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I-75 at SR 696 Pilot Travel Center awarded $676,809 in NEVI funds

COLUMBUS--On July 13, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the future locations of 27 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that will be installed along Ohio interstates, making Ohio the first state in the nation to announce charging station sites that will be developed as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.  

“This is an exciting time for Ohio as we continue to lead the charge in electric mobility,” said Governor DeWine. “As more Ohioans purchase EVs, this statewide network of chargers will ensure that our transportation infrastructure is prepared to accommodate these drivers, as well as visitors who travel to Ohio to see all that our great state has to offer.” 

During a news conference with Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks, DriveOhio Executive Director Preeti Choudhary, and Federal Highway Administration Deputy Administrator Andrew Rogers, Governor DeWine announced that the state will award more than $18 million in NEVI funds for 27 electric vehicle fast charging stations along seven of Ohio’s interstate corridors, including I-70, I-71, I-74, I-75, I-76, I-77, and I-90. 

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FINDLAY–A program of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the Hancock County Safety Council is accepting new members for the upcoming program year through July 31, 2023.

Hancock County Safety Council members can earn a 3% rebate on their Ohio workers’ compensation premium by participating throughout the year. In addition, members can:

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Earlier this year, Northwest Physical Therapy (NWPT) celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with close friends, family, employees and partners. During the celebration, donations were collected for the Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program (CAP).

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The Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 so the staff can celebrate Independence Day with their families.

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Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers 

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 

During the 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, received information that an individual had harvested more than one antlered deer. Following an investigation, Officer Porinchok determined the suspect had harvested more than the legal limit of one buck. The suspect was issued several citations and venison, antlers, and a crossbow were seized as evidence. The suspect was found guilty in Lima Municipal Court and was ordered to pay more than $1,000 in fines and court costs. The venison was donated to a local food pantry and the hunting equipment was forfeited to the State of Ohio. The suspect’s hunting privileges were suspended for three years. 

The end of the school year is an exciting time for teachers and students. This year almost 100 students from Putnam County’s Glandorf and Pandora-Gilboa elementary schools had a field day at their local wetland to learn about natural resources. State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, and Outdoor Skills Specialist Jaron Beck informed the students about frog gigging. The students were given information on how to legally harvest frogs and had the opportunity to gig simulated “pool noodle frogs” with frog grabbers. Everyone had fun and the weather for the event was beautiful.    

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The following land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District in June 2023 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

215 Bentley Rd., Bluffton, $259,900.00, Single Family Dwelling; Diller, Samuel W & Joan R to Bixel, Seth C & Carol A

8196 N Cool Rd; Richland Twp., $185,000.00, Single Family Dwelling; Meyer, Trevor B to Meyer, Ronald L & Tobi Ann, Trustees

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