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Franklin County is joining a national call for communities to take action in ending hunger.

Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown has been appointed to the advisory board of CHOICES,
Franklin County’s only domestic violence shelter and crisis hotline.

(Columbus – September 2, 2014) Central to its mission, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has been focused on sustainability issues in coordination with its members and key

During last Tuesday’s meeting of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the Commissioners accepted the final report and recommendations of the Greater Columbus Infant Mortality Task Force, and voted to solidify the county’s commitment to protect its youngest residents by enacting the recommendations set forth in the Task Force’s report.

On the heels of winning a national award for food scrap recycling efforts at both county jails and the courthouse cafeteria, the Franklin County Commissioners and Sheriff are now partnering with Goodwill Columbus on a new textile recycling program.

This week, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners will designate Franklin County a Purple Heart County, honoring the courage, patriotism and personal sacrifice of the men and women who are wounded or killed while defending America’s freedoms.

Hundreds of Franklin County young people will be setting up lemonade stands throughout the county today as part of the first annual Franklin County Youth Lemonade Day.

Franklin County Administrator Don L. Brown (43220) has informed the Franklin County Board of Commissioners of his intention to resign on October 31, 2014 in order to preserve his eligibility for post-retirement health care benefits within the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

A consortium of six farmers’ markets will make more affordable, fresh, local produce available for Central Ohio residents with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through a program called Veggie SNAPS.

Columbus, OH – Retail employment is increasing and retail vacancy rates continue to decrease, according to the 2014 Franklin County Retail Report, which will be unveiled today at the Franklin County Retail Summit.