ORC funding study and Ottawa unrest over recreation center
A reader questions Ottawa Recreation Center funding as ORC shifts to a no tax levy plan while Franklin County residents worry about levies and under served recreation facilities. The piece warns about oversight, a rainy day fund, and downtown historic district regulations impacting development and property values.
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Franklin County
ORC
City of
Unified School District 290
State Capitol
Ottawa sales tax revenue slows but remains strong
City officials note October sales tax receipts of 1,190,900, down from August’s 1,220,300 peak, yet the year to date totals 2,152,232 remain the highest for the decade. Last year’s receipts were 2,082,935, signaling continued strength despite October dip.
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Ottawa
Car seats fail to prevent whiplash in rear crashes
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that more than half of current car seats do not protect against whiplash. GM cars performed poorly while Volvo Saab and Jaguar models ranked among the best in a 20 mph rear-impact test of 97 seat and headrest combinations across 88 models.
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Washington
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
General Motors Corp
Volvo
Saab
Institute
Dollar weakness worries economists and the White House
The dollar slides to record lows against the euro amid a large US trade deficit. Economists warn of risks if foreign investors pull away, though Treasury and Administration officials urge a strong dollar while taking no concrete market action. China’s yuan peg limits currency flexibility, and calls to challenge Beijing face diplomatic caution.
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Treasury
John Snow
David Wyss
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U.S
Mark Zandi
Economy.com
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Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Congress
Frank Vargo
National Association of Manufacturers
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