Are Ohio’s small villages serving their residents? A new law brings more scrutiny
It requires every village in the state to be evaluated to see if it should be considered for dissolution by the voters.
Addyston
Founded in 1891 by Matthew Addy, the village of Addyston was originally incorporated in order to control its growing population. Many southerners came north around the turn of the century to work at the pipe foundry alongside communities of English, Germans and Irish who had settled there to build the canal. The quaint, historic building housing the post office at 111 Main Street has evolved over the years. It was once a barber shop, a pool hall, a restaurant and a bakery. Similarly, Addyston continues to roll with the times in order to proudly meet the changing needs of its small but mighty population – much of which still works close to home in its abundant manufacturing facilities.
Demands for emergency medical service are stretching the budgets of small towns and townships
Calls for medical care have increased 40-50% in some communities over 10 years while the population has remained stagnant.
Taxing times: Small towns count on special tax levies to maintain essential services
Paying for fire protection and emergency medical services was on the ballot seven times in six different communities.
There’s new funding for affordable housing. Will it reach the first-ring suburbs?
The affordable housing shortage is often thought of as a big-city problem, but first-ring suburbs also need investment to improve aging housing stock and encourage ownership.
After East Palestine, local leaders ask: Are we ready for a disaster like that?
For the towns, cities, villages, and townships around Greater Cincinnati, preparing for and responding to disasters is a priority, often accomplished with limited means.
First ring suburbs strive to increase appeal in today’s hot real estate market
Remote and hybrid employment has caused regional and commute considerations to become obsolete for some, creating an increased interest in neighborhoods that may have been overlooked.
Celebrating the people and music of Cincinnati jazz
The Jazz Hall of Fame honors contributors to the art form and to further jazz education through scholarships and mentoring.
Public meetings and convening sessions help guide county allocation of federal funds
This money went towards immediate, long-term, and transformational needs.
Making the call: First-ring suburbs improve underlying systems by addressing blurred boundaries
A new series First Suburbs—Beyond Borders launches with a story that unpacks the crisscrossing lines of responsibility for systems relied upon by local residents.
Volunteers, signatures needed for affordable housing trust fund
A proposed charter amendment will allocate funds to support the city’s most vulnerable population.
