7/5/17 – 5:20 A.M.

The Fostoria Rail Preservation Society plans to put a B&O caboose on display as soon as they get the money to prep it. The Review-Times reports the group bought the caboose in May of 2016 for $1,500. Society president Pete DiCesare tells the newspaper that adding a handicap ramp and decking will cost between $10,000 and $12,000. He adds they are trying to get grant money and donations to pay for the project.

DiCesare says the inside of the caboose looks the same as it did the day B&O took it out of service. He adds a few areas inside need secured before they can display it to the public.

For more information on how to help the effort, you can contact DiCesare at 419-348-5686.

MORE: Review-Times

7/5/17 – 5:04 A.M.

Erosion from the Blanchard River is threatening a cemetery in Ottawa. The Putnam County Sentinel reports currents from the river have partially exposed at least two caskets at the Pomeroy Cemetery. The newspaper reports parts of monuments have also fallen into the riverbed along the north edge of the cemetery.

Pomeroy Cemetery sits off of Williamstown Road on the south side of Ottawa.

MORE: Putnam County Sentinel

7/5/17 – 4:54 A.M.

The First Citizens National Bank location in Wharton is closing its doors, but the building won’t be empty long. The company recently announced it was closing the branch and donating the building to the First Church of God in the village. A letter from CEO Robert McClure to customers said, “it is not economically feasible to maintain the Wharton location.”

The company says the Dunkirk branch will remain open with expanded hours to help customers. The bank is transferring accounts in Wharton to the main office in Upper Sandusky. There is also a branch in Carey.

07/03/17 – 4:17 P.M.

The Spirit of 1776 celebration will start at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the First Federal Bank across from the Hancock County Courthouse. The celebration will feature a canon expert and historical re-enactors. The re-enactors will portray John and Abigail Adams, George Washington, and Ben Franklin among others. There will also be face painting for children and colonial period novelties.

The day will also feature Fourth of July Parade. You’re urged to bring your own lawn chair.

07/03/17 – 2:26 P.M.

After two years of research, the Heart and Soul Team in McComb has created a comprehensive 8-sector plan. The plan is based on the data and statements gathered from residents of the McComb region on what matters most. The plan will guide decision-making and further development in the area. It will also continue to evolve and be developed through the community partners.

Carol Cary will lead a Stewardship Team to carry out the projects included in the plan. The team will be responsible for implementing and connecting various projects, ideas, people, and resources.

07/03/17 – 11:36 A.M.

From July 1 to July 4 last year, there were 12 fatal crashes killing 13 people. According to a release from the State Highway Patrol, seven of those were OVI-related fatal crashes that killed 8 people. The Patrol will be in full force until tomorrow evening for their Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign is an effort to crack down on impaired drivers and to remove them from the roadways.

The Patrol also urges you to buckle up. You can call #677 to report impaired drivers.