Park board weighs 4‑H memorandum, livestock building use and 2026 fairground lease Board debated a draft MOU granting Stark County 4‑H first use of the livestock building in exchange for donated equipment, discussed defining the building and scheduling parameters, approved an apportionment payment for the building, and agreed to move forward with a 2026 lease to the Fair Association subject to legal and insurance review.

The Stark County Park Board is crafting a new agreement that could reshape the future of 4-H events and livestock activities—are they ready for the changes ahead?

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Stark County approves $230,000 low bid to repair Southwest Speedway after residents urge action After a wave of public comments and extended debate over funding and partnership, Stark County commissioners approved a $230,000 low construction bid for repairs at the Southwest Speedway in a 6–1 roll-call vote, while supporters pressed for a community-led nonprofit to sustain future operations.

Stark County commissioners have greenlit a $230,000 plan to revitalize the beloved Southwest Speedway, igniting hopes for a sustainable future amidst community passion and debate.

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Commission approves Teague's HAZMAT workshop with partial grant funding Stark County Emergency Management will host a Teague's-facilitated hazmat workshop with EOC activation; the county will pay about $11,000 from its training budget after a $25,000 grant and $9,000 LEPC contribution were secured.

Stark County is gearing up for a crucial hazmat workshop that will sharpen emergency response skills and ensure county readiness for hazardous incidents.

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City of Dickinson asks Stark County to consider buying armory, back a 1¢ public safety sales tax City of Dickinson proposed selling the Armory and land under the Law Enforcement Center to Stark County for $2.5 million and asked the county to join a proposed 1¢ public safety sales tax on the June ballot, including a draft joint-powers agreement returning 20% of revenue to the county for public safety.

The City of Dickinson is proposing a bold move to sell its Armory and Law Enforcement Center land for $2.5 million while pushing for a crucial 1¢ public safety sales tax to bolster funding for county safety initiatives.

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Stark County planner schedules public hearings to update floodplain and animal feeding rules; data center work deferred to workshop County planner Steve Josephson briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on planned ordinance amendments: update statutory references in the floodplain management ordinance, revise commercial animal feeding operation standards to align with a forthcoming state model (mainly distance requirements), correct subdivision/tree-planting inconsistencies, and plan future workshops on data centers and battery storage.

Stark County is gearing up for crucial public hearings that could reshape local zoning laws, including updates to floodplain management and animal feeding regulations!

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Stark County Commission approves officer elections, wage bump for courthouse deputies and routine contracts At its Jan. 6 meeting the Stark County Commission elected officers, approved a $70,000 starting wage for courthouse deputies, adopted a 2026 burn‑restriction resolution, authorized temporary easement payments and approved multiple routine contracts and bids.

The Stark County Commission just made headlines by raising deputy starting wages to $70,000 and adopting new burn restrictions for 2026—what else did they decide?

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Park Board asks county to fund Southwest Speedway repairs, authorizes public bid process Stark County Park Board voted Jan. 6 to put a package of repairs at the Southwest Speedway up for public bid and to ask the county commission to provide funding; board members and community speakers framed the work as necessary to keep the track safe and operational for 2026.

The Stark County Park Board has taken a crucial step to secure funding for urgent repairs at the Southwest Speedway, ensuring it remains a safe and vibrant hub for racing fans and events.

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Commission approves 2026 road budget amendments, authorizes $9,340 temporary easement Stark County approved 2026 road budget amendments to increase a truck registration line and to reclassify a part‑time worker to full time; the commission also approved a $9,340 temporary easement payment for a roundabout corner.

Stark County is revamping its road budget and green-lighting a major roundabout project with unanimous approval from commissioners!

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Stark County Commission approves $2M small‑city grant transfer, creates Dickinson Airport fund On Dec. 29 the Stark County Commission approved a set of year‑end budget amendments, including a $2 million transfer to the Small City Grant Fund, creation of a Dickinson Airport fund with $2.25 million rolled into it, and a $1.75 million transfer into the new airport special projects fund; commissioners also approved a separate transfer for fairgrounds projects.

Stark County just approved a $2 million boost for small cities and launched a new fund for Dickinson Airport projects, paving the way for exciting developments in 2025!

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Stark County endorses Transportation Alternatives grant to connect Dickinson with Patterson Lake The commission endorsed a Transportation Alternatives grant application for FY2028 to build a shared‑use trail connecting Dickinson to Patterson Lake; Benjamin Ray said the grant would cover about 80% of construction costs but not engineering.

Stark County is taking a bold step toward community connectivity with a grant application for a trail that could link Dickinson and Patterson Lake!

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Commissioners Discuss Funding Requests From Airport And Library In Dickinson County commissioners consider $4M airport and $750K library funding requests in budget discussion.

Stark County officials are at a crossroads, weighing a $4 million airport funding request against a $750,000 library project, as local taxpayers brace for potential impacts.

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Stark County Commission approves $233K fund transfer for Softchoice licensing and migration Commission allocates funds for Softchoice to enhance IT solutions and streamline operations.

Stark County is taking a giant leap forward in IT with a $233K investment to streamline operations and boost productivity through a new software licensing solution!

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Commissioners Approve New Salary Matrix and Merit Pay Budget for Upcoming Year Commissioners adopt a salary matrix to enhance merit-based pay for employees.

Stark County is revolutionizing employee compensation with a new merit pay policy designed to reward top performers while keeping budgets in check!

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County Officials Review House Bill 116 Budget Changes Ahead of Tax Revenue Decisions Officials outline impacts of House Bill 116 on budgeting and tax caps for local districts.

Stark County's recent commission meeting unveiled crucial budget changes that could reshape your tax bills—are you ready for the implications?

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Sheriff's Department proposes salary adjustments amid budget discussions Sheriff's office seeks salary adjustments to successfully implement Joanna's new merit proposal.

Stark County's sheriff is pushing for crucial salary adjustments to attract and retain top talent, but urgent budget discussions are looming!

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Stark County Road Department Approves Demolition of Highway 85 Bridge Commissioners authorize road department to remove old Highway 85 bridge near Bellfield.

Stark County is making waves by approving the demolition of the old Highway 85 Bridge, paving the way for improved infrastructure and community access!

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Commission Discusses Airport Funding and Library Budget Concerns in Dickinson Commissioners debate airport expansion costs and library funding management issues.

Stark County commissioners are grappling with a controversial $4 million funding proposal for the Dickinson Airport, raising questions about financial priorities and community needs.

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Ohio Regional Braille Challenge makes first stop in Stark County Visually-impaired students across Northeast Ohio converged on the Stark County Educational Service Center for the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge.

Check out this article about the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge that kicked off its first stop in Stark County!
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