RVA Bakehouse is slotting into a spot at Libbie Mill Midtown Local baker Kim Buehler is taking her talents out of her home kitchen and into the retail scene this fall a business that’s been in operation for around two years is opening its first commercial storefront Buehler has signed a lease on an approximately 2,000-square-foot space at 5001 Libbie Mill East Blvd A Richmond native who grew up in the city’s West End Buehler discovered her love for baking while at the University of Richmond’s culinary school in 2006 Though she’s had other jobs over the years, she’s continued to return to the food scene, and previously served as the head baker and owner of the Great Harvest Bread Co. franchise in the Midlothian Station shopping center from 2017 to late 2021 before selling the business she certified her home kitchen and opened RVA Bakehouse as a full-time gig and with her niece assisting in the business focaccia and other baked goods at farmers’ markets across the area for the past two years Even with six ovens going in her home kitchen customer demand has led the business to outgrow the space she decided to take a look at opening an RVA Bakehouse storefront the Libbie Mill Midtown complex with its neighboring apartments and townhomes was especially appealing to her “When we found Libbie Mill we thought it’d be a perfect fit because it’s such a walkable community with everybody right there And they don’t have a bakery or anything like that in that area,” Buehler said but there’s not when you leave the city limits.”  Harrison Hall and Peter Vick of Colliers International represented Libbie Mill Midtown owner Gumenick Properties in RVA Bakehouse’s lease The new storefront will serve many of the same offerings Buehler has been selling RVA Bakehouse pricing will remain the same as it has been the past two years with bread loaves starting at $8 and scones muffins and other pastries starting at around $3.50 There will be a few sit-down tables inside and outside for customers Buehler said she plans to hire 10 to 15 employees to assist in baking and front-of-house work for the bakery who is also a master’s student at VCU “It’s great now to just get out of bed and go start baking it would be a lot easier with staff,” Buehler said ‘I want this bread.’ I’ll make that for you,” she said so I’m totally excited to hear what people want in Richmond.” With construction on the storefront set to commence in the next couple months RVA Bakehouse is currently projecting an opening sometime in October The business is slotting into one of the last available spots in the Libbie Mill Midtown complex which houses other businesses like Yellow Umbrella Provisions and a Solidcore pilates workout studio location Construction on Libbie Mill Midtown began in 2013 RVA Bakehouse is the first business to go into the space in the community’s Suite 130 Jackie joined Richmond BizSense in January 2025. 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Update my browser now × (WSBT) — Multiple animals are dead after a fire Sunday evening at a farm off East 100 South in Mill Creek Multiple fire departments were on scene battling the flames in multiple barns Police did say the barn was used for housing 4H animals and believe a few pigs and goats died in the fire but cows and sheep were able to be removed It was confirmed that no people were injured in the fire The Fire Marshall will conduct a fire investigation to determine the cause Video provided in partnership with The Times A Calumet Region steel mill is set to be idled Cleveland-Cliffs plans to idle its Riverdale steel mill in the south suburbs this summer United Steelworkers Local 1010 President James Thomas said about 300 workers would be laid off Most of the steelworkers at the mill on the Calumet River hail from Northwest Indiana They're largely represented by USW Local 1010 in Hammond's Hessville neighborhood Cleveland-Cliffs spokeswoman Patricia Persico said the Cleveland-based steelmaker was temporarily but indefinitely idling steel mills in Riverdale and Steelton and Conshohocken in Pennsylvania “Cleveland-Cliffs has issued WARN notices related to the planned idle of its Conshohocken Riverdale and Steelton facilities,” Persico said indefinite idles are a necessary response to insufficient demand and pricing for the products the affected facilities produce specialty plate and high-carbon sheet; all of which fall outside of Cliffs’ core business focus.” Cleveland-Cliffs Indiana Harbor Works in East Chicago supplies iron to its Riverdale mill just across the state line “Cliffs’ flat-rolled steel production levels will not be impacted by these actions Approximately 950 employees will be impacted following the completion of the 60-day WARN notice period We plan to idle all three facilities on or around June 30th,” Persico said “We remain committed to supporting our employees and communities while monitoring market conditions.” The Riverdale steel mill on the banks of the Calumet River includes two basic oxygen furnaces and a hot strip mill It receives iron by train from Indiana Harbor Works then turns it into hot-rolled coil for the automotive industry and other end uses Thomas said the idling came with little warning “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you the union was notified of the company’s decision to indefinitely idle the Riverdale facility the implications are deeply concerning,” he said in a message to Local 1010 members Cleveland-Cliffs also recently idled a mine in Minnesota and a mill in Michigan because of market conditions It laid off 620 workers when it idled its Minorca mine and partially idled its Hibbing taconite mine in Minnesota's Iron Range The mines send iron ore down the Great Lakes to Cleveland-Cliffs’ Indiana Harbor Works and Burns Harbor Works steel mills in Northwest Indiana Cleveland-Cliffs also is laying off another 600 workers at its Dearborn Works mill outside Detroit due to the downturn in automotive production The exact amount of layoffs in Riverdale is not known because Cleveland-Cliffs had been hiring new workers there over the last few months bringing on new staff as recently as last week The layoffs include managers and other non-union employees A skeleton staff will remain to watch the steel mill and do basic maintenance so it can be restarted if market conditions improve enough to warrant bringing more steelmaking capacity back online The steel industry has always been cyclical It’s not immediately clear when market conditions will improve enough to restart the mill the union is working to get the displaced workers transferred to other facilities like Cleveland-Cliffs’ Indiana Harbor Works and Burns Harbor Works steel mills just across the state line in Northwest Indiana Both mills likely will see an uptick in orders as work is shifted around The hope is that Riverdale will return to full production when market conditions improve but we want to make it clear: Our union will fight to protect jobs ensure that every impacted member has a path to continued employment and minimize the impact to our union family,” he said which bills itself as "Chicago’s Original Italian Beef," is opening a second location in the Region The Berwyn-based chain is building a new restaurant next to Family Express on Silhavey Road in Valparaiso the principal at Merrillville-based Commercial In-Sites Buona Beef was recently named one of Chicagoland’s favorite Italian Beef places along with Al’s Buona Beef has been around for more than four decades but has expanded more aggressively in recent years opening locations across Chicagoland and franchising to owner-operators It’s had high-profile sponsorships of the Cubs and White Sox including the Buona Beef races pitting the fleet-footed and not-at-all-plodding Cheesy Beef Juicy Beef and Hot & Sweet Beef in an all-out mad dash to the finish line on the exploding scoreboard at Guaranteed Rate Field It took over the former Krispy Kreme location on Indianapolis Boulevard in Schererville in 2017 Buona also eyed a Crown Point location in Beacon Hill that has not come to fruition It’s the second largest Italian Beef chain in Chicagoland after only Portillo’s Buona is building a new restaurant at 2910 John Howell Drive Valparaiso Building and Code Enforcement Director Vicki Thrasher said Construction of the 4,700-square-foot restaurant is estimated to cost $833,780 “The builder is Keystone Planning & Design,” she said “I am not sure when construction will be completed.” pepper and egg sandwiches and other Chicago street food The menu has expanded in recent years to include bowls and vegan plant-based versions of its signature Italian Beef red with marinara sauce or the Buona Way in which it’s doused in gravy with an extra spoonful splashed on top For more information, visit buona.com The bakery previously served up freshly baked bread just off the Old Lake County Courthouse square in downtown Crow Point But it closed during the pandemic and was replaced by the Sakura KJ Sushi & Hibachi Steak House Great Harvest had a location at the intersection of Ridge Road and Hohman Avenue in Munster signed a lease to open a new location at 10420-10430 Broadway in the Crown Village East development at Summit and Broadway Lasser said it’s the hottest area in Northwest Indiana right now for new retail development due to the population growth in Crown Point and neighboring Winfield as well as the nearby Interstate 65 interchange Great Harvest is a Montana-based chain known for breads like its Honey Whole Wheat an ancient Egyptian grain bread made with honey and salt Great Harvest will be located at the end of a strip mall and have a drive-thru which recently bought the franchise rights to Northwest Indiana “I’m extremely excited for them as this is a great location and one of the few drive-thrus available in Northwest Indiana,” said Brett McDermott of Crown Point-based Latitude Commercial “The community has anxiously been waiting for Great Harvest to return and the Smiths are excited to get their doors open and offer their wonderful products to our residents.” Great Harvest will open a bakery and cafe sometime this summer serving breads that are milled and baked daily like its signature Cinnamon Chip Bread soups and a variety of seasonal and specialty breads in addition to the signature staples that will be available daily The bakery also will do catering and wholesaling “We have been looking for the right business opportunity for a few years When we found Great Harvest and saw their mission and values we knew that this was exactly what we wanted to build and grow in our community,” said Elise Smith The Smiths plan to open more Great Harvest locations in Northwest Indiana in the coming years For more information, visit greatharvestnwi.com Jennilynn’s Gluten Free Kitchen is now serving gluten-free food out of The Lincoln Kitchen in Valparaiso It will eventually offer takeout and delivery at the ghost kitchen facility billed as a “digital food court” at 704 Silhavy Road People can currently pick up cinnamon rolls when it takes over a coffee shop space at the entrance to the business GrubHub and other third-party delivery services People can currently order online and come in and pick the food up “It’s gluten-free for people who have to eat that way,” owner Jennifer Coen said “Everything is baked or made as close to traditional baking as possible with eggs vegan and non-dairy items for people who are allergic to dairy.” to the point where her doctor advised her to carry an EpiPen in case she went into anaphylactic shock So she set out to bake for people suffering the same condition She’s working on a variety of menu items like breakfast sandwiches She sees a growing need for more gluten-free fare where there’s an autoimmune reaction because the digestive process can’t break down the protein in wheat “More and more people are discovering they have it or are allergic to it.” Jennilynn’s Gluten Free Kitchen also will have coffee It will operate a kitchen in the back for making gluten-free foods for pickup and delivery that’s not shared with anyone else to prevent cross-contamination It also soon will have a coffee shop at a counter by the entrance where walk-in traffic can grab a caffeinated drink or a quick meal to-go “This is a place to come to get a treat,” she said “A lot of the gluten-free food in grocery stores is nasty cupcakes and other baked goods made from scratch.” She hopes to eventually sell her goods at mom-and-pop places across the United States and Whole Foods Supermarkets She’s working to eliminate all artificial flavors and colorings to meet Whole Foods’ rigorous standards “It would benefit people with different illnesses that prevent them from eating gluten,” she said “But I hope it’s food people can just enjoy for the taste of it if they give it a shot There’s a lot of people with something wrong with them where they can’t digest gluten and I believe there’s 100% a need for it.” Coen started the Facebook Group NWI & Beyond… Gluten Free Living where people can talk about their diets share recipes and voice their opinions of gluten-freed foods “good She’s also working to copyright the slogan “Gluten-Free Yummies Satisfying Tummies.” “Gluten conditions are not going away,” she said “This gives people something enjoyable to eat that’s safe with no cross-contamination.” For more information, email jennilynnsglutenfree@gmail.com, find Jennilynn’s Gluten Free Kitchen or vist thelincolnkitchen.com The Super Bowl bowling alley closed near downtown Crown Point late last year and soon will be replaced with a new office development Bowlers rolled in the old-school lanes there for decades often while nursing a cold one from the Final Frame bar “After 25 years of being in service to the Crown Point community we have decided to close our doors,” the owners posted on social media “We want to thank the Crown Point community for their support all these years The countless families that celebrated birthdays and special occasions with us the businesses that allowed us to host their events the schools for letting us be a destination for fun trips and summer gym preschools and different groups and organizations that we have had the pleasure of creating and hosting events with.” “To the youth league coaches and many league staff volunteers we appreciate you helping bring up the next generation of bowlers that went on to our Crown Point high school and middle school bowling teams and to the boys and girls thank you for keeping this sport alive,” the owners posted on social media “Most importantly we would like to thank our staff over these many years We have had some amazing people come through our doors for some it was the first job they ever had None of this would have been possible without all of you and we are honored that we had the chance to be a part of all of your lives.” If you would like your business to be included in a future column, email joseph.pete@nwi.com Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day The union and local management were caught off-guard by the forthcoming idling of the south suburban mill in Riverdale that was formerly run b… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Saturday marked opening day for the season at the Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis Several farmers and shoppers said their wallets were continuing to feel a pinch this year and they said it’s important to put their money toward supporting local businesses 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has been tracking the cost of everyday living, something that has been a top concern for many Minnesotans, and lowering the cost of groceries was one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises Local farmer Xai Lor said she’s been setting up her Bean Market booth at the Mill City Farmers Market for 12 years It’s where she gets most of her business each year She said rising grocery prices have impacted how many people are willing to spring for organic products like hers “Some people say the price is too much because the work’s too hard — too hard to work in the garden,'” Lor said Several people we spoke to echoed that sentiment: the product was worth the price Cloud State University economics professor King Banaian has kept tabs on the cost if you look at weekly grocery prices nationally they’ve been up about 1.7% over the last three months which would be a pretty significant increase If you take that out to a year,” he said in an interview on Wednesday Zoua Lee of Mom’s Garden said her business has also been impacted Lee said she hopes more money will come as the summer season brings bigger harvests “My grocery bill from Aldi is usually like $60 on a good day,” said Maya Dalal adding that that’s what she spends weekly It does not include the cost of produce she prefers to buy at farmers’ markets in the summer and I’m also just feeding one person so that’s a little bit different as well.” “I think places like these are really good because it supports the local economy supports the local merchants,” said her father “It’s also the quality of the produce you get here but I think some people can afford to do that Banian also said on Wednesday that there has been a lot of talk about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on inflation Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 is a little sawmill tucked into the North Woods that had a big impact on Mackinac Island "Robert Campbell originally constructed this mill about 1790 and the only reason he built it was to make timber and also to have farm crops to be sold to Mackinac Island," said Kyle Bagnall park naturalist for Mackinac State Historic Parks is part of the Mackinac Island State Park system and was opened to the public in 1984 The park consists of a reconstructed mill dam British workshop and American millwright's house on 625 acres There also are three miles of nature trails and a Treetop Discovery Tower offering views of Lake Huron thinking their fort at Michilimackinac was vulnerable to attack decided to move the fort to Mackinac Island in 1781 the colony supporting the fort moved with them Mill Creek was established to satisfy that need They had water to power the saw and access to Lake Huron making it easier to ship sawn lumber to the island "They were originally using hand saws to make all that lumber by hand when they were constructing the fort and all the downtown buildings," Bagnall said "And it quickly became clear that doing it by hand simply was not enough production to meet the demand Robert Campbell died in 1808 and his son John Campbell took over the mill and then sold the mill and farm to Michael Dousman the land reverted back to the state of Michigan It was forgotten until 1972 when Ellis Olson discovered the mill site the property was transferred to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission And Mill Creek is an excellent spot to come learn about the cultural aspects of this story of harvesting natural resources "This is a site that ties all of Mackinac State Historic Park sites together" Henrico’s affordable housing trust fund; City’s honorary street signs; Top Five A hard-hit part of Southside Virginia got another blow as forest products giant Georgia-Pacific said Friday that it is closing its plywood mill in Emporia It’s the second major plant closing in less than a year in that part of the state an hour south of Richmond near the North Carolina state line The closing of the Georgia Pacific plant is another blow for Emporia 600 people lost their jobs when Boar’s Head Provision Co 10 miles north of Emporia on Interstate 95 Boar’s Head closed that plant following an outbreak of listeria that caused at least 10 deaths and 60 hospitalizations Many Boar’s Head workers came from Emporia and surrounding Greensville County “Housing affordability challenges and a 30-year low in existing home sales are impacting our plywood business as many of our plywood products are used in repair and remodel projects which often occur when homes change ownership,” Georgia-Pacific said we are reducing our production capacity,” the company added Georgia-Pacific said normal operations at the mill ended Friday when it informed employees of the shutdown The plant will close permanently on July 1 The company said it will provide all affected employees with at least 60 days pay and benefits as required by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 which requires that much notice of plant closings by large employers Georgia-Pacific said it will work with employees to connect them to local support agencies and job placement resources including available opportunities within Georgia-Pacific or other Koch Industries companies the second-largest privately held firm in the nation is controlled by billionaire Charles Koch and his brother David’s heirs who between then all own more than 80% of the firm Georgia-Pacific employs an additional 650 people at its other Virginia plants: a corrugated cardboard plant in Martinsville a wood panel plant in Campbell County and a containerboard plant in Bedford County 554 employees went to work at the Georgia-Pacific Emporia Plywood mill only to receive word that they are laid off “Georgia-Pacific’s decision to close its Emporia facility by July 1st leaves these workers “My heart goes out to every family who now faces increased anxiety and potential hardship because of these layoffs.” dress@timesdispatch.com State Politics / Growth and Development Reporter A Times-Dispatch investigation has found Virginia state inspectors found three recent violations of food safety rules at the cook tank where B… “Uncertainty is the word of the day,” said Renee Haltom the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Richmond regional executive Blake’s Orchard is more than just a place to pick fresh apples or enjoy the seasonalbuzz of our cider mill our patio is the ultimate destination for unwinding,connecting with nature and savoring some of the best flavors Michigan has to offer.Whether you’re seeking a peaceful afternoon with friends or a romantic evening underthe stars our orchard patio provides the perfect setting for relaxation we pride ourselves on offering exceptional beverages that pair perfectly withthe stunning surroundings From crisp and refreshing to rich and spiced our curated selection of local wines is a perfectmatch for the idyllic orchard views you’ll not only taste the quality butalso feel connected to 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You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KRDO Jobs | FCC Applications | KRDO FCC Public File | KRDO FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Contest Rules An old flour mill in our state may soon get a new look The Fair Haven Flour Mill is one of the oldest mills still standing in Minnesota “We just don’t see a lot of historic places like this in Wright County,” Ross Demant Wright County Parks and Recreation director The mill was built after the Civil War in 1867 and it became the centerpiece of the small town of Fair Haven “They used the dam and they upgraded to turbines and steam power to get up to about 2,000 barrels a year here,” Demant said. The mill closed in 1941 and for several years the building fell into disrepair it was taken over by Wright County and the outside of the building was restored There is a plan to restore the mill to its former glory The county is considering several options for what could go inside “They talked about it being a distillery maybe an area kind of a boutique that had arts and crafts on the inside,” Demant said “This is the third-oldest mill in the state of Minnesota especially to have it within a park system like we have.” The building is part of Fair Haven Mill Park The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places The move is part of a multiyear cost reduction plan Greif announced Thursday morning that it intends to close a paperboard mill in Los Angeles this summer Approximately 72 employees will be affected by the closure “Closing this facility was not an easy decision especially knowing the effect it has on our team members and the surrounding community,” said President and CEO Ole Rosgaard in a statement “I want to sincerely thank our Los Angeles colleagues for their hard work and commitment over the years our focus is on providing meaningful support including severance benefits and career transition resources The mill produces coated recycled paperboard and uncoated recycled paperboard and its closure will result in removing an estimated 50,000 tons of CRB and 22,000 tons of URB capacity from the company’s system This move also will cease Greif’s coated paperboard production on the West Coast The Los Angeles mill closure is due to increased costs and limited integration opportunities “This is a strategic decision intended to strengthen our focus in key markets while enhancing the performance of both our existing mill network and broader business portfolio,” Rosgaard said The reasoning is similar to what Greif reported when it announced in January that it would permanently end production on a paperboard machine in Austell and that it would permanently close its containerboard and uncoated recycled paperboard mill in Fitchburg those shutdowns were projected to affect 140 employees The closures align with the cost-reduction plan that company executives detailed during an investor day in December Greif intends to cut $100 million in costs over the next three years with full benefits expected to materialize by the end of 2027 Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Greif’s West Coast production cessation is specifically for coated paperboard Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Industry sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging and rethink consumer messaging Sealed Air, Starbucks and Wyndham recently reached agreements with shareholder advocates The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Darcy Lytle Forest Service attaches a road closure sign at the winter gate in Mill Creek Canyon on Tuesday the road beyond the winter gate is slated to be closed for nearly two years in Phase 1 of a project to shore up the road create a bike lane and add new parking lots The number of hikers and bikers along the Wasatch Front is growing they will find fewer quick options for escaping the crowds a road improvement project will close upper Mill Creek Canyon Road to all travelers and its handful of trailheads are scheduled to remain closed through at least fall 2026 with one exception: Nonmotorized access will be allowed from December 15 to March 15 Officials from the United States Forest Service Salt Lake County and the city of Millcreek acknowledge the extended road closure may aggravate those who have come to enjoy escaping to places like Dog Lake and Mount Aire The project will also temporarily put more pressure on trails lower in the canyon that near-term pain will lead to long-term gains “While it’s going to be frustrating to not be able to use this beautiful space for the next couple of years,” Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini said “it’ll be so much better when we get done.” The main focus of the roughly $30 million project is the improvement of the 4.6-mile stretch of Mill Creek Canyon Road above the winter gate That includes shoring up the road to prevent it from eroding into Mill Creek It also includes widening the road in some places and adding uphill bike lanes where possible Silvestrini said care will be taken to prevent the road from becoming an autobahn “We’re doing the bare minimum to widen the roadway in critical spots,” he said “But basically we’re going to preserve the character of that roadway parking lots will be expanded and trailheads revamped (Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune) That is roughly the distance between the Upper Big Water lot at the end of the canyon and the next legal parking area at the Lower Big Water trailhead The safety issues qualified the project for funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Federal Lands Access Program according to regional planning and transportation director Helen Peters “Having cars back out into a line of traffic is not safe,” Peters said (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Crews prepare for major renovations to upper Mill Creek Canyon Road on Tuesday Peters said the county has applied for and is awaiting approval of a second FLAP grant to address similar issues along the lower part of Mill Creek Canyon Road Annual visitation to Mill Creek Canyon from 2015-22 has fluctuated between 434,000 and 750,000, according to studies cited in the environmental impact statement prepared for the project by the Department of Transportation How many of those users venture into the upper canyon — which is only open to motorized traffic between July 1 and Oct a 2012 feasibility study estimated summer visitation in the upper canyon to be 30-40% of total canyon visits For the more intrepid visitors to the upper canyon the district ranger for the Salt Lake Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest He noted that while the road will be closed most of the trails in that area will remain open The hitch is that hikers and bikers will have to access them either from the Pipeline or Desolation trails in lower Mill Creek Canyon or from another area The Little Water Trail connecting the upper parking lot and the Dog Lake Trail to the Lower Big Water parking lot is one of the trails that will be closed during construction. Old Red Pine Road will also be closed (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Pipe Line trail in Mill Creek Canyon is slated to get a new bridge over the small creek at Elbow Fork as major renovations to upper Mill Creek Canyon Road will soon begin “as far as trails go and as far as trail maintenance goes.” Shaw estimated the project would be completed in December 2026 Project updates will be posted on the Salt Lake County Office of Regional Development website. From there, those interested can also subscribe to email updates. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. A front-end loader hauls paper in 2007 at what was then known as the RockTenn recycling facility in St is set to close later this year.Marisa Helms | MPR fileGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Paul mill that produces coated recycled board for use in product packaging says it’s permanently closing the facility later this year Smurfit Westrock said nearly 190 employees will lose their jobs when the mill along Wabash Avenue just north of Interstate 94 at Vandalia Street The company is also closing a mill in Texas and is moving to close two facilities in Germany “While closing facilities is never an easy decision it is based on a realistic expectation of current and future capacity needs operating costs and an unrelenting focus on improving our business,” Tony Smurfit president and group CEO of Smurfit Westrock “We are very grateful for the significant contributions made by the teams at these locations over the years and we will do all we can to support them throughout this process.” MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all The company said it “will provide support to employees during this transition including career transition assistance and relocation opportunities where possible.” The St. Paul mill dates back more than a century. According to records from the Minnesota Historical Society for much of that time it was known as the Waldorf Paper Products Co and in the early 1990s employed more than 2,000 people The company was sold to RockTenn in the late 1990s and finally became Smurfit Westrock through a merger completed last year In 2007, MPR News reported that the mill accounted for half of the paper recycled in Minnesota But the workforce at the St. Paul mill had slowly decreased in size over the years. In 2022, the company — then Westrock — laid off about 130 people when it stopped producing corrugated paper at that facility a global leader in industrial packaging products and services announced it will permanently close the paperboard mill in Los Angeles California as part of its previously announced optimization efforts The Los Angeles mill is expected to cease operation in June 2025 which produces both coated recycled paperboard (CRB) and uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) is expected to remove 50,000 tons of CRB and 22,000 tons of URB capacity from the market and will end Greif’s coated paperboard production on the West Coast and the surrounding community,” said President and CEO Ole Rosgaard “I want to sincerely thank our Los Angeles colleagues for their hard work and commitment over the years approximately 72 positions will be impacted Closing the Los Angeles Mill is a result of increased costs and limited integration opportunities “We remain confident in the strength of our business and its long-term potential This is a strategic decision intended to strengthen our focus in key markets while enhancing the performance of both our existing mill network and broader business portfolio,” said Rosgaard Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of the Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy Mondi announces that following the start-up of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill.. 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John Hardwick Twitter Facebook The Florida Republican was awarded a Bronze Star for his purported actions in 2003 Five people who served with him say they don’t remember Mills being on the scene Under “intense enemy fire” in Iraq in 2003 Cory Mills rushed to the aid of two soldiers who had been struck applied emergency life-saving care at the “great risk to his own life,” helped evacuate them and saved their lives according to the document that recommended the Florida lawmaker for a Bronze Star Mills was awarded the star after January 2021 five people who served with him — including two of the men the document says Mills saved in different incidents — say they have no recollection of Mills being at the incidents listed on the form “He didn’t save my life,” Private First Class Joe Heit who is cited by name on the recommendation form as one of the soldiers Mills saved (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) A Wellington man once dubbed one of South Florida's most notorious pill-mill kingpins is out of prison after a circuit court judge reduced his sentence on a murder conviction Palm Beach County Jail records show that authorities released Jeff George from custody May 2 after he had spent more than a decade serving time on federal and state charges His release came one day after he was resentenced on a second-degree felony murder conviction in the 2009 overdose death of 24-year-old Joseph Bartolucci Authorities reported that Jeff George and his brother Chris owned clinics in Palm Beach and Broward counties that they used to distribute 20 million doses of oxycodone nationwide Palm Beach County: Sandy Hook mother praises PBSO deputies for foiling suspected massacre Federal officials estimated the pill-mill operation generated more than $40 million and contributed to at least 50 overdose deaths who was found dead in his West Palm Beach home with bottles of Dilaudid and Xanax nearby Their exploits were the subject of a CNN documentary The documentary had its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Circuit Judge Caroline Shepherd reduced George's sentence from 20 years to 12 years crediting him with the time he already had served in custody George initially was sentenced on the murder charge in 2015 then was sent back to federal custody to serve the remainder of a concurrent 15-year prison sentence on racketeering charges Tax fraud: Trump pardons Palm Beach Gardens tax cheat two weeks after judge sentenced him to prison attorneys for George argued that there was not a sufficient basis to support a second-degree murder plea citing a Fourth District Court of Appeal ruling in a case involving a co-defendant the appellate court reversed a second-degree murder plea by Theodore Obermeyer who managed the pain clinic that treated Bartolucci on the basis of receiving ineffective assistance of counsel who represented George at the May 1 hearing said George similarly lacked effective counsel at the time of his plea as he did not have access to the appropriate state law publications during his time in federal custody Both George brothers pleaded guilty in 2011 to the federal racketeering charges Jeff George received a 15-year prison sentence and Christopher received one of 17 years that was reduced to 14 after he agreed to testify against two doctors who worked at clinics the Georges owned Christopher George completed his sentence in 2022 and Federal Bureau of Prison records show that Jeff George was released from federal custody in July 2024 Shepherd's ruling ended his time in state prison Mill Creek Road is closed between Turner and Aumsville until November while the 95-year-old Mill Creek Bridge is being replaced The reinforced concrete bridge built in 1930 had exposed rebar in several areas and was narrow Traffic in the area is being rerouted south by Marion Rd. will also be closed and may need to be realigned no emergency vehicles will be able to cross the bridge Federal funds and Marion County matching are covering the cost of the project Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com (LEX 18) — Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington has established itself as one of the premier thoroughbred operations in the country and selling elite racehorses that have gone on to win at the highest levels of the sport but it's also really like dreamy," said Bell The 900-acre farm has developed a reputation for excellence producing 39 Grade One winners since 2000 – an impressive achievement in an industry where the odds of success are remarkably slim it has less than a one percent chance of winning a Grade One race," said Bell notes that their success rate of around three percent is exceptional in the thoroughbred industry I like to joke that if you want to play in the NBA then you go play basketball at the University of Kentucky for Coach Pope you start your day at Mill Ridge," said Bell The farm has raised champions like Seize the Grey These successes have cemented Mill Ridge's status as a premier thoroughbred operation "The dreams of what they are today and what they will become is what fills one's mind while on the farm," said Bell who grew up in Lexington on his family's farm "It's been a totally magical experience certainly since that time," said Bell Mill Ridge Farm has become a destination for horse enthusiasts welcoming 60 to 70 visitors on average during the busy season from March through November When asked about his favorite part of being on the farm Bell's answer was simple: "I love sharing it with people." The farm prides itself on creating connections between people and horses sometimes leading to powerful emotional experiences "To stand with someone and help encourage them to feed a mare a carrot and to watch them overcome that fear I've had a number of people crying overcoming that fear," said Bell This commitment to accessibility and education is central to Mill Ridge's mission "Mill Ridge is all about the horse and if you're curious about the horse or want to learn more want to get involved that Mill Ridge is a place that welcomes you," said Bell As the farm continues its legacy of breeding champions Bell hopes to inspire a broader connection to the thoroughbred industry "We hope that through our generation that more people feel like it's part of their story too," said Bell Report a typo Intro rate $1.99This rate will renew automatically at $9.99 after 30 days First time here? Click to create a yakimaherald.com user account Selah police have identified the 4-year-old boy whose remains were found buried on Cowiche Mill Road in April Selah police said his father is facing criminal fraud charges While the investigation into Alaric “AJ” Funderburgh’s cause of death continues Selah police Chief Dustin Soptich said in a news release that Funderburgh’s father is facing criminal fraud charges District Court Wednesday on charges of theft of government money and wire fraud as a Social Security investigator alleged that Funderburgh continued to collect payments directed to his son for several months after he died Selah’s prosecutor dismissed without prejudice charges of unlawful disposal of human remains obstructing law enforcement and making false statements to public officials against Funderburgh a move that allows prosecutors to refile the charges should circumstances change The move came the same day the federal charges were filed A Selah police detective went to Funderburgh’s home in the 500 block of Speyers Road April 16 to check AJ's welfare after a friend of the boy’s grandfather said AJ's grandparents had not seen him for a year and were not able to get hold of Funderburgh and the friend told police that there were concerns because AJ had a heart condition that was described as a “hole in his heart,” according to a complaint filed in U.S said that AJ was fine and was staying with the boy's grandmother who lives on Cowiche Mill Road because his house was infested with bedbugs Other people who knew the boy said he had not been seen since fall 2024 Selah police questioned Funderburgh April 17 and he told officers that he found AJ dead in his bed at the house Dec He panicked because he didn’t want to lose his other children and buried AJ out on Cowiche Mill Road and directed officers to the location AJ's remains were taken to the King County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy and further testing is being done to determine how he died Funderburgh was booked into the Yakima County jail on the municipal charges which were misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors an investigator with the Social Security Office of Inspector General began looking into records and found that Funderburgh had been appointed as the representative to receive the survivors’ benefits AJ and another sibling were receiving after Bedard’s death When Funderburgh applied to be the children’s representative to receive the benefits he agreed to notify the Social Security Administration if any of the beneficiaries died left his custody or were no longer his responsibility each child received an initial payment of $4,274.50 and then started receiving monthly payments of $1,119 each Funderburgh received payments on AJ's behalf from December 2024 through April 2025 Magistrate Judge Alexander Ekstrom ordered Funderburgh to remain in jail pending a detention hearing May 9 Court records show Funderburgh has a prior conviction for third-degree theft in Benton County in 2017 Reach Donald W. 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Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: « Drone, Dog Help Arcata Police Locate Fleeing Suspects Among the Dunes at Mad River Beach Today CDFW to Close Mad River Fish Hatchery Next Month, Citing Budgetary Woes and Aging Infrastructure » Photo via the Mill Creek Cinema Facebook page Humboldt County’s newest still-alive movie theater is the next to go This morning, on its Facebook page McKinleyville’s Mill Creek Cinema — owned — announced that it will close its doors on the first of next month Anyone with gift cards left over can cash them in at the Broadway 2025All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links freshly cracked black pepper can pull the whole meal together But not all pepper mills are created equal Others scatter pepper dust like confetti and leave a mess on your counter The worst ones require a full upper-body workout just to season your eggs If you've ever found yourself furiously twisting a cheap mill while your pasta gets cold I tested the internet’s favorite pepper grinders to find the ones that made seasoning my food easy and I chatted with professional chefs for their tips on what to look for in one Whether you’re in the market for a sleek electric model or an old-fashioned grinder that gets the job done these are the best pepper mills worth buying I didn’t want to love this pepper mill because I cannot justify spending $200 on a kitchen gadget; however The packaging alone—a sleek matte black box—feels luxe straight out the gate That high-end feel carries over to the Pepper Canon itself which looks like something you’d see in a Michelin-star kitchen Designed with precision and performance in mind it cranks out pepper at an absurd rate—up to 10 times faster than a typical mill—thanks to its high-carbon stainless-steel burrs and generous internal capacity You’ll feel the difference the moment you pick it up: This thing is hefty crafted from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum and finished with a hard anodized coating that resists corrosion and wear It’s also incredibly versatile and has more than 40 grind settings ranging from chunky cracked pepper to dust which just pops off with the press of a button for quick refills Many of the other grinders I tested require a twisting mechanism to refill the mills I didn’t want to like this thing based on the price tag alone And it’ll get you tons of compliments when your friends come over for dinner Unless you go through pepper like a professional It’s also heavy compared to other mills I tested (just over 1 lb.) which makes sense given the high-end materials used Size: 1.89" x 1.89" x 8.39" As someone who doesn’t necessarily fall for a rechargeable gadget (I can barely remember to recharge my phone I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to use and charge There’s no manual grinding or twisting; just press the button on top and the mill kicks into action A ceramic grinder ensures your peppercorns stay fresh and flavorful while the adjustable spin dial allows you to go from cracked to fine depending on what’s on the menu with a minimalist black finish that looks good enough to leave on the table One full charge powers it for up to six months of regular use and refilling is relatively mess-free—just pop off the bottom so you can see exactly when it needs to be topped off) it’s compatible with salt and other spices It doesn’t hold nearly as much pepper as other grinders on this list The base hopper holds only a ¼ cup of peppercorns so it can be tough to turn if you have limited mobility I’m a sucker for Le Creuset’s candy-colored enamel cookware it feels more like a statement piece than a utilitarian tool this was the one I wanted to leave out on my counter the most so if you’re someone who wants to get the peppery job done The grind size is adjustable via the metal knob at the top; just twist it for finer or coarser results If you're someone who loves to match your Dutch oven to your kitchen towels (no judgment) This is a fairly priced pepper mill I can get behind and the clear acrylic body means you’ll never forget when it’s time to refill (bonus: it comes prefilled so you can use it directly out of the box) which helps avoid pepper from spraying everywhere While it doesn’t offer the ultra-precise grind settings of a premium mill it does feature an adjustable dial at the top so you can toggle between fine and coarse grinds depending on what you’re making it punches above its weight in durability and design—and it’s one of the few options that actually considers cleanup as part of the user experience It’s not the prettiest grinder on the market so if you’re someone who goes through a lot of pepper be prepared to refill it more often than others the grind dial can be a bit finicky—sometimes it feels a little jammed and it takes a bit of extra muscle to get it to slide Kitchen Mama Fliptastic Rechargeable Gravity Grinder no manual grinding—the Kitchen Mama is as easy as they come Simply set your grind setting via the twisting dial near the opening and flip it over your meal—it will automatically start dispensing your chosen spice which comes in handy when you’re multitasking around the kitchen It’s impressive how much pepper this mill can hold the wide-mouth opening makes it straightforward And unlike most of the other grinders I tried it comes in a wide range of bold colors that will stand out on your countertop or kitchen table I made the mistake of not charging it completely out of the box which definitely impacted how well it dispensed though it did occasionally require a few extra flips to get it to activate so choose another mill if speedy cracking is important to you ArrowWhat to consider when shopping for a pepper millGrind type swears by stainless steel because it’s the most durable “Ceramic mills are more prone to chipping and breaking faster than steel,” he says.“Carbon-steel mills have a tendency to rust over time.” Consider the materials on the outside too Stainless steel and wood tend to last longer and feel more substantial while plastic models can quickly wear down Harry says a good mill should have three main settings: fine “Each setting impacts flavor by the size of the grind,” he says “A fine grind can be spread more evenly in a recipe to maximize the pepper compounds A coarse grind is more for sharper flavor bursts.” You don’t want to have to refill your pepper grinder often, and when you do, you don’t want to make a mess or go chasing peppercorns all over the floor. These might fluctuate based on how much you use your grinder, so if you’re someone who often seasons food, look for a mill with a larger hopper. If not, you can probably get away with a smaller one. If your pepper mill makes your wrist hurt or slips out of your hand when things get greasy, it’s not doing its job. Rubberized grips or contoured bodies can make a big difference, especially for frequent seasoning. Consider the grind settings, too, and how they are adjusted. Some mills need twisting, others require pinching and turning small wheels, and a few while grind with just the press of a button or a flip of the device. Can I put salt or other spices in my pepper grinder? It depends. Some models, particularly those with ceramic grinders, can be used for salt and other spices. But salt can corrode stainless steel and metal, so if your pepper grinder is made with those materials, use it exclusively for peppercorns. If you’re not sure, read the grinder’s instruction manual or check its website—it should say whether or not it’s compatible with other seasonings. Most pepper mills should only be wiped down with a dry cloth. Don’t wash them with water unless the manufacturer specifically says it's safe to do so (this can cause the grind mechanism to rust). And absolutely do not put them in the dishwasher. A multimillion-dollar waterfront home is on the market in Manatee County A 30-acre estate with a main house, guest house, barn and more is listed in east Manatee County’s Mill Creek neighborhood for $7.9 million listed by Sarasota-based Realtor Bev Murray’s The Murray Group is just off the Manatee River and about five miles north of State Road 64 The estate was built in 2021 and features a three-bedroom two-bathroom main house that totals 10,220 square feet as well as a 2,560-square-foot guest house with a bedroom and an ensuite bathroom More: Age 55-and-older affordable apartment complex opens in North Port; rents start at $330 Inspired by the Cape Dutch architectural style that originated in the Western Cape of South Africa the home is finished with design elements like Acacia engineered hardwood floors and coralstone tile The property also includes towering oak trees and a 60-feet-by-40-feet climate-controlled barn “Tucked away along the peaceful Manatee River 1245 Mill Creek Road offers a rare blend of global sophistication natural beauty and unrivaled privacy,” The Murray Group’s description of the property reads “This retreat is one of the most unique and secluded compounds along the banks of the Manatee River.” Find more information on the home at https://www.murraygroupusa.com/millcreek Contact Herald-Tribune Reporter Heather Bushman at hbushman@gannett.com since the mill supports 800 jobs and many more in industries connected to it Olson's family has always had connections to the paper mill most kids want to be doctors and firefighters you have to add paper mill worker to the list That is how he ended up working for the plant 34 years ago and staying in Chillicothe "This has been my home for my entire life," said Olson of the town he has worked his way up in the plant and is currently a crew chief working with a team of people to run machines oversee the day-to-day operations of the mill and help others on the floor He is tasked with making sure the products produced are of the desired quality he has been able to raise four adult children is currently raising another and spends time with his grandchildren Olson said working at the mill has allowed him to provide his family with a good life which is why the possible closure is especially hard Olson was enjoying a day off when the plant closure was announced he looked at his phone to see a message from a coworker saying the plant was shutting down He said he initially thought it was a "sick joke," but he quickly found out the truth "It's devastating to see everyone lose their jobs," said Olson of the closure though; he has a family to provide for and he wants to be able to give his youngest all the opportunities the others had He also wants to retire from the Chillicothe plant in a couple of years and spend more time with his family Olson and his wife said they both felt "complete shock" at the thought of the plant closing down and what it meant not only for the generations who work there but also for the businesses and industries that will be impacted has also had generations past and current in her family who have worked at the mill to provide a life for the ones they care about Olson said it gave him a little bit of time to breathe and figure out the next steps He is thankful to those who stepped forward and are working to help keep the mill open Olson's goal is to retire from the plant after years of work and he wishes the same for all of the workers from the ones who have been there for decades to the ones who started just a few months ago While the futures of the mill and all who work at it are still in limbo "We have no choice but to wait and see what happens next," said Olson Oldon said he prays for the plant to stay open and for those who would be impacted to keep their jobs said he is also praying that the Lord shows him his next path and provides Blackstock said he tried for years to get on at the mill so he could make good money and support his family He happily took the offer while being a part of the U.S He said he was on vacation with his wife when the news of the closure became public wondering what would happen next with their family pray about it and hope for the best," said Blackstock Blackstock has been able to help provide for his family provide insurance and earn time off to use for vacations he would lose many of his benefits and have to start over somewhere new With the promise of staying open till the end of the year it gives him time to continue working at the place he planned to retire from and save money it just delays the possibility of him having to find a new job has seemingly infected the entire plant full of workers who are now not sure if their job is stable the last few months as good as they can be "I'm thankful for an extra six months of work," said Blackstock "It gives us a little more time to prepare People who don't necessarily work at the mill but are connected to it are also worried about the future A release from the Ohio Forestry Association states that the mill closing will impact all of Ohio since it is the "only substantial market" for timber of low quality in the state and is critical to logging forests will be depleted and habitats will be hurt “The absence of low-quality timber markets leads to high grading the practice of harvesting only high-quality timber and biodiversity as well as enriched wildlife habitat A market for low-quality timber is essential for sustainable and renewable forest management," said Kathryn Downie a consulting forester with Better Meadows & Woodlands said in the release that the day after the closure was announced he had to cancel equipment orders since Pixelle played a huge part in his operation “The mill closing is a total shock,” said Lute “Supplying Pixelle is 90% of what we do; we’ve structured our entire business model around the paper mill’s needs Its closing will devastate our business as well as hundreds of other Master Loggers in southern Ohio.” Lute is still apprehensive about what could happen during the rest of the year and the future Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney said he is optimistic that local state and federal representatives will be able to help keep the mill open as it is "no doubt" an asset with the end date currently set for the end of the year the administration is also looking at what the mill closing could do to the city Income tax from the hundreds of mill employees makes up around 8% of the city's budget the city would also lose out on sales tax from workers and auxiliary staff who purchase items while in town He said his goal is to keep the public informed on the effort but he has already encouraged department heads to look at possible attritions should the budget be cut "It's important for us to remain optimistic and put as much energy as we can into keeping this employer in the community," said Feeney There’s new life this spring for the Old Mill Inn owner Anthony Martignetti will open the doors of the 200-plus-year-old institution overlooking Mattituck Inlet drink and water views at the historic landmark Martignetti — a Manhattan restaurateur with experience working to restore other historic properties — found its unique past and rustic beauty irresistible.  then a jazz era bar and most recently a beloved restaurant and inn with a view that is reminiscent of another century The building began its life as a tidal grain mill built by Samuel Cox in 1820 which used the changing tides to churn the French limestone wheel that milled grain into flour or feed for animals with a brief period as a speakeasy during Prohibition It remained a seasonal local watering hole until shuttering 2017 a Mattituck resident who also runs the nearby Old Sound Vineyard with his wife dug deeply into the mill’s history to find the path toward its future He decided to bring the building back to its 1913 footprint which featured a side porch for patrons to enjoy the water views He subsequently removed a 1930s-era addition that had previously been used as a dining room.  he had to literally move the entire building across the street to make way for the installation of 67 new pilings raising the structure five feet to comply with current federal standards pains were taken to carefully preserve the centuries-old beams and other historic details.  the paperwork was the heaviest lift of all.  “Most people think it was the lifting of the building [that was difficult] but that was quite straightforward after the bureaucratic maze Along with his own sweat equity and design work worked with Heidtmann Builders and engineering company Chesterfield Associates to breathe new His efforts earned the 2024 Award for Excellence in Historical Preservation from Preservation Long Island the Cold Spring-based not-for-profit.  “As much as I’m quite proud of the personal perseverance it’s taken to see the project through I’m most proud of being able to steward a landmark building that has meant so much for so long back to life for another generation of North Forkers to enjoy,” he said the revived Old Mill Inn in offers a menu — overseen by Mattituck resident and chef Kyle Bloomer and sous chef Zachary de la Cantner — that features classic East End pub favorites such as fresh local oysters smoked beet dip with labneh and grilled pita a tight list of local and global wines by the glass and bottle The Old Mill, located at 5775 West Mill Road in Mattituck will open for dinner May 7 starting at 5 p.m. Weekend lunch hours will follow soon. For more information, updates on restaurant hours or reservations, visit online at oldmillnorthfork.com A drive east from Riverhead to Orient this time of year passes row after row of farms bathed a.. who has turned around his tennis game with.. Leon Maurice Creighton of Greenport Village died Monday Authorities have identified a body found last weekend in Taunton was located in the water of the Mill River behind 43 Chandler Ave. said the Bristol County District Attorney's Office Taunton police received a 911 call from pedestrians walking in the area who located the body Massachusetts Police and Taunton Police detectives responded to the scene The Bristol County DA's Office said Stovall's body was found in the water of the Mill River and showed obvious signs of decomposition Stovall was known to Taunton police in the area as someone who was homeless (WLNE) — Authorities have identified the body found in the Mill River on April 25 according to a statement from Bristol County District District Attorney Thomas M Samuel Stovall, 51, was discovered in the river at 3:40 p.m. Friday with Massachusetts State Police and Taunton police detectives responding to the call Arriving officers to the area behind 43 Chandler Avenue located the body of Stovall which showed obvious signs of decomposition Stovall was known to Taunton police to be homeless and often in the area His death is not considered suspicious at this time CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson visited Canton on Friday to tour the former site of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill and discuss next steps for its demolition Plans are moving forward to tear down the site over the next 18 months to two years CANTON PAPER MILL SALE FINALIZED AFTER HURRICANE HELENE DELAYS AND LEGAL HURDLES The 185-acre mill site had a history spanning nearly a century before it closed in 2023 met with stakeholders and spoke with Wilson on Friday The demolition process begins with environmental permits "With this redevelopment and environmental cleanup it's a wonderful marriage of different parts of what Canton can be and so our job at the Department of Environmental Quality is to make sure that everything is done in an environmental and responsible manner and all rules are followed," Wilson said AFTER MORE THAN 100 YEARS, CANTON PAPER MILL BLOWS FINAL WHISTLE Smathers has played a key role in championing a path forward following the mill's closure, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of jobs in the small town. The mill was sold to Spirtas Worldwide in January 2025 after Hurricane Helene delayed the finalization of the sale "I don't think all of the buildings need to come down," Smathers said on March 19. "You know, there’s many historic buildings down there, I think you can evolve, you can bring in new ideas, new growth on that site but the story of these mill workers, these men and women the sacrifices, the history that needs to be preserved." Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. PHOTOS: Massive Gloversville fire devastates former knitting mill Gloversville, NY (WRGB) — A massive fire erupted in Gloversville Tuesday night engulfing a vacant building that once housed a commercial knitting mill described by the fire chief as the worst he has encountered in his career also spread to vehicles in an adjacent lot and a single-story home which crews struggled to access due to the risk of collapse weather conditions and low visibility posed significant challenges for firefighters The fire also prompted precautionary measures from surrounding businesses including the temporary evacuation of animals from Fulton County SPCA Structures in the vicinity suffered heat damage and several cars at Nethaway’s Auto were extensively damaged and heavy smoke driven to ground level by the inclement weather No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported The fire was brought under control around 10 p.m. with crews continuing to monitor hot spots The cause of the fire remains under investigation Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available Authorities have advised citizens to avoid the area of South Main St until approximately 9 PM this evening as Jackson Demolition works to raze the building at 102 South Main St An updated release is expected at 7 PM tonight a Finnish company which owns the longtime Thilmany mill in Kaukauna said its planned acquisition of Pixelle’s Stevens Point facility will complement its food packaging business and strengthen its position in the U.S Helen Mets, the company's CEO, announced the acquisition during the company’s first-quarter earnings call on April 28 “It’s a significant strengthening for our food and consumer packaging division a high-end solution provider in food packaging and e-commerce segments based in North America is so highly complementary to our food and consumer packaging division.” The company has a significant footprint in Wisconsin in specialty papers and packaging. In addition to the Thilmany mill, it owns the Nicolet mill in De Pere and two other mills in Rhinelander and Mosinee The intended acquisition continues to expand its presence in Wisconsin also strengthens our footprint in the local U.S which we see anyway as beneficial,” Mets said making Pixelle the largest specialty papers producer for annual production in North America at that time More: Same flavor, new look: King Cone in Plover reimagines ice cream recipes without added dyes Mets assured investors and analysts that the company is largely insulated from tariffs due to its “local for local” manufacturing and supply strategy producing goods in the same regions where they’re sold the message for us is direct impact of tariffs is not material told investors that the company plans to pay for the Stevens Point mill through a $600 million loan backed by company assets The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of this year subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions “And the earliest anticipated closing is in early June for us,” he added Zhen Wang is a business reporter for The Post-Crescent. Reach her with story tips and feedback at zwang@gannett.com or 920-993-7117 (WHP) — Cleveland-Cliffs has decided to idle several of its locations in Pennsylvania affecting over 500 employees in the community Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent released a statement Saturday in response to the news: Though the idling is not a permanent closure it will still present massive challenges for families in the area that depend on jobs at the mill the Steelton plant is one of only three rail producers in the Americas the mill reportedly employeed 580 individuals ExpandUtica Mayor David Stewart cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of Market On Mill on Saturday It was a long time in the making. Utica officials first dreamed of an outdoor retail plaza in autumn 2021 and there were anxious times worrying the state wouldn’t come through with the seven-figure grant to fund it I can’t thank everyone enough that was involved in this project and we’re looking forward to a great first season “I really encourage everyone to come check it out.” Village officials had long searched for a brick-and-mortar investment on the lot that was devastated by the 2004 tornado sits in the Clark’s Run flood plain and the risk deterred would-be investors from building north of downtown Ribbon cutting Utica Mayor David Stewart prepares to cut the ribbon Saturday at the Market on Mill Utica officials brainstormed a solution and decided to build an open-air shopping venue modeled after Batavia and Muskegon The village built an elevated base to withstand minor flooding and opted for portable retail stalls that could be whisked away in the event of major flooding In August 2022, the village was awarded a Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets capital grant worth almost $1.25 million to construct the outdoor retail plaza It was an innovative notion and more than a few vendors said they needed little persuasion to sign up “We just wanted to be part of something big,” said Myria Haff of MNB Sweets David Fernandez wanted a semi-permanent location for The Sacred Rites which specializes in holistic and spiritual items such as crystals He had done at special events in Utica but got tired of constantly packing and unpacking we were vendors at the Canal Market and we did well for that season,” Fernandez said “Through that we heard this was happening and we thought this would be a nice transition.” Several of the vendor-tenants said they planned to operate well past the warm-weather months and keep their shops regularly – year-round “As much as we can be here, we’re going to be here,” said Alisha Valle, manager of the Locker Room in Spring Valley Marissa Hazell already is pleased with her investment and she’s happy with the “diverse and unique” offerings available at the Market on Mill “We’ve created a little family here and I’m glad to be a part of it,” Hazell said “We think the potential is great and we’re excited to be a part of it.” Stewart heaped praise upon the myriad contractors for realizing the village’s dream but singled out a few individuals for getting it off the ground Village engineer Kevin Heitz drew up the designs and logged dawn-to-dusk hours bring his sketches to fruition The mayor also thanked two lawmakers, state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and former state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, who helped secure the $1.25 million grant that defrayed the project costs, expected to exceed the $1.8 million contract. “I commend the mayor and his entire team that worked the past year to complete this,” Rezin said, “and I look forward to bringing my mom here and enjoying it.” Whatever the final tally, village officials are confident of recouping the start-up costs. Last year, Utica received a $634,000 share of retail sales, most in village history, and the 12 new vendors at the Market on Mill should not only help surpass that total but draw additional foot traffic into other downtown businesses. “In time,” Stewart said, “I do believe it will pay for itself.” ExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 11Marissa Hazell, shop owner at Hazell's Headdress, crafts a custom made hat for a customer during the opening of Market On Mill on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Utica. (Kyle Russell) Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network