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This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to farm operators in primary counties and contiguous counties through FSA emergency loan assistance.  Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.09-23-24 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Sep 9, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.08-26-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes2.09-09-24 Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2024-87 : A …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that nearly three dozen communities will receive funding to complete critical infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for Ohioans.  More than $18.2 million in Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grants will be awarded to 34 communities …

The Fredericktown Village Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. in the Fredericktown Municipal Building, 2 E. Sandusky St. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comment on the proposed zoning amendment for parcel, #65-01189.005, at 97 Mt. Vernon Ave. from R2 Two-Family Residential District, to M1 Manufacturing District. Suzan Graves …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services10:30 AM Knox County Dog Shelter11:00 AM Knox County Humane SocietyResolutions to be Presented Approve the Bid Award for the Knox County Service Center – North Addition Project toModern Builders, Inc. Approve Advertisement of Legal Notice – Invitation to Bid in the Mount Vernon Newsfor …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Downtown Mount Vernon will once again come alive with fall fun, entertainment, and celebration at the 4th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival, sponsored by The Peoples Bank of Gambier, on Friday, October 4th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on East Ohio Avenue in Downtown Mount Vernon Hosted by Experience Mount Vernon, this free, family-friendly event will honor the legacy of …

 Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for summer semester 2024 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Only students who have granted COTC permission to release their names to the public are listed. Students are listed by hometown. President’s Honors List To qualify, students must earn a grade point …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Bid Opening for the Knox County Service Center – North Addition ProjectResolutions to be PresentedAcceptance of Previous MinutesBoard of Commissioners – Regular Session – Thursday, September 12, 2024Approval of Transfer of Funds, Supplemental Appropriations and Bills Approve Bill List. Approve Bill List – Then and Now.10:30 AM Update from Howard Youth League11:00 AM …