Chillicothe Gazette

The Chillicothe Gazette holds the title of Ohio's oldest newspaper. This daily publication is located in Chillicothe, the county seat of Ross County, and is operated by Gannett. A comprehensive archive of its editions can be found at the Ohio Historical Society's library in Cincinnati.

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Chillicothe Paper Mill closure paused till end of year

6 days ago | chillicothegazette.com | Destiny Torres |Haley BeMiller

Pixelle Specialty Solutions has paused the closure of its Chillicothe paper mill, originally slated for closure, until the end of 2025. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno announced the pause after speaking with H.I.G. Capital CEO, urging the company to reconsider its plans. State and local officials now have until the end of the year to find a solution to save the mill and its 800 jobs.
Jeff Brantley on Elly De La Cruz fielding error: 'You have to get in front of (the ball)'

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Dave Clark

Reds on Radio's Tommy Thrall and Jeff Brantley reacted to Cincinnati's defensive struggles during the top of the 5th inning of Thursday's series finale, an 11-7 loss in 10 innings to Seattle. The Reds committed four errors in the game, with two of them - a throwing error on outfielder Jake Fraley and a fielding error on shortstop Elly De La Cruz - helping the Mariners take a 4-2 lead in the 5th. De La Cruz's error was his league-leading fifth of the season.
Matters of Graves Importance: Learn how to making an apple pie at Hirsch Fruit Farm

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Lori Graves

Happy Easter weekend, Chillicothe and Ross County! I hope you have a fun and relaxing time with loved ones, and maybe even hop into one of the area's events. Here's what's happening around town. All weekendThe Chillicothe Civic Theatre presents "The Great Gatsby" Thursday through Friday at 83 South Walnut Street. Tickets can be purchased through a link on their homepage at https://www.cctoh.org/ or directly through their Booktix webpage at https://cctoh.booktix.com/.
Gallery: Piketon at Huntington softball

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

Tonya ShipleyHuntington's Gracie Slaughter prepares to pitch against Piketon on Wedesday, April 16, 2025, at Huntington High School. Tonya Shipley/Chillicothe GazettePiketon's Kyndall Carroll (99) runs to first base in the game against Huntington on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Huntington HIgh School. Tonya Shipley/Chillicothe GazetteHuntington's third baseman Savannah Bushatz (13) and Piketon's Reese Shanks (1) during the game on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Huntington High School.
Gallery: Piketon at Huntington baseball

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

Tonya ShipleyHuntington's Brayden Elliott stretches to get the out at first base against Piketon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Huntingoton High School. Tonya Shipley/Chillicothe GazetteHuntington's Matthew Jorrgan crosses the plate and celebrates with his teammates in a game against Piketon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Huntingotn HIgh School. Tonya Shipley/Chillicothe GazettePiketon's Jace Ritchie bats against Huntingotn on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Huntington High School.
Waverly Track: Raidiger Invitational

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Ty Wright

Ty WrightUnioto’s Cameron Jones soars through the air in the boys long jump at the Raidiger Invitational at Raider Field on April 15, 2025, in Waverly, Ohio. Ty Wright, Chillicothe GazetteSoutheastern’s Rowan Ruckel goes for a long distance in the girls shot put at the Raidiger Invitational at Raider Field on April 15, 2025, in Waverly, Ohio.
Watch Austin Hays' homer on his impressive Cincinnati Reds debut

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Pat Brennan

Austin Hays' Cincinnati Reds debut won't soon be forgotten. Hays started the game against the Seattle Mariners at Great American Ball Park 3-for-4 at the plate. He drove in four runs − all in his first five innings playing for the big-league club. That included a go-ahead, three-run homer to center field in the fifth inning. The shot gave Cincinnati a 6-4 lead after they trailed at 2-0 and 4-2.
Tornado season is here. When has Ross County experienced one?

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Destiny Torres

CHILLICOTHE ― Spring is here. That means flowers blooming, warm weather and plenty of sunlight, but it also means the return of severe storms and tornado watches. But how many tornados have hit Ross County in the past 75 years? More: Tornado season is here: What to do if one lands in your areaThere have been roughly 13 tornadoes in the area since 1950, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Public camping ordinance at city council meeting

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Ty Wright

Ty WrightLauren Baker, of Chillicothe and with the League of Women Voters Chillicothe-Ross, holds a “Vote No’ sign as she listens to residents speak before council members about the public camping ordinance, which targets the local homeless population, at a city council meeting on April 14, 2025, in Chillicothe, Ohio.
25th annual Earth Gathering held in Yoctangee Park

1 week ago | chillicothegazette.com | Shelby Reeves

CHILLICOTHE— The Chillicothe Art League held its 25th annual Earth Gathering in Yoctangee Park on April 12, 2025. The vent promotes Earth-friendly art, local musicians and more.