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Study of Maumee River Tributaries Underway by Ohio EPA
Ohio EPA has begun a water quality study of select Maumee River basin tributaries in Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and Wood counties. The Maumee River basin is one of the largest watersheds in Ohio, with dozens of smaller streams draining thousands of square miles of land in northwest Ohio
Study of St. Marys River Watershed Underway by Ohio EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 8, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio EPA has begun a water quality study of the St. Marys River watershed in Auglaize, Mercer, Shelby and Van Wert counties. The St. Marys River combines with the St. Joseph River to form the Maumee River in Fort Wayne, Ind
Brown Announces $250,000 in Great Lakes Restoration Funds to Install Green Infrastructure in Mentor...
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown today announced more than $250,000 in new federal funding to install green infrastructure projects in Mentor that will help improve the health of Lake Erie. The City of Mentor was awarded the funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Shoreline Cities grant program.
Xenia Property Cleaned Up under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program
Two local organizations and the city of Xenia have received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) for the former Ohio Veterans’ Children’s Home property located at 690 Home Ave., Xenia.
Ohio Continues to Attract New Business Investment
During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Together the projects are expected to result in more than $89 million in new payroll and $150 million in investment across Ohio.
The TRAC is Accepting Applications to Fund Major New Capacity Projects
Ohio’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) is currently accepting funding applications for projects that meet the criteria of the major new capacity program. Funding applications will be accepted through June 30, 2015.
Loebsack, Stivers Reintroduce Bill to Help Homeless Children and Youth
Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA) and Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) introduced the Homeless Children and Youth Act, which provides a more accurate system for the federal government to understand the problem of youth homelessness and help better serve this population. The Senate companion bill is sponsored by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA).
Sen. Brown Announces $900,000 to Redevelop Cuyahoga County Brownfield Sites
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced $900,000 in new federal funds to support brownfield site assessment and cleanup in Cuyahoga County.
Ohio EPA Awards Community Grants for Recycling and Litter Prevention
The grants will expand three new curbside programs and provide infrastructure upgrades that will allow more efficient operation of eight material recovery facilities. In addition, funding is being channeled toward litter prevention, law enforcement, recycling containers for special venues and a variety of other recycling and litter prevention community programs. Funds are going to 16 solid waste districts, three counties, four municipalities and nine institutions and organizations
Congresswoman Beatty Introduces Bill to Assist Homeless Veterans
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced today her introduction of legislation to assist homeless veterans with their transition into permanent housing. The Homeless Veterans Welcome Home Act, H.R. 2522, is supported by The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Congresswoman Beatty was joined by 15 Members as original co-sponsors of this legislation.
Ohio EPA Awards Recycling Market Development Grants
Projects include assisting four businesses with recycling and diverting more material (including plastics, glass and fiber) from regional waste streams; expanding the capability of a construction and demolition debris facility; and increasing the capacity to process electronics waste at a material recovery facility.
London to Improve Drinking Water System with Ohio EPA Funds
The new storage tank is part of the plan to increase water supplies for the city’s growing peak summertime water demand. Later this year, the city also will install a new ground water treatment plant at the same location as the storage tank to supplement production from the existing water treatment plant
OHFA BOARD APPROVES MORE THAN $3 MILLION TO HELP FINANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LAWRENCE,...
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved more than $3 million for affordable housing initiatives across the state of Ohio, including
Central Ohio housing market heating up
There were 3,987 central Ohio homes and condos put on the market during the month of April, a 15.2 percent increase over March and a 7.4 percent gain over April 2014. This increase put the total inventory of homes for sale at 7,003, according the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Treasurer Josh Mandel Hosts CPIM Conference in Independence
CPIM provides local government investment officers with continuing education training as they work to safeguard taxpayer dollars. CPIM conferences cover a variety of topics and provide comprehensive financial training that benefits public funds managers at all levels of experience.
American Modern Launches Roof Farm Research Project at Ohio Headquarters
American Modern Insurance Group®, a leading specialty insurer, today announced it is working with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a research and communications association solely supported by the property insurance industry, on a research project to help determine how weather in the northern part of the U.S. impacts a variety of roofing materials through the installation of a roof aging farm on its Amelia, Ohio campus.
Patton Announces New State Investment In Cleveland State’s Groundbreaking Copper Technology Project
State Senator Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) today announced $600,000 in new state funding for Cleveland State University's cutting-edge project to develop and manufacture ultraconductive copper wire.
Local Restoration Specialists That Meets Board Up Grandview Heights Need Within 24 Hours
Residents of Grandview Heights do not need to be concerned if a disaster strikes at any point of time. There is this one company named Neverman Construction Co. that has been around since 2000 and is rightfully one of the best and reputed local disaster restoration specialists that homeowners can rely blind folded.
CSRAB Executive Director William E. Carleton Named 2015 BOMA Fellow
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is pleased to announce that William E. Carleton, CSRAB executive director, has been named a 2015 BOMA Fellow.
This designation is bestowed upon individuals who have displayed exemplary and sustained contributions to commercial real estate, their profession, the community and BOMA at all levels and have continually answered the call to leadership and service throughout their careers.
This designation is bestowed upon individuals who have displayed exemplary and sustained contributions to commercial real estate, their profession, the community and BOMA at all levels and have continually answered the call to leadership and service throughout their careers.
Beatty Highlights Need for Transparency and Clarity in Mortgage Loan Closing Process
In her opening remarks at today’s Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing on the Truth In Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TILA-RESPA), U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) detailed the importance of ensuring a seamless transition to an updated closing process, as mandated under Dodd-Frank. Serving as the subcommittee’s Ranking Member for the day, Beatty spoke about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) merging TILA-RESPA