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COLUMBUS Two local arts organizations were among those awarded grants through the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC board awarded a total of 746 grants totaling $18.4 million, including 68 in western Ohio.
Local organizations receiving grants include:
The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation, which received two grants: a sustainability grant of $40,468 to continue providing local performing arts programming and an Ohio Artists on Tour grant of $7,333 for a local production of the Toledo Ballet Theatre.
Off Stage Productions, which received an Arts Access grant of $2,450 to assist it in funding a season of theatre productions.
“Throughout the past year and a half, we have been reminded time and time again that the arts are better when we work together,” said OAC Executive Director Donna S. Collins. “These grants will support the restoration of arts programming in communities across Ohio, the hiring and rehiring of arts profes
(City of Lincoln/NGV Journal) Mayor of Lincoln Leirion Gaylor Baird announced the successful completion of a project to use the biogas from a city wastewater facility to produce vehicle fuel. The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU) began the biogas sustainability initiative at the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility in 2017.
“This sustainability initiative is a major accomplishment for the city as our team continues to upgrade our infrastructure in ways that also protect our environment and quality of life,” said Baird. “With this project completed, we are now actively creating vehicle fuel that is currently being sold on the national market. This upgrade is estimated to generate $2.6 million every year, recouping our costs in just 3.3 years. The revenue will help to fund operations and further system improvements.”
Women in the Life Television Series in Development The Tatum Studios and Donna4film Productions Collaboration
BriefingWire.com, 4/29/2021 - Atlanta, GA: Tatum Studios in conjunction with Donna4film Productions today announced it is in development on a new franchise series Women In The Life. The series will begin in Atlanta, with talks of including Miami, NYC and Houston. Barbara Tatum and Donna D. Davis both Full Sail Alumni are excited to partner and produce this series.
âWe are currently super excited about this project shinning a light on the lifestyles of some of the professionals in the LGBTQI community. The feedback we have received on this project is amazing,â says Barbara Tatum Executive Producer, Show Creator and CEO of Tatum Studios.
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Uhrichsville and Dennison branches closed in March 2020 during the height of the pandemic. The Uhrichsville branch reopened on July 13, 2020, but the Dennison branch remained closed out of concern for the well-being of patrons and staff. Things are starting to lift, so it s time to get back into business, said library Director Donna Moody. It s exciting.
Curbside service will be available for patrons who are uncomfortable going inside.
She noted that the Dennison branch has new carpeting.
The library system s summer reading club will be starting soon. It will run from May 31 through July 26.