Seneca County Budget 2009

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Yikes!?! My property taxes are HOW MUCH this year!?!

Well,  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Auditors office.  Though we are facing some of the bleakest economic times in years, our property taxes seem to be going up like a helium balloon on a hot day. What gives? As per alert blogger Speak Easy, we had started a new thread, (and from [...]

May God Bless You..

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26 This is the “Silent Night” Church. The Merriest of Christmas to Everyone!

What the heck are we gonna do?

To be honest

What a waste of time.

What a waste of time. Two and a half hours shot. And on the Saturday before Christmas! I had shopping to do, and Christmas cards to write with riveting stories of my family’s adventures this past year. (Nothing like waiting until the last minute, eh?) Packages need wrapping. The laundry is overflowing in the hamper. [...]

These letters have been verified. An honest response to a father’s plea.

This letter was written by the president of GM, Troy Clarke. Dear Employee, Next week, Congress and the current Administration will determine whether to provide immediate support to the domestic auto industry to help it through one of the most difficult economic times in our nation’s history. Your elected officials must hear from all of [...]

Time for Michael to do a little budget slashing.

So Seneca County will have to make some budget cuts amounting to approximately 5%. The new county budget  will target $14.9 million for the general fund revenue in 2009.  In 2008, Seneca County had recieved $15.5 million in revenue. According to County Auditor Atkins and out-going County Treasurer Bernard, the county will fall short of [...]

Hold on tight.

Each year we ponder the plight of  George Bailey facing ruination and disgrace at the hands of the befuddled Uncle Billy and sinister Mr. Potter. If you recall, Uncle Billy loses $8,000 intended as a deposit for the Bailey Savings and Loan, which ends up in Potter’s pocket. “It’s A Wonderful Life” was released in [...]

More closings

Wouldn’t it be great if we could get through a week without word of more closings? Alas, it is not to be. Just in case you haven’t heard, Woody’s in Upper is closing after the first of the year.  Something Special is closing Dec. 23.

It’s gonna be a Harddrive for the Commissioners

Just in from intrepid blogger Ohio USA: Court Grants Writ for Deleted Emails, Denies Orders for Prospective Compliance, Attorney Fees 2007-1694.  State ex rel. Toledo Blade Co. v. Seneca Cty. Bd. of Commrs., Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-6253. In Mandamus.  Writ granted in part. Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O’Connor, O’Donnell, and Cupp, JJ., concur. [...]

Toxic Toys

Is someone you know purchasing toys this Christmas? Please take a look at Healthy Toys.  This story gives additional information. Website Identifies Toxic Chemicals in Toys livescience.com – 1 hr 13 mins ago Just in time for holiday toy purchases, the Michigan-based Ecology Center has released its second annual consumer guide to what toxic chemicals have been found in [...]

If I had one wish for the auto industry this holiday season…

But first a word from Steve – Steve Martin: If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace. If I had two wishes I could make this holiday season, the first would [...]

We know you are very busy, but if you get a chance…

Please take a look at: IFC Media Project – Revealing the Truth Behind the News “The IFC Media Project This new IFC original series, produced by Meghan O’Hara (FAHRENHEIT 911 and SICKO) and Nick McKinney (The Daily Show and Morgan Spurlock’s “30 Days”, reveals the truth behind the news. The thought-provoking series examines the current [...]