Property tax bills will be arriving soon in mailboxes across Ottawa County.

Due to recent levies now taking effect, property owners may notice changes in their bill from last year, Ottawa County Auditor Jo Ellen Regal said.  

Other reasons taxpayers bill could change this year include: a special assessment (such as a ditch, sewer, etc) is added or removed to that taxing district, a levy is removed or added to that taxing district, the millage rate in a district changes or a property changed use.  For example, if the use has changed from commercial to residential the taxes might change.

Being a County Commissioner is one of the most mis-understood offices in politics. For the last 12 years, Carl Koebel has served Ottawa County in that capacity, but handed the reins over this week to incoming Republican Mark Stahl. It is the first time Ottawa County has had a Republican majority on the Board of Commissioners since the mid 1970s.
“First of all, I would like it said that no commissioner works alone, it is a team effort,” said Koebel on Tuesday morning. “I have been blessed to work beside people like Steve (Arndt), John (Papcun) and Jim (Sass) over the past 12 years and we worked well together, even when we didn’t agree on an issue.” Koebel believes strongly that the cooperation in the County Commissioners office spilled over into other offices which provided a friendly working environment in county government.

Columbus – During a ceremony held at the Statehouse as part of the opening day festivities for the 128th General Assembly, State Senator Mark Wagoner (R-Toledo) was today officially sworn in as Senator for the 2nd Senate District. Appointed in early 2008 to fill the unexpired term of Representative Randy Gardner, Senator Wagoner previously represented the 46th House District in the Ohio House of Representatives for four years. Additionally, Senator Wagoner was selected by his peers to serve as Majority Whip for the Republican Caucus.

Marblehead VFW Post 7572 Commander Bob Peroni, Men’s Auxiliary President Jason Lee, and Ladies Auxiliary President Debbie Garrard hosted their annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 21, 2008.

  President Debbie and Twinkle (Camille Sobolewski) Toes welcomed this year’s precious guests Seth, Michael, and Grace Garber, Sadie and Will Stephenson, Mac and Kit Stephenson, Jaret and Caden Monak, Max and Madison Monak, Brandon Monak Buchanan, Michael and Courtney Wadsworth, Drew and Monica Dobrowolski, A.J. and Maddy Rea, Robin and Josie Skinner, Taylor Bishoff, Sierra and Samantha Puckett, Jordan Scott, Peyton Hallier, Lillie Beers, Kayle Rakosky, Hemy and