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: Written by J. Patrick Eaken; September 12, 2017; Hits: 2141

The number of people now working in clean energy industries throughout Ohio is 105,443 people, a more than four percent increase since 2015, according to an analysis released today by Clean Energy Trust (CET) and the national nonpartisan business group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2).

Job growth across sectors including renewable energy generation, advanced grid, energy efficiency, clean fuels, and advanced transportation is occurring almost six times faster than overall job growth in the state.

: Written by J. Patrick Eaken; September 12, 2017; Hits: 1848

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is hosting a community open house event this Thursday at Waite High School so residents can learn more about the company's planned Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant to be built in East Toledo.

Cliff's representatives will be present on September 14 from 6-8 p.m. to share information and answer questions about the project. The open house will be in the high school cafeteria. Guests should arrive at the Career Center entrance (Morrison Drive and Second Street).

: Written by J. Patrick Eaken; September 12, 2017; Hits: 1596

Solomon Lutheran Church in Woodville and St. John Lutheran Church in Stony Ridge will take part in the Reformation 500 Crawl on Saturday, October 21 and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pemberville will host Reformation Day on Sunday, October 29.

The events celebrate 2017 as the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation initiated by Martin Luther in Germany in 1517.

: Written by Staff Writer; September 11, 2017; Hits: 838

An open house to discuss plans for renovating the Harris-Elmore Public Library will be held Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.

Amy Laity, library director, said the library’s board of trustees is considering several options after completing a strategic planning process the past two years.

The open house will focus on input from the public and a presentation by an architect retained by the board, Laity said.

: Written by Katie Siebenaller; September 11, 2017; Hits: 1146

The Oregon Republican Club held the first-ever Oregon Municipal Judge Candidate Forum Sept. 7 at the Oregon Municipal Complex.

Club President Diana Skaff and Vice President Lynn Gibbs were pleased with the turnout, which included community members, current court staff, and family and supporters of each of the candidates.

The club’s goal for the event was to help voters get informed and meet the four candidates for Oregon Municipal Judge ahead of the Nov. 7 election.