OWDA funds $15M loan for Crestline sewer plant

The Village of Crestline announced today that the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) has funded a $14.9 million Water Pollution Control Loan. The loan was approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) earlier this month, and now the Village can move forward with the $19.5 million relocation and rebuild of their existing sewer plant. Groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for March 20, and the construction is expected to be completed within two years.

Huron County Students Experience Engineering Careers

The Huron County Business Advisory Council (BAC) hosted an “Engineering Day” for high school students who tested for an Architecture, Construction, or Engineering aptitude. These students visited area businesses, including the Huron County Engineer’s Office, BORGERS, Fabriweld, Mark Schaffer Excavating & Trucking and a presentation about the Engineering Tech program at EHOVE.

Foundation, City Partner to Develop Barberton Site

In November, Barberton Community Foundation purchased the former B&P Polishing property located at 401 Newell Street in Barberton, Ohio. The long-vacant, 36-acre site will be redeveloped for industrial use and several prospects have been identified, with a local company already claiming 15 of those acres for expansion.

Second Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility in the Country Coming to West Chester

The Pickle Lodge, the second-largest indoor pickleball facility in the country, is coming to West Chester Township. The facility, housed in the building previously occupied by Court Yard Sportsplex on Kingsgate Way, will feature a cushioned playing surface, state-of-the-art LED lighting, a bar, restaurant, and a group event space designed for corporate and/or other events.

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