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Force Account Threshold Updates July 1
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Date posted Jul 1

Force Account Threshold Updates July 1 on ODOT Website Force account work refers to a road project completed using a township’s own forces...

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Ohio Cemetery Grant Open Now Through July 31, 2026
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Date posted Jul 1

Ohio Cemetery Grant Townships can apply for the 2025 Cemetery Grant and seek up to $5,000 to defray the costs of exceptional maintenance or training...

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$392.8 Million Released for Local Government Infrastructure Projects Across Ohio
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Date posted Jul 1

$392.8 Million Released for Local Government Infrastructure Projects Across Ohio Funding includes targeted support for small communities through the...

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2027 Compensation Chart Available
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 29

2027 Compensation Chart The 2027 Compensation Chart is now available in the Resource Center on the OTA website. Compensation for township elected...

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Ohio Department of Transportation June 2026 Newsletter
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 16

Read The Crossroad: ODOT News for Northwest Ohio

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Opportunity Zones 2.0: Local Input Process Opens
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Date posted Jun 15

Opportunity Zones 2.0: Local Input Process Opens As you may know, the Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation process will be completed this year to...

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Auditor of State Issues Bulletin 2026-002
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Date posted Jun 15

Auditor of State Bulletin 2026-002 The Auditor of State's office has released Bulletin 2026-002, which provides the hourly billing rates and...

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Local Government Website ADA Compliance Update
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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
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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
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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
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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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OTA Releases Economic Development Report
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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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