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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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9-1-1 Symposium - 9/18/2019
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Aug 8

The Ohio 9-1-1 Symposium will take place Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Please...

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FCC Release: FCC Updates Cable Franchising Rules to Promote Broadband Deployment by Cable Operators
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Aug 1

Please click here to view an official release from the FCC regarding new rules to promote broadband investment and deployment.

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OTA Statement on Biennial Operating Budget
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 18

Blacklick, OH – The Ohio Township Association is pleased with the final version of the biennial operating budget signed by Governor Mike...

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FEMA Opens Temporary Ohio Disaster Recovery Centers
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 5

For those impacted by the severe weather and tornadoes May 27-29 , FEMA will open/has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Circleville (Jul 8-Jul 10)...

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FY 2020 Cemetery Grant Program Applications Now Open!
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 1

The Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing is now accepting applications for the FY 2020 Cemetery Grant Program. Grant...

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New Requirement for Townships that Operate Traffic Enforcement Cameras
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 25

A recent change in the FY 2020-2021 Transportation Budget (House Bill 62 of the 133rd General Assembly) requires any township that operated or...

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SW Ohio APWA Public Works Expo
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 18

Click here in order to register for the 2019 Southwest Ohio APWA Public Works Expo. The event will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at the...

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NATaT Broadband Funding Guide
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 15

Click here to view NATaT's guide to broadband grant funding opportunities.

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NATaT Special Report on Farm Bill
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 15

NATaT has released a special report, "Highlights of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018," which addresses a variety of aspects of the $867...

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ODOT Estimates of Local Distributions to Cities, Villages & Townships
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 5

ODOT has released estimated figures for local distributions to cities, villages & townships, now that the 10.5 cent gas & 19 cent diesel tax...

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Ohio Township Association Supports Final Version of Ohio’s Transportation Budget
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 3

The transportation bill includes priorities for townships, items advocated for by the OTA. BLACKLICK, Ohio - The Ohio Township Association (OTA)...

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Regional Liaison Map - Auditor of State
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 6

Please find here the Auditor of State's regional liaison map for reference.

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