Funding secured for state park, Owens Community College

COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board has approved more than $350,000 in local funding for Mary Jane Thurston State Park and for Owens Community College, State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announced.

In all, $300,000 was approved for dam structure assessments for Grand Rapids and Providence dam structures at Mary Jane Thurston State Park. A separate $52,612 was approved for Owens State Community College, where College Hall renovations are planned.

“This state funding is going to provide vast improvements to both the Grand Rapids and Providence dam structures for our state park as well as higher education facility improvements – I’m thankful to the Controlling Board for bringing these dollars to our community,” Mr. Ghanbari said in a news release Monday announcing the funding measures for Wood County.