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Letters of Interest - LCTID- Mink St Rd Improvement
Sealed Letters of Interest (LOI) will be accepted until Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM and opened at that time. Seal envelopes containing the LOI must be addressed to the Licking County Transportation Improvement District, Attn: Jared Knerr, 20 S. Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark,Ohio. The envelope shall be endorsed on the outside, “LCTID-Mink St Rd Improvement”. Scope of Service may be obtained from the Office of the Licking CountyEngineer or the Licking County Website (https://lickingcounty.gov/depts/engineer/default.htm ), posted under Bids/Contracts.
Weights & Measures
Preble County Auditor - Weights & Measures Weights & Measures The Auditor is the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the entire County, thus protecting the general public and seller/retailer from the possible loss which may occur from faulty measuring devices, such as scales and pumps. The Auditor is charged with the responsibility of insuring that all State laws relating to weights and measures are strictly enforced. Sealers also perform "spot-checks" on prepackaged items to test the weight of the contents and test check-out scanning devices for pricing accuracy. County sealers are certified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. If you are going into business or you are already in business and will be using a weighing or measuring device, please contact our office for more information. These services are performed to insure the consumer is getting the quantity shown on the measuring device. If you believe a gas pump or scale did not perform properly for the goods you received, please contact the Preble County Auditor’s Office, Weights & Measures Division at 937-456-8131.
Board of Revision
Board of Revision TEST Announcements: Public Notice - Board of Revision annual organizational meeting to be held on Jan 13, 2020 . The Board of Revision accepts “Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property” from January 1st through March 31st of the following tax year. Annual Board of Revision Organizational Meeting, 2nd Monday of January, 2pm. in Auditor’ office, second-floor Courthouse, 101 E Main St, Eaton, OH The Ohio Revised Code, Sections 5715.13 through 5715.19 provides a mechanism for persons to challenge the Auditor’s opinion of the Market Value of property through the local County Board of Revision (known as "BOR"). The local BOR members are the County Auditor, County Treasurer, and a County Commissioner or representative. The BOR meets annually and has the authority to examine complaints, properly filed, on the value of Real Property for the prior tax year, payable in the current year. The owner of the real estate, the owner’s attorney, the attorney for the local School Board and other interested parties may file a BOR complaint. The “Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property” form (DTE Form 1) is available from January through March at the Auditor’s Office or on this web site and must be filed in the Auditor’s Office no later than 4:30 on March 31st. Complaints will be accepted by mail, if post marked on or before the March 31st deadline. Complaints received by mail or filed after the March 31st deadline may be invalid and it will be subject to dismissal and may not be heard on their merits. Questions? (937) 456-8197 or (937) 456-8131 Board of Revision Forms DTE Form 1 - Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property Preble County Board Of Revision Rules Of Procedure
Conveyance Fee
Preble County Auditor - Conveyance Fee Conveyance Fee Effective September 25, 2009...Preble County conveyance fees will increase from $2.00 (two dollars) to $3.00 (three dollars) for every $1,000 (one thousand dollars) of the sale price. Preble County Commissioners have imposed a $2.00 (two dollars) per thousand permissive conveyance tax in addition to the mandatory $1.00 (one dollar) per thousand conveyance fee. Transfer tax is $0.50 (fifty cents) per parcel. For more information regarding fees call 937-456-8129.
CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Valuation)
CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Valuation) The Current Agricultural Use Valuation program provides a substantial reduction in the valuation of land that is exclusively dedicated to agricultural purposes. Initial and renewal applications may be filed after January 1st. There is a fee of $25 for initial applications. Checks must be payable to Preble County Auditor Lavon Wright and should be forwarded to: 101 E. Main St., P.O. Box 361, Eaton, Oh. 45320. All initial applications for CAUV must be filed prior to the first Monday in March. There is no charge for renewal applications for land already on the CAUV program. Renewal applications will be mailed to each owner annually and must be returned prior to the first Monday in March. Land that is removed from the CAUV program is charged a recoupment charge equal the savings for three years that resulted from participation in the CAUV valuation versus valuation outside of the program. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Are all farms in Ohio used exclusively for commercial agricultural purposes eligible to be taxed on their current agricultural use value? A. Yes, if they contain 10 acres or more exclusive of any homesite. Those under 10 acres can qualify if the land has produced a gross income for the past three years of at least $2,500 each year or should reasonably be expected to produce that much during the current year. Q. Will all farms automatically be valued on a CAUV basis? A. No. Renewal Applications must be returned by the 1st Monday in March each year at the Preble County Auditor's office. Q. What does an owner have to do to be taxed on the Current Agricultural Use Value? A. File a DTE 109 application with the County Auditor between the first Monday in January and the first Monday in March and pay a one-time application fee of $25. There is no annual renewal fee. Q. What qualifies as land devoted exclusively to commercial agricultural use? A. 1) It qualifies if more than 10 acres are devoted exclusively to commercial production of field crops; tobacco, fruit, vegetables, timber, nursery stock, ornamental trees, sod or flowers; or if it qualified for a land retirement or conservation program under an agreement with the federal government. 2) If less than 10 acres, it qualifies if, during the past three years, it produced a gross income of at least $2,500 each year or has an anticipated gross income of such amount during the current year. Q. Do you have to own a farm for three years before you can apply? A. No. The farm must qualify not the owner. Q. How often is real estate appraised for tax assessment purposes? A. Revaluations occur every three years. Q. Is the taxable values the same as appraised value? A. No. In Ohio, tax value, or tax assessed value, is 35% of the appraised market value. Q. How were farms valued before this law was enacted? A. On the basis of estimated market value. Q. How does CAUV valuation differ from fair market value? A. The fair market value approach depends upon the comparison of sales of similarly situated farms and where the highest and best use sets value. The CAUV method depends upon capitalizing the expected net income from farming. Q. Will some farms have lower appraised values using the CAUV? A. Yes. The fair market value reflects what a buyer is willing to pay regardless of the farm's agricultural production capability. Q. Are the term's "tracts", "lots" and "parcels" used interchangeably? A. For the purpose of this act they are. Q. If I am in the CAUV program can I be enrolled in the Ohio Department of Forestry program as well? A. No, a Woodland is not eligible for tax savings under both programs. An owner must choose one or the other. On parcels of 10 acres or more, timber qualifies for the CAUV program, meeting the commercial production test. Q. What are the liabilities if incorrect information is given? A. If you knowingly give false information on an application, you are guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Q. What happens if the land is converted into a non-qualifying use? A. The owner is required to pay the tax savings for the last three years that resulted from the land being valued under the CAUV program. Q. What causes one to become subject to recoupment? A. Failure to return a renewal application or if a change in use occurs so that the land is not devoted exclusively to agricultural purposes. Q. Do golf courses qualify under the CAUV? A. No. Q. Does raising race horses or saddle horses qualify? A. Yes. This is a type of animal husbandry. However, a racetrack does not qualify. Q. Do greenhouses qualify? A. Yes. As long as it meets the CAUV income requirements. Q. Do garden stores qualify? A. No. Q. Does aquaculture qualify? A. Yes, the raising of plants or animals as fish or shellfish in or under the sea, lake or river or other body of water. Q. Does apiculture qualify? A. Yes. The raising and care of bees qualifies
Vendor's License
Preble County Auditor - Vendor's License Vendor's License H.B. 508, effective September 6, 2012, amended Ohio Revised Code 5739.17 to reduce the types of vendor’s licenses to regular county and transient. The Department of Taxation will no longer issue service or delivery vendor’s licenses. Vendors who now have service or delivery vendor’s licenses will continue to make sales using their current license. These vendors are not required to obtain a new vendor’s license. Every Ohio retailer (vendor) making taxable retail sales must obtain a vendor's license, collect sales tax, file tax returns with payments of tax collected and maintain complete records of transactions. Ohio Revised Code: Chapter 5739 There are different types of vendor's licenses for different types of businesses. Depending on the nature of the business one or more of the following licenses must be obtained. Regular Vendor's License:Issued by the County Auditor to vendors with a fixed place of business in Ohio. Vendors must have a vendor's license for each sales location. Application Fee: $50.00 Transient Vendor's License:Issued by the Department of Taxation (through Ohio.Gov, Business Gateway) to vendors who transport stocks of goods to temporary places of business in order to make sales. Valid in all 88 Counties in Ohio. Application Fee: $50.00 Vendor's licenses are not transferable. Any change in ownership (sole proprietor to partnership, partnership to corporation, corporation to sole proprietor, partnership to sole proprietor) requires a new license. Any change in the sales location (moving from one town to another, moving to another location in town, moving to a new location within a shopping center) covered by a regular county vendor's license requires the vendor to file for a change of address, as long as the location remains in the same county. Applications for vendor's licenses issued by the Department of taxation are available at their website: tax.ohio.gov, or by calling 800-282-1782.
Tax Estimator
Preble County Auditor - Tax Estimator Tax Estimator The Tax Estimator allows you to select a desired tax district, enter a property value and any extra millage, and calculate the estimated taxes for that property. Launch The Tax Estimator
Monroe County Library System Events Calendar
MCLS Events - Monroe County Library System Home Skip to Main Content Monroe County Library System Home MCLS Events Your browser has javascript disabled. Without javascript some functions will not work. Search Search Calendar * Show All Brighton Memorial Library Central Library Chili Public Library East Rochester Public Library Fairport Public Library Gates Public Library Greece Public Library Hamlin Public Library Henrietta Public Library Irondequoit Public Library Mendon Public Library Newman Riga Library Ogden Farmers Library Parma Public Library Penfield Public Library Pittsford Community Library Rochester Public Library, City Branches RPL GO! Mobile Library Rush Public Library Scottsville Free Library Scottsville Free Library - Mumford Branch Seymour Library (Brockport, NY) Webster Public Library Filter by Category Audience Adults All Ages Babies Children/Kids Families Pre-K Seniors Teens Toddlers Tweens Library Arnett Branch Brighton Memorial Library Brockport-Seymour Library Central Library Charlotte Branch Chili Public Library East Rochester Public Library Fairport Public Library Frederick Douglass Community Library Gates Public Library Greece Public Library Hamlin Public Library Henrietta Public Library Irondequoit Public Library Lincoln Branch Lyell Branch Maplewood Community Library Mendon Public Library Monroe Branch Newman Riga Library Ogden Farmers' Library Parma Public Library Penfield Public Library Phillis Wheatley Community Library Pittsford Community Library RPL GO! Mobile Library Rush Public Library Scottsville Free Library Scottsville Free Library, Mumford Branch Sully Branch Webster Library Winton Branch Include Events Show All Events Online Events In-Person Events Submit Clear All Card View Day/List View Monthly View - iCal Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change) To subscribe to this calendar, copy the link below into any application that supports the iCal format. Search Results
Hancock County Seeks Applicants for Open Positions
Employment Opportunities Hancock County is an equal opportunity employer and seeks dedicated individuals to join our team. Current job openings are posted here with descriptions of responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions. Interested candidates are encouraged to check this section regularly for new opportunities. [Link to specific job postings if available on the page]
Hancock County Commissioners Meeting Minutes Available
Meeting Minutes Hancock County Board of Commissioners meetings are held regularly to discuss county business, approve resolutions, and make decisions that affect the residents of Hancock County. The minutes serve as a public record of these proceedings. Interested parties can access past minutes for review. Specific dates and times of meetings can be found on the main CivicAlerts page or through a dedicated calendar.
Apply for a Library Card
Apply for a Library Card Library cards are free to residents of Monroe County and may be used at any public library in Monroe County. Your Monroe County Library System card opens the door to a world of information and entertainment: books, e-books, movies, music downloads, CDs, audiobooks, online newspaper and magazine articles, library computers and more. All you need to get started is a library card. Card/Account Registration You can register for a library card at any MCLS library. You will be required to show a form of identification to verify identity and County residence. Youth and children’s cards can be issued at most ages with approval of a guardian. Corporate and business card registration is also available. Register for a MCLS E-Card, which provides access to our digital collections only. Our digital collections include downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks and videos as well as research databases. Full borrowing and library use privileges can be obtained with on-site registration. When replacing an E-card with a full-service card, be sure to let us know so that we may transfer OverDrive/Libby transactions to your new card! Don’t live in Monroe County? Register for an Out-of-County Card. Library Account Policies Each MCLS member library retains its own policies regarding card/account borrowing limits, fines, fees and use of library materials. Please refer to the member library nearest you regarding user policies for your library card, or view our list of frequently asked questions. Lost your library card? Report it right away! Call 585-428-8180 or contact your library to report a lost or stolen card.
Community Clothing & Costume Swap
Community Clothing & Costume Swap Pattison Park Lodgeside, 2228 US-50, Batavia, OH 45103 Oct 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location Event Summary Oct 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bring your gently used CLOTHES and costumes and haunt away with something frightfully fresh. It’s free, fun, and perfect for monsters of all ages. Let’s make this Halloween a scream without scaring your wallet or the planet! While this is a clothing "swap," you are not required to bring clothes to take clothes home.
Spooky Lantern Lit Night Hike
Spooky Lantern Lit Night Hike Kelley Nature Preserve, 297 OH-126, Loveland, OH 45140 Oct 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location Event Summary Oct 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Take a spooky guided hike through Kelley Nature Preserve after dark with only a lantern to light your way. We will hike about 1 mile in the darkened woods surrounded by hooting owls, rustling leaves, and things that go bump in the night. We will be hiking on slightly hilly trails with natural packed dirt surfaces. This program is best for adults (ages 12+), free, no preregistration needed.
Junior Naturalists: Habitats
Junior Naturalists: Habitats Clingman Park, 2156 US-50, Batavia, OH 45103 Oct 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Oct 24, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Nov 7, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Nov 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am LocationRegistration Event Summary Oct 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Multiple Dates & Times: Oct 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Oct 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Nov 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Nov 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Become a Jr Naturalist! Join us for a 4-week series exploring the wonders of nature. Each class, we will learn together with games and activities, hikes, and crafts. This program is free and best for ages 5-14. Registration is required and will open one month before the first session. Week 1: Creek Week 2: Forest Floor Week 3: Forest Canopy Week 4: Field
Jr. Naturalists: Habitats
Jr Naturalists: Habitats 10:00 am - 11:00 am October 10, October 24, November 14, November 28 Clingman Park (2156 US Hwy 50, Batavia, OH 45103) Become a Jr Naturalist! Join us for a 4-week series exploring the wonders of nature. Each class, we will learn together with games and activities, hikes, and crafts! This program is free and best for ages 5-14. Registration is required. Week 1: Creek Week 2: Forest Floor Week 3: Forest Canopy Week 4: Field
Request an ASL Interpreter
Request an ASL Interpreter To request an interpreter for an upcoming event, please submit this online form at least ten days prior to an event. The request will be directed to the library hosting the event. Inquiries about interpretive services may also be made by calling the hosting library. Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Phone Name of program(Required) Date of Program Month(Required) Day(Required) Year(Required) Location of Program(Required)Select LibraryArnett Branch LibraryBrighton Memorial LibraryBrockport-Seymour LibraryCharlotte Branch LibraryChili Public LibraryEast Rochester Public LibraryFairport Public LibraryFrederick Douglass Community LibraryGates Public LibraryGreece Public LibraryHamlin Public LibraryHenrietta Public LibraryIrondequoit Public LibraryLincoln Branch LibraryLyell Branch LibraryMaplewood Community LibraryMendon Public LibraryMonroe Branch LibraryMumford Branch – Scottsville LibraryNewman Riga LibraryOgden Farmers LibraryParma Public LibraryPenfield Public LibraryPittsford Community LibraryRochester Public Library CentralRush Public LibraryScottsville Free LibrarySully Branch LibraryWebster Public LibraryWheatley Community LibraryWinton Road Branch Library Additional Information CAPTCHA Submit Δ
Online Podcasts, Videos, and More
Online Podcasts, Videos, and More Brighton Memorial Library Books Sandwiched In Greece Public Library GPL Book Break- Podcast Pittsford Community Library Your Friendly Neighborhood Librarians – Podcast Rochester Public Library The Selden Files: Exploring the oddities of intellectual property as well as innovation- Podcast RPL YouTube Channel Central Casting @ RPL- Podcast It’s All About the Book– Author Spotlights, Book Reviews, and More from MCLS & RPL Director Patty Uttaro
Hancock County Seeks Public Servants for Open Positions
The Hancock County Board of County Commissioners is committed to serving the citizens of Hancock County with dedicated and skilled public servants. We strive to attract and retain talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference in our community. This page serves as a central hub for all current employment opportunities within the various departments of Hancock County Government. Please review the listings below for open positions. Each listing will provide a detailed job description, required qualifications, and instructions on how to apply. We encourage all qualified individuals to consider a career in public service and contribute to the continued growth and well-being of Hancock County. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Knox County Commissioners
Commissioners – Knox County, Ohio Knox County Commissioners Commissioners Drenda Keesee Barry Lester Bill Pursel Drenda Keesee Barry Lester BillPursel Upcoming Meetings Tuesday, October 6 Regular Session Commissioners Conference Room10:00 AM Thursday, October 8 Regular Session Commissioners Conference Room10:00 AM Tuesday, October 13 No Session ViewLivestream PreviousMeetings Agenda, Journals, and Duties Agenda & Minutes Commissioner Journals 2018-Present Commissioner Journals 1953-2017 Commissioner Journals 1808-1952 Journal Indexes 1912-1955 Knox County Atlas Circa 1896 Responsibilities & Duties Public Comment Procedure Applications Ditch Petition Process Ditch Petition Ditch Petition Information Salt Brine Application Process Salt Brine Application Lodging Excise Tax Resolutions Lodging Excise Tax Registration 2026 Senior Levy 2026 Senior Levy Application 2026 Senior Levy Cover Letter
WIC appointmentFood and nutrition support for families
WIC | Hocking County Health Department Skip to main content Open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pmAfter-hours public health emergency: call 911, or (740) 385-3000 from outside Hocking County Home / WIC What is WIC? WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition education program. WIC provides services to women, who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a baby less than 6 months old, and infants and children up to five years old. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too! To qualify for WIC services you must: Live in Ohio Meet WIC income guidelines Meet certain nutritional or health risks What does WIC provide? Nutrition education and support Breastfeeding education and support Referral for health care Immunization screening and referral Supplemental foods like: Milk, Cereal, Juice, Eggs, Peanut Butter or Beans, Infant formula, fruits and vegetables and whole grains. How do I apply? To apply, make an appointment with WIC. Schedule an appointment please call our office 740-385-3030 ext. 229Our office hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00Late clinic: 2nd Tuesday of every month 8:00-7:00 We also offer the following satellite clinics:Laurelville 1st Thursday of every Month What do I bring to my first appointment? Proof of address: (WIC reminder card, driver’s license, utility bill) Proof of income: (Medical card, check stubs, food stamp card) Proof of Identification: (birth certificate, crib card, driver’s license, shot records, Medical card) If pregnant, proof of pregnancy All family members applying for WIC (infants, children, pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum mother)
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