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Chillicothe Activists Demand Action on Groundwater Pollution Crisis

9/1/2025

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Activists in Chillicothe expressed concerns about groundwater pollution from the Wear-Ever factory at the August 25, 2025 council session, criticizing the slow response to the issue.
Mayor Luke Feeney addressed the paper mill's closure and its community impact, stressing the need for ongoing monitoring of the pollution plume.
He announced plans for remediation efforts and scheduled a meeting with the Ohio EPA for further discussions.

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Activists in Chillicothe expressed concerns about groundwater pollution from the Wear-Ever factory at the August 25, 2025 council session, criticizing the slow response to the issue.
Mayor Luke Feeney addressed the paper mill's closure and its community impact, stressing the need for ongoing monitoring of the pollution plume.
He announced plans for remediation efforts and scheduled a meeting with the Ohio EPA for further discussions.