The Ohio Senate's proposed $3.7 billion capital budget includes more than $12.5 million in funding for community improvement projects across several West Central Ohio counties, pending final legislative approval.

Allen County officials are requesting a state extension on $10 million in redevelopment funding for Memorial Hall as plans move forward to select a hotel developer and begin renovations later this year.

Allen County Auditor and Land Bank Administrator Rachael Gilroy spoke at the GOP luncheon about completed work and future projects planned across the area.

Following extensive discussion at a special meeting, Lima City Council voted to move forward with the sale of city water to the American Township data center known as Project BOSC.