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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.
City Engineer Ian Kohli Announced a Federally Funded Initiative to Guide Future Safety Investments by Analyzing Severe Crash Data and Seeking Public Input.
Ohio Lawmakers Pass 90-Day Fuel Tax Holiday
Governor Mike Dewine Plans to Sign Legislation Suspending State Gasoline and Diesel Taxes, Redirecting $725 Million From the General Fund for Roads and Bridges.
Commissioners From Six Counties Unanimously Voted to Raise Property Tax Collections to $75,000 to Cover Increasing Maintenance Costs for the Blanchard River.
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.
A New Federal Project Will Boost the State’s Electricity Capacity, but Utility Companies May Pass Half the Expense to Residents.
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.
Electricity Costs Have Seen Significant Increases Across the State, Prompting Concerns From Consumer Advocates and Generating Proposals From Candidates for Governor.
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.
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.
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.
State Transportation Officials Announce Plans for U.s. 224 and Van Wert-Decatur Road, Citing Cost-Effectiveness and Public Feedback.
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.
City Officials Note a Recent Increase in Establishments Hosting Events Without Required Safety, Zoning, or Permitting Approvals, Prompting a Clarification of City Standards.
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.
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.
Chief Austin Miller's Attorney Objects to the Proposed Second Reschedule, Arguing the Township Should Proceed with the Hearing as Planned on Monday.
A New Bill Aims to Cap Costs for Placements, but Questions Remain About Its Impact on Children and Care Providers.
