Good morning, Sandusky County.
Expect little fluffy clouds today with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 62 degrees tonight.
Tuesday evening there was a tornado warning issued. I don't know what was different about this one. I started getting a lot of calls about it, from across both Sandusky and Ottawa counties. There was clearly a misunderstanding by readers of social media sites, but maybe also from other sources.
I urge readers to look up recognized news sources, and not just use the warnings from social media sites. They are notoriously inaccurate. As a newspaper, with a website, more and more often we are also digitally covering breaking news in real time. In this case, the Sandusky County Emergency Management Agency said there was the possibility of a funnel cloud, but it did not turn into a tornado, as some social media sites claimed. The same goes for Ottawa County. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office also said there was not a tornado.
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Property values jump in Sandusky, Ottawa counties
Some Ottawa County properties increase 100% in value over three years ago.
Read reporter Rebecca Brooks' entire article at this link .
Auditors from both counties pointed out that property valuations are available on their websites, but the current tax rates listed there are based on the old valuations and new tax rates will not be added until after the November elections and be set by the state.
Sandusky County conducted its triennial valuation and is letting residents know their properties' updated market values. Sandusky County last completed its full appraisal of the real estate values in 2021. That was when each property was individually inspected physically.
"We have an overall average of 23%," Sandusky County Auditor Jerri Miller said. "Some neighborhoods have gone up more than that and some less than that."
Ottawa County Auditor Jennifer J. Widmer said she saw a 33% increase in market values. Widmer added that several areas saw valuations increase by 100%. Properties were reviewed by appraisers.
The auditors said they expect to have new tax rates in December.
Read the rest of the story, including how to get 2024 preliminary values for properties .
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Something to do this weekend: Fremont's River of Arts Festival
The River of Arts Festival is an event for the whole family Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
All events will be held at the Fremont Community Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St. Attendance is free to the public. This event is an opportunity for Fremont and surrounding communities to watch or participate in fun, creative, and interactive activities incorporating art.
There will also be an indoor art show at the Jewel Ballroom at 109 S. Front Street on the second floor.
Friday, Vendors will be present. There will be activities for people of all ages and Furry Overstuffed Animal Karts with free rides on both days. Food Trucks present will include Jimmy G’s, Glaze Em’ Ohio, Lyle’s Crepes, and Leaf & Seed.
At the Fremont Community Amphitheater, there will be a Glow & Dance Party with DJ Werkit from 6-9 p.m., Artists in Action, community activities and glassblowing.
Fremont Community Theater will open the event Saturday with an excerpt from "Kinky Boots," an upcoming show. There will also be local performers from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Royal Honey takes the stage at 5 p.m. entertaining with rock, blues and punk. At 6:30 p.m., Vanity Crash will take the stage as a glam punk band.
To share news tips, just say hello, or ask a question, email me at rlapointe@gannett.com .
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