The students, participating in a unique economics class project now in its seventh year, were challenged to evaluate available spaces in downtown properties and pitch innovative redevelopment ideas. Modeled after the approach taken by business owners and municipalities, the students develop detailed proposals and presentations to showcase their visions.
May 16, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $3.1 million in grants to support sustainable, long-term cost and energy savings. The grants are funded through the Brightening Ohio Communities Grant Program, which was announced by Governor DeWine in November. Administered by the Department of Development, the program helps pay for energy-efficient streetlights, perimeter lighting, and lighting in municipal-owned parking lots in communities that are in need of extra funding support.
Winter weather has finally arrived and with it comes the dangers of safely heating the home. Since more than half of all home heating fires occur in these winter months, state officials urge Ohioans to keep loved ones safe this winter with these helpful tips from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Manufactured Homes Program.
The money may have been fake, but the fun was real at the 31st annual ChamberFest. This is the Lima / Allen County Chamber largest community event, with around five hundred people trying their hand at the classic games like poker and blackjack or some new favorites like digital horse racing and slot machines.
