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2027 County budget approved
The Franklin County Commission held its fiscal year 2027 budget hearing in early August. All members of the commission were present, and the budget was accepted with a unanimous vote. The budget shows the county’s projected mill levy to be 42.803 and it was presented as a revenue-neutral budget.
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Emotional ceremony honors cancer patients, victims
The Central Heights High School volleyball team and community came together to honor cancer patients and victims. It was a moving ceremony. All around the Ike Cearfoss gym, people held up the names of loved ones who have battled cancer, or those who are still battling. Some held those names high, others held them close…
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Athlete of Week voting is open
The weekly Athlete of the Week is open for voting. The link to vote is: Contests & Sweepstakes (cherryroad.com) or click on icon at ottawaherald.com




