Chillicothe’s Data Center Pivot | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

Chillicothe’s old paper mill is getting a tech makeover — a data center project is moving forward after a pivot from failed PPE manufacturing. The company, U.S. Paper Mill Company, faced crushing losses without federal contracts and now plans to build a tech hub with R&D, aerospace design, and a data center. Though residents protested with over 3K signatures, city leaders see it as a shot at economic revival — small footprint, no tax breaks, and promising local jobs. The moratorium lifted, the future’s here — even if it’s messy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…