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Welcome to the OTA's newsroom! Below, you'll find news pertaining to Ohio's townships and township officials.

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Gov. DeWine Signs Twp Omnibus Bill
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 26

Governor DeWine has officially inked House Bill 444, the township omnibus bill. The bill contains the following provisions: Authorizes township use...

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Website Announced for Local Campaigns to File Campaign Finance Reports Online
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 14

During the previous General Assembly, SB 107 was passed and signed into law. The legislation, championed by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose,...

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OTA College Scholarship Deadline Ext. to Feb. 28!
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 13

Don't forget, the OTA College Scholarship Program has been extended through February 28! Adjustments have been made regarding virtual township...

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Online Conference Registration Ends Jan. 27
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 12

Don't forget, online conference registration is open through Wednesday, January 27! Registrants by that deadline will receive the conference...

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Assistance to Firefighters Grant FY 2020
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 4

APPLICATION PERIOD OPENED MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021, for fiscal year (FY) 2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM Note: this information...

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Extended Thru Jan. 31: Townships, Note that Bar & Restaurant Grants are Still Available
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 30

More than 5,100 eligible on-premises liquor permit holders have not yet applied for state assistance through Ohio’s Bar & Restaurant Grant...

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Coronavirus Relief Funds EXTENSION
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 30

On December 30, the Ohio Office of Budget & Management announced that the Controlling Board has approved an extension for local governments to...

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Early Bird Conference Registration Ends Friday, Jan. 8!
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 30

Don't forget - if you register for the 2021 Online Conference by January 8, you'll receive the exclusive conference care package! This comes at no...

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Bulletin from the Auditor of State's Office
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 21

Bulletin from the Auditor of State's Office Auditor of State Bulletins Date...

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Ohio|Buys: The State's New Procurement Solution
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 17

Ohio|Buys is the new platform for suppliers and bidders to conduct procurement activities with the State of Ohio. Find more information on the flyer...

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Twp Trustees Serving as Volunteer Firefighters: Voice of Ethics Newsletter
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 16

The Ohio Ethics Commission's fourth quarter newsletter, the Voice of Ethics, is available now! Included in this issue is guidance for township...

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ORIL Research Project: Winter Pothole Treatments for Local Roads
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 13

Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Program, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is conducting a research...

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