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Columbus' estimated $1.87B water plant stalled after getting no bids
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (51+ words) Columbus' estimated $1.87B water plant in limbo after no getting no bids The Columbus Dispatch Columbus' estimated $1.87B water plant stalled after getting no bids Columbus' plans to officially break ground on a fourth water treatment plant this month are on hold…...
Ohio lawmakers pitch new ballot issue to limit property tax hikes
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (346+ words) Two Ohio lawmakers are pitching a constitutional amendment to limit property tax hikes when home values go up. The proposal from Reps. Jeff LaRe, R-Violet Township, and Kevin Miller, R-Newark, would tie increases in appraised value to inflation and cap…...
Columbus' estimated $1.87B water plant in limbo after no getting no bids
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (345+ words) Columbus' plans to officially break ground on a fourth water treatment plant this month are on hold after no contractors bid on the massive construction project. The project has already driven higher than normal water rate increases for customers in…...
Ohio voters face rising costs ahead of crucial election
1+ week, 4+ day ago (21+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Ohio voters face rising costs ahead of crucial election...
New entrance for Franklin County Govt. Complex as former jail demolition begins
1+ week, 4+ day ago (67+ words) The Columbus Dispatch New entrance for Franklin County Govt. Complex as former jail demolition begins There will be a new main entrance/exit for access to the Franklin County Government Complex starting next week as demolition of the county's former…...
Worthington Companies, McConnell family give $10M for zoo aquarium
1+ week, 4+ day ago (175+ words) The Worthington Companies Foundation and the McConnell Foundation will give $10 million to the Columbus Zoo that, in part, will help build a new aquarium set to open in 2029. An event to celebrate the gift is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 2. This $10 million…...
Powell continues on revitalization path with new parking, design plans
1+ week, 4+ day ago (56+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Powell continues on revitalization path with new parking, design plans From securing more public parking to updating architectural design guidelines while preserving historic areas, Powell City Council voted on several items Sept. 1 to help keep its plan…...
Powell extends moratorium on marijuana dispensaries through 2027
1+ week, 5+ day ago (250+ words) Powell City Council has passed a resolution to extend the city's moratorium on adult recreational use and medical marijuana businesses in the city until Dec. 31, 2027, or until zoning amendments for such operations are adopted. In a unanimous vote at its…...
Columbus council weighs campaign finance limits ahead of 2027 mayoral race
1+ week, 5+ day ago (58+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Columbus council weighs campaign finance limits ahead of 2027 mayoral race Columbus City Council is weighing new caps on campaign donations for all elected city positions that could impact the mayoral race in 2027 between incumbent Mayor Andrew Ginther…...
Perry County Judge Luann Cooperrider reflects on long career
1+ week, 6+ day ago (21+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Perry County Judge Luann Cooperrider reflects on long career...