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Ohio reports $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q4 2020

By West Hamilton News | Mar 28, 2021

Ohio collected $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 4th quarter of 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Hamilton News area weekly mass times

By West Hamilton News | Mar 27, 2021

The following parishes in the West Hamilton News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Top 10 Monfort Heights South, Ohio home sales for January 2021

By West Hamilton News | Mar 26, 2021

These are the top 10 home sales for Monfort Heights South, Ohio in January 2021, according to BlockShopper.com.

Stephens Bill to Provide Flexibility to Counties Passes Ohio House

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 87, sponsored by State Representatives Jason Stephens and Marilyn John, extending county utility supply contracts from 10 to 20 years. The bill aims to help counties secure energy prices and savings for their facilities and programs. Stephens expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting the potential benefits for counties. The addition of an emergency clause allows for immediate implementation upon the governor's signature, offering relief to counties affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The bill is now set for Senate review.

4040 Ebenezer Road, Mack N. unloaded by Jerome and Joan Laine

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

The property at 4040 Ebenezer Road, Mack N. was sold on March 25, 2021 by Jerome and Joan Laine for $205,000. The buyer was Nicholas L. Laine.

Bill to Improve Self-Storage Unit and Abandoned Vehicle Laws Passes Ohio House

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 132, a bill sponsored by State Representatives Brett Hillyer and Don Jones, which focuses on revising Ohio's laws concerning self-storage units and abandoned vehicles. The bill introduces various changes, including defining "owner" to include "owner/agent," allowing the use of e-mail for notices, permitting online auctions for property sales, and giving the owner/operator discretion to halt lien enforcement. It also addresses the treatment of trailers as vehicles, adding provisions for towing.

Lawmakers in Ohio pass Compassionate Caregivers Act for long-term care facilities

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

Lawmakers Approve Compassionate Caregivers Act

Support for Ohio 2023-2024 Transportation Budget by State Representative Jean Schmidt

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

The Ohio House of Representatives today concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 74, the 2023-2024 Transportation Budget. Supported by State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland), the legislation would appropriate approximately $4.33 billion in FY 2022 and $4.04 billion in FY 2023.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be invested in the water infrastructure in the villages of Scio and Harrisville, benefiting hundreds of residents

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) shared that $927,000 will be allocated to Scio and Harrisville for water projects in Harrison County. The funds are part of grants totaling over $5 million from the Development Services Agency (DSA) to support 11 projects in Ohio.

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) on Approval of Transportation Budget

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) commented on the approval of the two-year state transportation budget, stating, "The new state transportation budget approved today by the Ohio House protects the investments we’ve made in the past and invests in our future, including roads, bridges, transit and more. Ohio’s economy relies on a strong transportation budget, which is what we have delivered. The work our members have done on this legislation is important and will benefit all Ohioans."

Bob Cupp Issues Statement on Energy Legislation

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) commented on energy legislation in a statement, praising the repeal of the nuclear subsidy and other provisions related to House Bill 6. Cupp commended the House committee for their work, emphasizing the bill's focus on carbon-free energy, ratepayer protections, savings, and progress for Ohio. Cupp stated, "This is sound energy policy."

Bird Votes in Support of Ohio's 2023-2024 Transportation Budget

By West Hamilton News | Mar 25, 2021

The Ohio House of Representatives today concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 74, the 2023-2024 Transportation Budget. Supported by State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond), the legislation would appropriate approximately $4.33 billion in FY 2022 and $4.04 billion in FY 2023.