Oct 30, 2026
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Decisions from Lima City Council, the Allen County commissioners and the neighboring county boards: budgets, zoning, utilities, roads and the votes that shape the next year.

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The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District Released Its Schedule, Detailing Dates, Times, and Locations for Residents to Recycle Various Materials Throughout the Month.

100 views·Oct 1

City Engineer Ian Kohli Announced a Federally Funded Initiative to Guide Future Safety Investments by Analyzing Severe Crash Data and Seeking Public Input.

28 views·Oct 1

Governor Mike Dewine Plans to Sign Legislation Suspending State Gasoline and Diesel Taxes, Redirecting $725 Million From the General Fund for Roads and Bridges.

83 views·Oct 1

Commissioners From Six Counties Unanimously Voted to Raise Property Tax Collections to $75,000 to Cover Increasing Maintenance Costs for the Blanchard River.

59 views·Sep 30

The Commission Will Close Next Week for Its Move to the New Government Center, with Updates Also Coming to Its Holiday Voucher Program and Annual Christmas Party.

83 views·Sep 29

A New Federal Project Will Boost the State’s Electricity Capacity, but Utility Companies May Pass Half the Expense to Residents.

30 views·Sep 27

Three Air Charter Companies Conducting U.s. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Flights Have Accumulated Over $46,000 in Landing Fees, with More Than $33,000 Now Past Due.

40 views·Sep 26

Electricity Costs Have Seen Significant Increases Across the State, Prompting Concerns From Consumer Advocates and Generating Proposals From Candidates for Governor.

53 views·Sep 23

A New State Audit Finds the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Lacks Key Data on Employee Workload, Holds Excessive Cash Reserves, and Operates with Some of the Nation's Lowest Pipeline Safety Fines.

44 views·Sep 20

An 18-Month Pause on New Data Center Projects Within Lima City Limits Is Prompting Calls for Clarity From City Officials Regarding Their Differing Approaches to Development in Surrounding Townships.

82 views·Sep 19

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein and Fellow Legislators Highlighted the 2026 Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Audit, Emphasizing the Need for Robust Oversight and Protections for Ohio’s Utility Ratepayers.

24 views·Sep 18

State Transportation Officials Announce Plans for U.s. 224 and Van Wert-Decatur Road, Citing Cost-Effectiveness and Public Feedback.

79 views·Sep 18

A New Poll Reveals a Majority of U.s. Adults, Including Those in Ohio, Are Increasingly Worried About the Environmental and Local Impacts of the Growing Number of Data Centers, Prompting Calls for Limits and Clean Energy.

84 views·Sep 17

City Officials Note a Recent Increase in Establishments Hosting Events Without Required Safety, Zoning, or Permitting Approvals, Prompting a Clarification of City Standards.

87 views·Sep 16

The 18-Month Pause Will Allow City Officials to Develop New Standards for Large-Scale Projects and Address Outdated Zoning Codes, While Other Measures Focused on Housing and Municipal Contracts.

43 views·Sep 16

Eighteen Communities, Including Defiance, Piqua, and Upper Sandusky, Will Consider Local Restrictions, Bans, and Zoning Changes Related to Large-Scale Data Center Development This Election Day.

32 views·Sep 14

Chief Austin Miller's Attorney Objects to the Proposed Second Reschedule, Arguing the Township Should Proceed with the Hearing as Planned on Monday.

38 views·Sep 12

A New Bill Aims to Cap Costs for Placements, but Questions Remain About Its Impact on Children and Care Providers.

23 views·Sep 10

A Bipartisan Group of State Representatives Is Calling on Ohio's Director of Transportation to Remove Automated License Plate Readers From State Roads, Citing Privacy Concerns and Lack of Public Oversight.

54 views·Sep 11