Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare will close after 153 years of helping people. Most of the long-term patients at the hospital have been moved to other facilities around the state.

The closing of the facility means that about 200 workers will be losing their jobs. Officials said about 45 of the workers retired, while some of the others took jobs at other facilities. However, the remaining workers were left without a job.

In January, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland made the decision to close the hospital to offset a state budget deficit.

Last week, Strickland vetoed a bill that would provide last-minute money to keep the facility open.

Previous Stories: June 24, 2008: Governor Vetoes Twin Valley Plan May 22, 2008: Twin Valley Behavioral Center Gets Extension April 25, 2008: Twin Valley Closing Will Cost Taxpayers More February 26, 2008: Twin Valley Supporters Talk To State Lawmakers January 31, 2008: Rep. Seeks New Use For State Property January 31, 2008: Strickland Plans To Close Area Mental Health Hospital