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Merry Christmas! From everyone here at OVRDC, thank you for another great year partnering with us to improve communities and build opportunities across the region. 

OVRDC Asking for Public Comment on Draft Regional Safety Plan According to National Center for Health Statistics, in 2021 an estimated 5.4 million roadway users across the United States sustained crash injuries requiring medical care, approximately 15,000 people every day.…

Christmas in Southern Ohio: Holiday Attractions to Visit in Every County Christmas traditions and community events are the heartbeat of the holidays in southern Ohio. Make plans with your family and friends to get together and celebrate this weekend with…

Greetings from OVRDC Executive Director Stephanie Gilbert As we approach the holiday season, I would like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the individuals, organizations, and community members who have made 2024 such a year…

Now is Time to Add Transportation Projects to the OVRDC Regional Transportation Priority List For the next two months, OVRDC is asking for counties, cities, villages, and non-profits to add your future transportation projects to the regional priority project list.…

OVRDC, Buckeye Hills Regional Council and Ohio University faculty Andie Walla will host an online media training and Q&A for our ACG program project participants and community partners on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Details…

Cole and Grooms Chosen to Represent Our Region The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named two emerging leaders from the OVRDC region to participate in this year’s Appalachian Leadership Institute. Scioto county native Eli Cole, OVRDC Development Specialist, and Pike County…

Jacob Taylor has joined OVRDC as the Transportation Planning Specialist. Jacob previously worked for OVRDC and the Scioto County Engineer’s Office and his previous experience with data collection, Geographic Information System (GIS) software and project documentation and research will be…