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BZA rules on business park items
The Berlin Township Board of Zoning Appeals had two meetings in February that were relevant. • The Feb. 6 meeting had six applications, all from the same applicant. One was appeals; the other was variances such as the number of parking spaces and loading docks. The requests were for Berlin Industrial, LLC, from T&R Properties Inc. in Dublin. The property is at 4210 State Route 37 East, Delaware, and was purchased in 2023 after the Berlin Industrial Overlay was approved in November 2020. For the first case, “the applicant asserts that the (Berlin) trustees improperly imposed unpromulgated conditions upon the development plan and improperly considered the application pursuant to Article 19 of the Berlin Township Zoning Resolution.”
Ohio pro tips for dealing with skunks near your house
"You're going to smell them long before you see them … these stinky animals live right in our neighborhoods, so let's find out how we can co-exist with them."Barbara Ray, Dublin's nature education coordinator, on YouTube.What they're spraying: Ray says skunks typically live in woodland areas, but over time have become more comfortable around humans.She offers tips for dealing with skunk traffic around your home:🧹 Keep the yard clean. Skunks target berries that fall from trees, along with seeds below bird feeders.🐶 Protect Fido. Flick the lights on and off a few times before letting dogs outside at night to shoo away skunks.This prevents them getting startled by your pooch and spraying the yard.😲 Don't panic. "Generally, seeing a skunk is not a problem," Ray says. "They really mind their own business for the most part."She recommends calling a group like the Ohio Wildlife Center if you encounter a skunk that appears sick.
Marion City Hall closures announced ahead of Juneteenth holiday
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day (“Juneteenth”). Legislation established “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday in June 2021. The following departments for the City of Marion will operate...
Proposed bill would create Charles Swank Memorial Highway
BUTLER — Charles Swank was a leader in every realm of his life — a decorated military veteran, a mentor to younger firefighters, a deacon at his church and devoted father of five. “He worked tirelessly to make everyone around him better that was through training, sharing knowledge...
Air Quality Alert issued in central Ohio on Father’s Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohioans looking to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday will have to keep an eye on how much time they spend outside. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an Air Quality Alert for multiple central Ohio counties from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday affecting Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Greene, and […]
Committee holds final planning meetings
GALENA — The final meetings of the now-defunct Harlem Township Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) took place earlier this year. • More than two dozen residents attended the Jan. 9 meeting. They heard that “the real estate market in the township as robust but stymied by lack of sanitary sewers and a shortage of water and electric power for large-scale development,” minutes said.
Manufacturing camps for students to be held in North Central Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the 12th year of hosting summer manufacturing camps designed to help young Ohioans learn about manufacturing jobs available in Ohio. Summer manufacturing camps help introduce kids and their parents to an up-to-date, real-world understanding of American manufacturing. “I often hear...
Area mayors take part in conference
DUBLIN — Area mayors were among those from across state who gathered this past week for the annual conference of The Mayors Association of Ohio. The conference was held at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin. Sidney mayor Mike Barhorst served as the presiding officer for the conference’s opening...
Central Ohio leaders push for sales tax increase to fund $2 billion transit plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Elected officials and COTA came together Monday to kick off a campaign in support of a sales tax levy that would bring bus rapid transit to Columbus. A transit sales tax levy to fund the $2 billion LinkUS Mobility Initiative was put on the November ballot after a COTA vote in […]
Franklin County addressing the effects of trauma on children
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) and Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) are working with other local partners to prevent traumatic childhood experiences from affecting long-term health. Those who work in the space refer to those experiences as ACEs, adverse childhood experiences. They can include violence, abuse, losing a loved […]
Dinowitz says no to City of Yes
On behalf of the Broadway Community Alliance, we wish to thank Councilman Eric Dinowitz for voting “no” on City of Yes for Economic Opportunity in the recent City Council vote. He listened to the serious concerns expressed by many constituents regarding potential impacts of expanding commercial enterprises into...
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