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03/11/2025

Natural Resource Assistance Council Applications Due to Lorain Co. Engineer by April 11

District 9 of the Ohio Public Works Commission is accepting applications for membership on its Natural Resource Assistance Council, and the Lorain County Engineer's Office will be taking applications on its behalf through April 11.

The council, composed of representatives from Lorain, Medina and Huron counties, was formed to implement the Clean Ohio Program as approved by Ohio voters. The terms of four current members are set to expire on Sept. 24.

03/08/2025

License Plate Fee Sought For Infrastructure Improvements

The Williams County commissioners are considering a request from the engineer’s office to add a $5 permissive tax on license plates in order to fund infrastructure projects.

Williams County Engineer Todd Roth and John Waterston from the engineer’s office made the suggestion Thursday, pointing out material, labor and equipment costs continue to rise.

03/08/2025

Who Pays What, and Why the Lorain County is Talking About a Permissive $5 Vehicle Registration Tax

Next month, the Lorain County Board of Commissioners will take public comment on countywide, $5 permissive tax on motor vehicle registrations supporters say will help fund future transportation infrastructure repairs and improvements in the county.

The money generated from the tax would be used to match federal funding for Lorain County bridge and road projects, according to the county Engineer's Office.

03/06/2025

Ohio Governor: 15.5 Million Birds Depopulated Across the State Due to Bird Flu

DARKE COUNTY, Ohio —Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says so far in Ohio, 15.5 million birds have had to be depopulated since late December due to the latest bird flu outbreak.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest data, Ohio is leading the country in confirmed detections over the last 30 days.

03/06/2025

Pleasant Township Trustees Introduce New 9-1-1 Safety Signs to Enhance Emergency Access

9-1-1 safety signs are being installed in Pleasant Township. 

Township Trustees Sam Norris and Beryl Rogers Dudek said these signs will help first responders quickly locate an address in case of emergency, which will save precious time in an emergency situation.  

Crews from the Hardin County Engineer’s office will be installing the new signs and posts so that they can be seen clearly from each direction that first responders may approach.