(New Paris, OH)--Five years to the day after opening, an iconic New Paris restaurant announced its closure.  The Lampost was founded back in 1945 and operated in the same New Paris spot until 2006, when it became Baumbach’s Pit Barbeque.  After sitting empty for a few years in 2019, the building was refurbished and reopened as the Lampost.  In a social media post, the current owners cited the cost of food and utilities as primary reasons for the closure.  They also encouraged support of small business, calling it the backbone of our country.