At the WEDCO Board Meeting on September 24, 2024, a comprehensive overview of regional projects was presented:
-Montpelier is in the final stages of a project worth $3 million and is preparing for the Iron Horse Trail celebration.
-Edon has initiated a sewer plant replacement and secured a water plant generator grant.
-Holiday City is collaborating with the EPA on additional monitoring wells for the Michindoh Aquifer.
-Edgerton has completed road paving and is advancing plans for disc golf and sidewalk restoration.
-Pioneer has appointed a new Fiscal Officer and is making significant progress on a solar field project.
-Stryker and West Unity are actively enhancing infrastructure.
-Williams County Commissioners have appointed an administrator, Von Haul, who is aiding the county’s transition to new software for processing payroll and payments.
The county engineering office reported ongoing work on road and bridge projects. Additionally, local manufacturers have reported sustained production and growth.
WEDCO is currently overseeing eight economic development projects at various stages.
These projects represent a collective investment of $14 million and hold the potential to create 153 jobs. Furthermore, these projects have received over $525,000 in state and local incentives.