Good morning, Delaware County. Here's a number worth smiling about: $7.1 million. That's how much local property owners are expected to save after county commissioners renewed the 0.5-mill tax rollback for another year — a rare instance of a government meeting delivering something directly back to your wallet. Between that, road agreements, sewer deals, and a speed limit drop on Smothers Road, your commissioners have been quietly earning their keep.
Nationally, the economy is sending mixed signals — jobless claims are easing, regional manufacturing is holding its own, and the Conference Board says there may still be some runway left for growth, even as Walmart's softer results rattled Wall Street. Fresh local real estate listings round out today's edition, if you're in the mood to browse.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Catching up with county commissioners
🏛️ Delaware County commissioners packed a lot into their recent meetings, from approving a 0.5-mill property tax reduction to moving ahead with road and sewer-related agreements. They also handled grant planning, a JFS leadership change, and a speed limit drop on Smothers Road. Read more
Delaware County renews property tax rollback
💰 Property owners in Delaware County are getting another year of tax relief, as the county renewed its 0.5-mill rollback. The move is expected to save residents nearly $7.1 million in the upcoming tax year. Read more
This charming 1901-built duplex near downtown Delaware offers classic character with modern flexibility — live in one unit, rent the other, or convert it back into a spacious 4-bedroom single-family home!
This charming 1904 ranch on 2 private acres blends historic character with modern updates, offering Olentangy School District living with peaceful countryside vibes — yet minutes from Polaris shopping and dining!
Tucked away on 5 serene acres near Galena, this charming one-owner retreat blends country privacy with cozy comfort — featuring a sparkling in-ground pool, screened porch, and beautiful wood floors throughout!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Treasury market sent yields higher as investors weighed fresh signs of growth, making bonds look a little less like the market’s favorite hiding spot.
Conference Board said its leading economic index edged up in July, hinting the U.S. economy may still have some gas in the tank.
Philadelphia Fed showed regional manufacturing kept expanding in August, a small but welcome flex for factory watchers.
Labor Department reported jobless claims fell last week, suggesting layoffs are easing after a recent uptick.
Walmart disappointed investors with weaker results, and that retail wobble helped drag U.S. stocks lower.
Treasury Department had Scott Bessent pushing buybacks and defending bond markets, as Washington keeps poking the $32 trillion debt beast.
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