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REMINDER: Indigent Burial Fund
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 27

In July 2019, Ohio’s 133rd General Assembly passed Amended Substitute House Bill 166 (omnibus bill) to the state’s FY2020-2021 operating...

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"Masks On" Social Media, YouTube, Radio Resources
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 21

Looking for "Masks On" resources for social media, YouTube, radio, and other outreach formats? At this Google Drive link, find complimentary...

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Local Roads Oil and Shale Program Solicitation Process Opens Aug 15
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 20

The Local Roads Oil and Shale Program provides economic support for infrastructure repairs in counties, townships, cities and villages impacted by...

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OPWC Am. SB 4 Funding
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 15

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) is pleased to announce that Governor DeWine has signed Am. S.B. 4. It includes one year's worth of capital...

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OTA Joint Statement on HB 481 | Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 11

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS APPLAUD STATE LAWMAKERS FOR PASSAGE OF FEDERAL COVID-RELIEF FUNDS COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Executive Directors of...

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Award Will Honor Small Town Volunteers, Prizes Include FREE Website Hosting & Cash Awards
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 10

The Small Town America Civic Volunteer Award, presented by CivicPlus and designed-administered by the Barton Russell Group, is intended to recognize...

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Townships Must Register & Pass Resolution to Receive CARES Act Funds
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 8

In late March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provided economic relief to states and local...

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FINAL REPORT: Pavement Repairs on Routes Traveled by Amish Buggies -- Phase 2
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 28

The State Library of Ohio has published the project's final report here. This report summarizes the results of a research project that was...

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VIDEO: Tools for Gaining Confidence in Virtual Meetings and Events
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 27

As 2020 meetings and events continue to go virtual, it’s important that Ohio township officials and staff receive and understand the...

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Ohio Auditor of State Webinar Invitation
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 21

Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber will hold a statewide teleconference Thursday, May 28, to begin a dialogue and share ideas/best practices as...

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NATaT to Salute “Hometown Heroes” as a Co-Sponsor of the new Small Town America Civic Volunteer Awar
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 19

The National Association of Towns and Townships is joining other prominent organizations in supporting a new, national program to honor...

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NATaT Rural Grant Guide
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 18

This guide from The Ferguson Group (for NATaT members) identifies potential funding opportunities to support community development, healthcare,...

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