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02/20/2025

Rural Ohioans Oppose Solar Farms, Right? Not So, Developer Finds

A new analysis shows that a clear majority of people submitting comments on a planned central Ohio solar farm support the project — a stark contrast with how opponents have portrayed public sentiment.

Open Road Renewables, the developer seeking a permit to build the Grange Solar Grazing Center in Logan County, reviewed more than 2,500 comments submitted to the Ohio Power Siting Board through Feb. 11 regarding its permitting case. After accounting for repeat commenters who submitted multiple times, the company found 80% of commenters expressed support for its project.

02/20/2025

Cuyahoga Falls Students Win Top Three at MBBC

SUMMIT COUNTY — Summit County Engineer Alan Brubaker announced the winners of the 2025 Miniature Bridge Building Competition (MBBC), which took place Feb. 12 at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge. High school students from across Summit County showcased their engineering skills by designing and constructing miniature bridges to be tested for efficiency, strength and aesthetics.

02/20/2025

Local Leaders Urge Support of Multimillion Infrastructure Program

OHIO — Local leaders are seeking support for Issue 2 on the May ballot coming later this year.

The Strong Ohio Communities coalition is looking to renew the State Capital Improvement Program, funded by Ohio Public Works.

Through the issue, approximately $250 million per year that would go toward funding the next decade's local infrastructure projects.

02/19/2025

Rolling with the Changes: Legislators Look to Increase THC Limits for Driving

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill in Ohio would double the amount of THC a driver can have in their system.

Recreational marijuana is now widely available for adults across Ohio, but state Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) said laws are outdated and negatively impacting innocent drivers.

02/19/2025

ODOT Seeks Public Comment on U.S. 68 Intersection Improvement in Brown County

CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for an intersection improvement project on U.S. 68 in Brown County.