Licking Today

James P. Buchwald, founder of Ariel Corporation, died on September 20, 2022. His passing marked the end of an era for Mount Vernon, Ohio. Born on March 7, 1928, Buchwald's life became synonymous with industrial progress in the town. As the founder of Ariel Corporation, his legacy was etched into the community's identity. Buchwald's death, on the stark date of September 20, 2022, left a void in Mount Vernon, echoing through the corridors of the industrial landscape he helped shape. The community mourned the loss of a visionary, the driving force behind a company that became a cornerstone of local industry. September 20, a date unadorned, now carries the weight of farewell to a man whose impact was felt in the hum of machinery and the progress of a town he helped build. James P. Buchwald, with his unassuming birth on March 7, had left an indelible mark, and with his death, Mount Vernon acknowledged the end of an era, remembering a leader whose influence remains woven into the fabric of the community.