Chris Moore on Kalamazoo Mornings
Chris Moore recently joined Ken Lanphear on Kalamazoo Mornings to chat about The Mill and the restoration of downtown Vicksburg's historic buildings.
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Restoring the Historic Buildings of 108 & 110 Main St.
The historic buildings located at 108 and 110 S. Main St. have a rich history here in Vicksburg. Now, it's being renovated back to its original 1880s facade and will become the Cone Top Brewery Museum.
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Restoring the Historic “Hill’s Buildings” to their Original Glory
We've begun renovating the historic facades of 106, 108 and 110 S. Main Street—remembered as the "Hill's Buildings."
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Lee Paper Mill Before & During Transformation into The Mill at Vicksburg
For years, the old paper mill sat dormant and on the verge of demolition until Vicksburg native Chris Moore aimed to give new life to the historic building. Read about its restoration project and view a gallery of photos before and during construction.
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The Mill Recognized for its Sheep Grazing Practices
We are excited to share that our sheep grazing practices have been recognized by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
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The Mill Holds Its 4th Annual Family Reunion
Despite the cold, rainy weather on October 7, Nearly 200 past and present workers of The Mill gathered to celebrate the 4th annual Mill Family Reunion.
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Abandoned Paper Mill Gets New Life
Hear from our Director of Design, Rebecca Luong, as she notes the vision for The Mill and its current projects!
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The Mill Gains Statewide Acclaim for Sustainable Grazing
The Mill at Vicksburg, in partnership with woman-owned Tending Tilth, achieved statewide recognition as it received the MAEAP verification for its sustainable grazing practices.
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5-Acre Flower Meadow in the Works!
The Mill at Vicksburg begins multi-year plan to establish 5-acre flower meadow network on the east side of the property.
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COO Jackie Koney Guest Stars on Keep Your Voice Down Podcast
Co-hosts of the Keep Your Voice Down podcast, Doug and Alek, recently invited Jackie Koney to chat about The Mill project.
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2023 is a big decision-making year
Jackie Koney and John Kern recently sat down with Kathy Oswalt-Forsythe from the South County News to chat all things Mill related.
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Vicksburg Takes Pride in Its History
Vicksburg's official designation on the National Register of Historic Places opens the village up to a world of opportunity in economic and community development.
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Vicksburg Placed on the National Register of Historic Places
2022 has been a big year for Vicksburg, MI! Not only have we celebrated our 150th anniversary of the village, but we have also been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Vicksburg Receives $3.7 Million in Business Development Funds
This grant will help the village upgrade its water infrastructure, expand its business capacity, and aid in job retention and creation.
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Join The Mill for a Kids’ Nature Walk!
Join us in exploring the surrounding 80 acres of The Mill at Vicksburg with a guided nature walk!
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Reimagined Bakery in Historic Downtown Vicksburg
Housed in the 1,700-square-foot space at 103 E. Prairie Street is Mackenzies Bakery—a former Kalamazoo bakery restored and revitalized in downtown Vicksburg.
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Guided Tours of The Mill - 2022
Join us for a tour of The Mill, where we'll guide you through our historic Lee Paper Mill!
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Food Truck Rallies – 2022
Join us this Spring/Summer for Food Truck Rallies on the second Tuesday of each month, June to September!
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Mackenzies Bakery Now Open in Downtown Vicksburg
Mackenzies Bakery, once a well-loved, family owned business in Kalamazoo has reopened in Vicksburg under the ownership of Paper City Development. The 8-month renovation blends the 40-year tradition of this bakery with a modern, elevated twist.
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Kids’ Nature Walks 2022
Join us for our second year of Kids' Nature Walks at The Mill from June – October!
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The Mill Completes First Internship Program
Evana Dias, The Mill’s first intern, recently wrapped up her time with us in Vicksburg. We had a quick chat with her to reflect on her experience at The Mill before she headed home to Cincinnati.
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The Mill Listed as Top 8 West Michigan Projects to Watch in 2022
MiBiz has named The Mill as one of eight West Michigan projects to watch in 2022.
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New Design Leader to Bring $80 Million Project to Life
Rebecca Luong will direct a team that will build a space rooted in hospitality, creating a memorable guest experience for every facet of The Mill.
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The Mill Hires Rebecca Luong as Director of Design
The MIll has hired former Gensler hospitality design leader Rebecca Luong to bring Chris Moore’s vision of creating a world-class destination to life.
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Mackenzies Bakery Under Construction for Spring 2022 Opening
Construction has begun at 103 E Prairie St. as we prepare Mackenzies Bakery's production kitchen and bake shop for a Spring 2022 opening!
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Encore’s Top 5 Picks from the Cone Top Brewery Museum
Southwest Michigan's magazine, Encore, took a closer look at their top five picks from our current breweriana collection.
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Guided Tours at The Mill
The Mill is hosting guided tours of the charismatic and historic buildings we've been restoring! Our scheduled tours are currently filled up, but we will be adding more dates in the future.
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The Mill Talks Kids Nature Walks on the WGVU Morning Show
Our Hospitality & Events Manager at The Mill, Alysse Thomas, sat down with Shelly Irwin from the WGVU Morning Show to chat about this year's Nature Walk experience and what's in store for the future.
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The Mill at Vicksburg Hires Full-time Content Creator
Join us in welcoming Taylor Kallio to the team as our full-time content creator! Taylor originally began his journey with The Mill as a contractor back in 2016 demonstrating his skills and expertise in photography and videography.
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Peek Inside the New Mackenzies Bakery
We sat down with Jill Younger and Cris Najar—Mackenzies Bakery Production Manager and Head Baker—to learn more about the new Mackenzies coming to downtown Vicksburg.
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From Paper Mill to Beer Destination
The mill, once the top paper producer of the 20th century, is well on its way to becoming a top Midwest travel destination in the 21st century.
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Upcoming Prairie Ronde Summer Artists
This Spring and Summer, we’re excited to host a new lineup of residents. Learn more about the artists and what they do, and follow along for a glimpse at their work!
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The Mill Will Become a Midwest Destination
From being moments away from demolition to becoming a major revitalization project, The Mill at Vicksburg will become a Midwest destination for music, arts and entertainment.
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Mackenzies Bakery Coming to Vicksburg
The beloved Kalamazoo bakery, which closed its doors in 2020, is coming to Vicksburg with a new name: Mackenzies Vicksburg.
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Pillars of Sustainability
The Mill at Vicksburg project began with a goal to continue The Mill’s legacy as an economic and cultural engine that drives a thriving Vicksburg. In order for that to happen, Chris Moore knew sustainability needed to be at the forefront of every endeavor.
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THE MILL’S VIRTUAL MUSIC RESIDENCY 2021 KICKOFF
The Mill at Vicksburg’s Virtual Music Residency provides artists with a way to share their gifts with our community, while also getting paid! We have a great roster of artists lined up for February.
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THE MILL’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS 2020 COMES TO A CLOSE
As the year comes to a close, we are excited to share the progress our incredible crew has made on this massive project. Working together to help bring the vision for the village of Vicksburg to life has been a great honor and privilege.
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The Mill Ranks as a Top Construction Project in West Michigan
MiBiz deems The Mill at Vicksburg to be one of the nine major construction projects to watch in West Michigan for 2021!
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Conservation Efforts Continue at The Mill
There are several ongoing conservation efforts in progress that will play a vital role in the design and structure of this historic building. From repurposing wooden beams to planting an edible forest, it seems The Mill has it all.
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A Vision for the Village of Vicksburg
The Lee Paper Mill brought a thriving economy to Vicksburg in the mid-to-late 1900s. Upon its closing in 2001, the village encountered a downfall that left many without jobs, and the Mill property vacant.
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The Concrete Crusher Transforms 10,000 Tons of Debris
The Mill at Vicksburg has brought in a concrete crusher to transform 10,000 tons of debris into fine pebbles, which will be reused to pave new roads, sidewalks, and parking lots on the property.
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Sustainability at The Mill
Sustainability is at the forefront of this massive $80 million project to turn the old paper mill of Vicksburg into a flourishing place where people can come to enjoy themselves.
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The Mill Shares Progress in MiSITES Quarterly Publication
The Mill at Vicksburg continues to push forward on its journey to renewing the historic building! The progress of this project has been noted by Mark Robinson, principal and co-owner of Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio, in the MiSITES quarterly publication
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On the Corner - South County News
Environmental researchers discovered a colony of snuffbox mussels in a section of the Portage Creek which runs along the Mill property. Native to eastern North America, this freshwater mussel is listed as endangered in both the United States and Canada.
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The Mill at Vicksburg Construction Update: Summer 2020
Since our last construction update in May 2020, our construction teams at Frederick Construction and RAM Construction have made significant progress. And now, the future of The Mill is really beginning to take shape.
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Endangered mussels find surprising foothold in Kalamazoo County creek - MLive
VICKSBURG, MI — When a population of snuffbox mussels, listed on the U.S. endangered species list, was found in a creek next to a $80 million development in progress, people took note.
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Endangered species discovered by scientists in Kalamazoo creek - WZZM 13
Scientists surveying Portage Creek in Vicksburg discovered hundreds of Snuffbox Mussels, which are on the North American endangered species list.
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Large population of endangered mussel species found in Portage Creek—WWMT
Construction crews found a rare and endangered species of mussel in Portage Creek during restoration work at the former paper mill property in Vicksburg.
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Endangered Mussels Found in Portage Creek at The Mill
The Mill at Vicksburg hopes to remediate and restore the adjacent Portage Creek that runs behind The Mill. During the surveying process, ECT and ASTI Environmental found two rare mussel breeds, snuffbox mussels and round pigtoe mussels, in the creek.
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Introducing a New Series to our Artist Residencies
Prairie Ronde is introducing a new hybridized version of live-streamed content with artists and musicians in the coming weeks on social media! Stay tuned for this exciting new series.
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The Mill at Vicksburg Construction Update: Spring 2020
Exciting interior and exterior construction progress was made at The Mill in early 2020!
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High School Teacher Helps Aspiring Vets Learn By Doing
Dr. Noreen Heikes, Vicksburg teacher, veterinarian and ally to The Mill at Vicksburg, was featured in Encore Magazine's April 2020 edition about a trip she and some of her students took to South Africa to learn both veterinary and life skills hands-on.
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Vicksburg Mill project featured at national conference
The Mill at Vicksburg operations director Jackie Koney presented at Brownfields 2019 national training conference in Los Angeles on Dec. 12.
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5 notable construction projects from West Michigan
An $80 million project to transform a long-vacant Southwest Michigan paper mill in the small town of Vicksburg is under construction after developers obtained a large tax incentive from the state.
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Mill Reunion – South County News
A reunion of those who worked in The Mill before it closed in 2001 was held in October by the staff of Paper City Development.
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Vicksburg project mixes Kalamazoo native’s passions
Kalamazoo County native and entrepreneur Chris Moore made his fortune in Seattle after founding Concord Technologies, a firm that pioneered the “internet fax” concept.
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Former Vicksburg paper mill employees reminisce amid renovations
Renovations were underway on what is being called a “legacy” project in West Michigan.
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Encore Magazine October 2019 Feature: ‘Going in Big’
Encore Magazine interviewed the Paper City Development, LLC team (Jackie Koney, Chris Moore and John Kern) to feature the redevelopment and revitalization of The Mill at Vicksburg, from the project’s beginnings to construction and future plans.
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The Museums at The Mill by Encore Magazine, October 2019
Inside the offices of Paper City Development in downtown Vicksburg, Chris Moore’s enthusiasm about the mill, his hometown and its history are palpable.
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Michigan Develops Economic Opportunities and a Sense of Pride in Communities of All Sizes
Michiganders are known for their fierce pride in what makes their state unique, often using their hand as a frame of reference to share where they grew up, where they went to school or their favorite vacation destination…
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Vicksburg Redevelopment Secures State’s 2nd Transformational Brownfield Incentive
An ambitious $80 million project to transform a long-vacant Southwest Michigan paper mill moved a step closer to reality after securing a lucrative state incentive.
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State OKs $30 Million in Brownfield Incentives For $80 Million Vicksburg Mill Redevelopment
Paper City Development LLC is investing $80 million into the rehabilitation of an abandoned historic paper mill in Vicksburg, south of Kalamazoo, that would generate 221 jobs.
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State Invests $30 Million Into Transformation of The Mill at Vicksburg
The State of Michigan has agreed to invest $30 million into transforming The Mill at Vicksburg, a project expected to bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in private investment to the Village of Vicksburg.
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Vicksburg Paper Mill Project Receives $30 Million in State Funding
The State of Michigan has approved a $30 million dollar tax incentive in an $80 million project to convert an abandoned paper mill in Vicksburg into a new hotel.
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Redevelopment Project Approved for Abandoned Vicksburg Mill
An abandoned historic paper mill in Vicksburg is expected see some major changes. Village leaders said they expect a recently announced redevelopment project to create hundred of jobs.
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Vicksburg Mill Project Gets $30M Incentive Package
The Michigan Strategic Fund board has approved $30 million in incentives for The Mill at Vicksburg redevelopment project.
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Entrepreneur Plans $80M Transformation of Ex-Paper Mill
A West Michigan native is transforming an abandoned paper mill in the region into an $80 million mixed-use development featuring a brewery, museum and hotel, as well as retail, event spaces and apartments.
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Transformational Project To Bring New Opportunities For Economic Growth, Tourism And Community Vitality To Kalamazoo Region
An abandoned historic paper mill in the village of Vicksburg will be transformed into a mixed-use development with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
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Two Local Guys Win Big While Doing Good
Standing tall on a stage in Seattle among a field of over-achievers in mid-June were a couple of hometown guys, Rajeev (Raj) Singh and Chris Moore. Each had migrated from Vicksburg to Seattle as young upstarts in the field of technology in the 1990s.
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Mill Developer Chris Moore Named Entrepreneur of the Year, Pacific Northwest Region
Congratulations to Chris Moore, our visionary founder of The Mill at Vicksburg, was recognized June 14 as one of eight recipients of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Pacific Northwest region!
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KDPS Bomb Squad Turns Old Paper Mill Into Classroom
There are big plans in store for the long-vacant Vicksburg paper mill, as developers will soon turn the space into a mixed-use development. In the meantime, it has been the site of full-scale training exercises for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
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Vicksburg Redevelopment Seeks Transformational Brownfield Incentive
A proposed large-scale redevelopment in Southwest Michigan is angling to be the second project in the state to use a new funding tool.
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Vicksburg Mill Redevelopment Seeks Crucial Tax Incentives
Developers hope their big project in a small village will be the second to receive state tax breaks under a relatively new transformational brownfield incentive.
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Kalamazoo County Commissioners approve The Mill Transformational Brownfield Plan
The long struggle to turn the old Vicksburg Paper Mill from what one developer described as an eyesore, into a vital commercial and entertainment destination continues.
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Village Council Takes Steps to Approve Brownfield Plan
The Transformational Brownfield Plan associated with the proposed Paper City development at 300 W. Highway Street at The Mill was approved by the Vicksburg Village Council at its first meeting in January.
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Village of Vicksburg Unanimously Approves Former Paper Mill Development
The Vicksburg Village council unanimously approved the redevelopment of the old paper mill on Monday.
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Vicksburg Paper Mill Awaiting Approval for $50M Renovation Project
The village of Vicksburg council members are poised to vote Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, on the $50 million project. It’s the last step for approval before starting construction.
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Vicksburg Planning Commission Unanimously Recommends Approval of Paper Mill Development
The Vicksburg Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Vicksburg Village Council approve a proposal for development at the old Lee Paper Mill.
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The Mill Development Will Be Voted Upon in October
Some important dates are on tap this month for the proposed renovation of the former Simpson Paper Co.
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Pollinator Plot at The Mill
Rob Richardson and John Kern examine the pollinator plot on 80 acres on the west side of the Mill that his farm team planted to buckwheat and sunflowers in mid-July.
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Art Springs From the Ruins of Vicksburg’s Old Paper Mill
Many local media outlets have reported on our new Prairie Ronde Artist Residency – read their stories!
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Minecraft Helps Build Young Engineers at Vicksburg High School
When Austin Roberson sat down at the computer and fired up Minecraft, he was not at home playing video games during summer vacation. Roberson was in a classroom on a Thursday afternoon at Vicksburg High School.
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Vicksburg Mill Getting New Life as Mixed-Use Facility
Vicksburg Mill Getting New Life as Mixed-Use Facility
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Blighted Brownfield in Vicksburg Awarded Michigan DEQ Grant for Redevelopment
Blighted Brownfield in Vicksburg Awarded Michigan DEQ Grant for Redevelopment
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Ambitious Redevelopment Seeks $1.35M to Clean Up Shuttered Mill
The county Board of Commissioners authorized its Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to apply for a $1.25 million DEQ loan and $100,000 grant to mitigate contamination of a former Vicksburg paper mill.
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The Mill’s Future as Explained by the Project Manager
In September, environmental consultant, Lisa Phillips, and project manager, Jackie Koney, prepare to present the Vicksburg Village Council with an update on the redevelopment of the Mill property.
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The Last Person to Turn Out the Lights at the Mill
Moyle, who spent 23 years at the Vicksburg landmark in a number of capacities, from union steward to management, attended a meeting...
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The Mill Seeks Transformational Resolution
Plans for the redevelopment of the Vicksburg mill are moving forward: Representatives of the project have recently appeared before three local governing bodies.
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Fond Memories of The Mill
Bob Millard, former mill manager in the 1970s, returned to tour the mill last summer. Village Manager Jim Mallery accompanied him as did several other community members. Asbestos has been removed from this area which was part of the dryers for the paper.
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Vicksburg Paper Mill Project Unveiled
$50 million project unveiled for old Vicksburg paper mill
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Mill Receives Historic Designation; It Won’t Be Torn Down
Chris Moore, Gene Burns, Steve Sielatycki and Jackie Koney in a meeting on the fifth floor of the mill in the summer of 2015.
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