Gina Collinsworth

Ironton-Lawrence Community Action Organization on hand with hard hats and sledgehammers lined up on the stage and awaiting the groundbreaking of the RoNa Theater ACGP project in Ironton, Ohio.

Ohio Appalachian Gateway Project Request for Qualifications

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:July 22, 2025
Post category:News

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES The Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization is requesting statements of qualifications pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 153.65, et seq., from individuals and firms to provide construction materials and geotechnical testing, and onsite…

Request for Proposals for Transportation Study/Planning

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:July 18, 2025
Post category:Transportation

OVRDC Accepting Request for Proposals for Transportation Study/Planning The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC), a twelve-county regional planning commission in Southern Ohio, is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for transportation studies/plans. Selected studies/plans will be conducted by OVRDC,…

Comment now on the draft Regional Coordinated Public Transportation Plan

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:July 15, 2025
Post category:Transportation

Comment now on the OVRDC Regional Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan For the last year and half, OVRDC hosted Regional Transit Coordination Council (RTCC) meetings of community stakeholders from the counties of the region with the goal…

OVRDC’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:July 10, 2025
Post category:Transportation

Take the 10-minute Transportation Survey Today! What do YOU think of transportation in the Ohio Valley Region? The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) wants to hear from you! OVRDC is in the process of writing a plan that maintains…

Celebrate Fall in southern Ohio

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:July 1, 2025
Post category:Maps

We need your help to Celebrate Fall in southern Ohio – Submit your Community's Fall Festivals, Farms and Halloween Attractions Festivals, harvest traditions, Halloween and heritage events are the heartbeat of fall in southern Ohio. Even though the summer heat…

Appalachian Community Grant Documentary Project

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:June 25, 2025
Post category:Appalachian Community Grant Program

Appalachian Community Grant Program Helping Communities Bring Visions to Reality and Documenting the Transformation In May 2024, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Governor’s Office of Appalachia Director John Carey…

OVRDC Welcomes 2nd Congressional District Representative Dave Taylor

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:June 18, 2025
Post category:Meetings

2nd Congressional District Representative Dave Taylor Visits OVRDC Congressman Dave Taylor of Ohio's 2nd District stopped by the OVRDC Office today while visiting businesses, community members and service organizations located in the district. The 2nd District is made up of…

2nd Round County Caucus Meetings

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:June 18, 2025
Post category:Meetings

OVRDC Schedules 2nd Round Caucus Meetings The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) will begin holding 2nd Round County Caucus meetings in the following counties, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto and Vinton. Staff will lead discussion and local officials will…

Public Comment Requested

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:June 13, 2025
Post category:RTPO

Submit Your Feedback Public Comment Period Open Now OVRDC has opened a new round of available funding for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program SFY26 & SFY27. OVRDC STBG funds can be used for roadway projects that occur on federal-aid…

NRAC Clean Ohio Conservation Program Now Accepting Applications

Post author:Gina Collinsworth
Post published:April 30, 2025
Post category:News

Scioto Brush Creek Gladys Riley Preserve in Scioto County part of NRAC Clean Ohio program Total $4.8 million Available for NRAC Clean Ohio Program - Apply Now The District 15 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) has released guidelines and application…