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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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The Ohio Township Association Celebrates 95 Years
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 28

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) is celebrating its 95th anniversary today, June 28, 2023. Founded in 1928 by the Ashland County Township...

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Funding Available for Ambulance Transport Providers
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 25

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) has opened the application portal for eligible public, not-for-profit, or private ground ambulance...

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Call to Action: HB 33 State Operating Budget
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 9

Legislative Alert & Call to Action The Ohio Senate continues to hold hearings this week on House Bill 33 (HB 33), the state operating budget....

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$300,000 in Grant Funding Available For Ohio Wellness Campaign
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 1

Limited funding is still available for 2022 and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Graduating Seniors Receive Scholarship from the OTA
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/26/2023 Graduating Seniors Receive Scholarships from the Ohio Township Association Blacklick, Ohio—Jessica Guilfoyle...

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OTA Thanks General Assembly for Action on Force Accounts
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/29/2023 OTA Thanks General Assembly for Action on Force Accounts Blacklick, Ohio – Today, House Bill 23, the...

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OTA Supports Senate's Action on Force Accounts
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/23/2023 Ohio Township Association Supports Senate's Action on Force Accounts Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Township...

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Small Solar Zoning Template Now Available
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 17

Ohio law grants regulatory authority to the Ohio Power Siting Board for all major utility facilities, which includes solar projects with a capacity...

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Call to Action: HB 23 Transportation Budget
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 23

Next week, the Ohio House of Representatives will be voting on substitute House Bill 23 (HB 23), the Transportation Budget. The OTA has been made...

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2023 Winter Conference Recordings Now Available
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 9

We are excited to let you know that the 2023 Winter Conference Recordings are now available! All 2023 OTA Winter Conference registrants have free...

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Governor's Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service Releases Report
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 8

On February 7th, the Governor's Task Force on the Volunteer Fire Service released its report indicating its findings and recommendations to the...

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Ohio Township Association Supports Governor DeWine's Safety Services Budget Proposals
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jan 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/31/2023 Ohio Township Association Supports Governor DeWine’s Safety Services Budget Proposals Columbus, Ohio –...

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