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: Written by Larry Limpf; August 14, 2017; Hits: 924

An expansion project by the Maumee Valley Growers Association into supplying produce for the wholesale market has been a success and will continue, says Joe Perlaky, MVGA executive director.
The non-profit association received a grant two years ago of $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that enabled it to function as what Perlaky calls a “value chain coordinator” and offer about 20 association members the chance to pool their resources.

: Written by Larry Limpf; August 14, 2017; Hits: 1020

After the demolition this summer of a mixed-use building in downtown Port Clinton, the Ottawa County Land Bank is focusing its attention on structures in other parts of the county, JoEllen Regal, president of the land bank’s board of directors, said last week.
Regal said the Port Clinton property included apartments and commercial space but hadn’t been in use for years and had become a safety hazard.

: Written by Kelly J. Kaczala; August 09, 2017; Hits: 879

Northwood is seeking a part-time recreation director to develop and coordinate city athletic, recreation and event programming.

: Written by Kelly J. Kaczala; August 09, 2017; Hits: 5315

Oregon City Council last month approved a resolution that imposes a six-month moratorium on the granting of permits or certificates of occupancy for any building, structure, use or change of use that would enable the retail sale of medical marijuana in order to allow council and the planning commission to review applicable Ohio statutes, criminal codes and the city zoning code.

: Written by By Kelly J. Kaczala; August 09, 2017; Hits: 1030

The City of Northwood is partnering with Northwood Commons, site of the former Great Eastern Shopping Center on Woodville Road, to start a farmers market, which starts this month.