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Since 1940, the County Engineers Association of Ohio has worked to unify its members in providing the highest quality transportation, drainage, surveying and land record keeping services. From the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services to continuing land development needs, CEAO strives to construct solutions for many challenges to Ohio's local infrastructure. Ohio County Engineers are responsible for 26,081 bridges and 28,970 miles of urban and rural roadways that are vital to the combined growth of jobs and prosperity in the state of Ohio.
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06/13/2025
$24M in Butler County road projects on track; nearly 38 miles of roads being repaved
It’s orange barrel season in Butler County but County Engineer Greg Wilkens said while there will be some minor inconveniences the driving public shouldn’t get too frustrated.
Wilkens is spending roughly $24.4 million this construction season to fix 14 bridges and 22 culverts, repave 37.4 miles of county roads, install a new roundabout and other road maintenance.
06/10/2025
Engineer defends roundabouts as safer option for Holmes County intersections near Berlin
After listening to the commissioners express opposition to the proposed roundabouts to alleviate traffic congestion on U.S. Route 62 and state Routes 39 and 557, Holmes County Engineer Chris Young expressed his reasoning for going with roundabouts, which simply put, are safer than any of the alternatives.
In a meeting last week, the Holmes County commissioners shared their feelings, along with those of the owner of a local trucking company, as well as the chief of the East Holmes Fire & EMS.
06/02/2025
New Paulding County engineer brings a lot of experience to the job
PAULDING — With 32 years experience, new Paulding County Engineer Scott Strahley brings a lot to the position.
And he plans to use that experience to the best of his ability.
“God has blessed me with certain skills and gifts, and to use those in an effort to help the residents of Paulding County, makes each day rewarding,” Strahley said.
05/30/2025
Stormwater Solutions Grant Program returns
SUMMIT COUNTY — After launching in 2024, the Stormwater Solutions Grant Program is back for its second year, and the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) is calling on individuals, homeowners and community organizations to take part in this growing local movement for clean water and sustainable land care.
05/29/2025
County engineer change discussed
A discussion on the potential pitfalls of a dropped requirement for county engineers was held at the weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners.
Highland County Engineer Christopher Fauber said there have been some “rumblings” from the County Engineers Association during the Senate Finance Committee working on the operating budget that the Professional Survey (PS) requirement from the County Engineer code might be dropped. He said that, currently, a county engineer is required to be a Professional Engineer (PE) and a Professional Surveyor.
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Superintendents & Mechanics Conference
Thu
23
2025
October 23 - 24, 2025
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center *New Location!
1750 State Park Road #2
Oregon, OH 43616
