Funding for seven projects comes from state program COLUMBUS — Lawrence County represents one of 75 counties receiving state grants to clean up contaminated properties and prepare them for new life. In total, $61 million is being awarded to support 160 projects. The funding is part of the 11th round of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, which was created by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in 2021. These awards include $45.8 million for 84 cleanup a…