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IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
BOONE CAMPBELL KENTON
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION
IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO
ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BROWN BUTLER CLERMONT CLINTON HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
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Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Vote '24

Voters to decide fate of 0.5% income tax levy

By Georgia Rindler

COLDWATER-Village residents will be asked to vote on an additional 0.5% income tax levy at the Nov. 5 general election. This would increase the overall income tax rate from 1% to 1.5%.

If approved, the levy will generate about $1.15 million annually. Village finance director Jason Eyink said the extra revenue would be used mostly for street repairs. With recent inflation costs it is harder to complete the larger projects.

Additional revenue is needed to fully repair some of the main streets in town such as Vine, Butler, Terrace, Second and Cedar. Depending on available grants, the village spends about $400,000 each year on street repairs. The section of Terrace Ave. that needs repaired is estimated to cost $700,000 for a full depth repair.

Money could also be uses toward improvements in Memorial Park and to bring up wage levels. Employee wages, especially those of the police department, are falling behind other communities.

The current 1% income tax has been in place since July 1987. It generates $2.3 million annually and flows into the general fund, which pays for the village's day-to-day operations. Income tax revenue accounted for 65% of the general fund in 2023.

Coldwater residents are taxed based on where they work and are required to file a tax return with the village of Coldwater since that is where they reside.

According to the handout presented at a public meeting in June, a resident who works in the village and makes $50,000 a year currently pays $500 annually. The new amount would be $750 if the tax increase passes.

Village residents who currently work outside Coldwater and pay income taxes in another town are granted a maximum credit of 1%. If the additional 0.5% income tax is passed residents would receive a credit at the new rate of 1.5%. For example, someone who lives in Coldwater and works in New Bremen would pay no additional tax on the income earned in New Bremen.

All local municipalities in the area with a population of greater than 2,500 people have a current income tax rate of 1.5%.

If passed by voters, the levy will run for five years beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

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A battle to the end

Fort Recovery scores late to defeat Parkway 36-24

FORT RECOVERY - After watching a 14-point halftime lead slip away early in the third quarter, Fort Recovery responded with a 67-yard, nine-play drive to regain the momentum and the lead. [More]

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Expert explains concussions

CELINA - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career last month, leaving a game on Sept. 12 against Buffalo after running into defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf.

Defense paces Cavs to win

COLDWATER - The defenses for New Bremen and Coldwater put together a solid effort on Friday night.

But Coldwater was able to find enough spots to get some big plays and come away with a 24-7 win in Midwest Athletic Conference football action at Cavalier Stadium on Friday night.

Minster seventh after first round

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The first day of the Division III boys state golf tournament featured a competitive battle that has nine teams within 10 shots of first place heading into today's final round.

Roughriders run past the Wildcats

ST. MARYS - Forget about three yards and cloud of dust.

St. Marys was running the nine yards and a cloud of dust offense Friday.

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Titans find way to slow Bulldogs

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Bruce Monnin

Ottawa-Glandorf jumped out to a 21-0 lead early and held Celina to a consolation score in the third quarter as the Titans picked up a 21-7 win over the Bulldogs at Titan Stadium in Ottawa.