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State OK’s Tax Credit Assistance For Herr Foods Expansion

Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc.

(Columbus)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for 10 projects set to create 946 new jobs and retain 2,485 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $50 million in new payroll and spur more than $296 million in investments across Ohio. 

Projects approved by the TCA include:

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Herr Foods Incorporated, cities of Jackson and Chillicothe (Jackson, Ross Cos.), expects to create 150 full-time positions, generating $5.3 million in new annual payroll and retaining $2.2 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in Jackson and Chillicothe. Herr Foods is an American brand of potato chips and other snack foods. The TCA approved a 1.192 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Jackson Apple Festival Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Presented By Atomic Speedway

The Jackson Apple Festival opens September 21st for their 80th festival. The festival runs through September 25th.

Long known as featuring the “Largest Lighted Parade in Ohio”, the event will feature 20 marching bands throughout the week.

The entertainment schedule is being headlined by Country Music star Phil Vassar at 9pm Friday, September 24th.

Other entertainment includes Jimmy Buffet tribute band Parrots of the Caribbean at 8pm on Thursday.

The WEGIANS will be performing Tuesday night from 8pm-10pm.

For more details, including a daily schedule of events, go to jacksonapplefestival.org

W4C Seeks Food Donations For Their Recovery Center

Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc.

The City of Jackson and surrounding communities are being asked to help with food needs for a faith-based substance abuse recovery center known as “W4C”.

They are currently in need of various food items for their Recovery Campus.

Each week, W4C will be collecting something different with items that can be dropped off between 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday at the Hope Center, or contact W4C to make other arrangements. #BetterTogether

Here is also a link to their Facebook page. CLICK HERE: