County engineer explains petition-ditch process, how drainage projects are financed

Sep 9, 2025

An elected county official outlined the petition-ditch process under Ohio law, explaining hearings, bonding, plans and how costs are assessed to benefited properties for drainage projects.

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During Tuesday’s meeting the county’s elected public works official described how petition ditches work under state law and what property owners should expect if they pursue a drainage project through the county.

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