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Morrow County commissioners approved a $300,000 grant for wildfire equipment after a heated debate on funding appropriateness—could this be a game-changer for rural firefighting?

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County approves $300,000 grant for rural fire district wildfire equipment
After clarifying an agenda typo, Morrow County commissioners approved a $300,000 grant to a rural fire district for wildfire equipment; commissioners debated whether county funds should subsidize a taxing district and discussed using SIP or general‑fund carryover to finance the grant.
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September 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Morrow County just approved a new transient lodging tax that could reshape tourism funding—will voters have a say in this decision?

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Board adopts transient lodging tax ordinance to fund tourism starting Jan. 1, 2027
Morrow County commissioners approved ORD‑2026‑11 to implement a transient lodging tax (TLT), proposing a 5% tax with a recommended 70/30 split favoring tourism programs; one commissioner argued the measure should go to voters, but the board adopted the ordinance by title with scrivener's corrections.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Morrow County is making waves with exciting marketing initiatives and gearing up for a pivotal public meeting on a new industrial data center with Amazon!

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Tourism coordinator highlights marketing wins; county readies public info meeting on industrial data center with Amazon
Morrow County tourism coordinator reviewed recent promotional work and grant activity; commissioners authorized staff to proceed with an industrial data‑center public information meeting in coordination with Amazon/AWS and state planning agencies.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Morrow County commissioners have hit the pause button on a major solar tax agreement, raising critical questions about battery storage and local tax breaks.

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Commissioners table Passage Solar pilot agreement amid battery, tax‑break concerns
Morrow County commissioners heard a SCOUT Clean Energy proposal for a 120‑MW solar pilot tax agreement but raised concerns about potential future addition of battery storage and the size of local tax breaks; after debate the board voted to table the agreement for further review and possible counteroffer.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Morrow County is revolutionizing crisis response with a new digital referral platform called "July" and a $300,000 ALS truck to streamline behavioral health services and reduce transport times.

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County board highlights $300,000 federal grant for ALS truck and launch of digital crisis-referral platform
Leaders said a federal award of roughly $300,000 will fund purchase of an ALS truck intended to reduce long transports of behavioral‑health clients; the county also described a new grant‑funded digital referral platform called 'July' to speed crisis referrals from first responders to providers.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Morrow County is gearing up for National Recovery Month in September 2026, unveiling new mental health initiatives and crucial funding updates that could impact thousands in the community.

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Morrow County proclaims September 2026 National Recovery Month; mental-health leaders lay out levy impacts and new programs
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation naming September 2026 National Recovery Month. Delaware‑Morrow mental‑health leaders described provider shifts after Mary Haven closed, new recovery housing operated by Coleman Health Services, a digital crisis-referral platform called "July," and a federal grant to cut long-distance behavioral-health transports.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Morrow County residents are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers of oil-and-gas brine on their roads, linking it to elevated radium levels that could contaminate their water and soil.

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Environmental group urges county testing after citing ODNR study showing elevated radium in brine
Representatives from Buckeye Environmental Network told commissioners that oil-and-gas brine used as a road dust suppressant can contain radium-226 at levels that exceed environmental discharge limits, urged township and county testing, and highlighted an Ohio EPA grant for chloride-reduction measures.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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A groundbreaking device from Air2O can turn air into drinking water, even in low humidity, making it a vital solution for emergency situations and off-grid living.

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Portable atmospheric‑water device pitched as an emergency and household drinking‑water option
Fred Ziryari of Air2O presented portable atmospheric water generators that produce drinking water from air (company said some units work down to about 18% relative humidity) and discussed possible pilots with emergency partners including Navajo Nation distributions and FEMA relationships.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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West Glen residents are demanding certified interpretation at meetings to ensure their voices are heard amid ongoing nitrate contamination concerns—will the board take action?

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Residents urge consortium to provide certified interpretation so West Glen can participate
West Glen residents told the North County Clean Water Consortium that lack of certified interpretation at meetings prevents meaningful participation; they urged the board to proactively provide services and to consider settlement funds to help affected households.
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September 11, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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A revolutionary home-scale treatment system promises to eradicate nitrates and contaminants from private wells, but will it pass the board's rigorous checks?

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Vendor pitches home-scale nitrate removal system; board agrees to further research a pilot
International Pure Water presented a multi‑tank household system it says removes nitrates (IPW: ~90% via resin and RO: 99.9%) and offered two units for an initial pilot; the board asked follow‑up questions about testing, waste disposal and long‑term costs and directed staff to gather technical and regulatory answers.
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September 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Morrow County commissioners are weighing drinking-water options with costs soaring to $30 million for municipal connections, while alternative systems could save homeowners thousands—what will they choose?

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County hears tens-of-millions cost estimates for municipal connections, smaller systems as alternatives
Consultants told Morrow County commissioners municipal-connection concepts average about $30 million per system (~$120,000 per home), while community systems and cistern options have lower capital costs but different trade-offs and operating needs.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Commissioners are eyeing a potential windfall of tens of millions for crucial water-related fixes, but clarity on fund management is essential before they can count on it!

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Commissioners discuss funding opportunities, settlement funds and state role
The roadmap team emphasized keeping state and federal partners engaged for funding and noted judge-managed settlement funds may provide additional resources; commissioners asked staff to track and clarify how such funds will be administered.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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Morrow County is taking crucial steps to tackle elevated nitrate levels in drinking water, aiming to provide residents with safe options through a newly drafted roadmap.

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Morrow County reviews drinking-water roadmap, plans formal acknowledgment
Commissioners reviewed a draft roadmap addressing nitrate in private wells, discussed tailoring county-specific outreach and whether to formally acknowledge or adopt the plan, and agreed to prepare an acknowledgment and certificates for steering-committee members.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:07 AM
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Morrow County is considering a new 5% transient lodging tax that could reshape tourism funding—will voters have the final say?

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Commission holds first reading of proposed transient lodging tax; referral to voters debated
County staff presented a draft 5% transient lodging tax ordinance and a proposed 70/30 tourism/general‑fund split; commissioners held a title‑only first reading and discussed, but did not second, a motion to refer the tax to voters.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Morrow County has taken a significant step forward by designating 43 acres for a new rock quarry that could yield over 500,000 tons of aggregate, poised to support local road construction and the Heffner wind farm.

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Board approves Kilkenny Rock Quarry designation after hearing; implements ordinance first reading
Morrow County commissioners approved a comprehensive‑plan amendment to designate about 43 acres owned by John and Diane Kilkenny as a large significant aggregate resource (Goal 5). Staff said the site can yield more than 500,000 tons and meets ODOT aggregate specs; no opposition testified.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Morrow County is gearing up for an exciting open house where residents can connect directly with experts about upcoming data-center developments and what it means for the community.

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County plans public information open house on potential data‑center development with AWS participation
County staff proposed a multi‑station public information open house on potential industrial/data‑center development, modeled on an AWS open house. Staff proposed booths on zoning, tax incentives, water and power use, and invited AWS and DLCD to participate; board asked staff to return with dates and logistics.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Morrow County commissioners have given the green light for the ambitious Iron Bowl Industrial Park, paving the way for significant economic growth and new opportunities!

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Morrow County commissioners approve CRA and TIF for State Route 61 Farms development
The Morrow County commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing a community reinvestment area agreement and related tax-increment financing for the proposed Iron Bowl Industrial Park developed by State Route 61 Farms, LLC; commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the measure.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Morrow County just approved a $375,000 agreement with Amazon Data Services for a new turn lane, but one commissioner had to step back due to a potential conflict of interest!

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Commission approves Tower Road turn‑lane agreement with Amazon; commissioner recuses
Public works recommended a not‑to‑exceed $375,000 road‑improvement agreement with Amazon Data Services to construct a turn lane off Tower Road; Commissioner declared a conflict due to electric‑utility board ties and recused, and the board approved the agreement.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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A local resident is raising eyebrows at a $209 million Amazon project, questioning whether its traffic impact was properly analyzed and calling for accountability from county officials.

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Resident challenges county on Tower Road, questions Amazon traffic analysis
Public commenter Jonathan Tallin asked the board to record a procedural objection and urged commissioners to clarify whether traffic from a previously approved Amazon campus was included in the Tower Road interchange analysis, citing TIA figures and contesting the county’s proposed $375,000 contribution toward a widely reported $209 million project.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Morrow County's Board of Commissioners made pivotal decisions, from legalizing Immigrant Lane to approving a $375,000 road improvement with Amazon—what does this mean for the community?

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Votes and actions at a glance — Morrow County Board of Commissioners
The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda; legalized a portion of Immigrant Lane (OR‑2026‑06); adopted the Tower Road interchange plan as Ordinance ORD‑2026‑08; accepted a clerk resignation and reappointed the clerk through Jan. 4, 2027; approved a $375,000 not‑to‑exceed Tower Road improvement agreement with Amazon; and authorized staff to plan public outreach on data‑center development.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Morrow County is taking flight with a new engineering contract that could secure 95% FAA funding for airport upgrades!

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Commissioners approve engineering contract, hear FAA grant update for county airport
The board approved a professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for airport engineering and was told the taxiway project is 95% FAA-funded; commissioners discussed a 5% local match and potential ODOT or local sources.
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August 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Exciting news for Morrow County! A $750,000 grant is set to fund the first public airport hangars since the 1970s, featuring modern designs and vital upgrades.

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Port authority and commissioners hear about $750,000 airport hangar grant
A presenter told commissioners the airport authority expects a $750,000 ODOT project grant to add public hangars—the first public hangars at the airport since the 1970s—and described construction and design plans.
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August 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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With critical discussions underway about traffic control and emergency dispatch for the upcoming county fair, will safety measures be sufficient to handle potential crises?

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Commissioners, emergency management weigh traffic and dispatching concerns for upcoming county fair
Officials discussed public-safety logistics for the upcoming fair, including whether a dispatcher would be on-site to route 911 calls, on-site responders, and mass-casualty and evacuation planning; officials said set-up begins Aug. 24.
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August 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Severe storms have wreaked havoc across Ohio, leading to significant flooding, power outages, and a state emergency declaration in affected areas.

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Emergency Management director reports statewide flooding; governor declared state emergency for affected counties
Morrow County's Emergency Management director reported significant flooding and power outages across parts of the state, said shelters were open in impacted areas, and noted the governor had declared a state emergency for Muskegon and Perry.
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August 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Morrow County commissioners have adopted a new agreement to streamline negotiations for rural investment projects, but concerns over confidentiality have sparked heated debate.

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Commissioners adopt SIP negotiation IGA with port after debate over confidentiality language
The board voted to adopt an intergovernmental agreement with the port to create a negotiating framework for Rural Strategic Investment Program (SIP) proposals; discussion centered on confidentiality language and use of existing Oregon statutory public‑records exemptions.
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August 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM