Study to align stakeholder goals along 161
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February 10, 2026

Study to align stakeholder goals along 161

By Michael Williamson 

Local officials are working to unify the goals and actions of the jurisdictions along the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City.

That working group, which has been meeting over the last year, heard a proposal for a planning study recently that will aim to align those efforts. Involvement in the study...

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