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Local Government Website ADA Compliance Update
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 8

Local Government Website ADA Compliance Update On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an extension for the compliance dates. The...

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EPA Announces $30 Million to Help Small and Rural Communities Protect Their Water
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 27

EPA Announces $30 Million to Help Small and Rural Communities Protect Their Water WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

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AG Yost Marks Earth Day With New Round of Grants to Fight Illegal Dumping
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 27

AG Yost Marks Earth Day With New Round of Grants to Fight Illegal Dumping (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney...

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Ohio Township Association Names Brooks as Executive Director
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE04/13/2026 Ohio Township Association Names Brooks as Executive Director Blacklick, Ohio – The Ohio Township Association...

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AG Yost Releases 2026 ‘Yellow Book,’ Provides Guidance for Public Officials Using Vanishing Chats
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 23

AG Yost Releases 2026 'Yellow Book,' Provides Guidance for Public Officials Using Vanishing Chats Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released...

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OTA Releases Economic Development Report
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 23

OTA Releases Economic Development Report We are pleased to share with you a newly released economic impact analysis highlighting the vital role...

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OTA Service Corp. Program Helps Townships Create Website
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 4

An exclusive website program for Ohio townships, created with Shumaker Technology Group — experts behind 300+ local government websites. OTA members...

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Auditor of State Issues Bulletin 2026-001
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 3

Advisory from the Auditor of State's Office The annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Bulletin is now available. Political subdivisions reporting in...

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Township Safety Sign Grant Open Now Through June 5, 2026
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 2

Township Safety Sign Grant The Township Safety Sign Grant program provides individual Ohio townships up to $50,000 in safety signage materials...

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Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Update Webinar Series
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 2

MUTCD Update Webinar Series Stay up to date as Ohio transitions to the 11th Edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the...

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Firehouse Subs Foundation Empowers First Responders
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 2

Firehouse Subs Foundation Empowers First Responders The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation offers grants of up to $40,000 for lifesaving...

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Herbicide Applicator Recertification Program - Registration Open Now Through 4/21/26
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 2

Herbicide Applicator Recertification Program Learn best practices for managing roadside vegetation at this free, in-person training hosted at...

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