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Ottawa area navigates recession with mixed signals and resilience
Weigand reports Ottawa Franklin County face high foreclosures and job cuts but note pockets of strength. New travel centers near I 35 move ahead while Ransom Memorial Hospital builds an eight million dollar addition. Several longtime businesses close or plan closing, including Allegro Pharmacy, with rumors of more departures. Banking stress and weak housing weigh on the region. Ottawa Co op and area industries show resilience amid rebounding sectors. AOFED plans land and youth training to spur local buy locally efforts. The speaker says 2009 tests the community, promising a stronger comeback.
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