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Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced regionally transformative grant awards through the Ohio Department of Development's Appalachian Community Grant Program. Highland County municipalities received $12,630,331 through this highly competitive process.
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.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik Wednesday announced 30 major economic development projects in Ohio's Appalachian region that will raise the area's profile as a travel destination and improve quality of life for local residents.
Southern Ohio communities hopes for millions in state funding to revitalize downtowns and boost tourism to recover from the closure of shuttered coal-fired plants that once fueled their economies.