Heat wave prompts warnings as temps rise statewide
Health officials urge precautions during the coming heat spell expected to be the warmest of the year. Emergency staff report more heat illnesses at Ransom Memorial Hospital as residents stay outdoors for Franklin County Fair. Officials advise staying indoors in air conditioning, drinking water, and wearing light clothing. Thunderstorms possible Thursday night and Friday, with farm crops at risk if heat persists.
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City Budget Likely Keeps Shelter Main Street and Chamber Funds Up
Ottawa city budget talks target community services support with utilities and general funds. Shelters and chambers see modest increases or status quo while requests exceeded allocations. A mid August budget hearing is planned as commissioners weigh public input and a $12,000 shortfall in the community services fund.
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Ottawa Main Street Association
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
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Gene Ramsey
Scott Bird
Ottawa seeks joint master recreation plan for city and schools
City, school district, and Ottawa Recreation Commission officials met to discuss funding a master recreation plan. Most supported moving ahead with a study of Ottawa’s parks, fields, courts, and skate areas to assess future goals, with initial costs estimated at 40 000 to 60 000 dollars.
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Ottawa
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Jason Camis
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Ottawa Recreation Commision
ORC Budget Cuts Property Taxes for Ottawa Residents
After a public hearing the Ottawa Recreation Commission approved a 2006-07 budget totaling 4.57 mills, a roughly 1.1 mill decrease, while planning higher spending on capital projects. A $100,000 home could see ORC taxes fall by about $12 to roughly $52 if valuations stay the same.
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ORC
Jason Camis
Ottawa
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