Buckland
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Lima Lands Five Federal Opportunity Zones as New Designations Start in 2027
Five Lima neighborhoods will carry a powerful new development incentive into the next decade. Beginning January 1, 2027, five census tracts within the City of Lima will qualify as federally designated Opportunity Zones — two newly designated areas and three renewed zones — with the designations remaining in effect for ten years, according to the […]
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Ohio Guard Breaks Ground on $32 Million Readiness Center in Lima
The Ohio National Guard has broken ground on a $32 million readiness center in Lima, a new home for Guard units that have been operating out of a facility built in 1927, LimaOhio.com reported, and WLIO reported the groundbreaking as well. The project replaces Lima’s current readiness center, which the state has described in its […]
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Troy merger effort fails on revote
A proposed merger of Troy and the village of North Troy failed at a special meeting Monday after also failing to win support in a previous vote.
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DORA makes major economic impact in Troy
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) – Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, also known as DORA’s, are making a major economic impact in Ohio, and in the city of Troy, the program has become a key part of the downtown experience. According to city officials, DORA has helped to activate public spaces, encourage people to visit more shops and […]
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Sidney voters will decide on recall measure Feb. 2
SIDNEY, Ohio (WDTN) – Tensions have been high between Sidney residents and city officials, and it all started when they realized a data center was coming to town. In February, Sidney residents will be voting on whether they want to add a line to the city’s rules about being allowed to recall city officials. At […]
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Newly elected Piqua Commissioners hold Town Hall
PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) – The people of Piqua gathered for a Town Hall with the newly elected city commissioners at North Star Coffee Station, where data centers, home improvement programs, and homelessness were key topics for discussion. Additionally, the Commissioners-elect say this is only the beginning of the opportunities...
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Treasury Department Approves New "Opportunity Zones" for Lima, Ohio to Spur Development
The City of Lima, Ohio will have five Opportunity Zones federally designated by the Treasury Department on January 1, 2027 for ten years. The new zones include census tracts that are scattered throughout the city’s east, south, and west sides as well as downtown. The city says an Opportunity Zone is not a grant and does not raise anyone's taxes. Mayor Sharetta Smith said vacant buildings are expected to be put back to use along with businesses opening, bringing jobs close to home. Click here to learn more about the program.
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Baumgardner to serve as Grand Marshal of Greenville’s Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
GREENVILLE – Main Street Greenville is proud to announce that John Baumgardner, a downtown building owner who is investing in the upper floors of Greenville’s historic storefronts, will serve as grand marshal of the 23rd Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21. Baumgardner will lead the procession through downtown Greenville.