Belmont County SWCD 2024 Report Issued
The local conservation district detail the following activities for the year just ended.
Government
Public/Private Partnership Results in Downtown Cambridge Project
A downtown Cambridge revitalization project designed to foster small business growth and economic development is one step closer to reality. 4Friends LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Cambridge-Guernsey County CIC, and the City of Cambridge, today announced an investment of over $1.4 million to redevelop a building in downtown Cambridge to create a mixed-use marketplace and co-working space.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Public meetings planned for the coming week are profiled.
Barnesville Council Approves Oil/Gas Lease
At the December 30 Barnesville Village Council Meeting, in a five to one vote (Steven Hill opposed) the council passed an ordinance to accept Grenadier Energy’s bid on an oil and gas lease on a 10.376-acre lot in Warren Township owned by the village. Grenadier’s bid was $6,750 per acre “bonus payment” plus a 20 percent royalty.
National Day of Mourning Declared, Flags at Half Staff
President Biden and Governor DeWine have ordered flags at half staff in memory of former President Jimmy Carder who died on December 29 at the age of 100.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Public meetings slated to take place in the coming week are listed.
Area Fire Departments Issue 2024 Reports
Several area volunteer fire departments have issued activity reports for the year 2024.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Several organizational meetings for local government bodies are scheduled over the next couple of weeks.
Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities Public Form Set
The Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host its annual public former from 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, January 7 at the organization’s headquarters, 68421 Hammond Road, east of St. Clairsville.
Historic Tax Credit Program Benefits 37 Ohio Projects
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced more than $56 million in tax credits to support the rehabilitation of historic buildings across the state.