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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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FEMA Grants Mgmt Training for FEMA Grant Recipients
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 12

Strengthen your grant management skills by participating in one of the upcoming online training opportunities developed for FEMA grant...

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OTA Statement on Gov. DeWine's Proposed Budget
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 4

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) appreciates Governor DeWine’s continued support of local governments, particularly through broadband...

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FRAUD ALERT: SAM Renewal Scam
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 3

Local governments that received a DUNS and registered it with SAM for the first time to receive the Coronavirus Relief Funds may be receiving a...

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Conference Registrants: Look for Daily Emails with Event Access Links
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 28

Conference registrants should check their emails each morning of the conference in order to access the event. If you did not receive anything...

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 26

Deadline to Apply is Feb. 17 The Foundation’s mission is to impact the lifesaving capabilities and the lives of local heroes and their...

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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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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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