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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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American Rescue Plan Funding Survey
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 15

This survey is meant to gather examples of what townships are doing with their American Rescue Plan funding.

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Annual National Award Honors Small Town Civic Volunteers
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 13

The nation’s top 100 small town public service volunteers will again be recognized and honored for their service in the second annual Small Town...

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OPSB Schedules Public Workshops for Administrative Rule Review
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 8

Board seeks input on application requirements

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Body Camera Grant Application Window Opens
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 8

"Body cameras are beneficial for peace officers and the public because they act as impartial eyes on events as they transpire, but most law...

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Household Sewage Treatment System Replacement Projects & Water Infrastructure Projects
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 14

Home Sewage Treatment System Replacement Projects A total of $1.6 million in H2Ohio funding will go to the counties listed here to help low- to...

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Township ARP Eligibility Made Official as Gov. DeWine Signs HB 168
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 29

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) is very gratified to report Gov. DeWine’s signature today of HB 168, legislation confirming Ohio townships’...

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Township ARP Eligibility and Funding Added to HB 168, Bill Now Awaiting Governor’s Signature
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 28

The Ohio House has concurred on Ohio Senate amendments to HB 168, legislation that provides for Ohio townships’ rightful eligibility for American...

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House Finance Committee Includes Township ARP Funding in SB 111
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 22

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) is pleased to report that the Ohio House Finance Committee has added an amendment to Senate Bill 111 that would...

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Transportation Data, Road Chip Seal Surveys Requesting Township Input
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 3

Ohio's Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) - in cooperation with the Ohio Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) - is conducting two studies on which...

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OTA Requesting Your Feedback: Understanding Township HR Needs
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 2

The Ohio Township Association routinely fields calls regarding human resources (HR) issues including the forms required of new hires, the paying of...

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Treasury Releases ARP Guidance for Twps; State to Determine OH Twp Eligibility for Direct ARP Funds
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 24

After weeks of uncertainty regarding Ohio townships’ eligibility status for direct American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, the US Treasury today released...

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OTA Emphasizes that ARP Status of 1,305 of OH's 1,308 Twps is TBD by Further Treasury Info
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 21

The Ohio Township Association would like to again emphasize that it cannot yet be concluded that 1,305 of Ohio’s 1,308 townships are not receiving...

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