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Local officials concerned about loss of revenue due to pandemic

Published by kkaczala on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 1:06am

        The coronavirus, or Covid-19, has financially impacted local governments, with some wondering if they will cut their budgets due to a loss of revenue.
        Oregon City Council at its last meeting discussed the prospect of budget cuts and layoffs.

Walbridge not opening pool this summer

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 4:00pm

Walbridge mayor Ed Kolanko last week said he’s reluctantly decided to not open the municipal swimming pool this summer due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Traditionally, the pool opens on Memorial Day and remains open until the Labor Day holiday.

Pandemic’s effect on tax revenues expected

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 4:00pm

Municipalities and school districts relying on income tax revenues for funding operations are bracing for a drop.
Elmore mayor Rick Claar said village officials are anticipating a drop and have begun looking at making some adjustments to reflect the lower collections.

Virtual meetings becoming the norm during pandemic

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 4:00pm

To meet rules in place during the coronavirus pandemic, local governments are adopting technology that enables them to hold meetings without actually gathering in their chambers.

Group backing Sanders to reassess strategy

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 4:00pm

With the decision last week by Sen.

Response model

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 4:00pm

The Jerusalem Township Fire & Rescue Department is notifying residents it will continue to respond to 911 calls for emergency services and has no plans to change its response model at present despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Trash pick-up

Published by news@presspubli... on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 2:50pm

The Village of Elmore has been informed that its contracted waste hauler, Buckeye Sanitation, will provide bulk trash pick-up service on April 21, mayor Rick Claar said.
Residents will be allowed to place four cans of refuse, one bulk item and separated metal for pick-up.

Oregon residents must use carts for garbage pickup

Published by kkaczala on Sat, 04/11/2020 - 5:35am

        In order to limit exposure to Republic Services of Toledo’s drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is asking residents to load all of their bagged trash into their roll carts for automated garbage pickup until further notice.

Turnpike construction season underway

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 4:06pm

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will commence several repair projects this month, focusing on keeping the roadway maintained for essential personnel to use during the pandemic, the commission director said.

Payments spawning scams

Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 4:03pm

Anticipation over receiving federal economic stimulus payments has left some area residents vulnerable to scammers, said Ron Craig, Lake Township crime prevention officer.
Scammers are trying to get personal information by promising to get the money to recipients sooner.

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