12/4/17 – 4:26 A.M.
The family of a murdered Fostoria woman is renewing their calls for justice after 13 years. Tina Snyder’s relatives gathered at her grave site yesterday to mark the anniversary of her death. Snyder was found strangled in her home in 2004, but police have not yet been able to find the killer. Her family is urging anyone with information to come forward.
12/01/17 – 5:24 P.M.
McLane Grocery Distribution held a ribbon cutting at their Findlay plant Friday. Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik said that the city is honored to have been chosen.
Mihalik said that the city is blessed to have such strong economic growth.
Mihalik said that Findlay has proven to be a place where businesses can succeed.
12/01/17 – 4:19 P.M.
Governor John Kasich made a short stop in Findlay today to help celebrate the McLane distribution ribbon cutting. One of the topics he discussed was the opioid epidemic. He said that there needs to be more focus on the causes of the epidemic.
He talked about how we need to teach kids to avoid drugs if we want to get ahead of the Opioid Epidemic.
Kasich said that he believes Ohio can beat the crisis.
12/01/17 – 3:28 P.M.
You might have noticed that the Hancock Hotel looks about done in Downtown Findlay. General Manager Matt Korsos said they hope to be opening soon.
Korsos added that even though the Hotel was funded by Marathon it is open to everyone.
You will be able to rent out conference rooms for parties or meetings.
It will feature a Mancy’s Steakhouse
12/1/17 – 5:26 A.M.
An Ada woman apparently took her own life along a busy stretch of highway in central Ohio Thursday morning. ABC 6 in Columbus reports authorities responded to a report of a disabled car along U.S. 33 in Dublin when they made the discovery.
Deputies found 21-year-old Kera-Ann Bollinger outside of the car with what they believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers rushed Bollinger to a nearby hospital where she died.
The case remains under investigation.
MORE: ABC 6
12/1/17 – 5:20 A.M.
Carey is set for its annual Christmas celebration. “Christmas in Carey” runs from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the village tonight. The Carey Area Chamber of Commerce says Santa Claus will arrive by fire truck at the gazebo in John Carey Park at 5 p.m.
Mayor Jennifer Rathburn will also light the community Christmas tree to kick off the evening of horse-drawn wagon rides, food, and activities. You can also hear a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. in the Newhard House Historical Museum.
12/1/17 – 5:14 A.M.
The Fostoria Christmas Parade is set for Saturday. The annual event kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Main, Perry, and Sandusky streets. The parade will feature bands, fire departments, businesses, and of course Santa Claus himself.
The parade is part of a day of holiday festivities. Santa will also appear at the Depot from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Before that, you can get pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Fostoria Masonic Center.
You can see a complete list of events in today’s Review-Times.
MORE: Review-Times
12/1/17 – 5:06 A.M.
A Piqua company is the low bidder for a painting project at the Hancock County Courthouse. The Courier reports Brian Brothers Painting and Restoration submitted a bid of nearly $59,000. That was around $3,000 less than the next lowest bid.
The original estimate for the work was $80,000.
A grant from the Ohio Historical Society is paying for the majority of the project. The county applied for up to $50,000 from the society. The state received the money from Rover Pipeline’s parent company. Energy Transfer Partners had to make the money available after they demolished a historic home in eastern Ohio during pipeline construction.
MORE: The Courier
12/1/17 – 4:56 A.M.
Now that we know Rob McColly will likely take Cliff Hite’s former Ohio Senate seat, the process of filling McColley’s spot in the Ohio House has started. Leipsic village administrator Justin Barnhart announced on Thursday he would seek McColley’s 81st district seat.
In an announcement, Barnhart said, “As a native of Putnam County, I am blessed to have been brought up with conservative values centered on faith, family and community service.” He added, “As a lifelong Republican, I am committed to protecting the unborn, preserving the Second Amendment and creating economic opportunities that bring good-paying jobs to northwest Ohio.”
The House Republican caucus will name McColley’s replacement.
The 81st House District includes Putnam, Henry, and Williams County. It also includes part of Fulton County.