette: Council to begin AEP site buy (10/8/06) City targets AEP facility By RYAN KELLEY Gazette Staff Writer Chillicothe City Council took the first step toward a possible purchase of the AEP building Monday night and plans to take the second step next week. Council heard the first of three readings on a pair of ordinances concerning the building at Monday's regular council meeting. The ordinances would effectively issue bonds to purchase the building and make improvements, with an overall price tag of $2.5 million. The property's owners plan to place the property on the market if a deal is not signed with the city by Dec. 16. Council plans to hear the second reading next Monday during a regular meeting before a review session on the purchase. Council received numbers comparing the associated costs of a purchase of the AEP building purchase versus the Foulke Block building on South Paint Street, another structure that had been looked at as a new home for the city's offices. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061010/NEWS01/610100310/1002/rss01
November 26, 200618 yr From the 11/22/06 Chillicothe Gazette: PRCTC to do $18M update Project aims to make 35-year-old building more energy efficient By JONA ISON Gazette Staff Writer The summer will start bringing a fresh look to the interior of the Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center. The $18 million project will provide a complete overhaul by August 2008 with the majority of the cost, $13 million, coming from the state. No new structures or additions to the existing structure are part of the plan. State funding for the project comes after Superintendent Brett Smith and other career and technology centers lobbied the legislature for their schools to be eligible to receive funding for building projects. Pickaway-Ross came up third on the list to receive money - assessed by the volume of economically disadvantaged residents in the service area - after a bill was passed in 2004 including vocational centers in the Ohio School Facilities Commission program. Read more at http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061122/NEWS01/611220302/1002/rss01
January 13, 200718 yr HISTORIC DISTRICT Downtown Chillicothe may get a makeover Saturday, January 13, 2007 Kelly Hassett THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Chillicothe business and property owners are looking for professional help in restoring the Ross County seat’s historic downtown. They’re in talks with Hyett-Palma, a consulting firm in Alexandria, Va., that specializes in revitalizing downtowns. "There’s no question that the historic component of Chillicothe is its asset," said Joseph P. Molnar, who owns several downtown properties and is co-chairman of the development committee considering whether to hire HyettPalma. Read more at http://dispatch.com/business-story.php?story=dispatch/2007/01/13/20070113-C1-00.html
April 6, 200718 yr This is such an amazing little town... I went to Recording Workshop, 5 minutes south in the village of Massiville, and I was floored... There is a lot of decay and depression but it is still the most intersting town I have ever been to... One of my favorite places is under the Main Street (US-50) bridge, near the old RR depot and the long gone roundhouse.. There is an awesome mural and it is a very cool 'hood... I really want to go back..
April 7, 200718 yr 12th pic from the bottom -- a buddy of mine lives in the building that has the "Eagle" sign (which has since been removed). He's on the third floor. It's a nice place.
April 8, 200718 yr Derelict Chillicothe landmark may end up at sheriff's sale Sunday, April 8, 2007 3:33 AM By Kelly Hassett THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Years of neglect, broken promises and a devastating fire have put a once-proud Chillicothe landmark on track to a sheriff's auction, city officials say. The city of Chillicothe filed for foreclosure on the 122-year-old Carlisle Building on March 27 and is asking for $30,000 in promissory-note repayment, about $3,000 in back taxes and a requirement that the property be sold. The city, which holds a mortgage on the building, claims the owner, Carlisle Building LLC, has not followed through on an agreement to renovate the building, violated city maintenance codes and failed to keep up with taxes. Read more at http://dispatch.com/dispatch/content/local_news/stories/2007/04/08/carlisle.ART_ART_04-08-07_C4_NA6ASG4.html
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