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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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Ohio Power Siting Board Solar Projects Update
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 23

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has updated its website to include a list of solar projects that are grandfathered under Senate Bill 52.

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2021 STACVA Winners Announced
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 20

Congratulations Sugarcreek Township!

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Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Survey
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 15

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission is reviewing and updating one of its Peace Officer Basic Training lesson plans, POBT 12-1; Physical...

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Survey - Help Shape Conference Cemetery Session
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 10

Please take a moment to fill out this quick 15 question survey by January 14, 2022.

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Broadband Grant Programs Public Virtual Listening Sessions
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 9

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has authorized and funded five new broadband grant programs.

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OPERS Board of Trustees Vacancy Notice
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 24

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and Ohio Deferred Compensation Boards of Trustees are looking for a miscellaneous employee...

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NATaT Special Report: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 18

NATaT Publishes Special Report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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NATaT U.S. Census Data Training Webinar
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 10

Learn how to most effectively navigate data.census.gov from experts at The National Association of Towns and Townships and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Ohio Grants Summit
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 4

"The Ohio Grants Summit is a unique event offering the opportunity to connect local government leaders and financial managers to resources and...

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FY 2022 Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Oct 27

This is an excellent funding opportunity for our smaller localities. Few grant programs fund brick and mortar projects.

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Attention Townships in Appalachia
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Oct 25

On Monday, November 8, join your peers for an event curated specifically for local government officials and their staff at Appalachia Forward.

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Preparing for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Oct 21

The FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) application period is expected to open for competition sometime between November 2021 and January...

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