Business briefs: Another local patent awarded, Ohio tech credential results for January, Peony Palooza

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Galion company assigned patent

GALION − Eagle Crusher Co. of Galion has been assigned a patent developed by James T. Cole and Allen Wagner, both of Galion. The patent is for a "crusher with resettable relief system" to crush rock, concrete and other materials into smaller pieces for a variety of uses, such as recycling.

According to the patent application, the resettable relief system may be capable of operating at relatively low pressures compared to known hydraulic relief devices."

TechCred results announced for January

COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced the results of January’s round of TechCred, in which 345 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 4,237 tech-focused credentials. This most recent round marks the 18th application period of the program with manufacturing topping the list of industries applying for tech-infused credentials.

The program helps businesses address their work force needs by upskilling current and prospective employees. Businesses of all sizes, from any industry, are eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year.

The current application period for businesses will close at 3 p.m. March 31. Apply at TechCred.Ohio.Gov.

Hundreds of peonies celebrated at upcoming garden event

MARENGO — Groovy Plants Ranch is hosting Peony Palooza March 31 – April 2 at its retail store in Marengo. The weekend event features food trucks and 1,000 premium peonies — double bubble-gum pink “bombs,” luxe bowl-shaped corals, fragrant heirloom varieties, collectible tree peonies and newer Itoh crosses — all grown on site at this destination plant store and nursery.

Co-owner Jared Hughes says this winter his production team potted up root stock for hundreds of these peonies and is growing them at 50 degrees in a specially designated greenhouse.

Founded in 2009, Groovy Plants Ranch is located off I-71 just 30 miles north of Columbus.

Recently, a new production greenhouse was added to grow a unique mix of premium plants, an “Armadilla Villa” education center to host workshops and events, and a potting saloon with soil and a wide selection of containers to pot up plants.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Galion company awarded patent, Ohio's January TechCred results