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Scioto County has just secured over $1 million to boost case management and employment services, paving the way for a brighter future!

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Board approves $1.018 million subgrant agreement for case management and employment services
County approved a subgrant with Community Action to administer a comprehensive case management and employment program (10/1/2026–9/30/2027) totaling $1,018,099 ($930,410 award + $87,689 admin).
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November 1, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Local leaders are demanding accountability as concerns mount over out-of-area workers on the Google site, sparking a heated discussion about the need for better local hiring and training coordination.

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Residents and union reps press county for local-hire enforcement and coordinated training for Google site
Public commenters and union representatives urged better coordination of training and stronger local-hire follow-through for the large Google site in Franklin Furnace; Holder Construction said it had not seen the local-hire agreement and pledged to follow up.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Scioto County Commissioners have taken a significant step by approving a deal with Tildegate LLC (the Google property entity) to fund critical wastewater capacity studies, with costs already exceeding $255,000!

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Commissioners approve MOU with Tildegate LLC for wastewater planning; Google paid $255,814.53 so far
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Tildegate LLC (reported as Google) to fund a capacity study and related wastewater planning for the Willowsburg area; the county reported $255,814.53 in incurred costs paid by the company so far.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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The Scioto County commissioners are urging ODOT to reevaluate speed limits on Bronwyn Road, all tied to the exciting developments from Google in Franklin Furnace!

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Commissioners ask ODOT to review Bronwyn Road speed, tied to Google development
Board approved a resolution requesting the Ohio Department of Transportation to review engineering and traffic on Bronwyn Road (Township Road 275) and evaluate a speed-limit change; the item is connected to the Google project in Franklin Furnace and the board noted a Nov. 10 public meeting.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Scioto County is taking a bold step to revitalize blighted areas by securing nearly $500,000 in demolition funds through a partnership with the city!

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Commissioners approve blight verification to pursue ODOD demolition funds, citing about $500,000 typical allotment
The board approved verification of blighted, vacant and abandoned properties to support an application to the Ohio Department of Development demolition and site revitalization program; the chair said combined county-city funding has typically yielded about $500,000 for remediation, with Portsmouth contributing a $125,000 match.
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October 26, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Scioto County is set to enhance its airport facilities with nearly $486,373 in grant funding for critical apron work and a drainage study!

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Board backs airport improvement grant applications totaling about $486,373 for apron work and drainage study
Commissioners adopted resolutions authorizing the Scioto County Airport Authority to apply for SFY 2027 airport improvement grants: about $387,670 for apron crack sealing/resurfacing and $98,703 for a water/drainage study (FAA and ODOT shares noted).
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October 26, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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Scioto County is on the brink of a major economic transformation, with a staggering 35,000 construction jobs expected from new data-center projects!

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Resident and commissioners discuss regional data-center projects and local job and housing impacts
During public comment, resident Bill Shook and commissioners discussed the economic ripple effects of data-center investment in Piketon and Franklin Furnace, including potential construction labor demand (tens of thousands at peak), housing needs and opportunities for local trades.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Scioto County is facing a daunting $3.6 million budget shortfall that may force commissioners to cut vital services instead of finding new revenue sources.

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Commissioners say service cuts likely as county faces $3.6M CPS shortfall and salary pressures
At a Sept. 24 meeting commissioners warned the county faces a $3.6 million shortfall related to CPS and flagged a potential $1.4 million salary-line exposure and rising insurance costs; they said options to increase revenue are limited and service reductions may be required.
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October 18, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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Scioto County is taking a big step towards enhancing public transit by securing federal and state grants for FY2028!

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Commissioners authorize chair to apply for FY28 ODOT transit grants with ASC collaboration
The board approved a resolution authorizing the chairman to file FY2028 federal and state transit grant applications with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) through the ODOT Office of Transit, in collaboration with ASC; the motion passed unanimously.
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October 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Scioto County just made a groundbreaking move to preserve the Peavine corridor as a trail while keeping the door open for future rail service!

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Commissioners approve trail-use agreement to rail-bank Peavine corridor under federal law
The board authorized a trail-use agreement placing the Peavine corridor under the National Trails System Act (rail-banking), preserving the corridor for trail use while allowing future rail reactivation under reimbursement terms; commissioners approved the agreement on a motion and vote.
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October 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Scioto County officials are fighting to protect vital copper phone lines, stressing that losing this service could jeopardize emergency 911 access for thousands of households.

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Scioto County urges PUCO to block copper phone retirements where 911 access lacks redundancy
The Board authorized sending a letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio seeking protections so incumbent carriers do not discontinue copper-based voice and DSL in areas without reliable alternatives; commissioners framed the issue as a public-safety concern affecting thousands of households.
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October 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Scioto County just snagged a 24-mile rail corridor for just $1, paving the way for a transformative Rails-to-Trails project that could connect communities and boost tourism like never before!

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Scioto County approves $1 purchase of 24-mile Peavine corridor for Rails-to-Trails project
The Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a purchase agreement with Norfolk Southern to acquire 24 miles of the Peavine corridor for $1 (for tax purposes) and authorized a trail-use agreement under the National Trails System Act; commissioners warned the project will require remediation, phased funding and further legal review.
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October 17, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Resident Bill Shope is raising crucial questions about local hiring practices at the Franklin Furnace data center, pushing for transparency in contractor commitments.

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Resident questions Franklin Furnace data center progress and local hiring; commissioners say CRA requires union engagement but no hire percentage
Resident Bill Shope asked for an update on the Franklin Furnace data center and whether developers are contractually required to hire local workers; commissioners said there is no contractual local-hire percentage but the CRA requires engagement with local unions and annual reporting, and officials said current on-site laborers number about 20 with a projected peak of about 50.
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October 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Who Really Pays for the AI Power Grab? ai-beat #AI #Technology #Google #DataCenter #SciotoCounty
Who Really Pays for the AI Power Grab?
A $1 billion Google data center landed in Scioto County, Ohio, and residents only found out after the deal was already done. The county handed over 75 percent of its property tax revenue for 15 years, and tech CEOs signed a pledge claiming AI won't raise your electricity bill. Episode 3 of Power Play digs into who is really footing the tab for America's AI buildout. https://qz.com/power-play-3
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September 22, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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September 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Good things happen when we put our heads together. I love how the new Valley Township Park is shaping up! Great job Growing Lucasville Opportunities 🎉👏

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September 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Federal overreach is decried until it is your party in power.

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September 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Violence has no place in our society. Instead of walling ourselves off and pointing fingers, let's work together to address the root causes.

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September 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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I'm not wealthy but I am rich!

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September 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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I attended the groundbreaking of a United SteelWorkers training facility in Piketon today. I plan to do everything I can to understand the needs of all workers, Union and non-union. Workers are getting a raw deal.

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September 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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My name is Collin Docterman. I am running for Ohio's 90th District to fight for all of us.

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August 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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August 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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My name is Collin Docterman and I am running for Ohio's 90th District. I'm excited for the work ahead. I will serve us well. I humbly request your support as I fight for Ohio's families.
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August 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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March 25, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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SOLD: 0 Oppy Hill Rd, Scioto Co.
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