Ohio Awards $7.3 Million for Statewide Demolition Projects04/21/2026The State of Ohio has announced $7.3 million in grants to help 32 counties tear down unsafe, blighted buildings and prepare those sites for new opportunities. In our area, funding will be used to support dozens of demolition projects across Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Putnam, Sandusky, and Van Wert counties. Click here to see a full list of projects.