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Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission

Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission

Founded October 1 1969, BHJ's missions is “to promote intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration on issues with a greater than local impact.”

Jefferson County Construction UpdateState Route 7 Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad bridge replacement: Work will begin Monday, October 14, to replace an overhead railroad bridge over State Route 7 located south of Mingo Junction. During construction, one traffic lane will be maintained in each direction with an 11-foot width restriction. The completion date is December 31, 2024. Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad is overseeing this project. See MoreSee Less
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Did you know? Historic Fort Steuben does not receive government funding and relies on membership donations to operate. You can become a member or renew your membership by going to the website, www.oldfortsteuben.com and clicking the donate button on the bottom of the page. See MoreSee Less
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Jefferson County Commission $2.5 Million to improve Broadband Connectivity for 34 businesses and 769 households in parts of Ross, Knox, Salem, Wayne, and Springfield Townships in the northern region of Jefferson County. This award is part of a recently announced $68.2 million award package supporting 65 projects in 188 coal-impacted counties through ARC’s POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which directs federal resources to economic diversification projects in Appalachian communities affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries. Adam Truex, Executive Director of the Ohio Mid-Eastern Regional Education Service Agency (OME-RESA) states “Access to reliable broadband infrastructure is indispensable in today’s interconnected world. Unfortunately, many communities, particularly in rural and underserved areas like Jefferson County, continue to grapple with inadequate access, which poses a significant barrier to their development and prosperity. Robert Naylor, Executive Director, Jefferson County Port Authority, elaborates that “Jefferson County still suffers from the lingering effects of the decline of the coal industry. The Port Authority understands that access to quality and affordable broadband will empower county residents and businesses to adapt to new employment opportunities and industries. Local business owner Heather Waggoner “currently has to run two different WIFI’s to make our business work and it is just not feasible. As our business grows and our son plans on taking over, he is considering moving it from Jefferson County for proper broadband service”. See MoreSee Less
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