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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik Monday announced 21 new economic development projects to transform communities along Ohio's Appalachian waterfront.
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton started their Wednesday, May 1 meeting an hour early in order to head to Chillicothe for an 11 a.m. appointment with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik. Commissioners said they were hoping to receive “good news” about the long-discussed Appalachian Community Grant Program, which they did: the state announced a $12.6 million in Highland County, as well as multimillion-dollar investments in several surrounding counties.
State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) Wednesday announced 12 transformative economic development projects in Highland and Ross counties that will improve the region for residents and boost experiences for travelers.