Hope Center eyes future in old warehouse
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October 11, 2025
The Hope Center has already begun preparations to start serving the community out of the old Scotts Taylor Plant, pictured above from the backside of the building, where the organization envisions an entrance and plenty of space to begin accepting donations and providing emergency assistance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Hope Center eyes future in old warehouse

Former Scotts facility off Maple Street needs work but has space

By Kyle Meddles 

Editor's note: Included in the story below is a section covering the history of the Scotts Taylor Plant spanning back to 1881 with historical photos.

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