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PUCO Hazardous Materials Training Grants Open for 2025
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 3

PUCO Hazardous Materials Training Grants Open for 2025 The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today announced that the application period...

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Townships Urged to Support Issue 2 in May
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 13

TOWNSHIPS URGED TO SUPPORT ISSUE 2 IN MAY On May 6, Ohio voters will be asked to vote on Issue 2 – the Renewal of the State Capital...

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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

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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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OTA Applauds General Assembly on Advancement of HB 315, the Township Omnibus Bill
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2024 Ohio Township Association Applauds General Assembly on Advancement of House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus...

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