Fight the Wind

01/27/2026

10/20/2023

I would say that just makes you unique, little one. :)

08/04/2022

Please plan on attending:

The public is invited to attend and provide their comments regarding proposed wind and solar development in Logan County at an upcoming meeting slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Benjamin Logan High School.

The public is invited to attend and provide their comments regarding proposed wind and solar development in Logan County at an upcoming meeting slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Benjamin Logan Hig

04/28/2022

Thank you, Richland Township Trustees!

The trustees have passed a resolution for Richland Township to be a restricted area for the development of large scale wind and solar farms over 50 megawatts.

There are eight other townships in Logan County who have submitted a similar resolution to the Logan County Commissioners.

04/27/2022

Join us tonight (Wednesday, 4/27) at the Richland Township trustee meeting at 7pm to show your support for the resolution for Richland to be a restricted area for the development of large scale wind and solar farms over 50 megawatts.

Richland Township was presented with this opportunity for a resolution but did not take action, unlike seven other Logan County Townships who took immediate action and passed a resolution.
Protect Richland Township.

Contact your trustees, ask that they pass the resolution to preserve and protect not only the land but community.

04/14/2022

Richland Township was presented with this opportunity for a resolution but did not take action, unlike seven other Logan County Townships who took immediate action and passed a resolution.

Join us at the next Richland Township meeting on Wednesday, April 27 at 7pm to show your support of the resolution.
Protect Richland Township. Contact your trustees, demand that they pass the resolution to preserve and protect not only the land but community.

Thank you to the township trustees of Perry, Rushcreek, Stokes, Bokescreek, Jefferson, Monroe, and Washington Townships and County Commissioners Paul Benedetti and Joe Antram for their support. These townships passed resolutions to be restricted areas for the development of large scale solar farms over 50 megawatts. It also prohibits projects generating between 5 and 49 megawatts.

In front of a packed commission chamber this morning, the Logan County Commission passed a resolution designating the townships of Perry, Rushcreek, Stokes, Bokescreek, Jeff

01/12/2022

URGENT CALL TO ACTION FOR LOGAN COUNTY! Warning -long post - please read it all and share.

There are two important matters that necessitate your immediate and continued action!

#1 Fountain Point Large Scale Solar Facility:

A 3,860-acre solar facility is being proposed in Perry, Bokescreek, and Rushcreek Townships by Fountain Point Solar Energy LLC. This project would be built near the intersection of state routes 292 and 47. This project not only covers nearly SIX SQUARE MILES of farmland but it will also be built adjacent to residential homes and less than two miles from the Myeerah Nature Preserve.

At this point, paperwork has been submitted to the Ohio Power Siting Board signaling the developer’s intent to submit their application. They will next hold a public information meeting on January 12th, at Benjamin Logan Middle School from 6 pm – 8 pm. After they have satisfied this required meeting they then can submit their official application. These types of meetings are generally informal with different stations with tables and displays where residents can interact with company representatives and gather information. This is not a hearing of any kind – just the developer giving out information about the project.

Soon after the public information meeting, we can expect them to officially submit their application for the project.

Two of Logan County’s Commissioners, Benedetti & Antram, have written letters to the Ohio Power Siting Board to express the commissioners’ collective support for utility-scale solar development in Logan County. Please see the letters attached to this post. Citizens have spoken to the commissioners and feel that the commissioners are under the impression that the community accepts and supports large-scale industrial solar projects in our community.

#2 SB52 Gives the County Commissioners the Power to Restrict Wind and Solar Projects

The second important call to action involves SB52 that was passed by the Ohio Generally Assembly and signed by the governor last year. SB52 does many things in regards to wind and solar energy but the most important piece gives the county commissioners the power to declare the entire county, or parts of it, restricted zones for utility-scale wind and solar projects. The only way a developer can build in a restricted zone is to put it allow the community to vote on it. The developer would need to circulate petitions and gather signatures in order for a resolution to appear on the ballot for approval or rejection.

The critical part of this whole process is that it must be done IN ADVANCE of a project. This is a proactive step, not a reactive step. Commissioners need to declare Logan County a restricted zone for utility-scale wind and solar projects immediately.

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So, what can you do in regards to both the Fountain Point Solar Project and SB52?

1. Contact the commissioners now and often to make sure your voice on the matters is heard. Contact info for the commissioners is below:

117 E. Columbus Ave.
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
937-599-7283
[email protected]

Commissioner Paul Benedetti: [email protected]
Commissioner Joe Antram: [email protected]
Commissioner Mark Robinson: [email protected]

2. Visit the commissioners in person at one of their meetings. Contact their office for times when you can visit. Sessions are generally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

3. Contact your township trustees and ask them to pass a resolution opposing utility-scale wind and solar projects in your township. Find your township trustee contact information at this linkhttps://www.boe.ohio.gov/logan/c/electoff/township.pdf

4. Follow progress and notifications of the Fontain Point Solar Project on the Ohio Power Siting Board website. The direct link to the case for this project is https://opsb.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/opsb/cases/21-1231-el-bgn

Please note that this case number may change or this link may change but as of right now this project is officially called Fountain Point Solar and the case number is 21-1231-EL-BGN

5. Contact the Ohio Power Siting Board and submit your written comment on Fontaine Point Solar Project via email or mail. This comment will become part of the official public record. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE CASE NUMBER - 21-1231-EL-BGN

You can submit your written letters to

Ohio Power Siting Board, 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus Ohio 43215

Emails can be sent to contact [email protected]

6. Additionally, you can get involved by testifying at the official local public hearing for Fontain Point Solar Project that will take place further down the road or you can formally intervene in the case. Important deadlines apply for intervening. You can get complete instructions for involvement from the Ohio Power Siting Board. https://opsb.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/opsb/processes/public-participation

7. Attend every meeting and hearing that you can. Even if you don’t want to speak your presence will still send a message and will help support those who do speak.

8. Tell your neighbors, friends, and family. Share this post.

07/12/2020

07/11/2020

This large crane used for placing turbines fell over while traveling to a different location on Township Road 220 outside of Belle Center. The wind company closed the road for an extended period of time due to the accident.

09/16/2019

Construction of the Scioto Ridge Wind Project is well under way in southern Hardin County and northern Logan County... Construction that the majority of homeowners and townships opposed...

04/15/2019

Representative Jon Cross needs to hear from you!

If you are his constituent in the 83rd Ohio House District--Hancock, Hardin, and the townships of Bokescreek, Rushcreek and Richland in Logan County--please contact Representative Cross.

The message is simple: Leave the wind turbine setbacks in place and measured from property lines.

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is lobbying hard for a return to shorter setbacks. Mr. Cross needs to be reminded again and again that his constituents support property line setbacks as they now stand and that he is expected to support them too.

Please contact him soon and often. Public Letters to the Editor are also encouraged.

Thank you for your support.

Representative Jon Cross
Phone: 614.466.3819
Contact: