County Spotlight

Learn what programs and initiatives Ohio's counties are implementing through CCAO's County Spotlight. To share the positive things happening in your county, submit through the form below. 

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September 17, 2024: Northwest Treatment Foster Collaborative honored again
The Northwest Treatment Foster Collaborative, recognized as Child and Family Advocate of the Year, is transforming foster care by keeping children close to home. This innovative partnership between local agencies focuses on licensing therapeutic foster homes for children with complex needs, minimizing trauma and promoting healing. Governor DeWine supports this model, aiming for its statewide replication.

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July 1, 2024: Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit Becomes Official Fairfield County Department
Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit has officially transitioned from the City of Lancaster to become the newest Fairfield County department. The Fairfield County Commissioners initiated this transition in an attempt to enhance public transportation services and ensure more efficient, accessible, and reliable transit options for the residents, visitors and workforce of Fairfield County.
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June 7, 2024: Williams County's 200th Anniversary Celebration
Williams County is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2024. The very first Williams County Commissioner session was held on June 7, 1824. The current Board of Commissioners is held a special session on June 7, 2024 at the Williams County Courthouse, in the Third Floor Common Pleas Courtroom which commemorated that historic moment.
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May 26, 2024: Clermont County's Veteran's Village Project Addresses the Urgent Need for Veteran Housing
The Veterans Village project in Felicity, Ohio, is a significant initiative aimed at providing essential housing and support services for homeless veterans in Clermont County. This project has garnered robust support from Duke Energy, which has recently awarded an additional $10,000 grant, underscoring the company's ongoing commitment to community welfare. The funds from this latest grant will be used to cover critical planning fees, blueprints, and renderings, helping to advance the project towards its completion.
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April 30, 2024: Delaware County State of the County 2023
The Delaware County Commissioners hosted their 2024 State of the County event at the Columbus Zoo's Heart of Africa Event Center on April 30. With "Smart Growth: From Policy to Action" as the theme for their presentation, Commissioners Jeff Benton, Barb Lewis and Gary Merrell spotlighted how the principles of smart growth guide the decisions they make each day.
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February 13, 2024: Richland County State of the County 2023
Richland County Administrator, Andrew Keller, County Commissioners, Darrel Banks, Cliff Mears and Tony Vero, with the help of Sheriff Sheldon, highlight the exciting happenings of Richland County.
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Ongoing: Defiance County Commissioners Hold Sessions in Local High Schools
Since 2023, the Defiance County Commissioners have been holding some of their regular sessions in various local high schools, giving the students an opportunity to learn first hand about the role of their county government in their lives. 
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