December 2, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – As winter approaches, the Ohio Department of Commerce advises residents of manufactured homes and park operators to take proactive steps to prepare for the inevitable cold snap. Manufactured homes are more susceptible to the effects of freezing temperatures, so proper winterization is necessary to safeguard them from potential damage and enhance energy efficiency, leading to lower heating bills. Commerce’s Manufactured Homes Program has jurisdiction over the installation of manufactured homes; the licensing and regulation of manufactured home park operators, installers, dealers, brokers, and salespersons; and the certification and regulation of manufactured home inspectors and inspection agencies. The Program is administered by the Division of Industrial Compliance (DIC) and Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL).

September 19, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that nearly three dozen communities will receive funding to complete critical infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for Ohioans. More than $18.2 million in Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grants will be awarded to 34 communities for projects such as upgraded water and sewer infrastructure, road and sidewalk replacement, park improvements, recreation enhancements, new fire trucks, and more.

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Engineer's Office is announcing that Bowman Road in Perry Township will be maintained on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. for asphalt paving. Delays may be possible during maintenance.

It was a big day in Cridersville as phase two of the legacy park project got its focal point. It was three-parts structure and two-parts measuring to make one new shelter house at Legacy Park in the village of Cridersville. The 720-square-foot building will now provide the park with restrooms and a multi-use space for community events. The prefab concrete structure from Norwalk Concrete Industries was lifted by a crane and placed into position. The shelter house was made possible by a $300,000 grant from the state of Ohio's biennial capital budget in 2022.

Bluelick Road, between Napoleon Road and Cool Road, will be closed on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. for asphalt paving. Emergency vehicles will have access during this closure. For more information, contact the Allen County Engineer Brion Rhodes at 419-228-3196.

July 11, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: Here are this upcoming week's construction updates and traffic advisories. ODOT District 1 proudly serves Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties.

July 11, 2024, Press Release from Casey Heilman, Allen Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator: Taking care of storm drains is not only important to reducing flooding but is also important to the health of the Ottawa River. The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is urging you to “adopt” the storm drain in front of your home. Make it part of your weekly lawn maintenance to check your storm drain. By taking care of this drain, you can help reduce the amount of debris entering the Ottawa River.

June 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: Here are this upcoming week's construction updates and traffic advisories. Due to the Independence Day holiday most work will cease, and work zones will be minimized. ODOT District 1 proudly serves Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties.

Here is this week's traffic update of construction projects from the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1. ODOT District 1 proudly serves Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties.

The Logan County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to avoid County Road 142 at West Mansfield until further notice. That word comes after nearly 30 cars of a train derailed around 5 PM Saturday afternoon.