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Highland County land bank board meets with potential buyer; hears update on Rocky Fork Truck Stop, Hillsboro properties From left, Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation board members Charles Guarino and Randy Mustard, Highland County Community Action Organization Housing Director Mark Current and Highland County Board of DD member Larry Gray are pictured at the board s Jan. 21 meeting. (HCP Photo/Caitlin Forsha) In their first meeting since November, members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation heard a proposal Jan. 21 for selling some of their properties near Rocky Fork Lake, while plans for another proposed acquisition in the area were described as “stuck” for now.
Land bank eyes properties
By Jacob Clary - jclary@aimmediamidwest.com
Highland County commissioners Jeff Duncan (left) and Terry Britton (right) set at the head table during a Thursday meeting of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation.
Jacob Clary | The Times-Gazette
Multiple promising properties were highlighted, but the most popular property discussed Thursday at a Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation meeting was one at 256 E. Walnut St. in Hillsboro.
Multiple contractors saw the property and commented that it had a lot of potential, according to reports at the meeting.
The former owner of the house passed away in September of 2019 and has no known relatives. The first half of 2019’s taxes were paid, but the second half’s have not been paid. The tax due is $1,039, with the land valued at $20,000 and the total value, which is the land and the house, at $77,900.
HCCAO vehicle stolen from Greenfield food site
By Jeff Gilliland - jgilliland@timesgazette.com
This photo of a vehicle similar to one stolen Monday in Greenfield was posted on the Highland County Community Action Organization’s Facebook page.
Courtesy photo
A vehicle stolen Monday from a Highland County Community Action Organization site in Greenfield and then wrecked has been recovered, and law enforcement authorities believe they have suspect, although no charges had been filed by Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The Greenfield Police Department said it received a call at 7:45 a.m. Monday reporting that a vehicle had been stolen from the Community Action Senior Nutrition site at the Greenhills Village Apartments.
Seniors, disabled can receive help with applications for heating [The Ironton Tribune, Ohio]
Dec. 19 The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and the Ohio Development Services Agency wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Ohioans can visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online, download a copy of the application, or find contact information for a local Energy Assistance Provider (EAP). When applying, individuals need to have copies of the following documents:
Heating bill assistance available for seniors, disabled individuals
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The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and the Ohio Development Services Agency wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
In 2020, the federal poverty guideline for a one-person household is $12,760; the guideline for a household of four is $26,200, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Ohioans can visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online, download a copy of the application, or find contact information for a local Energy Assistance Provider (EAP).