• PUCO Recommends $11.4 Million for Electric Grid Resilience Projects Across Ohio Including Pickaway, Ross Counties

    COLUMBUS, OHIO – In a move aimed at enhancing the resilience of Ohio’s electric grid, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has greenlit the submission of subaward applications totaling $11.4 million to the US Department of Energy (DOE) for seven crucial grants under its Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program. While the US DOE will […]

  • Ross County Along with Other Southern Ohio Counties Benefit from 600K EPA Grants

    Southeast Ohio – communities are set to benefit from over $600 thousand in grant funding allocated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for recycling and litter prevention initiatives. This funding, part of a larger statewide effort, aims to support local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to enhance recycling, prevent litter, develop […]

  • Morgan County elections: Frost projected to beat six-term incumbent Stisher for county commission

    Unofficial results show that Matthew Frost has defeated six-term County Commissioner Don Stisher in the runoff race for County Commissioner District 3

  • Bridge Replacement Project In Hancock County

    (From the Hancock County Engineer’s Office) Hancock County Engineer Doug Cade announced the start of the Hancock County Road 18 Bridge Replacement project beginning April 22nd and lasting approximately 2 weeks (weather permitting). The project will replace an existing bridge whose condition has warranted the construction of a new structure meeting current bridge standards. The bridge is located

  • Reconstruction Project continues on I-80 in Columbia County

    HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced Friday that a multi-year reconstruction project will continue on Interstate 80 (I-80) eastbound, just west of the Montour County line and the Route 42 interchange in Hemlock Township, Columbia County, from mile markers 228 through 233. According to PennDOT on Friday, April 26, the prime contractor of []

  • Bicyclist killed during collision on highway in Fairfield County

    Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a bicyclist has died after being hit by a Mack truck.

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    Upcoming road closures impacting Montgomery County

    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- It's officially construction season once again, and crews will be out working on various roads across the Miami Valley. The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced road closures and construction for the week of April 22. I-675 Drivers can expect overnight lane closures on I-675 in both directions at Alex-Bell Road. []

  • ODOT Kicks Off Highway Construction Season In Findlay

    (From the Ohio Department of Transportation) Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks, Ph.D., officially kicked off highway construction season in Findlay. Marchbanks met with the media for the kickoff event, held at the County Road 99 interchange with Interstate 75 in Findlay, where a project will begin this year to construct a diverging

  • Construction on the Mass Pike in Hampden, Berkshire County

    The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that there will be daytime and overnight guardrail repair, drainage work, bridge repair, and tree trimming operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound throughout Hampden and Berkshire County this week.

  • Major broadband project in Oneida County to break ground

    By Katie Thoresen, WXPR ONEIDA COUNTY – The Public Service Commission projects there are more than 12,600 homes in Oneida County where there’s a poor internet connection or none at all. That’s roughly 40% of the county population. There are multiple projects in the works to get broadband or better broadband to more people. A project spearheaded by Oneida County will install six-towers and nearly 300 miles of fiber. Bug Tussel signed with Oneida County to guarantee $24 million in bonds for the...

  • MKE County: Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

    $2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

  • Ross County Recovery Outreach Event to Conclude Thursday

    CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Following two days of intensive efforts, state and local agencies, in conjunction with RecoveryOhio, are set to unveil the outcomes of a concerted substance abuse outreach initiative on Thursday. Dubbed Operation BRIDGE, this collaborative endeavor aims to bridge the gap between individuals grappling with substance use disorder and the vital assistance and […]