CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced a $154 million investment into Ohio’s Appalachian region meant to make the area a tourism destination and improve residents’ quality of life. On Wednesday, DeWine spoke at events in Chillicothe and McArthur to announce what he called an “unprecedented” investment in the state’s Appalachian region. The investment […]
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.
The rest stop is decorated with the colors and themes of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which became Ohio's first World Heritage Site in September.
(From the Office of the Ohio Governor) In recognition of World Heritage Day, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Development (DOD) Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks unveiled the newly redesigned Licking County I-70 westbound rest area, which includes images of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio’s first UNESCO