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Madison County Project Explores Synergy Between Farming and Solar Panels
In Mechanicsburg, Ohio, a solution to the long-standing issue of utility-scale solar projects consuming critical farmland has emerged. The Madison Fields Solar Farm, a 180-megawatt renewable energy initiative by Savion, is set to power 38,000 homes while exploring the viability of cultivating crops amid its 400,000 solar panels sprawled across 1,000 acres in Pike Township.
Ohioans reminded to enjoy DORAs responsibly
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With summer in full swing, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control (DOLC) encourages Ohioans to brush up on the guidelines regarding their local Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, since rules can vary between DORAs throughout the state. Following their legalization in 2015,...
Miami Valley Dispensary Part Of Select Few Authorized To Grow Recreational Pot
Ohio is now one step closer to the much-awaited first day of recreational marijuana. The Miami Valley has recently granted approval to a cannabis growth facility to cultivate recreational cannabis. Pure Ohio Wellness, located in Springfield, has recently been granted approval for the cultivation of recreational marijuana, making it one...
Superintendent Spotlight: Celebrating Erica Steller at Navin Elementary School
Erica Steller, a passionate and dedicated Intervention Specialist from Navin Elementary, is being recognized for her relentless commitment to ensure ALL kids she serves learn. Erica works with students with multiple disabilities, bringing a deep commitment to equality and high standards to her role. Principal Lynette Lewis speaks highly of...
Springfield Twp. to swear-in new fire department leadership next week
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WTVG) - A new fire chief and assistant fire chief will be sworn-in at the Springfield Township board of trustees meeting July 30. Jonathon Ziehr will be promoted to full-time Fire Chief, with Andrew Sauder promoted to full-time Assistant Fire Chief. Those moves came after former Chief...
Without Levy, MEVSD Cash Reserves Will Disappear By July 2027
MARYSVILLE – Marysville Exempted Village School District Board of Education took the final step toward placing a 5.5 mill levy on the November ballot at Thursday’s regular meeting as it passed a resolution determining the necessity of the levy and forwarded it to the Union County Auditor’s Office for certification and placement on the ballot.
Union County Arts Programs Receive OAC Grants
COLUMBUS – Four Union County organizations and artists will be receiving Ohio Arts Council (OAC) grants that are earmarked to support Ohio artists, nonprofits, arts and cultural organizations, students and educators, and public arts programming. The OAC announced today that a total of $22.7 million will be awarded in...
Tour Logan County: Historic Walking Tour Brings Past to Life
Downtown Bellefontaine is rich in Ohio history. The Logan County History Center’s Historic Walking Tour gives both locals and visitors a chance to learn all about it. In a joint effort with the Logan County Visitor’s Bureau and Small Nation, buildings and locations in downtown Bellefontaine are featured in the self-guided, self-paced tour due to their historic influence in the growth of Bellefontaine.
Ohio Magazine Recognizes Urbana Among Five Great Places to Live, Work and Visit
Bryan, Hilliard, McConnelsville, Millersburg, and Urbana will be recognized as great places to live, work, and visit in Ohio Magazine’s annual Best Hometowns issue, which will be published on November 1. To determine this year’s honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations in the spring and conducted visits across the state...
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