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bcoupland@tribtoday.com BRISTOL — People driving along Mahan Denman Road might notice more than a chicken crossing the road. Peacocks are roaming the area. Township trustees said at their recent meeting they’ve received calls from residents who have seen peacocks running across or along the road. Trustee Ramon French said peacocks and peafowl are classified under agriculture poultry / fowl in the Ohio Revised Code, the same as chickens and ducks, and need to be kept on their own properties ...

Staff writer Andrew Grimm DISCUSSION — The Jefferson County Board of Health held its monthly meeting a week later than anticipated due to weather. Topics discussed by the board were the county’s improving COVID-19 numbers and ongoing nuisance complaints against several properties in the county. STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Health gave two owners an additional 30 days to clean their property, but made it clear they are running out of second chances. The properties i...

Board of Elections increases deputy director’s hours By Kyle Shaner - kshaner@sidneydailynews.com SIDNEY – The Shelby County Board of Elections authorized Deputy Director Collin Claywell to work an additional five hours a week during its Feb. 16 board meeting. With Clerk Trina Reithman on leave and a requirement to implement directives from Secretary of State Frank LaRose, the Board of Elections needed to increase staffing, Chairman Jim Kerg said. Claywell offered to work an additional five...

Latest court filings dispute Bath biodigester’s utility status Dovetail’s biodigester facility located on Herr Road in Bath Township. BATH TOWNSHIP — The latest court filings in a lawsuit regarding the Bath Township biodigester dispute claims that the facility is a public utility. The Bath Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) filed a response to Dovetail Energy’s Notice of Supplemental Authority on Feb. 18, stating that Dovetail’s argument that it is a public utility is erroneous. ...

Council continues discussion on fencing ordinance Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:18 AM Councilman Bill Marshall introduced an ordinance that addresses fencing within the City of Van Wert. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart) VAN WERT – During Monday’s regular meeting, the Van Wert City Council further discussed how to tighten up the city fencing ordinance. Councilman Bill Marshall, who heads up with the Health, Service, and Safe...

Pedal bar in Putnam County, outdoor areas in Wapakoneta and Lima hope to drive business By J Swygart - jswygart@limanews.com A glass of wine or beer awaits customers who booked an outing with the Tiffin Pedal Co. Photo courtesty of The Tiffin Pedal Co. A pedal bar can be seen moving around Tiffin at night. Photo courtesty of The Tiffin Pedal Co. Ottawa resident Andy Beaston got the idea for the Titan Trolley after seeing a pedal bar like the one pictured in Tiffin. Photo courtesty of The T...

SIDNEY — The COVID-19 pandemic did not have a negative effect on business in the Shelby County Recorder’s office.“To the contrary, remark

Auditor oversees CARES Act funds Berning SIDNEY — “I’ll start with a brief report on 2020 funds. Due to the CARES Act funds that were allocated to Shelby County via HB 481 and HB 614, local governments were offered the opportunity to accept a portion of those funds to be used for COVID-19 related expenses,” said Shelby County Auditor Amy Berning. “The state of Ohio dictated the formula that determined how much money was to be allotted to each political subdivision (county, city, town...

Polk Township Trustees release meeting information Submitted POLK TOWNSHIP — Polk Township Trustees regular meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. during 2021. All meetings are held at the Road Maintenance Building, 7680 Ohio 309, Galion, Ohio. Special meetings held from time to time upon call of the Polk Township Trustees. Unless otherwise indicated all special meetings held at the Road Maintenance building address. Special meetings held unless at least 24 hours...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Ohio General Assembly recently passed a new Ohio Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Act to replace the original LLC Act passed in 1994. Formally known as the “Enact Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act” (the “Act”), the Act was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in early January 2021 and will go into effect on January 1, 2022. The intent of the Act is to make it easier to conduct business in Ohio. The Act was...