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Zoning Grants Available Through the Department of Development
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 21

Zoning and comprehensive planning are critical to the growth and stability of Ohio townships. To support these efforts, the Ohio Department of...

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Free Cyber Training for Townships
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 14

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute has partnered with Ohio to provide a free comprehensive "whole of government" cybersecurity training program called...

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Housing Ohio: Tools for Development Guidebook
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 24

Housing Ohio: Tools for Development Guidebook The Ohio REALTORS and the Greater Ohio Policy Center are releasing a Housing Ohio: Tools for...

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Indigent Burial Fund Now Open
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 13

The State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors is pleased to announce the restoration of its Indigent Burial and Cremation Support...

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OTA Executive Director Presents on the Importance of Townships to House Local Government Committee
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 12

OTA Executive Director Presents on the Importance of Townships to House Local Government Committee On February 12, 2025, OTA Executive Director...

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Competitive Bidding Thresholds Increased for 2025
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 1

Pursuant to Section 9.17 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Director of the Department of Commerce determined the competitive bidding threshold for...

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MARCS Radios Need Authenticated
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 23

MARCS Radios Need Authenticated The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is reminding Ohio first responder and public safety agencies...

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House Bill 315, Township Omnibus Bill, Passes, to be Signed by Governor
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 House Bill 315, Township Omnibus Bill, Passes, to be Signed by Governor Columbus, Ohio – Early this...

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OTA Applauds Passage of HJR 8, Public Works Reauthorization
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2024 Ohio Township Association Applauds Passage of HJR 8, Public Works Reauthorization Columbus, Ohio – The...

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Ohio Supreme Court Opines Township Newsletter Lists Are Public Records
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 25

Ohio Supreme Court Opines Township Newsletter Lists Are Public Records Late last week, the Ohio Supreme Court issued their opinion in the matter of...

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Will Your Township Be an America 250-Ohio Community?
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 25

Will Your Township Be an America 250-Ohio Community? The Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (also referred to as America 250-Ohio) is...

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FY 2025 Cemetery Grant Applications Open
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 8

The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2025 Cemetery Grant Program. The grant...

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